Education

June 2015, BS in Computer Game Design, Minor in Business Administration

DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Featured Positions

Robomodo LLC, Chicago, IL

Game Designer (Contract), March 2015 - June 2015

Design Intern, January 2015 - March 2015

  • Wrote design documents for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 as well as an unannounced AAA console title

  • Balanced and iterated mission/player progression for THPS5

  • Created and placed every gap in THPS5

  • Designed and implemented multiple sequences in Unreal Kismet, including a large tutorial prototype

  • Fine-tuned campaign levels in Unreal Editor (spline placement, gameplay objects, collision, world volumes)

  • Performed QA testing and playability feedback

Raven Software, Middleton, WI

Intern, May 2010 - June 2010

  • Shadowed industry professionals in all aspects of game development

  • Play-tested multiple levels of Singularity

  • Designed levels using Unreal Editor

Honors

3.58 GPA, AP Scholar, Dean’s List, Cum Laude Graduate - DePaul University

Skills

  • Knowledgeable designer with design oversight on multiple game projects, both in university and on own free time

  • Experienced in Unreal, Unity, Maya, 3DS Max and C#

  • Strong leadership abilities, a team player when not in a leadership role

  • Excellent technical writing ability and strong MS Office skills

  • Extensive analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to communicate complex subject matter to individuals with little background in the subject

Other Positions Held

April 2018 - Present

Senior QA Analyst

The Travelers Companies, Inc

  • Responsible for the Selenium automation of multiple applications, including apps for disaster recovery, contractor management, purchasing, finance, and HR

  • Create and maintain multiple internal facing SharePoint sites

  • Performance testing of corporate applications with Dynatrace and VUGen

  • Advocate for IT Early Career Program

  • Present and demonstrate projects/initiatives to other lines of business and senior management

  • Self Direct and report to Director and VP level


June 2016 - March 2018

QA Analyst

The Travelers Companies, Inc

  • Automated existing testing for an internal futures and securities trading application, utilizing Java/Selenium

  • Created extensive best practices documentation for automation, regression, and performance testing

  • Expanded and maintained team SharePoint site through existing code and custom HTML / CSS

  • Wrote testing scripts for offshore testers and automation

 

April 2014 - June 2015

Part-Time Security Officer

Allied Barton / The Field Museum, Chicago, IL

  • Patrolled exhibits during high-traffic days and special events

  • Provided additional security for special events

  • Assisted guests in navigating the museum

 

June 2013 -August 2013

Intern, Business Insurance Information Technology Product Operations

The Travelers Companies, Inc., Hartford, CT

  • Developed and deployed updates to an IMB COBOL DB2 mainframe

  • Learned and executed best practices and proper documentation

  • Created extensive documentation using Excel spreadsheets and low-level Visual Basic for Applications

 

June 2008-June 2012

Self-employed

Computer services and support business

  • Created network solutions for Racine, WI, office of Obama for President (2008)

  • Solved system problems for individual users

  • Recommended and built computer workstations for small businesses

 

June 2011 - August 2011

Contractor, Business Process Technology

Adecco / S.C. Johnson & Son Inc., Racine, WI

  • Transferred data from discontinued workstations to new models

  • Provided technical assistance to nearly 200 clients

 

June 2011

Intern, Consumer Insights Division

S.C. Johnson & Son Inc., Racine, WI

  • Aggregated and presented survey data on consumer trends

  • Took inventory and restocked model store space to reflect survey data


References available on request