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Los Angeles, California, United States

• Led design for tabletop games at Cryptozoic Entertainment, collaborating on original and acquired IPs.• Implemented innovative gameplay mechanics to enhance player engagement and experience.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Designed and Illustrated Lunch: the Game of Playground Politics, a deck-building war-game set in a elementary school playground. Successfully funded at 122% after a 30-day campaign. Set to be distributed November of 2024.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Writer's production assistant for Skydance entertainment series. Plays a pivotal role in supporting the creative process of our talented writing team.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Dedicated to empowering students to unlock their full potential and achieve academic success in physics. Specializing in providing personalized, one-on-one instruction tailored to each student's unique learning style and needs.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Managed office cleanliness and lunch for the Apple TV original For All Mankind, ensuring a seamless writing environment.• Provided general administration support to maintain a productive workspace.• Collaborated with writers to facilitate a creative and efficient workflow.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Developed storyboards remotely to visually interpret scripts and concepts for a Mexico-based company. Collaborated closely with Latino directors, writers, and other team members to create compelling visual sequences.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Collaborated on the development of pitch decks and facilitated seamless communication with esteemed talents and prominent networks. Edited and compiled pitch materials. Played an integral role in the development of TLC’s “Body Parts”.

California, United States

Partnered with producer Marc Smolowitz on diverse productions, prominently addressing poignant themes such as LGBT+ issues and immigration. Spearheaded script coverage evaluations to identify potential projects, engaging effectively with distributors to facilitate production processes. Collected and composed pitch materials, working closely alongside Mr. Smolowitz to ensure the development of a compelling presentation for fundraisers.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Teaching Assistant for lecture class taught by FJ Pratt. Was in charge of operating technical equipment and assembling lectures as well as creating assignments for students, grading, and communicating with industry speakers.

Palo Alto, California, United States

Pro-bono filmmaker and editor for a non-profit organization raising emergency cash funds to help immigrants that will not be eligible for federal aid to pay their rent during this crisis.

Mumbai Area, India

Direction intern for Excel Entertainment, a Mumbai-based production company responsible for such award-winning films as Gully Boy (2019), Raees (2017), and Dil Chanta Hai (2001). The show I worked on was the third season of Inside Edge, a multiple-award-winning show available on Amazon Prime. Assisted the director and his staff of the 200+ crew in any required tasks, including writing and distributing call sheets, sides, and progress reports as well as clapping between each take. Most scenes were shot on location around Mumbai, including night club scenes and complex multi-angle street scenes.

San Carlos, California

Did extensive script coverage for New Works Festival by TheatreWorks, a Tony-winning theater company located in the bay area. Also assisted the production teams for various New Work shows by writing call sheets, designing promotional materials, and writing programs, as well as occasionally working as a stagehand.

Chicago, Illinois

Busboy, ticket vendor, usher, amateur stand-up comic.

Palo Alto, California

Founder of Jacques' LARP League (Live Action Role-Playing). A weekly paid activity group with 20+ kids meeting every Sunday to embark on classic ‘good versus evil’ adventures spawned by my imagination. Anyone who joined, regardless of age, gender, or expertise, was part of the story - I made sure all the players were active participants. Each character had months-long story arcs to resolve while each week’s episode must have compelling events and goals to keep players engaged. Also created full-week immersive summer camp experiences for the players.

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Writing For Film And Television, 3.95

The Master of Fine Arts degree in Writing for Screen and Television is a highly-selective, intensive two-year degree program that.

Dual Bachelor'S Degrees:, Physics, Cinema And Media Studies

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