Resume

Professional Experience

June 2022 - May 2024

Naughty Dog

Built and maintained project plans, schedules, and roadmaps. Ensuring team is on track with goals while also creating mitigation strategies per sprint and milestone throughout multiple phases of development of each project
Identified and iterated on processes to improve the workflow of cross-department pipelines by breaking down tasks into manageable chunks for clear individual accountability, ensuring an understanding of the scope, quality and time expectations per discipline
Collaborated with Leads, Directors, and Developers to define the department's plans to fit within the larger game scope and timeline. Leading the headcount adjustments and development plan within scope for all aspects of the Character Department

January 2022 - June 2022

Managed a team of 7+ people to develop & ship a physical and digital version of an original D&D-lite game within a 6-month project deadline
Utilized Scrum framework to oversee production/sprint planning, team-meetings & check-ins, sprint retrospectives, and project scoping
Directed and led the team through each development deadline, meeting the criteria for each sprint goal and improving the workflow allowing us to deliver significant milestones during development with additional content

March 2021 - January 2022

Evaluated games through playtests and active discussions with developers and peers
Helped identify up-and-coming games and companies that have the potential for commercial success and reporting to the investment team, playing an active role in company's decision to invest in an upcoming FPS-game developed by industry veterans

October 2019 - March 2020

Oversaw daily operations and duties such as food preparation and cashier service along with assisting chefs, managers, and other student workers
Helped manage and oversee events and special themed nights to ensure a smooth and satisfying occasion
Trusted with managing student schedules, operate and process cash payments, and training peers in duties

Dec 2017 - Jun 2018

Assisted Store Manager in managing day-to-day operations and resolving personnel and logistical problem
Oversaw and adjusted employee hours and break-times along with instructing and teaching new crew members with the daily operations of the store