Resume
Game Development Experience
Unbroken Studios, [Apprenticeship] Narrative Designer, Los Angeles, CA October 2021 – August 2024
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Crafted engaging dialogue for Quidditch match announcers, capturing the essence of the Harry Potter universe.
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Developed tutorial lines in character voices to enhance player immersion and understanding.
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Contributed to cinematics and background sets, staying faithful to the source material while supporting the design team's vision.
Unbroken Studios, Quality Assurance Analyst, Los Angeles, CA October 2020 - December 2024
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Composed detailed bug and crash reports to improve game quality and enhance player experience.
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Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, animation, art, production, and audio.
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Provided valuable insights on gameplay, character development, and dialogue effectiveness.
PlayStation, Game Test Analyst, San Diego, CA December 2017 – October 2020
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Recorded bugs and reported game-breaking issues to the development teams at Sony Interactive Entertainment America LLC.
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Facilitated effective communication and collaboration between design and development teams working on PlayStation games.
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Contributed to the improvement of game quality and user experience through detailed testing and feedback.
Certifications
Game Writing Masterclass I, The Narrative Department September 2024 – November 2024
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Relevant Coursework: Narrative Design, Player-Character Relationship, Writing Dialogue, Game Story Pitches, Narrative and Game Designer Collaboration
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Course taught by: Susan O’Connor, credited as a writer for BioShock (2007), Far Cry 2 (2008), and Tomb Raider (2013)
Become a Game Writer, ELVTR October 2023
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Relevant Coursework: Narrative Design, Writing a Cutscene, Writing Dialogue, Crafting Storylines for Existing Properties
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Course taught by: Adrian Ropp, former Head of Story for Hogwarts Legacy
Education
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM Graduation Date: May 2016
BA in Digital Filmmaking
Relevant Coursework: Adventures in Genre, Narrative: Principles of Story Across Media, Screenwriting I & II, Writing the One Hour Drama
Skills and Interests
Game Development
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Narrative Design
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Writing for Franchise
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Design Documentation
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Bark Sheet Writing
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Screenwriting
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Project Pitching Skills
Software
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Final Draft Pro
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Articy Draft
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Unreal Engine
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Atlassian (Jira Bug Tracking & Confluence)
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Microsoft Suite
Interpersonal
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Strong Communication Skills
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Creative Collaboration
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Strong Attention to Detail
Credited Projects
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Unbroken Studios
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Harry Potter Quidditch Champions (September 2024)
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PlayStation
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Ghost of Tsushima (July 2020)
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Concrete Genie (October 2019)
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Days Gone (April 2019)
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Marvel's Spider-Man (September 2018)
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Awards and Honors
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Screenwriting Competitions
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Script Lab: Free Screenplay Contest, Quarter Finalist (October 2019)
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Southern California Screenplay Competition, Finalist (February 2019)
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Screencraft Pilot Launch Competition, Quarter Finalist (November 2018)
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