Experience

Game Designer

Assisted in designing monetization strategies and mini-games for a drag-themed mobile game.

Contributed to writing documentation and grant funding application forms.

Researched competitors' games in the mobile fashion game genre.

Wrote comparative reports on game mechanics and monetization strategies of competitors.

Collaborated with the art and programming teams to ensure cohesive game design and implementation.

AquariuZ Inc.
November 2022 - February 2023

Game Design Instructor

Educated a cohort of 30 French university marketing students on foundational principles of game design.
Developed and delivered specialized lessons on game design topics particularly relevant to marketing, bridging the gap between the two disciplines.
Guided students in creating their own card and board games, facilitating practical application of game design concepts.
Evaluated and provided feedback on student presentations, including final program presentations for their marketing coursework.
Fostered a collaborative and creative learning environment, encouraging innovative thinking and hands-on experience in game design.

Next - U
May 2024 - June 2024

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate in Game Design

George Brown College
September 2021 - August 2022

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics

McMaster University
September 2010 - April 2014

Masters of Arts in Political Economy

University of Toronto
September 2015 - August 2016

Other Experience

Data Analyst

Telus International
February 2024 - Present

Archives Assistant

McMaster University
June 2021 - October 2022

Rotational Associate

Northwest Company
May 2020 - October 2020

Order Fulfillment Co-Ordinator

Atlantic Biodiesel
September 2016 - June 2018