Experience

• Geospatial Research Associate at Virginia Tech | Applied Research in Immersive Environments and Simulations

  Blacksburg, Virginia, United States of America

  November 2019 - Present

  Assist the ARIES Program in applying immersive environments and simulations to the content creation and educational programs provided by the University Libraries

  ● Georeference aerial imagery and LiDAR data from excavation sites of historical battlegrounds for implementation into virtual reality environments
  
  ● Generate 3D spatial data through photogrammetric processing of digital images

  ● Software used: Agisoft, qGIS, Autodesk Maya

• Teaching Assistant at Virginia Tech | College of Natural Resources and Environment

  Blacksburg, Virginia, United States of America

  September 2019 - Present

  Assist Dr. Gannon in running two courses; Digital Planet course (GEOG-1084, Spring 2020) and Information Technologies for Natural Resource Management (FOR 4114/5114G, Fall 2019)

  ● Help students with assignments using Arc Online and Google Earth
  
  ● Assist a Graduate Teaching Assistant in running the lab section
  
  ● Support over 20 undergrad and graduate students using ArcMap

  ● Software used: ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, Arc Online, Google Earth

• Technical Intern at Quantum Spatial, Inc.

  Anchorage, Alaska, United States of America

  May 2019 - August 2019

  Worked with the production team to create and edit geospatial data

  ● Produced final aerial imagery products for 2 projects delivered to clients across the country
  
  ● Mosaiced and edited aerial imagery with great attention to detail and efficiency
  
  ● Applied Digital Elevation Models to imagery to account for camera positioning
  
  ● Analyzed edited aerial imagery for Digital Elevation Model errors
  
  ● Prioritized workload to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team-based environment
  
  ● Maintained precision and accuracy in high volume workflows

  ● Software used: Adobe Photoshop, Global Mapper, OrthoMaster/OrthoVista, ArcGIS Desktop

• Student Innovation Fellow at Virginia Tech | Technology-enhanced Learning & Online Strategies

  Blacksburg, Virginia, United States of America

  July 2018 - December 2019

  Work closely with Virginia Tech faculty to develop improved teaching and learning opportunities through the application of technology to the classroom

  ● Researched classroom-automation methods using Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and other voice-command software
  
  ● Researched the possible applications of Virtual Reality to support the operation and experience of remote-learning environments
  
  ● Initiated the design of a mock website for an online 3D repository
  
  ● Collaborated with a team of 5 to research and design a budget-dieting mobile app

  ● Software used: Unreal Engine 4, Unity, Autodesk Maya, Adobe XD, Adobe Photoshop

• Media Ambassador at Virginia Tech | School of Visual Arts

  Blacksburg, Virginia, United States of America

  July 2018 - Present

  Talk with, and answer questions for, current or prospective students of the School of Visual Arts

  ● Created a promotional video for the School of Visual Arts at Virginia Tech's social media page

  ● Software used: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects

• Co-Founder, Lead Graphic Designer at Tails Out Outfitters

  Arlington, Virginia, United States of America

  June 2017 - Present

  Conceptualize and create graphic designs to be printed on apparel and accessories for Tails Out Outfitters

  ● Software used: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro

• Computer Graphics & Video Research Assistant at Virginia Tech | College of Architecture & Urban Studies

  Blacksburg, Virginia, United States of America

  February 2018 - September 2018

  Created 3D visualizations and the informative video presentation of the Eco-Park Learning Center architecture project in the Prince Williams County Solid Waste Division.

  ● Composited rendered images into animated videos
  
  ● Edited presentation video to client's specifications

  ● Software used: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Autodesk Maya, Pixar's RenderMan