EXPERIENCE

PIXELBERRY STUDIOS, Mountain View, California

Writer II (Choices: Stories You Play), June 2023 – Present

● Authored compelling narratives and dialogue for studio’s flagship product Choices: Stories You Play, a branching narrative/interactive fiction app and a Top 25 Grossing (US) narrative IP.

● As a Writing Lead, ran brainstorms, wrote story documents such as outlines and character sheets, gave feedback to external writers, and collaborated across departments to ensure consistent game vision. Additionally, oversaw all creative aspects in the development of narrative content for projects, including storylines, dialogue, and character development.

● Partnered with writing lead and other departments to conceptualize and execute one cohesive creative vision across multiple projects.

● Thoughtfully integrated critique from narrative lead and exec team accurately and quickly.

● Utilized proprietary toolset to write branching dialogue, descriptions, and implement background, music, and sfx changes.

● Regularly played game content to improve game quality. Implemented bug fixes as needed.

● Prioritized tasks in a self-directed way and often took initiative to solve blockers to my work.

● Created memorable characters praised by fans.

● Praised for communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills from multiple writing partners.

● Researched relevant backgrounds for game worlds such as Renaissance era, Arthurian legends, and the Titanic.

Writer (Choices: Stories You Play), July 2017 – May 2023

● Stepped into the role of Writing Lead to run the outlines, dialogue, and character development for sequels to Choices: Stories You Play’s hit properties: The Royal Romance 2 and 3. Combined, The Royal Romance trilogy is one of the top-grossing stories on the app.

● Lorekeeper for The Royal Romance Universe.

● Communicated across teams to incorporate feedback from stakeholders to create one cohesive vision.

● Assisted behind-schedule projects by writing premium scene content, matching tone and style.

● Regularly provided kind, honest feedback on other writers’ work, giving notes to raise the overall story quality.

● Brainstormed variety of financially successful projects across different genres, including historical romance, contemporary romance, and murder mystery.

Junior Writer (Choices: Stories You Play), Jan 2017 – June 2017

● Collaborated with lead writer on concepting, refining pitches, and identifying the essences that define the book’s core experiences for Rules of Engagement and The Royal Romance, two hit properties of Choices: Stories You Play:

● Brainstormed with lead writers to create chapter outlines, then wrote the free scenes of most chapters.

GREYTWOLF GAMING, Seattle, Washington

Writer/Narrative Designer, Sept 2015 – Jan 2016

● Worked on two unreleased game projects: a comedy dating RPG and a dark-humored space racer where I wrote announcer barks, designed relationship progression systems, and wrote overarching story, characters, support conversations, and branching dialogue.

PROJECTS

Choices: Stories You Play, iOS and Android App - Pixelberry

Writing Lead, 2024 - Present

● Successfully launched 4 books.

Writer, 2017 - 2023

● Written/edited 140+ chapters.

EDUCATION

SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN, Savannah, Georgia

B.F.A, Dramatic Writing, Minor in Creative Writing, 2015

SKILLS

Game Development

Technology