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Hi there! I’m Tallis, a linguistics-minded creator who loves language, play, and storytelling. I enjoy blending rigorous research with a playful design approach, exploring how language informs games and how hands-on projects can illuminate complex ideas. I thrive in collaborative spaces that mix theory with practice, from conference organization to tabletop storytelling.
Skills
Experience Level
Intermediate
Language
Sanskrit (Saṁskṛta)
Advanced
Malagasy
Intermediate
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Door to Door Canvass at Nova Scotia New Democratic Party (NSNDP)
November 12, 2024 - November 26, 2024Conducted door-to-door canvassing in Nova Scotia, engaging residents, presenting party platforms, collecting voter information, and encouraging turnout.
Dishwasher at Caffe della Pace
January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024Maintained kitchen cleanliness, supported front-of-house staff, and managed dishware flow during shifts.
Organizer and Proceedings Papers Editor at Austronesian Formal Linguistics Association (AFLA 28)
June 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021Coordinated conference logistics and edited proceedings for AFLA 28.
Research Assistant and Administrator at McGill University Linguistics Malagasy Reading Group
May 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020Supported linguistic research and group administration for the Malagasy Reading Group.
Interpretive Guide at Canadian Naval Memorial Trust (HMCS Sackville)
May 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020Provided interpretive tours and information for visitors of HMCS Sackville (K181).
Volunteer/Guide at HMCS Sackville (K181)
May 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019Assisted with museum operations and guided tours.
Volunteer/Guide at Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
May 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018Assisted in public programs and exhibitions.
Education
First Class Honours Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics) at McGill University
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2023Viking Era Living History Program at Fjordane Folkehøgskule
September 1, 2017 - April 1, 2018High School Diploma at Shambhala School
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2017Summer Sanskrit Intensive at University of Toronto Mississauga Language Academy
June 23, 2025 - July 31, 2025Course: Playing for Keeps: Designing Keepsake Games at Playing for Keeps: Designing Keepsake Games (course)
September 9, 2024 - September 30, 2024Worlds in Conversation: Tabletop Storytelling Games at School for Poetic Computation
June 12, 2024 - August 14, 2024Qualifications
Ennie Award for Best Writing (Nominated)
August 1, 2025 - December 10, 2025One Page Dungeon Contest (Winners’ Circle)
December 1, 2023 - December 10, 2025McGill Linguistics Award for Academic Leadership
May 1, 2022 - December 10, 2025McGill Arts Research Internship Award (ARIA)
May 1, 2020 - December 10, 2025McGill Sanskrit Prize
May 1, 2019 - December 10, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
Skills
Experience Level
Intermediate
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