Bio
Summary:
A recent graduate with a B.A. in Immersive media, focusing on Environment Design in VR/AR. I have previous experience working in environment design, game design, graphic design, photo/video editing, social media management and customer service. Multiple years experience in Unreal, Unity, Adobe Photoshop/Premiere Pro/Illustrator, Blender/Cinema 4D, Isadora and Twinmotion. My previous work spaces included those working with NASA, Chatham University, managing a print supply company’s social media and multiple customer service positions working directly with the public. First to graduate in the Immersive Media program at Chatham University and received commendation for the first NASA internship at the University.
Previous Work Experience:
XR 3D Environment and Unreal Programming Intern | Feb 2022 – Sep 2022
NASA-National Aeronautics and Space Administration | (Remote) Pittsburgh, PA
u Design and create 3D environments and props for upcoming VR mars training operations and metaverse working spaces
u Test current builds of mars training programs and report bugs/improvement ideas to current developers
u Update internal online encyclopedia, research VR history and keep up to date on current VR trends
u Attend and record guest speakers, take notes for transcripts and edit videos for internal newsletters
Immersive Media Studio Assistant | Nov 2020 – Jan 2022 | Chatham University | Pittsburgh, PA
u Research programs assigned by professors for internal pocket reference, including Perforce, Github, Jekyl, and Isadora
u Transcribe and edit audio interviews
u Prepare and setup student project examples for upcoming prospective student visits
u Assist immersive media students with assignments and current projects
IT Helpdesk Student Worker | May 2019 – Dec 2019 | Chatham University | Pittsburgh, PA
u Assist staff with minor computer issues, assembling computer accessories at staff offices and classrooms
u Create detailed reports of student computer/technology issues for senior tech staff
u Answer phones/emails to assist students/faculty with hardware and software issues
u Assemble and dismantle Audio/Visual setups for classrooms, business meetings and guest speakers
Media Specialist/Social Media Manager | June 2017 – Apr 2019
Pioneer Supply Company | Pittsburgh, PA
u Create advertisement banners and social media posts for upcoming item sales and overstock items
u Photograph in-stock items and use manufacture provided information for product descriptions
u Copy-write posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
u Forward customer questions on social media to appropriate departments and answer in a timely fashion
Education:
B.A. Immersive Media | Chatham University | 2019 – 2022 | VR/AR Design, Immersive design, Graphic Design, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Interior Architecture
A.S. Multimedia Programming, Simulation and Game Design | Community College of Allegheny County | 2017 – 2019 | Game Design, 3D Modeling, Video/Audio editing, C++/C#/Java Programming
Skills:
Environment/Level Design, Game Design, Graphic Design, 3D modeling/animation, Video/Audio editing, C++/C# Programming, Copy-write, Social Media management, Customer Service
Software:
Unreal, Unity, Adobe Photoshop/Premiere Pro/Illustrator/Substance/, Perforce, Github, Rider, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Twinmotion, Blender, Cinema 4D, Isadora, Vuforia
Education
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08/2019-08/2022
Chatham University Bachelors of Arts Immersive Media
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Major in VR/AR Design, Graphic Design with Adobe Suite, 3D Modeling with Blender and Cinema4D
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08/2017-05/2019
Community College of Allegheny County Associates of Science Multimedia Simulation, Programming and Game Design
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Major in VR/AR Game Design, Graphic Design with Adobe Suite, 3D modeling with Blender
Work & Experience
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3D Programmer and Environment Design Intern NASA02/2022-08/2022
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Internship with NASA developing and designing 3D models, environments and VR/AR Productions
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Immersive Media Studio Assistant Chatham University10/2020-01/2022
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Assist Immersive Media Faculty in setting up and teardown of student projects, Create additions to internal division website and assist in other immersive media projects.
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Student IT Helpdesk Chatham University05/2019-12/2019
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Assist in setting up and tearing down computer setups, Enter data in for computer specialists on client issues, solve computer issues for classrooms and faculty offices
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Media Specialist Pioneer Supply Company05/2017- 05/2019
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Create social media posts for company twitter/facebook/instagram, Update website with photos and item descriptions, assist customer questions on social media.
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E-Commerce Listing Agent Horizon Goodwill09/2023-Present
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Photograph and research various items for selling on e-commerce websites and online stores, engaging with customer questions and assisting other departments when needed
Professional Skills
- 3D modeling
- Adobe Suite
- AR
- Blender
- Environment Design
- graphic design
- Illustrator
- Level Design
- Photoshop
- Unity
- Unreal
- VR
- XR
Awards
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Deans List- Fall 202008/2020-12/2020
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Recieved a grade point average above 3.5 overall and of the current semester