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Bellevue, Washington, United States

• Spearheaded the development and operations of Bungie’s specialty fabrication department.• Created internal pitch decks and presentations for stakeholders and documented essential processes.• Managed departmental operations, including workspace, budgeting, compliance, and ensuring efficient fabrication processes.• Lead fabrication projects to deliver high-caliber physical props, replicas, and prototypes for marketing, live actions trailers, consumer products, and more.• Engineered and adapted in-game 3D assets into printable models utilizing proprietary tools, Zbrush, Blender, and 3D printing technologies.• Provided feedback and reviews for consumer products collectibles and hard goods including figures, plush, 3D models, and tooling.• Created bespoke photography and marketing assets for Bungie Store e-commerce, social media, and director dialogues.

Bellevue, Washington, United States

• Created high impact digital and physical assets for sales and marketing beats across Bungie platforms​, including Bungie Store channels.• Collaborated with Bungie’s Social Media and Community team on social media content strategy and execution.• Developed the Bungie Store photography style guide, which sets the standard for all social, product, and lifestyle photography utilized by both internal and external photographers.• Participated in the Consumer Products merchandise development process to identify opportunities and trends, including concepting new products.• Designed 3D/CAD Models for Creative Studios and Consumer Products.• Collaborated with Marketing Creative Directors, Art Directors and Art Leads to assist in establishing creative strategy for large marketing beats.• Assisted with set direction and creative for live marketing events and tradeshows.

Greater Seattle Area

• Collaborated with Bungie’s Social Media team on Bungie Store social media strategy, execution, performance tracking and reporting.• Created digital and physical assets for social media marketing beats across all Bungie social platforms.• Managed and grew the Bungie Store’s social media platforms from 30k to 160k followers organically, directly increasing e-commerce traffic, sales, and revenue. • Generated photo and video content using multiple programs and skillsets for Bungie Store product launches. • Produced and curated multimedia assets for the e-commerce migration and relaunch of the Bungie Store website.• Ideated, designed, and built 3D/CAD models for physical collectibles for consumer products.• Developed a library of product assets for use across presentations, store, online catalogues, and galleries.• Assisted with set and creative direction for live marketing shoots, events, and tradeshows.

Greater Seattle Area

• Created assets for social media marketing beats for Bungie Store social platforms.• Produced high quality photo and video content for e-commerce product launches.• Managed communication and curation of the Bungie Store Community Artist Series.• Assisted team in all internal and external partner requests for multimedia assets and graphics.• Fabricated hero item prototypes for the Destiny 2: Beyond Light Collector’s Edition that went into production.

Greater Seattle Area

• Founded LLC which focuses on the fabrication of specialty props, costumes, and collectibles for the gaming industry. Formulated the company’s vision and objectives.• Spearheaded fabrication projects for clients including: PlayStation, Bungie, Digital Extremes, CD Projekt Red, Red Bull, Rooster Teeth, IGN, Endeavor One, Insight Editions, Razer, & Zenimax.• Handled and prepared sensitive digital/3D assets for fabrication/prototyping.• Managed teams of 3-5 people and delegated responsibilities as project lead.• Created prototypes and paint masters for mass production of high-quality collectibles.• Coordinated with overseas factories to manufacture consumer products for clients.• Collaborated with developers and agencies to create marketing content and promotional material for upcoming AAA titles.• Developed social media and event strategies to promote services and build an audience.• Assessed social media analytics for marketing strategy efficacy and user engagement.• Designed and updated websites, store fronts, and marketing material.• Managed exhibits at PAX, RTX, Maker Faire, Fanime Con, Guardian Con, and Japan Expo.• Visualized and directed photography and video shoots for client projects.• Facilitated communications, managed resources, and calculated budgets across every project.• Oversaw packaging and distribution of deliverables within established timelines.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Founded a costuming and media company focused on the creation of video game props and costumes as well as Youtube content creation.• Managed and created social media content, generating over 400k organic Facebook followers and 500k Youtube subscribers.