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%==== Profile ====%
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	{\Huge \scshape {Mari Allison}}\\
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	maritaylor.allison@gmail.com $\cdot$ (562)243-5626  $\cdot$ http://marinet.net\\
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%==== Education ====%
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\textbf{New York University, Shanghai}\hfill Shanghai, China\\
B.S. Interactive Media Arts \hfill  Grad: May 2018\\
Minors: Chinese, Creative Writing
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\header{Coursework}
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\textbf{Senior Capstone} \hfill Spring 2018\\

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    \item Created a hybrid board game that explores how digital computation can enhance the play experience
	\item Designed gameplay to encourage player co-operation and minimize intrusiveness of the digital elements
    \item Wrote analyses of several games, including \textit{All Our Asias}, a small independent game that explores Asian-American identity and the relationship between a father and son
    \item Created an artgame that comments on the social dynamics that arise when trying to become part of an in-group
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\textbf{Games as Art} \hfill Spring 2018\\

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    \item Theory and practice course exploring the ways that the aesthetic and formal elements of video games can convey themes and meaning
    \item Wrote analyses of several games, including \textit{All Our Asias}, a small independent game that explores Asian-American identity and the relationship between a father and son
    \item Created an artgame that comments on the social dynamics that arise when trying to become part of an in-group
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\textbf{Culture and Media in Urban China} \hfill Spring 2017\\

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    \item Research laboratory focused on the culture, policy, and media of contemporary urban China
    \item Conducted ethnographic research in Shanghai with the owners of several Chinese Muslim restaurants over the course of a semester
    \item Presented findings in 40-page collaborative research paper, "Foreigners and Minorities: Identity in 21st Century China"
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\textbf{Introduction to Environmental Modeling} \hfill Fall 2016\\

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    \item Research laboratory focused on building and analyzing systems dynamics models of the environment
    \item Gathered research and created a model to study the international ivory trade ban's impact on elephant populations relative to the effect of domestic poaching regulations
    \item Synthesized research and model analysis into 12-page paper, "Relative Effects of CITES Ivory Ban and Poaching Regulations"
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%==== Experience ====%
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\textbf{Wonder Workshop} \hfill San Mateo, CA \\
\textit{Content Designer} \hfill July 2018 | March 2019\\
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    \item Designed mission content for Wonder League, supporting growth of the world’s largest early childhood robotics competition to 7,000 teams from over 70 countries
    \item Created core product experiences for an early learning robot, including games, challenges, and dialogue
    \item Performed and documented weekly user testing in classrooms and after school programs, then iterated content based on learnings

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\textbf{NYU Shanghai} \hfill Shanghai, China\\
\textit{Learning Assistant, Communications Lab} \hfill August 2017 | May 2018\\
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	\item Provided in class support and tutoring for students enrolled in Communications Lab, a course exploring digital communications and internet art
	\item Created resource guides
	\item Collaborated with faculty to identify students' academic needs and adapt the curriculum accordingly
	\item Consulted with students about the design and technical implementation of their course projects
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\textbf{Guidance Solutions} \hfill Marina Del Rey, CA\\
\textit{QA Intern} \hfill July 2016 | August 2016\\
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    \item Tested websites to ensure that the design matched the specifications of the client
	\item Assigned JIRA tickets to developers and performed follow up testing to verify resolution of bugs
	\item Wrote detailed test cases in TestRail for offshore team members to execute independently
	\item Participated in daily scrum meetings to gain familiarity with agile development process
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\textbf{NYU Shanghai} \hfill Shanghai, China\\
\textit{Student Writer} \hfill February 2016 | May 2016\\
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	\item Wrote news articles covering events and lectures held by visiting professors and other important community members
	\item Collaborated with editing department to make revisions and guarantee publishing standards
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\textbf{Ivy League English} \hfill Shanghai, China\\
\textit{Content Production Intern} \hfill October 2015 | December 2015\\
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	\item Designed lessons in Microsoft Powerpoint to teach business English to Chinese employees in an international work environment
	\item Developed challenge exercises to create engaged participation between the student and teacher
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\header{Skills}
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	\textbf{Design}:            & Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Unity3D\\
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	\textbf{Programming}: &  Python, HTML/CSS/Javascript, React.js\\
	\textbf{Computer}:           & Microsoft Word, Google Sheets, Git\\

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