Interests
During my free time, among several interests such as photography, singing, and designing, I casually play video games. Several games include: (3DS) Pokemon Sun, (PC) Overwatch, (PC) Blizzard's Heroes of the Storm (Player since Alpha), (Wii U) Super Smash Bros., and (PC) Blizzard's Diablo III. I was heavily involved in (Android) Ingress, an augmented reality massively multiplayer online role-playing GPS-dependent recreational application[1].
I am a community liaison for the fast-paced global recreation application called Ingress. I actively maintain the public and private Ingress related-Google+ community page for the unofficial community of GTA (Greater Toronto Area) Resistance (RES) Faction with over 500 members (agents) and growing!If you're ready to go through the rabbit hole, listen in and let me explain to you what I do for fun, who I meet, and where I venture to in the game of Ingress!
Since receiving the beta test invitation for Ingress in December 2012, I currently hold the position as one of the GTA community's moderator and event coordinator. I was instrumental in the revamping of the brand and community name from Toronto RES to GTA RES community and the coding and design of the GTA Resistance website.
I produced several monthly report to update the Google+ community on local news, upcoming events, and official game news. I have also met with 30+ agents since the start of this game from the local operating area of GTA but also Bermuda, California, Quebec, San Diego, Boston, Texas, Prince Edward Island, Ottawa, Puerto Rico, and Australia to list a few!
Recognized by numerous players and fellow moderators of the Google+ community, I enjoy producing/coordinating events, meeting local and international agents and strives to ensure all aspects of the event runs effectively and efficiently from brainstorming to rewards and delivery. I am also acknowledged by other members for my version of the Community Code of Ethics used by other international Resistance communities.
Here are a list of my organized events and participated operations in the world of Ingress:
Official Niantic Lab Events:
- (Nov 2016) Via Noir Anomaly: (Active Field Agent) Participated in the Chicago Primary location as active field agent/supporting Resistance agent for the Flex team. Also participated in Chicago's Mission Day.
- (Sep 2016) Via Lux Anomaly: (Active Field Agent) Participated in the Toronto Primary location as active field agent/navigator for the Flex Team. Also participated in Toronto's Mission Day.
- (May 2015) Persepolis Anomaly: (Project Manager/Point of Contact) Organized over 100+ agents and won against the opposing faction for Toronto, Canada's Satellite Site held on May 30th, 2015. In charge of merchandise, logistics and planning.
- (Jul 2014) Helios Anomaly: (Event Co-ordinator) Successfully coordinated and organized tactics with 30+ participants and 3+ leaders for the #Helios Satellite Anomaly for the Toronto RES (July 12th, 2014) within 72 hours prior to the official event. Designed and held a fan-based contest to promote activity with participants.
- (Mar 2014) (#ResLadiesRaid): (Event Co-ordinator) Recognized by Niantic Labs (developers) for organizing 8+ members to the Toronto's International Women's Day Operation 2014 (#ResLadiesRaid) which was celebrated in-game. Fan-based memorabilia was given out to participants to promote a positive and fun atmosphere.
- (Aug 2013) Minotaur Anomaly: (Event Co-ordinator) Successfully organized over 20+ members and lead the Operation Minotaur event for Toronto Resistance. Maintained contact with 4+ leaders and were able to dominate 4 cluster areas during the event.
Guest Appearance:
- (Mar 2015) Toronto ComiCon: Attended Toronto ComiCon (Mar 21, 2015) as one of the five Ingress Panelists, my topics focused on local community involvement, establishing new players, and event coordination outside of the game to promote player and community bonding.
Events Coordinated:
- (Dec 2014) #IngressFS: Recognized by Niantic Labs as one of the 48 selected cities to be hosting a Local Event: #IngressFS: Toronto with 90 participants (Dec 6, 2014) & placed third among over 40 other participating cities around the world!
- (Oct 2014) 3-Day Summit: Successfully assisted in coordinating a 3-day Ingress summit event with 15+ visitors from around the world to Toronto within 2-weeks prior to arrivals (Oct. 24-27, 2014).
- (Sep 2014) FUSION X-Faction:Recognized by Niantic Labs for the Success of a 1-day Fan-Based Event - FUSION X-Faction @ Hamilton/Burlington (Sept. 6th, 2014); Assisted with the planning and created marketing and event pieces for participants & event was featured on the Official Ingress Report (Video) (Sept. 18th, 2014)
Note: Official Ingress Reports are videos produced by Niantic Labs, the creators of Ingress. Niantic's Email feature events happening around the world as reported by agents on Google+ and updates agents on the official game news. These emails and video reports are watched by agents around the world. Feel free to contact me if you'd like to say hello or even ask for my expertise at contributing to any event planning!