My name is Sawyer Collins, and I am a recent graduate of Simmons University with a Bachelors in Computer Science and a minor in Literature and Writing. I am incredibly passionate about game design, development and bringing stories to live. I intend to do so by using my technological skills and my experience with creating to bring stories to life through games. I was lucky enough to get my first taste of the entire professional process in my recent internship at FableVision Studios here in Boston as a Software Developer intern this past spring. It only solidified my passion and admiration of the field. I have experience in Unity, Unreal, Godot, Lua, Twine, and even more platforms, though it feels like I have only scratched the surface. I am greatly eager to put my skills and passion to the test and enter the world of Game Development and Design professionally.

Sawyer Collins

My name is Sawyer Collins, and I am a recent graduate of Simmons University with a Bachelors in Computer Science and a minor in Literature and Writing. I am incredibly passionate about game design, development and bringing stories to live. I intend to do so by using my technological skills and my experience with creating to bring stories to life through games. I was lucky enough to get my first taste of the entire professional process in my recent internship at FableVision Studios here in Boston as a Software Developer intern this past spring. It only solidified my passion and admiration of the field. I have experience in Unity, Unreal, Godot, Lua, Twine, and even more platforms, though it feels like I have only scratched the surface. I am greatly eager to put my skills and passion to the test and enter the world of Game Development and Design professionally.

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My name is Sawyer Collins, and I am a recent graduate of Simmons University with a Bachelors in Computer Science and a minor in Literature and Writing. I am incredibly passionate about game design, development and bringing stories to live. I intend to do so by using my technological skills and my experience with creating to bring stories to life through games.

I was lucky enough to get my first taste of the entire professional process in my recent internship at FableVision Studios here in Boston as a Software Developer intern this past spring. It only solidified my passion and admiration of the field. I have experience in Unity, Unreal, Godot, Lua, Twine, and even more platforms, though it feels like I have only scratched the surface. I am greatly eager to put my skills and passion to the test and enter the world of Game Development and Design professionally.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Japanese
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Work Experience

E-Commerce and Media Manager at Simon’s Shoes
August 1, 2024 - Present
Managed Shopify and edited marketing imagery for 30+ brands across seasons; designed front-end website interfaces for intuitive UX; collaborated with brand representatives (Dansko, Hoka, On Running) to optimize branding as a retailer.
Sales Associate at Simon’s Shoes
August 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Guided customers to suitable products; worked in a fast-paced environment, transitioning from cashier to sales roles.
Intramural Officer at Colleges of the Fenway Gaming Program
May 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Organized weekly meetings for students in esports and gaming; moderated Discord and Instagram, posted announcements, managed digital marketing, and ensured inclusive programming.
Office Assistant / Research at Harvard Medical School
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Office of Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership; used Microsoft Suite to organize/archive data; communicated with faculty, staff, and students for annual award nominations and events; handled large datasets for events and communications.
Sales Supervisor at The North Face
February 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Led store operations from opening to close; cash handling, daily records, and customer service in a high-traffic environment; assisted customers with product selection and sizing; mentored associates to improve performance and service delivery.
Fellow (AI/ML) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology Breakthrough Tech Program
December 30, 2024 - September 9, 2025
Incoming AI/ML Fellow; collaborated on real-world AI/ML projects with mentors and industry leaders; contributed to a diverse STEM community; earned Machine Learning Certificate from Cornell University.
Software Developer Intern at FableVision Studios
May 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Collaborated with a cross-functional team of five to design and develop a 2D game in Godot (GDScript); participated in weekly project meetings, practiced asset management and version control; presented progress in reviews; shadowed professionals on larger studio projects.
Sponsor Outreach Manager at SharkHack Committee, Simmons University
April 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Developed outreach strategies to attract mentors and sponsors; established partnerships with industry leaders, expanding mentorship and sponsorship; coordinated with council to reach Boston-area CS students.
President at Trans and Non-Binary Collective
May 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Cultivated a safe-space for LGBTQIA+ students; planned weekly meetings and larger events; managed budgets and communications (Instagram, Email, Discord) and archived meeting notes.
Secretary at Trans and Non-Binary Collective
December 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Managed weekly meetings and events; created budgets, digital marketing, and informational communications to the student body.
Member at Trans and Non-Binary Collective
May 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Active member contributing to inclusive community initiatives.
Sponsor Outreach Manager at Simmons University SharkHack Committee
March 31, 2024 - September 10, 2025
Developed and executed comprehensive outreach strategies to attract mentors and sponsors for the hackathon; established partnerships with industry leaders and collaborated with the council to broaden mentorship and sponsorship reach.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science at Simmons University
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
High School Graduate at Guilford High School
September 1, 2017 - June 20, 2021

Qualifications

Machine Learning Certificate from Cornell University at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
June 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Gaming, Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail