Joseph Held
San Fernando
Summary
Detail-oriented Office Administrator and Technical Professional with expertise in narrative design, research, and personnel management. Skilled in game writing, database management, and business correspondence. Strong programming background with experience in agile development and storytelling.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Game Writer & Immersive Designer
Twin Mask
Southern California
09.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: One of the largest live-action roleplaying (LARP) experiences.
- Develop immersive narratives and content for one of the largest live-action roleplaying (LARP) experiences.
- Ensure narrative consistency across factions while designing engaging mechanics, puzzles, and heists.
- One of the largest live-action roleplaying (LARP) experiences.
Research Associate
ARCS Institute
Northridge
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Helped develop BORACLE platform integrating health data from wearable trackers.
- Assisted in building the user interface, website, and database.
Game Story Assistant
Twin Mask
Southern California
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: One of the largest live-action roleplaying (LARP) experiences.
- Assisted in content implementation and world-building.
- Created small-scale story elements and ensured smooth game mechanics rollout.
- One of the largest live-action roleplaying (LARP) experiences.
Administrative and Executive Assistant
United States Navy
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Managed official correspondence, newsletters, and records.
- Provided support for Navy systems and databases.
- Supported high-ranking officials and led administrative operations.
Education
Master of Science - Software Engineering
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA 08.2025 - 09.2025
B.S. - Computer Science
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CASkills
- Java
- C#
- Narrative development
- Game mechanics design
- Team collaboration
- Creative writing
- Technical research
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Audience engagement
- Creative collaboration
- Exceptional storytelling
- SQL
- Python
- JavaScript
- Agile methodologies
- JIRA
- Database management
- Game design
- Narrative design
- Puzzle creation
- Content development
- Video production
- Storytelling
- Business correspondence
- Records management
- Personnel leadership
- Executive support
- Research
- Data analysis
Websites
Projects
BORACLE - Data Platform, Integrated wearable device data for comprehensive health tracking. Repeater Storytelling - Twin Mask, Developed a storytelling toolbox optimizing event resources while maintaining immersion.
Awards
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2)
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (1)
- National Defense Service Medal (1)
Timeline
Master of Science - Software Engineering
California State University, Northridge
08.2025 - 09.2025
Research Associate
ARCS Institute
09.2023 - 05.2024
Game Writer & Immersive Designer
Twin Mask
09.2022 - Current
Game Story Assistant
Twin Mask
09.2020 - 09.2022
Administrative and Executive Assistant
United States Navy
01.2016 - 03.2020
B.S. - Computer Science
California State University, Northridge