Writer & UI/UX Designer for Interactive
A creative, optimistic and dedicated media professional with a strong drive to create engaging content. With a background in creative writing, interactive art and design, I strive to create quality experiences through the interactive space that users will find fun and appealing.
I am currently working to complete a specialization program in User Interface Design and have already completed both my post graduate studies in Children’s Media and my undergraduate in English Literature, Creative Writing and Visual Arts. Through these experiences, I have developed a love of creating narratives and interactive experiences that I am excited about using to help develop new projects.
Competencies:
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UI/UX Design
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Creative Writing
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Editing
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Research for Creative Concepts
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Visual Art & Design
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Event & Games Planning
Carolyne Hess
Courses & Workshops
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Prototyping & Design
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Evaluating User Interfaces
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User Research & Design
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Introduction to UI Design
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Build Your Own Sim Date in Unity
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Marketing Integrated Media 712
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Developing a Project 702
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Time-Based Art 108 & 243
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Interactivity 345
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Sonic Art 263
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Integrated Media 703
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Business of Children's Entertainment 704 & 713
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Licensing & Merchandising 709
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Creative Writing 203, 304, 498 & 503
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Digital Media 345
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Writing for Children's Entertainment 708 & 714
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Introduction to Sign Language & Deaf Culture
Publications
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Generation 2016 - Generation Magazine
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canned bees 2016 - University of Windsor
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interaction. 2016 - University of Windsor's Intermedia Club
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Flood Room 2015 - Biblioasis
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The Windsor Salt 2014 - University of Windsor
Interests
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video games
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board games
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writing
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reading
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arts/crafts
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sustainability
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plants/gardening
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rock climbing
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hiking
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kayaking
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music
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dinosaurs
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zombies
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cooking
Other experience
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research assistant for Noise Border Ensemble
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stop motion assistant for Raphaelle DeGroote
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graphic artist for Across The Wasteland
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volunteer for CAFTCAD
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sales associate at RW&Co
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sales adviser at H&M
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sales associate at Chapters Indigo
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sales associate at Twistee Treat Icecream
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freelance event organization & catering
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freelance illustration & craft
for writing samples please visit the 'writing' tab
for design samples please visit the 'design' tab
to contact me please visit 'contact me' tab
references available on request
Education
User Interface Design
Specialization
University of Minnesota
Oct 2018 - Jan 2019 (expected)
Honours English Literature, Creative Writing & Visual Arts
Bachelor of Arts
University of Windsor
2012-2016
Children's Media
Graduate Certificate
Centennial College
Sept 2017 - Aug 2018
Japanese Culture & Language
Certificate
Nagoya Gakuin University
July - Aug 2018
Relevant Experience
Stitch Media
Intern
apr - jul 2018
Stitch Media
intern
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Collaborated on writing and building out narrative elements in the story bible and GDD for ongoing game projects
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Wrote project charters for various ongoing projects including an interactive experience and a linear web series
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Researched video game media including upcoming releases and advancements as well as information about the projects' competitors
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Developed art concepts and painted 3D models in Blender
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Worked directly with clients to create and execute projects on time and within scope
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Researched target audience groups in order to determine the direction of targeted marketing campaigns
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Play-tested new game builds for bugs
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Maintained up-to-date knowledge of hashtags , key terms, and Twitter trends in areas related to the projects
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Provided detailed and organized reports utilizing analytic tools such as Facebook Analytics
apr - jul 2018 /
Youth Media Alliance Conference
volunteer
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Attended numerous panels and workshops on various entertainment topics
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Greeted event attendees and ensured they were properly signed in and had received all necessary event materials
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Accompanied guests to and from the event space
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Gained confidence in an industry setting
nov 2017/
Susan Bushell - Energy Therapist
virtual assistant
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Handled all digital assets and ensured consistency in all documentation
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Managed conference materials including media kits, brochures and attendee welcome packages and sign-up forms
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Designed digital presentations in line with conference branding
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Created a logo and promotional images for marketing campaigns
jan - sep 2016 /
Troutspawn Lake Kids Games
director
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Effectively coordinated and directed games and activities for 50 children aged 6 - 12
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Managed event from conception to completion and coordinated all participating volunteers
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Crafted participation trophies, costumes and decor
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Acted as host for the event, leading many of the games
may 2014 /
Hope Chest Resale Store
creative director
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Established and maintained both the Facebook page and website
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Attended and spoke at not-for-profit events and fundraisers on behalf of the store
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Handled all social media, promotional material, photo shoots and sales
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Managed relations between the business and several local artists in order to host the artists in store and promote the local community
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Co-directed monthly community events such as gallery events, art nights and meet-ups that specifically targeted local talent as well as new Canadians
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Established and maintained a free clothing drive for new parents and their children
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Provided marketing and promotional material for the African Fashion House department on the store
aug 2016 - may 2017 /
Community Renewable Energy Waterloo
graphic designer
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Designed the CREW Kids initiative logo and t-shirt for use by the client in elementary schools
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Determined colours, images and text style in accordance with the needs of the client and Ontario science curriculum
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Maintained an expression of diversity within all designs in order to ensure inclusion for all groups of people
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Utilized attention to detail in order to abide by all copyright and trademark laws involved in the project