Kayla Reyes

Experience

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  Kervart.co

  Jun 2014 - now

  ★ Utilized web development tools such as User Experience, User Interaction, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Management, External Widget HTML Embedds, and Programming knowledge to elevate the quality and professionalism of the site to showcase my work.★ Deployed my prior advertising knowledge to enhance user viewability and consumer engagement.★ Increased site sessions by over 105% and unique visitors to over 110% within a year by continuously improving the viewability and ease-of-access potential clients and recruiters have to my skills and experience. Show less ★ Developed skills that would inspire the founding of kervart.co ultimately allowing a portfolio showcase and produce a service to make better use of skills.★ Built brand awareness by deploying an internet personality that closely reflected branding in industries such as art, technology, gaming and more.★ Considered the prospects of marketing and brand management to develop a website that would produce more traffic to missions and goals of kervart.co as a whole.Current showcase: illustration, graphic design, creative writing as well as overall design and development techniques for different projects (i.e video games and websites)Future showcase: video editingkervart.co was created to embody and inspire creativity in others through her own growth as an artist and more. "Create, Explore and Elevate" - KERV, kervart.co Show less ★ Elevated amateur status to professional by utilizing a vast array of education platforms to gradually evolve illustration and concept development work ethic.★ Developed character sheets to assist in production of web developed projects including but not limited to a Visual Novel called “Kreating Love” and a comic “SHIFT”.★ Utilized my knowledge in character development and storytelling to convey details within my artwork that meet the requirements set by the projects needs and goals.★ Deployed research skills to enhance my skills in backgrounds and 3d modelling to create cohesive scenes to be used from the early stages of development and elevate the product by the mid to late stages. Show less ★ Aided illustrations and in-depth character creation by prewriting, planning and drafting stories to connect the audience to the characters throughout the story in written form.★ Collected a series of information in a professional setting to enhance my knowledge about scripting, game narration, and fictional novel development.★ Developed multi-staged series sagas detailing Action, Romance, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Fantasy and Supernatural.★ Communicated impactful lessons and character development through storytelling techniques such as The mountain, In medias res, False start and Petal structure. Show less

  • Website Administrator (Developer & Development)

    Nov 2021 - now

  • CEO and Founder

    Jun 2017 - now

  • Concept and Illustrative Artist

    May 2012 - now

  • Screenwriter

    Jun 2014 - now
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  W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars Institute at Princeton University

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Accelerated Learning Academy - Artificial Intelligence and Technology Track

  - Discovered the inner workings of artificial intelligence and the foundations for machine learning using Python Programming.- Explored how large language models, a generative artificial intelligence model, use neural networks for content generation.- Created my own functioning chatbots within a team and delved into the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. - Investigated machine learning, AI for IT operations, and software development life cycle processes.- Researched the processes utilized in real-life applications, both in product and in end-user organizations. Show less

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  Kreating Games Studio

  Apr 2021 - now

  CEO and Indie Game Developer

  ★ Implemented a respected game engine called Ren'Py to enable other production aspects at a steady pace. This game engine mainly runs on Python.★ Accelerated the development by honing in on time management and project development skills to create a cohesive prototype for a game.★ Developed a game will playing key roles in 3+ major aspects. ★ Programmed and scripted dialogue for the Narrator, Main character and Player. ★ Implemented a multi staged routing system with the use of RenPy's extensive use of conditional statements, data storing with a point system to reach unique storyline and five routes in total and persistent data manipulation. ★ Expanded upon my User Experience and User Interface knowledge to create an eye-catching main and in-game screens. ★ Managed to stay on track for game development by spacing out time to focus on multiple aspects of production. Show less

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  Society of Women Engineers

  Dec 2021 - Apr 2022

  SWEFS Mechanical Engineering Event Coordinator

  - Deployed my knowledge of Mechanical Engineering to be a successful Event Coordinator. - Lead a team of 2+ to create an activity that embodies the enjoyable aspects of Mechanical Engineering by highlighting the Laws of motion and gravity. - Coordinated time to develop a power-point and comprehensive procedure breakdown for the students to understand.Sample: Made catapults (two types), and allowed the young girls to create racecar tracks that showed different forces and energies made with uphill's, turns and etc. (See more details in media)- Utilized my other skills by creating the t-shirt design worn by 8+ staff and related crew members.- Processed data entailing 20+ girl scouts and assisting Lead Coordinators by organizing them into an excel sheet. Show less

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  CodeAdvantage

  Jul 2022 - now

  Lead STEM Instructor

  Key Responsibilities★ Monitoring student progress against targets and implementing recovery plans for those who need them with 95% growth.★ Managing daily operations through a company portal and external tools. ★ Removing obstacles for staff through 2 or more communication platforms and continually searching for improvement opportunities. ★ Communicating with parents and management to determine needs and explain complex issues.Teaching 20+ lectures in STEM to a diverse quantity of groups of students between k-8th grade in person and online.★ Delivering STEM readiness with subjects including but not limited to Minecraft Edu & Java, Roblox Code & Build, Scratch & Scratch Jr, Al Gaming & Machine Learning, Web & App Development, Lego Robotics, Pygame and Python.Key Achievements★ Nominated as a qualified instructor to train other employees in Minecraft Java.★ Made an impression on students and parents guaranteeing 5+ class re-registrations online and in person. Show less

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  Women in Games

  Apr 2023 - now

  Individial Ambassador

  An ambassador, representative, and advocate for women and non-binary people in games. Continuing to support, empower and celebrate those who are involved in games!

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  Elevate Design Build Group

  May 2023 - Nov 2023

  Web Developer

  ★ Utilized prior knowledge in User Experience (UX), Domain Name Systems (DNS), Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to maximize the websites view-ability by 60%.★ Integrated databases and HTML embeds to optimize base tools like Wix and Squarespace in order to create a responsive website for Elevated Design Build Group.

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  Girls Who Code

  May 2023 - Jun 2023

  Participant and Closing Ceremony Speaker of the Pluralsight Work Prep Cohort

  The premise of this program is to develop Key Skills in a Software Developer Life Cycle. Pluralsight, as named for this particular cohort I've been accepted to, has the means to educate as a platform made to educate those in tech i.e Software Devs, Information Technology Admins and etc.- Gained insight on how to produce a positive influence and safe work ethic during my journey to pursue a career in tech- Obtained valuable resources from the Girls WhoCode Work Prep Team, Pluralsight Staff Volunteers and other Cohort Members to enhance my abilities as I continue to grow- Contributed to bringing together an already amazing community of people who had the same goals and ideas in mind (Many that I hope to continue now that the program is over!)- Asked to be a speaker during the closing ceremony, which reminded me how much I love to reinforce and inspire my community Show less

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  Girls Who Code

  Aug 2023 - now

  ★ Participated in 5+ insightful program sessions that focused on Leadership Development, Career Readiness, Technical Interview Preparation and Project Management.★ Designed and Lead a team of 3+ fellows in a project developed in Figma. Used Agile Development with tools like Google Sheets, Google Docs and Google Calendar to ensure effective project mobolity.

  • Alumni Advisory Council Member

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Leadership Academy Fellow of the Raytheon Technology Fall 2023 Cohort

    Aug 2023 - Dec 2023