EXPERIENCE:

Commissioned Artist | Giphy | New York, NY | 2017, 2020

  • Collaborated with the Director of Community to create an immersive installation for ‘TimeFrame,’ the GIF art exhibitions’ 30th Anniversary.

  • Worked with the Director of Giphy Arts to create a series of animations in support of their mindfulness initiative to help people cope with the mental/emotional effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Showrunner | Black in Gaming Awards | GDC 2024

  • Assisted in organizing and managing the prestigious Black in Gaming Awards at GDC 2024

Developer/3D Artist | MIT Reality Hack | 2024

  • Led a diverse team developing ‘ThriveHive” using 8thwall, and Niantic’s AR Kit.

  • Oversaw all aspects of engineering and 3d asset creation.

Dedicated Mentor | Y11 New Inc Cohort | 2024

  • Mentored and guided young programmers to develop and enhance their coding skills.

VFX Artist | "Of Expansion" | Mz Icar | 2021

  • Created stunning visual effects for the award winning film short film "Of Expansion".

Coding Instructor | Manhattan Youth | New York, NY | 2017-2018

  • Taught coding concepts to children ages 8 to 16 via the use of C#, Python, Processing, JavaScript and Unity 3D.

  • Created and adapted lesson plans to keep the material fun, accessible and engaging.

Program Manager | Harold Hunter Foundation | New York, NY | 2011-2022

  • Raised funds for various programs via proposal writing, organizing event and digital campaigns.

  • Implemented and lead instruction at an afterschool program in conjunction with the D.R.E.A.M. Project (2013) for children ages 6-12.

  • Implemented and supervised a team of junior counselors at a skateboarding summer camp at Mt. Ollie Baptist Church.

  • Organized and chaperoned trips to Woodward Skatepark for youth age 8-17.