Ellen Heitmann
San Diego,CA
Summary
Passionate and proactive interactive storyteller pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Game Design at DigiPen Institute of Technology. Dedicated to helping maintain positive team environments and creating innovative games that can truly reach the people who play them. Has experience working in leadership positions on multiple large-scale projects.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Boys & Girls Club Of San Dieguito
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Helped run the jazz camp at the Youth Arts Academy
- Assisted with setting up and cleaning up equipment each practice session
- Helped coach participating students to learn how to play their instruments
- Played a piano accompaniment for each piece during concerts
- Performed solo piano music as an introduction for each concert
Volunteer
Helen Woodward Animal Center
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Volunteered for the Summer Critter Camp
- Helped create a positive learning environment for kids from preschool through eighth grade as they interacted with animals and did crafts
- Helped handle and transport animals
- Ensured that kids who got injured or needed help got the attention and care they needed
- Set up and cleaned up spaces for crafts and activities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Game Design
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Redmond, WA04.2025
Skills
- Narrative Design
- Level Design
- Creative Writing
- Analytical Writing
- Unity
- C#
- Graphic Design
- Adobe After Effects
- Communication
- Youth Guidance
Timeline
Volunteer
Boys & Girls Club Of San Dieguito
06.2019 - 03.2020
Volunteer
Helen Woodward Animal Center
06.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Game Design
DigiPen Institute of Technology
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