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ABOUT ME

I love most forms of entertainment, including movies, TV shows, anime, YouTube video essays, books, comics, and manga. Action/adventure stories are a favorite, as well as dark comedies, supernatural/thrillers/dramas, and romances. I enjoy drawing and writing in my free time. The stealth genre of video games is my favorite, with early influences including Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid series and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell series. I'm also invested in open-world/simulation games such as Bethesda's Skyrim and Maxis's Sims series.

Work Experience

Robotics Instructor

Urban Tech Academy

September 2024 - Present

I work with UTA to teach primary school students from grades 3 to 8 what robotics is, how robots and technology affect industry, and how to design and build their own. Students learn the basic principles of robotics, the components of robotics, how software engineering and programming ties in, and how they could one day pursue a career in robotic engineering.

Project Manager

The Cxmmunity Foundation

June 2022 - November 2024

At Cxmmunity, my responsibility has advanced to acting as a manager for our programs, events, and IT departments. I've developed game design curriculum using Unreal Engine 4, taught the curriculum to middle school through collegiate cohorts, assist the executive manage upcoming projects and programs, and designed and manage the Gaming Cxmmunity Co. website.

Operations Intern

The Cxmmunity Foundation

September 2021 - May 2022

At Cxmmunity, my core responsibility was acting as an administrative assistant to Cxmmunity's educational programs. I developed Excel sheets that compiled public schools and universities; reports in Word detailing educational programs in development, potential partners, and auxiliary curriculum details; and an email campaign for mentor recruitment.

Office Assistant, Web Developer

MCS Accounting & Bookkeeping

July 2016 - April 2023

At MCS, my main job functions were clerical and website management. I receives clients for appointments, organizes and manages files, worked with small business owners to organize their receipts through Microsoft Excel or Intuit QuickBooks, and maintained the business's website through seasonal changes.

Education

2022 - 2023

Full Sail University

Master's in Game Design

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2018 - 2022

Georgia State University

Interdisciplinary Studies (Video Game Development and Design)

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2015 - 2017

Clayton State University

Associate in Integrative Studies

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Certifications

Unity Certified Associate: Programmer

December 2023

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