Projects

NIMA Logo Animation

• Used Adobe After Effects to create an animated reveal of NIMA’s new logo to accompany the announcement of the company’s rebrand that would take place during the I-90 Aerospace+ Corridor Conference and Expo.

Wicked West 3D Video Game

• Serve as the team lead and 3D artist in the development of a 3D video game on PC, Wicked West. When creating 3D assets, I am responsible for modeling the exterior and interior of all the buildings, adding materials and lights to those models, and also animating parts such as doors and cabinets to ensure a seamless and immersive gaming experience.
  

Hideaway Harbor 3D Environment 

• Hideaway Harbor is a 3D environment I am building based off of an existing city block in Tacoma, Washington. Utilizing Maya for modeling and Adobe Substance Painter for texturing, I am reenvisioning this city block in the future where all buildings are topped with stacked structures populated with shipping containers,  RVs, and mobile homes.

Work Experience

Apple

• Created a captivating array of dynamic motion graphics in Adobe After Effects, elevating the visual representation of Apple’s Sales Leadership and Development Program logo for seamless integration into globally broadcasted training sessions.
• Lead a comprehensive initiative in conjunction with a top-tier coaching organization, coordinating over 300 exclusive one-on-one engagements between Apple team members and seasoned professional coaches to cultivate personal and professional growth.
• Elevated participant engagement within the Sales Leadership and Development Program by arranging personalized one-on-one networking opportunities, fostering meaningful interactions among program participants.
• Spearheaded the redesign of Apple’s internal website for the Sales Leadership and Development Program by developing 18 new graphics in Adobe Illustrator that help communicate the program’s leadership competencies. 

• Elevated team performance by providing leadership to a cohort of 6 Campus Leaders, hosting weekly team meetings and biweekly personalized one-on-one mentoring sessions.
• Serve as a liaison between the Apple’s Account Team in California and 14 Campus Leaders at California schools by hosting monthly meetings and coordinating state-wide projects and initiatives.
• Conducted a thorough selection process for Campus Leader positions at 12 universities, carefully identifying top-tier talent to enhance leadership teams.
• Host virtual team meetings uniting a geographically dispersed team of 70 Campus Leaders for dynamic discussions and collective strategic planning.
• Plan and facilitate monthly team-building initiatives to heighten team engagement, fostering meaningful connections among Campus Leaders within the virtual work environment.
• Compose biweekly newsletters spotlighting the noteworthy accomplishments of the Campus Leader Team, strategically communicating success stories and key milestones to diverse teams across Apple.

• Partnered with the WSU Campus tech store to facilitate weekly workshops, empowering students and faculty through comprehensive instruction on creative applications including Procreate, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Fresco, Maya, and Keynote. 
• Forged strategic partnerships with 2 campus student groups monthly, such as the Digital Media Club, Student Government, Association of Computing Machinery, and Marketing Club, organizing tailored events and workshops aligned with each organization's unique needs.
• Advocated and presented a compelling proposal for the initiation of a one-to-one iPad program to WSU's Office of the President, demonstrating strategic foresight and innovation in addressing digital inequity among college freshman. 
• Completed the Develop in Swift Curriculum and worked in a team to design a prototype for three applications ‘Mind your Mood’ — a mental health app for college students, ‘Meal Monkey’ — a recipe curator app for people with special diets and food restrictions, and ‘Fit Check’ — a social media app and virtual closet where people can share and discover fashion.

Washington State University

• Delivered expert assistance to students while working in Maya, offering timely solutions to their inquiries and contributing to a smooth and efficient working process.
• Applied a strategic approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving alongside students facing challenges in Maya, showcasing a commitment to resolving issues promptly and enhancing the overall efficiency of the creative workflow.
• Led engaging and informative sessions, delivering hands-on demonstrations in both 3D modeling and animation within Maya to a class of 25 students, improving their understanding of the software.
• Delivered constructive feedback to students in the context of peer critiques, offering insightful guidance to enhance their artistic expressions and refine their 3D animation skills.

Education

Washington State University

• Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
• Minor in Digital Technology  and Culture with focus in Animation
• Honors College

Awards

Washington State University — Excellence in Animation and 3D Modeling

• Nominated by faculty based on performance and engagement in 3D animation classes and independent studies at WSU, was awarded Excellence in Animation and 3D modeling for the 2023-2024 school year. 

Washington State University — Outstanding Senior

• Nominated by WSU faculty and, based on grades and extracurricular involvement, was named the Outstanding Senior Student within the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Bachelor of Arts Computer Science program in the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture for the 2023-2024 school year.

Washington State University — Outstanding Junior

• Nominated by WSU faculty and, based on grades and extracurricular involvement, was named the Outstanding Junior Student within the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Bachelor of Arts Computer Science program in the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture for the 2021-2022 school year. 

Washington State University — Outstanding Sophomore

• Nominated by WSU faculty and, based on grades and extracurricular involvement, was named the Outstanding Sophomore Student within the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Bachelor of Arts Computer Science program in the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture for the 2020-2021 school year.