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Hi, I’m Elijah Washington. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Interactive Media with a concentration in Purposeful Game Design. I’m inspired and passionate about producing video games for others and enjoy turning ideas into engaging, player-centered experiences.
I’m looking for opportunities to develop my skill set both inside and outside traditional areas to contribute to the industry, collaborate with teams, and learn through hands-on prototyping and game design practice.
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Work Experience
Airline Wheelchair Assistant at Prospect
October 14, 2024 - PresentProvided wheelchair assistance and customer service; ensured accessibility and safety, contributing to positive customer experiences.
Internship at Dark Constructs
May 6, 2024 - September 19, 2024Created prototypes and increased skills with Unreal Engine; documented progress; received feedback; prototyped with Unity; expanded knowledge of C#.
Music/Audio Designer for Pins Strike Back at Global Game Jam
January 26, 2024 - January 29, 2024Created task list for the game; composed main music in FL Studio; developed and refined sounds; published the game on itch.io.
Professional Project II - Creator of the game: Digital Solver at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
August 28, 2023 - December 12, 2023Idealized project progression, created a game design document with peers/advisors; created objects inventory; prototyped a playable game with GDevelop and uploaded to itch.io.
Game Design Studio - Creator of the game: Powerup Rush at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
August 28, 2023 - December 12, 2023Planned ideas and levels on grid paper; followed tutorials; play-tested and prototyped levels using GDevelop; published playable game on itch.io.
Audio Designer for the game: Cat.Hax at Global Game Jam
January 27, 2023 - January 30, 2023Defined audio goals for the game; created and implemented audio; play-tested before publication on itch.io.
Professional Research Project I - Project Name: Digital Union at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
August 29, 2022 - December 13, 2022Compiled a research workflow: tasks list, timeline; gathered information on positives/negatives of video games and principles of game design; produced annotated reports, bibliographies, and a game design document; worked independently.
Crew Member at Wendy's
July 14, 2022 - August 2, 2022Provided exceptional customer service; earned Employee of the Month and received a wage raise.
Education
Bachelor of Science at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
August 29, 2019 - August 19, 2024Qualifications
Industry Experience
Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education
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