RESUME

Experience

Producer working at RocketWerkz (June 2020-present)

Launch & Lifecycle: Integrated into the Icarus team 18 months pre-launch and served as a core driver through its successful December 2021 release and beyond.
Release Consistency: Assisted in the flawless execution of 230+ consecutive weekly updates and helped maintain a 100% on-time delivery record since the game’s launch.
Project Leadership: Managed full sprint cycles and Jira backlogs while working directly with the Project Lead to oversee staff and maintain project momentum.
Performance Management: Gained experience in HR functions by assisting in the management and coaching of underperforming staff members.
Strategic Input: Selected as one of only three non-leadership employees invited to a high-level company retreat to define long-term business goals and development strategies.
Marketing: Integral member of weekly marketing meetings, providing key input on global pricing models, discount strategies, and seasonal sale participation. These meetings focused on a project first approach with input directly from project team members.
Workflow Architecture: Built and customized complete Jira workflows from the ground up for Icarus, Torpedia, and Stationeers to suit their specific development needs.
New Project Facilitation: Facilitated planning and scoping meetings for the unreleased project, Torpedia.
Community Outreach: Directed and hosted weekly developer livestreams every Friday, serving as a primary point of contact for the community and player base.
Event Coordination: Acted as a key organizer for RocketWerkz’s presence at the 2025 New Zealand Game Developers Conference (NZGDC).
DEI Initiative: Member of the Women in Games group that led a successful reform of studio hiring practices to foster a more inclusive and diverse workforce.
Educational Liaison: Hosted dozens of studio visits for outreach programs like Shadow Tech and school groups to encourage careers in game dev.
Asset Creation: Directly assisted the marketing department in producing creative assets for conferences and media kits.

Secretary and Board Member for the New Zealand Game Developers Association (2024-present)

Elected to the national board to advocate for the NZ gaming industry.
NZGDC Volunteer Coordinator: Spearheaded the volunteer program for the NZGDC2024 and 2025 – recruited, trained, and managed the volunteer workforce.
Advocacy: Acts as a primary advocate for students and women entering the industry, providing guidance and support to lower barriers for underrepresented groups.
Elected Secretary for three years: Captures meeting minutes and works closely with the Executive Director and Chairperson to gather documents before Monthly Board Meetings.

Creative Experience

Project Manager for Year Three Game Major Project for Swibo
Organiser of University Game Testing event (2019)
Specialised as DOP and Producer in various year one – three projects, 2017-2018

Project Hermes, Producer, Video and Sound Production, 2018
A.I.R., Producer + DOP, Crossmedia, 2018
Dead Silence, DOP, Video and Sound Production, 2017
The Muse Project, Camera assist for Year Three Documentary Major project, 2018

Other Experience

Leadership & Administration: Managed logistics, promotions, and team coordination for the Wellington Youth Choir committee and has led Beach Mission Teams for over a decade, demonstrating long-term commitment and organizational oversight.
Operations & Service: Developed a strong work ethic and high-pressure multitasking skills through various roles in Hospitality (Te Papa, Arcimboldi), Early Childhood Care, and Land Surveying.

Education
Bachelor of Creative Media Production at Massey University (2017-2019)
NCEA Level 3 (Westlake Girls High School, 2015)

Additional Skills
Strong communicator, excellent organisational skills and a fast learner. Competent photographer, confident on social media and using Google Drive and adjoining software.