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Growing a community of creators and developers building engaging experiences on the Viverse multiplayer VR platform

Developed and documented features for show-control in webXR to be used by artists with no assumed coding experience. Worked closely with over three dozen artists bringing their live performance practices into VR for the first time. Highlights include...- Technical Direction and Animation Design for NPC Musical, performed in the Boston Museum of Science's Mugar OMNI Theater Dec 2021 and London's Rich Mix at the Open Online Theater Festival Nov 2022 - Affiliate participation in FIVARS and Mozilla Festival- Presentation at AWE 2022

Helping artists, educators, engineers, businesses, and event hosts work with Mozilla's webXR platform Hubs

Produced events for Swivel Meta clients Mastercard Priceless and digital fashion brand Cult&Rain.

- Conceptualized and coordinated both internally driven and client specific events in webXR. Produced over 30 unique events, including Mozilla's Festival 2022's immersive sessions, a 6-Week Immersive Bootcamp, and an XR Career and Opportunity Fair.- Oversaw marketing and designed content calendars for all events.- Sourced and trained staff and talent teams based on the unique need of each event.- Implemented ticketing and partnership management systems to ensure clear communication with audiences and guest attendees. - Designed and controlled cue-able animations while facilitating backstage organization during events.

Worked closely with founders and 3D production team to conceptualize and execute engagement events for client communities. Responsible for managing run-of-show, talent coordination, and event documentation.

Collaborated with clients to design and implement features for improved gamification of socialVR platforms, accelerated 3D asset generation, and live event control. Projects included front and backend javascript development and WebGL.

Worked with students aged 4 - 16 to improve confidence, memorization, composition, and technique for public speaking.

Facilitated coursework for students studying new technology in live performance at Tisch Drama’s Brendan Bradley Integrative Technology Lab. Oversaw deliverables for curriculum development, managed the course’s learning system, and communicated between students and guest instructors.

Facilitated hybrid learning and community development for a multi-national cohort of IMA LowRes Graduate students. Designed and led multiple workshops covering topics such as VR and Live Performance with Technology.

Supervised teams of ushers and covid safety officials tasked with verifying and enforcing Covid-19 Safety policies set by Broadway venues.

Tutored students aged 4 to 18 in executive functioning skills and specific subjects, including public speaking, acting, ACT and SAT test prep, and Ancient Greek. Developed individualized curriculum for students with unique passions and educational accommodations.