Experience

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  The History Co:Lab

  • New York, United States

  • Principal Narrative Designer

    • Apr 2024 - Present
    • New York, United States

    (Formerly iThrive)Developing educational games (3 month contract)- Narrative System Development- Dialogue

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  Self Employed

  • Tacoma, Washington, United States

  • Sabbatical

    • Feb 2024 - Mar 2024
    • Tacoma, Washington, United States

    Recovering from burnout.

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  iThrive Games

  • Lead Narrative Designer

    • Oct 2023 - Feb 2024

    Developing educational games (3 month contract)- Narrative System Development- Dialogue- World-building

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  Saber Interactive

  • Writer / Narrative Designer

    • Sep 2022 - Nov 2023

    World War Z- Dialogue- Character Development- Voice Direction- Story DevelopmentExpeditions: A Mudrunner Game- Mission Development- Character Development- Story DevelopmentUnannounced Title- Dialogue- Character Development- Mission Development

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  Inevitable Studios

  • Interim Narrative Director

    • Apr 2023 - Jul 2023

    Directing and managing narrative content for a title under development.

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  Saber Interactive

  • Writer / Narrative Designer

    • Mar 2022 - Jun 2022

    Principle writer on an unannounced title- Worldbuilding- Thematics- Narrative

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  IllFonic

  • United States

  • Writer (Contract)

    • Feb 2021 - Mar 2022
    • United States

    Predator: Hunting Grounds- Dialogue tapes for Isabelle (Predators) DLC feat. Alice Braga- Dialogue and in-game text

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  Multiple

  • Remote

  • Freelance Narrative Designer

    • Sep 2020 - Mar 2022
    • Remote

    - Breaking world narratives for titles in pre-production.- Writing supplementary dialogue for existing titles.- Editing existing dialogue and in-game text.

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  IllFonic

  • Tacoma, WA

  • Associate Producer, Writer

    • Dec 2018 - Aug 2020
    • Tacoma, WA

    Writer and Associate Producer on Predator: Hunting Grounds, Associate Producer on Arcadegeddon.WRITER- The Dutch Tapes (Arnold Schwarzenegger)- The OWLF Tapes (Jake Busey)- Consulted with former military veterans for accuracy- Combat barks for players and enemies- Enemy banter- Mission summaries- In-game mission instruction- Script editingASSOCIATE PRODUCER- Coordinating the Design, UI, and Audio departments

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  4704 Productions

  • Austin, Texas Area

  • Script Editor

    • Oct 2018 - Jul 2020
    • Austin, Texas Area

    For “ATX” an LGBT comedy series in development- Reviewing scripts for story & continuity- Script editing & format- Line punch-ups, revisionsComedy, focusing on gay culture and relationships“Four gay men try to make life work in Austin while navigating the weird moments that come along with it."

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  Deck Nine Games

  • Westminster, CO

  • Level Designer, Contributing Writer

    • Nov 2016 - Oct 2017
    • Westminster, CO

    LIFE IS STRANGE: BEFORE THE STORMEpisodes 1, 2, 3, & Farewell- Level Design- Narrative Development- Environmental Narrative- Gameplay Development- Screenwriting- Dialogue- Revisions & Punch-ups

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  Arbitrary Studio

  • Remote

  • Level / Narrative Designer

    • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
    • Remote

    Developing level and narrative design for the independent title "In the Shadows of Madness".Production halted due to lack of funds.

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  Terrorweed! Mods

  • Global Mod Project

  • Project Lead

    • Apr 2014 - Sep 2016
    • Global Mod Project

    Determining the greater creative direction for projects and maintaining it across all avenues of mod production. This can include:- Character Design - Concept Design - Concept Art - Narrative Design- Project Organization- Task Management

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  Fallout: Lonestar

  • www.falloutlonestar.com

  • Principal Writer

    • Oct 2013 - Sep 2016
    • www.falloutlonestar.com

    Running a design team of 14+ members: Game designers, concept artists, 3D modelers, writers, worldbuilders, and narrative designers to develop a full title modification of Fallout: New Vegas. Fallout: Lonestar is a full-conversion mod featuring original content set in the former Texas Commonwealth.

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  Mobius Industries USA, Inc.

  • IT Services and IT Consulting
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • QA Game Tester

    • Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

    On October 23rd, 2015, shipped Guild Wars 2 expansion "Heart of Thorns"

  • Progression Analyst

    • May 2015 - Jun 2015

    Contract assignment providing analysis and feedback on ArenaNet's Guild Wars 2, specifically targeting game play mechanics for future updates.

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  Pegasus News

  • Art & Culture Writer

    • Jan 2011 - Apr 2013

    - Writing reviews on artistic and cultural events in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.- Reporting on events in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Area

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  GameZone

  • Plano, TX

  • Freelance Writer

    • Jan 2009 - Jan 2013
    • Plano, TX

    - Consumer reviews in the electronic entertainment industry.- Reported on public events such as the Game Developer's conference and Quakecon.- Conducted interviews and networked with industry leaders over current products and events.

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  AtAuction

  • Technology, Information and Internet
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Design Lead

    • Apr 2011 - Apr 2012

    - Copy Writing- Graphic Design- Imaging- Product Development- Web Development

  • Copywriter

    • Apr 2011 - Jul 2011

    - Copywriting - Graphic/Logo Design

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  Triple Crown Publications

  • Assistant Publisher

    • Nov 2010 - Feb 2011

    - Copyediting full-length novels for grammar, errors and punctuation errors.- Editorial support for authors including story structure, character development and dialogue.- Directed Information Technology: Installations, setup and security services.- Performed shipping and receiving duties as well as customer service.

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  The Gameworld Network

  • Staff Writer

    • Jan 2003 - Sep 2008

    - Wrote daily consumer reviews on the latest high-tech products from companies such as Activision, Alienware, and Sony Online Entertainment in order to increase product awareness in the electronic entertainment industry.- Reported on public events such as the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the Cyberprofessional Athlete Tournaments and QuakeCon.- Conducted interviews and networked with industry leaders over current products and events.

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  The East Texan

  • Opinion Editor

    • Sep 2007 - May 2008

    - Designed layout for the Opinion page.- Edited and contributed copy to the Opinion page.- Supervised two to six contributing editors at any given time.

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  Texas A&M University in Commerce

  • Technical Assistant

    • Sep 2007 - May 2008

    - Provided technical support.- Distributed fiber optics.- Repaired computers/mainframes.- Troubleshooting/Installation of Equipment.

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  The Denton Record-Chronicle

  • Proofreader / Typesetter

    • Apr 2005 - Jan 2006

    - Proofread materials for the pre-press department.- Designed advertisement layout.- Preformed additional typesetting and graphic design for the advertising department.- Maintained a well-documented tracking system in real time.

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  Frost Bank

  • Help Desk Technician

    • Sep 2004 - Jan 2005

    Technical support and repair for the six Summit Bank branches.Assisted system administrators.Troubleshot technical concerns from employees. Used Track-IT track trouble tickets in real time.