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over 5 years of creative writing & editing experience, with a focus on short-form fiction, poetry, game writing, and story-driven interactive content.

PUBLICATIONSa chronicle of creative works published (or slated for publication) in anthologies & literary magazines, as well as relevant editing experience.

GAME WRITINGa selection of different forms of game writing, including scripts, biographies, dialogue, etc., and relevant experience writing and editing for games.

THE RED DREAMa self-created world with a serious, introspective tone. created and actively re-working an ongoing, interactive TTRPG-esque story to be hosted on press manqué's discord server.✦ game information & lore - W.I.P
✦ RPG script excerpt
✦ mini-game script

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created two visual novels in collaboration with design, art and development teams, primarily overseeing the writing aspect of both projects.currently working on a light-hearted, nature-filled 'monster' tamer/collector game.

CAUGHT IN A SLABMANCE - VISUAL NOVELyear released: 2022
game link: itch.io
game scriptcaught in a slabmance is a short, light-hearted parody romance visual novel made using ren'py.lead game designer, producer, writer & coder✦ wrote the full game script, as well as relevant copy to promote the game
✦ coded the entire visual novel, learning the ren'py engine in a short amount of time
✦ determined the direction of the visual novel after brainstorming a general premise
✦ coordinated with artists as to what art assets would be needed
✦ established deadlines and ensured they were followed, as it needed to be released by valentine's day
✦ organised game testing and ensured bugs were fixed before launch
✦ successfully published the game, downloaded over 200 times

VALENTINE'S DAY DATING SIM - VISUAL NOVELyear released: 2016
game link: to be added
draft game scriptvalentine's day dating sim is a light-hearted, web-based romance visual novel made for kaylune, a now-retired virtual pet collection site. coded with HTML.lead writer & game designer✦ wrote the full game script
✦ determined the direction of the visual novel after brainstorming a general premise
✦ coordinated with the programming, art and graphic design department to execute on this vision
✦ assisted with game testing and launch of the game

UPCOMING 'MONSTER' TAMER/COLLECTOR GAMEtentative release date: 2023–2024lead game designer, producer, writer & coder✦ leading brainstorming sessions for the final product
✦ actively self-learning how to use the selected engine for the game, being gamemaker/montamer maker

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over 5 years of marketing & copywriting experience for b2b & b2c companies.

MARKETING COORDINATOR - DIB AUSTRALIA - 2017–2019oversaw the marketing department of a small, audiovisual company.✦ delivered easy-to-understand weekly blog posts for the company's wordpress blog, tailored for a b2b audience
✦ utilised newsletters distributed by email and standard mail to reach a wider target audience
✦ managed and maintained stakeholder relationships by ensure that marketing materials about their company is accurate and to their satisfaction, making adjustments as required to avoid damage to the client’s brand reputation
✦ monitored concurrent project deadlines and ensuring that accurate, high-quality content is delivered within set timeframes
✦ collaborated extensively with team members, clients, freelancers, and external parties to
produce, publish and/or print content for distribution

COPYWRITER - MELD MAGAZINE - 2021—part of the volunteer copywriting team for a non-profit magazine dedicated to sharing news & events pertinent to international students in melbourne.✦ responsible for delivering high quality articles for the magazine’s online blog
✦ participated in a project with study melbourne, an external non-profit organization, helping the magazine maintain this crucial relationship by submitting a high-quality article on the subject of empowerment on the agreed deadline
✦ reaching out and establishing relationships with other non-profit organizations during article production, ensuring the veracity of written content
✦ representing meld magazine during invited events, providing coverage of the event by writing reviews or taking photographs

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over 3 years of design experience, with a particular focus on typesetting, functionality/accessibility, and visual storytelling.

APP UI/UX DESIGNS - 2020UI/UX designs created as part of an undergraduate certificate in IT with RMIT university. made with figma.✦ complete working prototype for fitverse, a fictional workout app
✦ complete working prototype for a legal service/advice app

EMAIL NEWSLETTER DESIGNS - 2022newsletter designs for a collaborative anthology. made in mailchimp. collaborated with an artist providing assets created to specifications (notably, to look like a 'billboard' filled with postings).

SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS - 2021–select social media graphics. made with various design software, using assets created by different artists or assets free for commercial/personal use. made using best practices and in adherence to any applicable style/branding guides, while ensuring they remain eye-catching, legible, and fit the social media they were/will be posted on.

unpublished graphics for missing pieces, a game by questyard. made using adobe indesign and photoshop

intro graphics for questyard, an upcoming indie dev studio. made using adobe indesign

graphics for a collaborative anthology, made using canva

graphics for a collaborative anthology, made using affinity publisher, clip studio paint and adobe photoshop

graphics for a collaborative anthology, made using affinity publisher, procreate and adobe photoshop

TYPESETTING/LAYOUTS - 2022select typesetting/layouts for a collaborative anthology. made with affinity publisher, adobe indesign, adobe photoshop & procreate. collaborated with an artist to rework their illustrations to better suit the dimensions of the book without compromising its aesthetic quality. created layouts to complement the narrative being told in each story, whilst ensuring the text remains legible and clear.

WEB DESIGNS - 2022select web designs for collaborative anthologies. made with carrd. collaborated with an artist to create art assets that capture the aesthetic and theme of the anthology. emphasised readability, accessibility, and mobile responsiveness.

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over 2 years of project management experience, spearheading the creation & execution of three long-term, collaborative anthologies, as well as leading and managing an independent zine press and game development teams.

PROJECT MANAGER - VARIOUS PUBLICATIONS (LISTED BELOW)overseeing the creation & execution of the anthology, showcasing leadership and managerial skills in order to: manage a team of other creatives to assist with facets of the project; set a self-imposed schedule/plan for the project; source contributors and review applications; manage social media and marketing teams; considering budgets and timelines in decision-making; manage stakeholder communications, ensuring transparency regarding the status of the project ; and ensure the delivery of a collection of creative works centred around a theme by a specified timeline.✦ at the end of everything..., a night in the woods zine - 2022–2023
✦ orchid's gambit: a yelan zine - 2022–2023
✦ papilio de iustitia: a yantao zine - 2022–assisting with the completion of over 15 other projects, all of which can be found here.

FOUNDER/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - PRESS MANQUÉleading the creation & execution of various monthly & seasonal publications under a zine press, overseeing all areas of publication production.✦ acting as the figurehead of the press, serving as its primary representative
✦ built a team of exceptional creatives with a strong artistic vision and robust work ethic
✦ working closely with the team to plan and schedule upcoming publications
✦ leading and collaborating with diverse contributors to deliver high-quality work by set deadlines
✦ reviewing and editing all submissions to ensure they adhere to the theme of the publication and the editorial strategy of the press
✦ collaborating with creative teams to ensure that all visual components of the publication (from the book itself to social media graphics) are in line with its themes and crafted to a high standard
✦ managing and monitoring social media accounts and leading stakeholder communications
✦ fostering a dedicated writing community

LEAD GAME DESIGNER/PRODUCER - CAUGHT IN A SLABMANCEleading the creation & execution of caught in a slabmance, a parody romance visual novel.✦ led the development team through the game's production, as well as through pre & post-launch
✦ determined the scope and direction of the visual novel after brainstorming a general premise
✦ coordinated with artists as to what art assets would be needed
✦ established a schedule and deadlines to be followed, factoring in the team's availability and workload
✦ successfully delivering the final product

MARKETING COORDINATOR - DIB AUSTRALIAled the creation & fulfilment of print/email newsletters✦ created custom spreadsheets on Google Suite to streamline newsletter production, keeping track of deadlines & progress for clearer communication of project status
✦ identified and resolved issues arising throughout the production period, and working with other team members if needed to get the project back on track
✦ communicated with management and finance teams for any changes to budget and timelines
✦ curated the content to be featured in the newsletters, receiving approval from clients featured in each article and ensuring the content was to their satisfaction

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over 2 years of social media management experience, creating, implementing and optimising social media strategies for companies and collectives, totalling over 14,500 followers.

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER - VARIOUS PUBLICATIONS (LISTED BELOW) & PRESS MANQUÉmanaging multiple social media accounts across various platforms, developing different social media strategies to increase follower counts & engagement. consistently producing compelling content and graphics to post across the entire publication schedule, from production to launch. moderating direct messages & emails for any questions and queries regarding the project. adjusting the social media schedule according to changes in the production schedule, or to new trends arising in the field.✦ 'at the end of everything...', a night in the woods zine - twitter | tumblr
✦ orchid's gambit: a yelan zine - twitter
✦ papilio de iustitia: a yantao zine - twitter
✦ press manqué - twitter | tumblr | instagram
✦ questyard - twitter | instagram
✦ sovereigns of the night: a genshin vampire zine - twitter
✦ forged legends: a genshin impact knights zine - twitter
✦ the original promise: a yuki sohma fanzine - twitter | tumblr
✦ spring tides: an our flag means death zine - twitter | tumblr | instagram
✦ with bare hands, we reach zine - twitter | tumblr
✦ reality shift: a danny phantom AU zine - twitter | tumblr
✦ meld magazine - twitter | facebook

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over 5 years of community & stakeholder management experience, moderating online communities and customer bases across different platforms.

COMMUNITY MANAGER - PRESS MANQUÉ✦ managing and fostering a discord-based community (100+ members) with a focus on zines and creative writing
✦ creating an interactive, personalised 'create-your-own-adventure' story and hosting mini-events and giveaways to improve user engagement
✦ resolving conflicts and issues that arise in the server
✦ screening user content posted on social media to ensure they are appropriate and in-line with the press's values
✦ answering any questions and queries raised in the server and on social media
✦ actively monitoring and answering emails and private messages

COMMUNITY MANAGER - QUESTYARD✦ managing and fostering a growing discord-based community for an upcoming indie game company
✦ coordinating and planning a posting schedule with other members of the team to coincide with game launches, convention appearances etc.
✦ planning and brainstorming events to expand customer reach and increase follower base
✦ improving lines of communication for the team, ensuring that any bugs or issues with the game can be relayed as quickly as possible, by fixing the layout of the server

VOLUNTEER MODERATOR - VARIOUS COMMUNITIES✦ moderating multiple discord-based communities with a focus on games or game development
✦ notable game-centric communities: dappervolk (3,300+ members) & an MMORPG gaming community (7,000+ members at the time)
✦ notable game development communities: samurai punk (1,800+ members) and code coven (1,500+ members)
✦ notable content creator communities: game grumps official server (6,800+ members)
✦ keeping a pulse on the community to enhance communication between the player base and the game development team
✦ raising any issues/bugs with launched products/events directly to the team
✦ resolving disputes that arose between members, performing mediation and taking action against unacceptable behaviour where necessary
✦ answering support tickets
✦ amending and creating rules to ensure the safety of the player base and the staff team
✦ handling the hiring of new moderators to the team to help support a growing community, filtering through applications and vetting them as necessary

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how tragic it is to love something that death can touch.

ecco qui... a temporary place to store this (this'll turn into a design showcase for the cards)✦ stefano’s card is based on the tower, a card for chaos, change, upheaval… i think there’s an undercurrent to stefano that really does feel resentful about the plight the crew’s been put through & his role in that. naturally i think he’d be the one to make a corpse of his brother (and if i’m remembering correctly, you stand over him during the finale.) i also find it so interesting that you play the role of pushing people to scenes to ensure they see something new (or see something, in my case). and unrelated, but i drew this listening to the most upbeat italian pop song about the sea i know—figurati!these are also condensed notes for the rest because wow, this would be very long!✦ anderson’s & sandy’s cards are loosely based on the star, a card (in reverse) for disconnection, loss of faith, despair… the star connects their cards; anderson carries around a bottle + it’s fascinating that a man with a head full of liquor should still see things as they are with deep clarity; sandy does her aerial number with the net; the heart connects her with claude visually and her story in general. she reaches out for a freedom and love she can’t possess.✦ the sea creature’s card is based on the hermit, a card for solitude, loneliness, introspection... his story is still a bit elusive to me, but there’s such a depth to them ... i based it off the rooms and scenes i had experienced with him. the eye connects him visually with salacia, the seaweed and bubbles for his fishy-ness.✦ salacia’s card is based on the high priestess, a card for (feminine) intuition, mystery… it’s the most symmetrical/balanced piece, since i think she does deal with these dualities (good/evil, masculine/feminine) more so than the others. she feels pain as much as she deals it. an eye that cries over the creatures of the deep, a glass ball / moon for her mystical qualities.✦ claude’s card is based on the ace of cups, a card for love or repressed emotions… it’s just very moving to see unrequited love played with such earnest. the cup is vaguely like their buckets they carry, a heart that overflows with love/pain, and a crescent moon that maybe looks like a claw, haha.✦ chan’s card is based on the three of swords, a card for heartbreak, grief, hurt… which i think is a great summary of his story. chains for very obvious reasons, wrapped around his wrist, and he clutches its end in his own hands. taking back control or resigned to be controlled…? the swords also have snake-like hilts… just for fun.✦ trink’s card is definitely the most esoteric and most unlike a tarot card… which feels right, haha. it’s loosely based on death, a card for transformation or fear of it. this card could warrant its own essay because i think i’ve spent the most time with trink, but a hearts card was the card i picked during the very first preview, and that along with the monologue after stuck with me. the skull… because i didn’t want to draw the whole skeleton… a regular rose, because i found the tudor rose unappealing, and pearls… for those oysters…too long… too many words… but i hope you find it illuminating!