Resume
Work Experience
Jan 2025 - Present
Writer
FlatNine Games
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Developing subplots and NPCs according to briefs and style guides provided by the creative director
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Building upon the game's primary mystery by introducing twists and clues at satisfying moments
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Writing and iterating upon compelling dialogue sequences with engaging choices for the player
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Implementing branching story paths in Ink, a narrative scripting language
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Pitching NPC and subplot ideas that align with the tone and themes of the overarching narrative
Skills
Engines & Coding Languages
Ink/Inky | HTML | CSS | JavaScript | Basic understanding of Unity and C#
Writing & Design
Final Draft | Microsoft Office | Google Suite | Miro | Adobe Premiere Pro
Production & Management
Jira | Trello | Notion | Slack | Discord | GitHub | Agile Methodology
Games & Narrative Education
February 2025
The Narrative Department Masterclasses 1 & 2
Susan O'Connor, writer on BioShock, Tomb Raider, and Far Cry
September 2024
Writing Interactive Academy Certificate Program
Greg Buchanan, Writer of No Man's Sky
August 2024
Writing for Video Games Courses Parts 1 & 2
Gotham Writer's Workshop
January 2024
Game Writing Certificate Program
Adrian Ropp, Lead Writer at WB Games/Avalanche
Top 10%, letter of recommendation available upon request
Other Education
December 2020
Coding Boot Camp Certificate Program
University of Texas at Austin
May 2020
Certified Professional Technical Communicator
Society for Technical Communications
May 2017
B.S. in Mass Communication from Texas State University
Emphasis in Electronic Media and Multimedia Production
Minors in Creative Writing, Theater, and Music
Overall GPA: 4.0
Work Experience Outside of Games
June 2021 - October 2023
Software Engineer
Kapsch TrafficCom
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Developed effective reporting and auditing tools for a web-based application.
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Wrote internal documentation for web developers and other stakeholders.
August 2017 - September 2020
Freelance Content Writer, Video Producer, and Marketing Specialist
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Wrote SEO-optimized copy, quiz, and blog content.
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Conceptualized and implemented content marketing campaigns.
May 2014 - May 2017
Founder and Showrunner
Catfizz Productions
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Creator of three original web series, including writing, producing, directing, filming, and editing.
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Developed interesting and dynamic characters and plotlines throughout 50 episodes.
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Implemented interactive transmedia storytelling through YouTube comments and social media.