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Vedantika Chaudhary

McLean,VA

Summary

Creative producer with expertise in live event production, game design, and interactive media. Proven ability to manage logistics for diverse audiences while tailoring experiences to meet stakeholder needs. Committed to designing innovative programs that enhance community engagement and inclusivity.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Interactive Media Production Assistant

Cortina Productions
McLean, VA
06.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with creative, technical, and research teams to design and deliver immersive museum exhibits.
  • Coordinated directly with multiple museum clients on content approvals, installations, and live event logistics.
  • Balanced multiple concurrent projects, overseeing asset workflows, schedules, and cross-team communications.

Head Teaching Assistant, Building Virtual Worlds

Carnegie Mellon University - Entertainment Technology Center
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Showran 50+ live showcase presentations, overseeing AV, run-of-show, guest management, and livestream production.
  • Led a team of 16 TAs, managing schedules, resources, and communications for 70+ graduate students.
  • Served as liaison among faculty, students, and external AV professionals, adapting communication to meet diverse needs.
  • Advocated for student well-being and equity by co-designing curriculum focused on mental health and inclusion.

Head Teaching Assistant, National High School Game Academy

Carnegie Mellon University - Entertainment Technology Center
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Directed 13 TAs and coordinated logistics, budget, and scheduling for 80+ high school students.
  • Designed pipelines that simulated real-world project cycles, providing hands-on engagement experiences.
  • Acted as primary contact for students, faculty, and administrators, adapting style to each group's needs.

Social Media Student Lead

Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems & Public Policy
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Designed marketing campaigns to strengthen community and alumni engagement in DEI initiatives.
  • Produced digital and print communications tailored to varied audiences (students, alumni, and external partners).
  • Presented strategy and outcomes to leadership, securing buy-in for new outreach programs.

LiveOps Associate Product Manager

Krikey, Inc. - Live Operations Gaming Startup
San Francisco, CA
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Presented product updates and recommendations to executives, adapting communications for diverse stakeholders.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver 5+ version releases, managing schedules and priorities.
  • Presented regularly to stakeholders on progress against goals, key metrics, and other performance indicators.
  • Conducted competitive analysis to identify trends and inform product strategy decisions.

Technical Client Support Analyst

Cumberland Consulting Group
Madison, WI
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Delivered onboarding and training for enterprise clients, ensuring smooth adoption of SaaS solutions.
  • Resolved ~10,000 high-priority tickets, coordinating across departments with professionalism and adaptability.
  • Documented workflows and reported on client engagement, improving transparency and communication.

Education

Master of Entertainment Technology - Game And Interactive Media Design

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2025

B.S. - Computer Science, Certificate in Digital Studies

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
05-2020

Skills

  • Client and partner communications and outreach
  • Live event execution
  • Social media campaigns
  • Visual and print design
  • Team leadership
  • Customer engagement
  • Data analysis
  • Project management
  • Multimedia content production
  • Vendor coordination
  • Survey design

Timeline

Interactive Media Production Assistant

Cortina Productions
06.2025 - Current

Head Teaching Assistant, Building Virtual Worlds

Carnegie Mellon University - Entertainment Technology Center
08.2024 - 12.2024

Head Teaching Assistant, National High School Game Academy

Carnegie Mellon University - Entertainment Technology Center
06.2024 - 08.2024

Social Media Student Lead

Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems & Public Policy
08.2023 - 06.2024

LiveOps Associate Product Manager

Krikey, Inc. - Live Operations Gaming Startup
02.2022 - 09.2022

Technical Client Support Analyst

Cumberland Consulting Group
01.2021 - 02.2022

Master of Entertainment Technology - Game And Interactive Media Design

Carnegie Mellon University

B.S. - Computer Science, Certificate in Digital Studies

University of Wisconsin-Madison