Volunteer Work
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Drachenfest US
Assistant Enterprise Lead, Camp Coordinator
Jan 2023 - Present
Drachenfest US | Slippery Rock, PA
• Supported a 20-person team as Assistant Enterprise Lead by editing and streamlining organizational rules, policies, and announcements; contributed to operations and planning for an annual sumo tournament with 90 attendees and 16 competitors following traditional fight rules
• Coordinated camp construction efforts, logistics, and safety protocols for a 95-person camping group; managed infrastructure, assisted with fire safety, and disseminated key rules and procedures
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DC Area Esports Club
Event Planner
Feb 2015 – Apr 2017
DC Area Esports Club | Washington, D.C. Metro Area
• Organized in-person LAN tournaments and viewing parties for League of Legends and Overwatch, drawing 50-100 attendees and driving consistent community growth through repeat participation
• Recruited teams, coordinated logistics, and managed a 200-member Discord and Facebook community, using YAGPDB bot to streamline moderation and engagement
• Secured Discord partnership to enhance event coordination and improve player experience, contributing to increased membership and retention
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Competitive Overwatch League Discord
Moderator, Social Media, Events
Feb 2016 – Aug 2018
Competitive Overwatch League | Remote
• Moderated a 20,000-member Overwatch Discord, handling reports, enforcing rules, and resolving conflicts as part of a 6-person team using a custom bot
• Organized and hosted casual Overwatch tournaments prior to the launch of the Overwatch League, contributing to early grassroots engagement and fostering interest in competitive esports environments
• Ran monthly and weekly tournaments (avg 50 players, 25 viewers), supporting overlays and promotion on Twitter and Discord
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Homeward Trails Animal Rescue
Animal Handler and PhotographerJan 2014 - Aug 2014
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue | Fairfax Station, VA
• Tasked with handling animals at adoption fairs once per month
• Took and edited photos of animals that were up for adoption and needed additional attention -
Arlington Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless
Homework Helper Volunteer, Bridges To Independence Program
Dec 2013 - Aug 2014
Arlington Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless | Arlington, VA
• Volunteered on a needs basis
• Involved in homework help with children from the shelter between the ages of 5 and 15
• Volunteered an average of 2 hours a week
• Volunteered with the AACH 2014 Kickball Tournament to raise funds