Ellen Makkas, MSc, PMP
PROJECT MANAGER | EDUCATOR
CERTIFICATIONS
Applying the Quality Matters Rubric
Issued May 2020 | Non-Expiring
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Issued February 2020 | Expires February 2023
Issued February 2020 | Non-Expiring
Adobe Captivate Specialist (2019 Release)
Issued March 2019 | Non-Expiring
Online Teaching Certification: Enrich 15 Communication
Issued June 2019 | Non-Expiring
Online Teaching Certification: Enrich 15 Engagement
Issued June 2019 | Non-Expiring
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Higher Education
Specialized in Integrative Studies with a focus on Project Management
GPA 4.0, Honor Summa Cum Laude | Capella University, 2018
Bachelor of Science, Game Design & Development
Specialized in Supporting Technologies
GPA 3.9, Honor Summa Cum Laude | Southern New Hampshire University, 2015
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Emergent Learning with Game Design in Mind
Presented at Central Piedmont Community College, Online Learning Department | Charlotte, NC 2019.
Faculty Innovation Cafe- Gamification in the Classroom!: Escape Box
Presented at Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC, 2017.
Unity Game Summit: Augmented Reality Workshop
Presented at the East Coast Game Conference | Raleigh, NC, 2017.
Keynote Speaker: What is Augmented Reality (AR)?
Presented at CPCC as part of the IGDA Charlotte August event | Charlotte, NC, 2016.
Tech Talk: Virtual & Augmented Reality
Presented at CPCC | Charlotte, NC, 2016.
Game Design for Women
Presented at CPCC as part of a collaboration with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) for the Women + Video Games Festival | Charlotte, NC, 2016.
Development with Autodesk’s Maya
Presented at Wayne’s Community College | Raleigh, NC, 2013.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, Advisory Board Member
Charlotte, NC, Remote | 2020 - Present
Online Teaching Committee, Chair
Charlotte, NC, Remote | 2020 - Present
Girls in Games (GiG) Club, Founder and Advisor
Charlotte, NC | 2017 - 2019
International Game Developers Association, Treasurer
Charlotte, NC | 2014 - 2019
International Game Developers Association, Member
2014 - 2018