Zachariah Lail

Games Attendant

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Edmond, Oklahoma, United States

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About me
Esports Enthusiast, Head of SLEEQ Studios
Education
- Huntington University
  2019 - 2023
  Bachelor's of Arts PSYCHOLOGY 3.98 GPA
Experience
- Main Event
  Aug 2018 - Dec 2019
  Games Attendant
- Freelance
  May 2019 - now
  Freelance Graphic Design
- Huntington University
  Aug 2020 - Apr 2022
  - Graphic Designer - Student Government Association
    Oct 2021 - Apr 2022
  - Freshmen Orientation Mentor
    Aug 2020 - Apr 2022
- SpringHill
  May 2021 - Aug 2021
  Facilitated a wide range of high-adventure attractions, including zipline, giant swing, and rock wall Led 10+ 4-6th graders weekly, guiding them through diverse activities and lessons.
  - High Adventure Facilitator
    May 2021 - Aug 2021
  - Summer Camp Counselor
    May 2021 - Aug 2021
- Huntington University Esports
  Aug 2021 - Apr 2023
  Was given the opportunity to coach Huntington University's first Junior Varsity Overwatch team during their first season. Helped facilitate practices, led coaching sessions, VOD reviews, and provided support during competion. Built the visual brand for Huntington University esports. Created assets for the live stream (i.e., stingers, scoreboards, waiting screens), as well as for the social media (i.e., weekly score recaps, highlights, stories). Kept regular post schedule & kept the community in the loop with the program and competition. Led as captain and played alongside Huntington University's Varsity Overwatch team for five seasons (2021-2023). Took responsibility for scheduling practices and scrimmages with the team and providing leadership throughout competition.
  - Junior Varsity Esports Coach
    Jan 2023 - Apr 2023
  - Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager
    Aug 2022 - Apr 2023
  - Varsity Esports Captain
    Aug 2021 - Apr 2023
- Fulbright Canada
  May 2022 - Aug 2022
  Fulbright Scholar
  Fulbright-Mitacs Globalink Research Internship. Created survey materials and began the development of a research paper on 'Examination of gambling participation among Esports athletes.’ The internship was sponsored by Fulbright-Mitacs, in conjunction with Toronto Metropolitan University, and was supervised by Dr. Hyoun Soo Andrew Kim. Research is still in progress, and publication is expected in 2023.
- Huntington University
  Aug 2022 - Apr 2023
  Graphic Designer - Student Activities Board
- Reusser
  May 2023 - Aug 2023
  Creative Design Intern
- City Church
  Jun 2023 - Nov 2023
  Creative Associate Intern
- RemedyLIVE - interactive events - 24 hour chat
  Sept 2023 - Jul 2024
  Crisis Intervention Specialist
  Engaged in conversations on a suicide prevention/mental health chatline with individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, psychological distress, and social isolation.
- Huntington University
  Sept 2023 - Jul 2024
  Director of Esports
- Oklahoma Christian University
  Aug 2024 - now
  Creative Director of Esports
Licenses & Certifications
- Speak Up: Understanding & Preventing Sexual Violence
  TrainED
  Sept 2023
- Crisis Conversations on Chat and Text
  Vibrant Emotional Health
  Oct 2023
- Imminent Risk of Suicide
  Vibrant Emotional Health
  Oct 2023
- Assessing Safety and Suicide Risk
  Vibrant Emotional Health
  Oct 2023
- Prepare/Enrich Facilitator Certification
  PREPARE/ENRICH
  Jul 2025
- Fundamentals of Crisis Counseling
  Vibrant Emotional Health
  Oct 2023
- Essential Skills in Crisis Counseling
  Vibrant Emotional Health
  Oct 2023
- Coach Development Program
  FITGMR
  Mar 2024
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
  LivingWorks
  Jan 2024
- Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
  Zero Suicide Institute
  Jan 2024
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Zachariah Lail
  Fulbright Scholarship Fulbright Canada-Globalink Mitacs May 2022 Conducted research at Toronto Metropolitan University on the 'Examination of gambling participation among Esports athletes' for the summer of 2022; in conjunction with Dr. Hyoun Soo Andrew Kim. Research is still in progress, and expected publication in 2023.
- Awarded to Zachariah Lail
  Alpha Chi National College Honor Society Huntington University Aug 2021 Was presented membership to the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society for performing academically at the highest 10% of the class, alongside a professoral recommendation.