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