Jesslyn Parrish

Orlando, FL · (407) 885-2139 · jesslynparrish@email.com

I am a PhD student specializing in Digital Media and Technical Communication. My professional goal is to work as a technical communicator and helping to strengthen the Central Florida tech community.

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Experience

Graduate Research Associate

Center for Humanities and Digital Research - University of Central Florida

Production Assistant for several of UCF's online journals, create graphics as needed, edit video footage, and assist in managing websites as needed.

August 2018 - Present

Freelance Web Design

University of Central Florida

Designing a website featuring XR research being conducted throughout UCF, collaborating with Dr. Gregory Welch and Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira

July 2020 - Present

Adjunct Professor

University of Central Florida

Course Taught: Evolution of Video Games

July 2020 - August 2020

Digital Media Intern

Orlando Museum of Art

Funded by Art Bridges, internship focused on designing an interactive timeline that contextualized art with American history for use with K12 audiences.

June 2020 - September 2020

Special Events Intern

Orlando Science Center

Special Events Planning intern, assisting in organizing Science Night Live events and Otronicon (2020). Duties include emailing potential vendors, attending planning meetings, and assisting at events (controlling crowd flow, handling event set-up)

August 2019 - June 2020

Education

University of Central Florida

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Digital Media Track

GPA: 3.5

August 2018 - May 2022

Trinity College Dublin (Ireland)

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil)

GPA: 3.32

September 2015 - September 2016

New College of Florida

Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Anthropology

GPA: 4.0

August 2010 - May 2013

Skills

Technical Skills
  1. HTML5
  2. CSS
  3. JavaScript
  4. Unity
  5. Adobe Creative Suite

Interests

Apart from my work as a doctoral student and research associate, I enjoy spending my free time with my dog Laika. When I'm not on adventures with Laika, I love to work away in my craft room learning embroidery, sewing, origami, or other crafts.


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