Experience

Louisiana State University Shreveport

  • Graduate Assistant August 2015-Present
    • Lectured classes on subjects of Database Design and Object Oriented Programming
    • Graded assignments and provided feedback to students

RSI Building Products LLC

  • Purchaser June 2014-August 2015
    • Reviewed and renewed stock on a daily basis using computer inventory systems (FACTS) and estimated sales data.
    • Managed Inventory System by entering new items, adjusting stock, updating costs and pricing, entering sales and purchase orders and updating vendor information.
    • Reviewed invoices and inventory receipts to confirm shipments.

Beeline Interactive, Inc.

  • Assistant Producer July 2011-May2013
    • Wrote concepts, pitches, design documentation, help text and supporting documents for games such as Ghostbusters, Zombie Cafe and Monster Pet Shop.
    • Provided feedback on art, design, gameplay and monetization of several Beeline titles as well as prospective titles from 3rd Party developers.
    • Worked alongside Producer and Associate Producer to keep projects moving forward, inside budget and completed by their submission dates.
    • Worked on and wrote original designs based on “Freemium” monetization, user retention and viral adoption.
    • Worked with 3rd Party Developers to prioritize features and additions to titles in development.
    • Kept records of submissions and worked with different departments to coordinate submissions of applications, art and marketing text to Apple, Google and Amazon.
  • Production Assistant March 2011-July 2011
    • Brainstormed design ideas for new titles and properties.
    • Coordinated with developers to meet goals.
  • Deployment Coordinator July 2010-March 2011
    • Handled deployment for several carriers and markets including Apple, Android, Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, Rogers and Bell.
    • Created reports for the submission and launching of software for carriers.
    • Summarized invoices and expenses.
    • Organized and lead focus group sessions.
  • QA Tester August 2008-June 2010
    • Wrote detailed reports on bugs, suggestions and issues.

Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC)

  • Website Creation - The Faces of Katrina January 2007-February 2007
    • Designed online exhibit with notes from SRAC and Bill Joyce's Howdy Ink.
    • Implemented website.

KSCL 91.3 FM

  • Disk Jockey August 2004-May 2008
    • Hosted 2-hour weekly shows playing a custom selection of tracks.
  • Website and Automation Director August 2006-May 2008
    • Redesigned and Managed KSCL website.
    • Managed Automation system and computers.
    • Updated shows and special programs for on-air play.
  • Public Service and News Director August 2005-July 2006
    • Developed News Format for DJs to read over the air.
    • Wrote and Edited on-air news daily.
    • Researched and Wrote community service announcements.

Education

Centenary College of Louisiana 2004-2008

  • B.A. In Communications
  • Minor in Computer Science
  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude with Honors in Communications: New Media

Louisiana State University Shreveport 2014-2016

  • Pursuing Masters in Computer System Technology: Computer Science concentration