Volunteer Work

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Homeward Trails Animal Rescue


    Animal Handler and Photographer

    Jan 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