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I'm a first-year college student eager to apply creative thinking and innovative problem-solving to a game design internship. I am committed to developing engaging gameplay experiences by combining storytelling with interactive design. I am enthusiastic about contributing new perspectives and collaborating effectively within dynamic development teams.…

Maurizio Raspa

Game Developer, Game Designer, Designer, +3

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I'm a first-year college student eager to apply creative thinking and innovative problem-solving to a game design internship. I am committed to developing engaging gameplay experiences by combining storytelling with interactive design. I am enthusiastic about contributing new perspectives and collaborating effectively within dynamic development teams.…

Available to hire

I’m a first-year college student eager to apply creative thinking and innovative problem-solving to a game design internship. I am committed to developing engaging gameplay experiences by combining storytelling with interactive design.

I am enthusiastic about contributing new perspectives and collaborating effectively within dynamic development teams.

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Work Experience

Deli Cook (Part-Time) at The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters

May 1, 2025 - Present

Prepared and cooked a variety of deli items, ensured quality and consistency in every order, provided friendly and efficient customer service, operated deli equipment safely, maintained cleanliness and organization, assisted with inventory management, and supported catering orders during peak hours.

Operations Lead at Ultimate Dominion

December 31, 2024 - September 12, 2025

Supported full game-development lifecycle on a six-figure budget, gained exposure to sprint planning, resource allocation, and milestone tracking. Coordinated a core team of five student developers and organized community playtests for feedback and bug triaging. Assisted in crafting go-to-market pitches and investor decks, and presented product demos at industry events.

Polytopia Community Contributor at Polytopia

June 1, 2021 - Present

Drafted design recommendations for the 'Path of the Ocean' update, led to a revised unit model improving balance for 20 million+ users. Collaborated with a developer to iterate on design mockups and learned agile feedback cycles and version control.

Independent Game-Design Consultant at Self-Employed / Various Indie Teams

September 1, 2021 - Present

Advised small indie teams on narrative flow, UX wireframes, and engagement hooks. Published strategic insights on community forums and received recognition for clarity and actionable recommendations.

Independent Game-Design Consultant at Various indie teams (including Cuppa Games)

September 1, 2021 - Present

Advised small indie teams on narrative flow, UX wireframes, and engagement hooks; published strategic insights on community forums; lauded by marketing veteran Bill Decker for clarity and actionable recommendations.