Education
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Entertainment Technology Center
Master of Entertainment Technology, Expected May 2026
Ohio University, Athens, OH
Scripps College of Communication
Bachelor of Science in Communication, August 2023
Games and Animation Major
Theatre and Virtual Reality Corollary
Business Administration Minor
Summa Cum Laude, 3.92 GPA
Honors and Awards
Academic Awards
· Provost’s List, Ohio University, Summer 2023
· President’s List, Ohio University, Spring 2023
· Dean’s List, Ohio University, Fall 2019 - Spring 2022
Scholarships
· Office of Global Opportunities Need Based Travel Scholarship Recipient, Ohio University, Summer 2023
· Scripps Innovation Scholars Scholarship Recipient, Ohio University, Fall 2019 - Spring 2023
· OHIO Commitment Scholarship Recipient, Ohio University, Fall 2019 – Spring 2023
· OHIO Distinction Scholarship Recipient, Ohio University, Fall 2019 – Spring 2023
· OHIO Success Scholarship Recipient, Ohio University, Fall 2019 – Spring 2023
Grants
· Experiential Learning Award, Ohio University, Fall 2022
Extracurricular Activities
Lost Flamingo Theatre Company, Fall 2019 – Spring 2023
· Participated in Ohio University’s student-run and student-led theatre organization
· Acted in multiple productions, including Twelve Angry Jurors, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, and Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play
· Served as Production Manager for the 2021-2022 academic year
· Directed two shows, Ouroboros in Spring 2021 and Much Ado About Nothing in Fall 2021
· Supported directors of The Importance of Being Earnest through assistant stage-managing
· Assisted the company in development of props, sets, and costumes during scheduled build days
· Caused the LFC Cheerleader award to be renamed the Ean McFadden Award through devotion to the company
Study Abroad
Japan: Animation and Culture in Tokyo Tokyo, Japan, June 2023
· Participated in fifteen-day educational experience in Tokyo, Japan
· Completed pre-learning modules based on Japanese animation, Japanese culture, and how to create quick animation
· Resided in Shinjuku Washington Hotel and the Mitsua Garden Hotel Prana during the experience
· Toured various cultural and historical sites in Tokyo; including temples, gardens, museums, and shopping districts
· Reflected on group experiences in Discussion Board posts and posted progress on individual animation
· Explored Tokyo with other participants and partook in the city’s culture and atmosphere
· Created animation based on personal experiences while abroad
US: Storytelling, Technology, and Digital Media in Theme Parks Orlando, Florida, December 2021
· Participated in eight-day educational experience in Orlando, Florida
· Completed course work based on theme park design, history, and storytelling
· Resided in Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter during the experience
· Toured Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Florida theme parks
· Observed how theme park design and storytelling were put into practice
· Reflected on experiences in the parks through discussion posts
Projects
Sky, Sound Designer, Building Virtual Worlds Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 2023
· Collaborated with team to design a virtual reality broomstick riding experience using the Meta Quest 3 in 2 weeks
· Gathered, edited and combined sound effects from the Sound Ideas 6000 library in Adobe Audition
· Composed music in MuseScore 4 and exported to LogicPro to replace instruments
· Created broomstick peripheral to enhance user immersion while flying in game
· Play-tested frequently and provided feedback to programmers and level designers on how to improve game mechanics and level design
· Conducted playtests with individuals outside of the team and recorded feedback to improve experience
Moving Mania, Sound Designer, Building Virtual Worlds Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 2023
· Collaborated with team to design an experience to load packages into the back of a moving truck using the XBox Adaptive Controller in 2 weeks
· Gathered, edited and combined sound effects from the Sound Ideas 6000 library in Adobe Audition
· Constructed crane joystick peripheral using Adaptive Controller buttons, Adaptive Controller triggers, balsa wood, wood glue, masking tape, and popcorn
· Composed music in MuseScore 4
· Recorded gameplay footage for final submission
A Ghost’s Travels in Tokyo, Animator Tokyo, Japan, June 2023
· Inspired by personal experiences during the Japan: Animation and Culture in Tokyo study abroad
· Drafted storyboards and character design while on study abroad
· Drawn and animated with FlipNote Studio 3D
· Added transparency to backgrounds using GIMP 2.10.22
· Included footage and photos from study abroad within the animation
· Gathered and downloaded music and sound effects to enhance atmosphere within the animation
Spirit Solution Prototype, Designer Athens, Ohio, February 2023 – April 2023
· Created 2D puzzle platformer in Unity where player controls witch that throws potions to solve puzzles
· Developed C# code to throw potions with unique effects, move the player, and interact with objects
· Designed level to utilize different potions in unique ways
· Drew sprites for player character, potions, level elements, and background art using Microsoft Paint
· Composed music in MuseScore 3 to enhance player experience while playing through the level
· Gathered sound effects from Pixabay.com to enhance player immersion
· Presented game build at Ohio University Student Research and Creative Activity Expo 2023
What’s Up With Cool Ranch Part 1, Director, VR Production: Immersive Audio Athens, Ohio, March 2023
· Expanded on initial 360 lecture project done in Virtual Reality Production
· Researched the worldbuilding and major story arcs of Pirate101’s Cool Ranch
· Recorded footage on Insta 360 One 2X Camera
· Edited audio recorded on H3-VR microphone using provisional version of Reaper
· Placed relevant images to provide further context for current topic
· Included music from Pirate101 to enhance user experience
Happy Cakes, Composer, Game Development II Athens, Ohio, September 2022 – November 2022
· Composed template song using MuseScore 3 for first level of 3D platformer
· Remixed template song for second and third levels, boss battle, and credits
· Created script in C# to change footstep sounds based on type of surface player is standing on
· Assisted in playtesting game build in Unity
The Unfortunate Scarecrow, Animator, Animation I Athens, Ohio, February 2022 - April 2022
· Designed scarecrow character in Adobe Illustrator
· Animated scarecrow using Adobe After Effects
· Drew unique lip movements in both head-on and side profiles to match spoken dialogue
· Downloaded and implemented Duik Bassel to animate scarecrow using IK handlers
· Gathered sound effects from online and implemented them to enhance animation
· Recorded dialogue to give the scarecrow a clear and defined personality
Much Ado About Nothing, Director, Lost Flamingo Theatre Company Athens, Ohio, September 2021 – November 2021
· Researched period, historical context, and themes of show
· Coordinated with Tech Director and Prop Empress to design set and gather props
· Scheduled times for actors, directors, and crew to meet and have rehearsal
· Composed songs in MuseScore3 for dance and song numbers and handed them off to production’s Sound Person
· Provided suggestions for actors to tweak their performances to heighten emotion
Troll Hunters, Composer, Game Development I Athens, Ohio, March 2021 – April 2021
· Composed four different songs using MuseScore 3 for 3D action game
· Edited songs to loop using Adobe Audition
· Assisted with preparing game build in Unity using C#
· Uploaded game build using GitHub
Ouroboros, Director, Lost Flamingo Theatre Company Athens, Ohio, January 2021 - March 2021
· Collaborated with writer to revise and edit script
· Organized rehearsal times with cast and assistant directors
· Encouraged exploration of cast members’ characters through character building sessions
· Provided positive feedback and constructive criticism to cast members before the end of rehearsal
· Recorded three separate performances of Ouroboros to edit into final performance video
I slowly become more and more exhausted as I give a 360 lecture about Wizard101, Athens, Ohio, November 2022
Director, Virtual Reality Production
· Researched and noted major plot elements and worldbuilding of Wizard101
· Designed slide show to provide additional visual elements to the production
· Recorded almost 3 hours of footage on Insta360 One X camera
· Edited footage in Insta360 Studio and Adobe Premiere Pro into 2 hour and 40 minute video
Horror Beyond the Frame: A Look at Horror and Immersion, Director, Virtual Reality Production Athens, Ohio, October 2020
· Researched information about how horror genre ties to immersion of viewer
· Wrote engaging and informative script that presented research to course
· Compiled images, music, and footage that matched informational and comedic tone of script
· Edited media together with Adobe Premiere Pro into 29-minute video
My Cool 360 Drive with My Totally Real and Definitely Not a Mannequin Homunculus Friend, Athens, Ohio, October 2020
Director, Virtual Reality Production
· Created mannequin homunculus rig out of long-sleeve shirt, jeans, pillows, and bubble-wrap
· Affixed Insta360 One X camera to tripod and inserted tripod into mannequin homunculus rig
· Recorded footage of 8-minute and 54-second drive around Ohio University with mannequin homunculus
· Edited footage in Insta360 Studio and Adobe Premiere Pro into nearly 9-minute video
Skills and Languages
Key Skills
Communication
Problem Solving
Creativity
Active Listening
Leadership
Programs
Adobe Products: After Effects, Illustrator, Audition, Premiere Pro, Acrobat; moderate proficiency
Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, major proficiency
Unity: C# Coding, UI implementation, Audio implementation, Performance enhancement; moderate proficiency
MuseScore: music composition, moderate proficiency
Languages
Japanese – minorly proficient