Josh Cohen
Game Development | Interactive Media | Creative Writing | Computer Science
SKILLS
Unity
Robust Toolbox
Java
C++, C#
Python
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Firealpaca
CONTACT
EDUCATION
2021 - 2025
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science Candidate
Interactive Media and Game Development | GPA: 3.4
Representative coursework: The Game Development Process, Critical Studies of Interactive Media, Social Issues in Interactive Media, Storytelling in Interactive Media, Writing Narrative in Interactive Media, Design of Tabletop Strategy Games, Game Audio I, Data Analysis for Game Development, Progam Design, Writing Characters For Interactive Media & Games, Digital Art
2017 - 2021
Ardsley High School
GPA (unweighted): 3.6 | SAT: 1530 (780 Math, 750 Reading/Writing)
Coursework: Regents, Honors and Advanced Placement Courses
Activities & Honors: Wresting - 3-year Captain, 3x All-Section, 2x All-League, 1x All-County; Lacrosse - Captain; Football - JV Captain, 2x Section Champion; Alpine Skiing - 1x All-League: Science Research - multiple science fair awards; PTA Award.
Summer 2019
New York University
Tandon School of Engineering Summer Term | GPA: 4.0
Coursework: Introduction to Engineering and Design, Introduction to Science and Technology Studies
CAREER GOALS
I am seeking a challenging and interesting position (or internship) in Interactive Media & Game Design, to utilize and expand my design, development, and management skills in the field.
EXPERIENCE
Oct-Dec 2024
Artillery Hell - Shoot-Em-Up Tank Roguelike
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Designed and produced an original game over a seven week course.
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Worked together with two classmates; An artist & an experienced programmer.
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Analyzed & organized feedback, wrote weekly dev plans, delegated work to teammates.
May-Dec 2023
The Ultimate Guide to Game Development with Unity (Official)
Udemy
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Completed the official Unity Game Development class on Udemy, over 200 hours of work and instruction
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Created two games in Unity with class guidance and pre-supplied resources, designed to cover the breadth of the Unity engine’s base capabilities with 2D and 3D games.
Jan-Mar 2023
Wonderune - Multiplayer RPG Concept
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Worked with a small team to create a fictional world where a non-linear storyline could exist
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Created questlines for the player to follow and locations for the player to travel freely.
Mar-Apr 2023
Alternate Reality Game (ARG)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Gameplay Team
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Created and iterated on gameplay choices for a multimedia interactive experience.
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Worked with a small team within a pipeline to complete project in a timely manner.
May-Aug 2024
Lavner Education
Pace University, White Plains, NY | Instructor
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Instructor and counselor for a Tech Camp.
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Taught a variety of subjects (Game Design, Filmmaking, Space Science, Kerbal Space Program).
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Followed a given curriculum with a significant amount of independence on how to structure each day.
May-Aug 2022
Camp Hillard
Scarsdale, NY | Sports Specialist
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Lead sports specialist for daily Adventure program (zip line, rock wall, flying squirrel).
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Taught children aged 5-13 safe and proper technique on adventure apparatuses.
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Coached numerous sports including, baseball, football, basketball and soccer.
May-Aug 2021
Camp Hillard
Scarsdale, NY | Bunk Counselor
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Managed with daily activities for 18 campers, aged 7-8 including sports, swimming and arts and crafts.
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Ensured that camp policies were enforced and campers were safe and having fun.
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Collaborated with 10 fellow counselors to coordinate camp events, including Parents Day Celebration and a Variety Show.
2018-2021
Independent Science Research Program
Ardsley High School, co-enrolled at SUNY Albany
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Design of a Rocket and Platform for a High-Altitude Launch from a Weather Balloon. 2021. WESEF Science Research Fair, 2nd Place.
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Measurement of the H-alpha Spectral Feature in Relation to Mass of Low-mass Stars in the Hyades Open Cluster. 2020. Tri-County Science Research Fair, 2nd place.
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The Magnetic Fields of Low-Mass Stars in Relation to Age. 2019. WESEF Science Research Fair, 1st place.
Apr-Jun 2021
ExpressWay Moving Co.
Ardsley, NY | Operations Manager
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Worked in a student-owned moving company as my senior year externship
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Organized moving jobs, ensured payment and conducted moves.
2018 -2021
Robert Jacobson Sports
Ardsley, NY | Sports Instructor
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Instructed 7-12 year olds in wrestling and lacrosse in various programs for Robert Jacobson Sports (RJS).
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Skill instruction, team planning and game/match coaching.
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