Emerson Schaap
Omaha,United States
Summary
I have spent the last 3 years of my life learning game development using Unity, and since then I have been given the chance at UNO to apply that to a job being a teachers assistant in a game development class. This along with the UNO Game Development club have given me many opportunities in my field, such as winning first place in the Think Twice Lightning Pitch Design Competition, or presenting my video game at the Kiewit Luminarium's Night Lights event. I'm currently balancing education, 2 jobs, and personal game development and excited to grow to my greatest potential.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Assistant for Game Design
University of Nebraska Omaha
Omaha, NE
02.2026 - Current
As an assistant in a game design class, I help art students learn how to program to turn their art pieces and ideas into working video games. I apply my years of knowledge to give others a jump start on their goals. When not with students I focus on research topics such as AI and developing class material for future classes.
Service Support
TopGolf
Omaha, NE
11.2025 - Current
Gift Shop Employee
Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo
Omaha, NE
04.2025 - 07.2025
Crew Member
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
Omaha, NE
02.2024 - 03.2025
Babysitter
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
07.2022 - 08.2023
Education
High School Diploma -
Omaha North High School
Omaha, NE05-2025
Skills
Leader
Communicator
Professional Programmer
Passion Driven
Intelligent
Fast Learner
Accomplishments
- Presented at the Kiewit Luminarium's Night Light's event my video game creation
- 1st place in the Think Twice Lightning Pitch Design Competition (Video Game Concept Pitch)
High School Accomplishments
- 3rd place at Skills USA state competition for TV/Video Production
- Cross Country Iowa Western Varsity Boys 3rd Place Team 2023
- Cross Country Varsity Letter 11th Grade
- Golf Varsity Letter 12th Grade
- Morning Announcements Director 11th, 12th grade year
- Tennis Varsity Letter 12th grade
- North High Honor Roll 9th 10th 11th 12th grade
- National Honors Society Member
- 10 AP classes
High School Activities
- Cross Country 10th grade season, 11th (Varsity) grade season
- Mountain Biking 11th grade season
- Varsity Tennis 12th grade season
- Varsity Golf 12th grade season
- Viking TV (Morning Announcements) (Anchoring, Video Production, and Setup) 11th, 12th grade school year
- Prom Setup 11th grade 2 months
- Skills USA 11th grade (Member), 12th grade (Officer)
- Powerlifting 12th grade season
- National Honors Society
Community Activities
- Volleyball 10th grade 1 season
- Golf 10th grade 5 sessions
- Assistance in Girls Tennis Practice 11th grade 3 sessions
- Drone Camp 9th grade 1 week
Languages
English
Spanish: Limited Proficiency
Timeline
Student Assistant for Game Design
University of Nebraska Omaha
02.2026 - Current
Service Support
TopGolf
11.2025 - Current
Gift Shop Employee
Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo
04.2025 - 07.2025
Crew Member
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
02.2024 - 03.2025
Babysitter
07.2022 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Omaha North High School