PRESENT

_01

Game Experience Director

Atlas      \\      

Jar of Sparks.  Seattle, WA

October 2022 – January 2025

• Directed level design team while serving dual role as narrative lead, ensuring cohesive storytelling through environmental and gameplay elements
• Oversaw cinematic production pipeline, including partner management, documentation, and quality control
• Established "Sony-quality" presentation standards within budget constraints
• Drove pre-production phase with focus on world-building and narrative architecture
• Post-game pivot directed efforts to turn a single player game into a compelling PvE MP experience

_02

NARRATIVE EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR

Halo FPS Shooter Team      \\      

343 Industries (Microsoft).  Seattle, WA

August 2017 – September 2022

• Directed all cinematic performances and voice-over work for primary cast
• Directed the cinematic and narrative implementation in engine including engineering, lighting, FX, and animation efforts
• Led cross-functional teams in creating and implementing narrative content across cinematics and gameplay
• Partnered with Creative Director to orchestrate dialogue pacing and audio throughout single-player campaign
• Directed major marketing initiatives including E3 2018 and 2019 announcement trailers
• Established narrative design specifications and documentation for level development

_03

Creative DIRECTOR

Halo Transmedia Team      \\      

343 Industries (Microsoft).  Seattle, WA

May 2015 – July 2017

• Directed VR project development for a Halo game on the HTC Vive

_04

Director

Halo Transmedia Team      \\      

343 Industries (Microsoft) + Scott FreE.  Seattle, WA

February 2014 – December 2014

Lived in Iceland and Ireland for 2 months to produce 15 short films that sat alongside the Ridley Scott produced Halo: Nightfall production

_05

Creative Director + Experience Designer

Halo Transmedia Team      \\      

343 Industries (Microsoft).  Seattle, WA

December 2012 – May 2015

• Creative directed the Halo Channel app, an interactive television experience bridging gaming and media content

_06

Lead Motion Designer & Editor

Halo Transmedia Team      \\      

343 Industries (Microsoft).  Seattle, WA

January 2011 – December 2012

I created all the behind-the-scenes documentary materials and 90% of all motion graphic materials for Halo Anniversary and Halo 4