Experience

Archiact

• Canada
• Computer Games
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Writer

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Vancouver, Canada Area • Lead Writer on Journey to Foundation (Playstation VR, Quest 2), a branching narrative game where I led a team of writers and narrative designers to create a story-driven VR adventure based on Isaac Asimov's iconic I.P. • Lead writer on MARVEL Dimension of Heroes (Lenovo Mirage AR) • Lead writer on Freediver: Triton Down for Oculus Rift and Vive (nominated for VR Game of the Year) • Lead writer on Evasion, a sci-fi VR co-op shooter on Oculus, Vive and PlayStation VR (4 stars -… Show more • Lead Writer on Journey to Foundation (Playstation VR, Quest 2), a branching narrative game where I led a team of writers and narrative designers to create a story-driven VR adventure based on Isaac Asimov's iconic I.P. • Lead writer on MARVEL Dimension of Heroes (Lenovo Mirage AR) • Lead writer on Freediver: Triton Down for Oculus Rift and Vive (nominated for VR Game of the Year) • Lead writer on Evasion, a sci-fi VR co-op shooter on Oculus, Vive and PlayStation VR (4 stars - UploadVR) • Responsible for writing and narrative design for all studio projects in development, including story design (in partnership with game designer and dev leads), writing cutscenes and all in-game dialogue (barks, tutorial V.O., banter, etc.), casting and directing voice talent, and working with the various departments on implementation. Show less



The University of British Columbia

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  Vancouver, Canada Area Instructor, CRWR 310 - Video Game Writing & Narrative • Responsible for designing and delivering the curriculum, assignments, lectures, and supplemental material for a 300-level course with an enrolment of over a hundred students, as well as supervision of two teaching assistants. Instructor, CRWR 410 - Video Game Writing & Narrative • Designed and delivered a 400-level workshop course for Creative Writing majors on the topic of branching narrative and interactive… Show more Instructor, CRWR 310 - Video Game Writing & Narrative • Responsible for designing and delivering the curriculum, assignments, lectures, and supplemental material for a 300-level course with an enrolment of over a hundred students, as well as supervision of two teaching assistants. Instructor, CRWR 410 - Video Game Writing & Narrative • Designed and delivered a 400-level workshop course for Creative Writing majors on the topic of branching narrative and interactive storytelling Instructor & Content Creator, Writing for Video Games, UBC's edX Certificate Program • Created six 6-week courses in all aspects of narrative design, wrote all video lecture materials and assignments, and helped structure the modules for a course that serves tens of thousands of students internationally. MFA Supervisor • Supervised the creation of a Masters-level thesis program and mentored one student to graduation. Show less



MashUp Machine Inc.

• Entertainment Providers

• Writer

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Vancouver, BC • Contract writer for a company that creates evergreen storytelling using machine learning tools (listed as a company to watch in AT&T Foundry/Ericsson/Rocketspace report on the Future of Entertainment) • Responsible for creating the overall narrative design for the pilot project Scary Cabin, writing story and dialogue, working with artists and animators to flesh out the characters, and collaborating with the programmers to support the machine learning tools



Ayogo Health Inc.

• Canada
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Content Writer & Researcher

  • Jan 2016 - Nov 2017

  Vancouver, Canada Area • Contract writer for the Empower suite of apps and an app funded by the Childhood Obesity Foundation • Responsible for creating over 100 choose-your-own-adventure stories targeting both teens and adults, as well as created doing story design and writing (in partnership with the Creative Director) for two in-app graphic novels



Green Thumb Theatre & Théâtre la Seizième

• Playwright

  • Jul 2014 - Mar 2017

  Vancouver, Canada Area • Commissioned to write a play for teens on the topic of politics and government • Developed script in partnership with the Artistic Directors of Green Thumb and Théâtre la Seizième, the commissioning partner • The resulting play, The Campaign, premiered in French (translation by Lyne Barnabe) at Théâtre la Seizième in 16/17 and toured to 22 schools across BC



Pacific Theatre

• Canada
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dramaturge

  • May 2014 - Jan 2016

  Vancouver, BC • Story editor for Common Grace by Shauna Johannesen, which is programmed as part of Pacific Theatre's 2015/16 MainStage season. • Provided feedback and guidance for the playwright on dialogue, story structure, character design, and scene construction.



Capcom

• Japan
• Computer Games
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Writer

  • Jul 2015 - Nov 2015

  Vancouver, Canada Area • Contract writer on Dead Rising 4 • Responsible for writing one third of the game experience, including in-game dialogue, barks, found narrative, mission summaries, tutorial text, multiplayer dialogue, scripted events and cutscene rewrites • Worked collaboratively with Mission Designers, Narrative Designers, Production Managers and management to improve the gameplay experience



Lunchbox Theatre

• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Playwright

  • Jun 2014 - Oct 2015

  Calgary, Canada Area Author of "Fritters in Kandahar", an original comedy programmed in the 15/16 MainStage season: "When Lisa decides to serve her country she means it - by serving coffee and crullers at the Tim Hortons on the air base in Kandahar. Faced with an overbearing boss, doughnut shortages, rocket attacks, and the advances of a handsome, fast-talking recruiter, life overseas is not all she dreamt it would be! A funny and heartfelt look at our national obsession with coffee and the valour and… Show more Author of "Fritters in Kandahar", an original comedy programmed in the 15/16 MainStage season: "When Lisa decides to serve her country she means it - by serving coffee and crullers at the Tim Hortons on the air base in Kandahar. Faced with an overbearing boss, doughnut shortages, rocket attacks, and the advances of a handsome, fast-talking recruiter, life overseas is not all she dreamt it would be! A funny and heartfelt look at our national obsession with coffee and the valour and bravery of civilians who volunteer to bring comfort to those overseas." Show less



Theatre Replacement

• Company Producer

  • May 2014 - Jun 2015

  Vancouver, Canada Area • Production management for the critically acclaimed "Cinderella: East Van Panto" at the York Theatre • Responsibilities include leading all production meetings, logistics, marketing and publicity, contracting, negotiating and managing the budget for a large-scale musical



Rumble Theatre

• Interim Managing Producer

  • Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

  Vancouver, Canada Area • Produced "Penelope" by Enda Walsh in the Cultch Historic Theatre, which earned a Jessie Richardson Theatre award for Best Set (Small Theatre) and included pyrotechnics. • Responsibilities included financial management, budgeting, grant writing, communications, office management, contracting, hiring, re-branding, event planning, strategic planning and production management.



University of Victoria

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sessional Instructor

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  • Taught two terms of the drama portion of Writing 100 (Introduction to Writing) • Responsible for preparing and delivering 13 lectures, grading assignments, providing individual dramaturgy on stage plays and screenplays, holding regular office hours, preparing exams and submitting grades



Touchstone Theatre

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Playwright

  • Mar 2011 - Jun 2012

  Author of "Shelter from the Storm", a drama programmed in the 2011/12 MainStage season: "Rick was one of thousands of young men who sought refuge in Canada to escape the Vietnam draft. But, when he takes in a traumatized young American soldier who is deserting his post in Iraq, Rick begins to understand how much our country has changed in forty years. Set in Tofino, BC, Shelter from the Storm is a play about love and loss that questions our notions of courage and cowardice."



Alliance for Arts & Culture

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Communications

  • Mar 2008 - Sep 2009

  Vancouver, Canada Area • Responsibilities include office administration, organizing press coverage with local media outlets, writing press releases, season marketing, managing front of house, organizing mail-outs, writing newsletters, contracting, liasing with PACT, budgeting and administration.



The Banff Centre

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Dramaturge, Playwrights Colony

  • May 2006 - Jun 2006

  Banff Participated in the development of 21 new plays from across Canada and France.