At The Completely Surrounded, I leverage my expertise in game and experience design to create innovative and memorable live-play activations. I collaborate with clients across various sectors, including healthcare, education, and technology, to design and facilitate interactive experiences that achieve their goals, whether team building, skills development, or audience engagement.Key Accomplishments:> Designed and delivered dozens of playful experiences for clients like Adidas, BNY Mellon, iD Tech Camps, MSG, Thinc, and Columbia University Hospital.> Collaborated with several firms, including Thinc and AV&C on multiple projects.> Co-organized the Come Out & Play game festival in NYC, attracting thousands of players yearly.> Contributed to the indie game scene through mentorship, play design, and public speaking engagements at various conferences and festivals.> Developed several Official IndieCade Selections, including Field Frogger, Super Bacon Grab, The Countess, Live Action Pocket Monster Snap, Super Ship Sinker, Ninja Fall, and Steal the Bacon: Professional Edition.

I am teaching two introductory college-level "Coding for Data" classes. The classes cover essential global skills, SQL, Tableau, and Python, and have an enrollment of around 100 students.

At WaveXR, I served as Design Director, overseeing the creation of groundbreaking virtual concert experiences that blended cutting-edge technology with captivating artistry. I led a talented team of designers, guiding them in developing user-friendly interfaces and engaging interactive elements across various platforms, from mobile to VR headsets. My passion for bridging the physical and digital worlds fueled my contributions to Wave's innovative entertainment products.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:> Managed a team of UI/UX and experience designers, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.> Designed interactive experiences for renowned artists like Justin Bieber, Calvin Harris, and Pentakill, ensuring seamless user journeys and maximizing audience engagement.> Collaborated with product owners and engineers to refine interaction loops and optimize performance across all platforms.> Produced the live-stream video experience for the Calvin Harris show, reaching millions of viewers worldwide.> Led the design of a successful product pivot from 2D screens to VR/XR, expanding the company's reach and enhancing user immersion.> Developed the vision for the Wave Stage, a physical product designed to elevate performer experiences and seamlessly integrate them into virtual environments.

Teach the class "Interactive Media II" for the Spring 2020 semester.

Mentor MFA IXD students and guide them through an often harrowing thesis project.

At ESC Games, I served as Creative Director and Lead Game Designer, driving the company's mission to create unforgettable shared gaming experiences for audiences ranging from 10 to 10,000 players. I led a talented team of designers, artists, and developers, fostering a collaborative environment that resulted in the launch of 12+ successful game titles and two new gaming platforms. My responsibilities spanned creative direction, game design, technology management, developer evangelism, and on-site operations.Key Achievements:> Designed 14 released video game titles and numerous prototypes, pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment.> Led a high-performing team of 10+ professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.> Successfully evangelized the company's SDK and platform to third-party developers, expanding the ecosystem and reach.> Managed on-site operations and strategies across multiple locations, including Philadelphia, Riverside, Paramus, and Las Vegas.> Played a key role in shaping the company's brand identity and overall vision.

As a senior designer in the technology and media department at ESI Design, I honed my expertise in experience design, game design, and interactive learning. Over nearly a decade, I contributed to various projects, from museums and community centers to retail environments and educational programs. I thrived in collaborative settings, leading creative teams and ensuring the successful execution of projects from concept to completion.Key Contributions:> Led the design and development of award-winning experiences for the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the Senate and the PNC Fairfax Connection.> Crafted engaging and interactive experiences for clients like Best Buy, AT&T, Comcast, McDonald's, and Sesame Workshop.> Created the ESI Game Lab and produced and ran ESI's game festival, LAPDAWG.> Consistently delivered innovative solutions that seamlessly integrated digital and physical elements to enhance user engagement and learning.

Produce entire activity curriculum for 60+ camps, including writing, designing the materials, experience design and training staff.

Game designer and writer of The Mysterious Visitor for the Design Thinking Action Lab MOOC.

Train a small staff and oversee the operations of a residential camp of 80 campers and 8 - 10 staff members.

Hire and train a staff of 60 employees; Oversee operations of camp for 8 weeks during the summer, including between 200 and 350 campers simultaneously and roughly 1,000 campers total.