Digital Producer

Making the idea,then making it happen.

I'm a Digital Producer and a double major in Digital Media Arts and Communications at Canisius University.

I bring creative direction, worldbuilding, design, and productiontogether to make ideas real. I use the same mix of creative and communication skills to lead student organizations, create events, and help people feel they belong.

Cody Warcholak outdoors in Marco Island

What do I do when I'm not creating?

1. Research
CEEP research · Canisius University

Motion capture for real-world movement.

Through Canisius' CEEP program, I collaborated with faculty on research investigating motion capture for healthcare, sports, and entertainment. We explored accessible, video-based systems and how their movement data can support 3D animation.

CEEP research presentation on motion capture systems
2. Helping others

I use my time outside of creative work and research to support the people and communities around me.

Canisius Anime Club emblem
2025 to present

President

Canisius Anime Club

Lead club programming, event planning, promotion, and a welcoming community for students who share a love of anime.

DMAAD Club graphic
2024 to 2025

Secretary

Digital Media Arts & Advertising Club

Supported meetings, communications, and creative campus events that gave students space to make and connect.

Canisius University griffin
2024 to present

Digital Media Arts Tutor

Canisius University

Help students build confidence with digital media tools, creative projects, and the practical skills behind their work.

Maryvale Video Yearbook
2023

Video Yearbook

Maryvale High School

Helped capture everyday moments, events, and memories for an end-of-year video presentation that preserved a long-standing school tradition.

Lambda Pi Eta honor society emblem
Honor society membership

Lambda Pi Eta

Epsilon Eta Chapter · Canisius University

Member of the National Communication Association honor society, recognized for scholarship and commitment to professional and public service.

I host events that bring people together.

One of my favorite parts of my time as a student is planning, promoting, and hosting events that give students welcoming reasons to connect and come back.

A welcoming night to recharge and connect.

I organized the Geek Gala during a stressful part of the semester, then created the posters, planned and marketed the event, and helped host it to bring students together and give back to the campus community.

Students loved having fun, winning prizes, and eating food while taking a real break from midterm stress.

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Geek Gala event photo 1
Geek Gala event photo 2
Geek Gala event photo 3
Geek Gala event photo 4
Geek Gala event photo 5
Geek Gala event graphic

Make memories.
Take them home.

I organized this hands-on workshop, then designed the posters, marketed the event, and helped host it so students could create together and leave with something personal.

Students loved making custom pins and sharing ideas, then taking home something they created.

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DMAAD pin-making event photo 1
DMAAD pin-making event photo 2
DMAAD pin-making event photo 3
DMAAD pin-making event photo 4
3. Building campus connections

I helped turn campus outreach into a first conversation, designing the visuals, setting up the table, and talking with students about where they could plug in. The goal was simple: make DMAAD easy to find, welcoming to join, and worth coming back to.

DMAAD Club members promoting the club on campus
DMAAD campus outreach and networking display
4. Showing up for my community

I completed 30+ hours of community service with the Cheektowaga Y.E.S. Program and Lancaster Youth Bureau.

I helped at youth programs, library clubs, family nights, BBQs, and town park events by welcoming participants, keeping activities running smoothly, and offering a calm extra hand when it was needed.

Lancaster Youth BureauCheektowaga Y.E.S. Program
5. Having fun

When I'm not working on something, I'm probably trying somewhere new or hanging out with friends.

It's a good way to reset, have fun, and keep life interesting.

Cody spending time with friends
Cody spending time with friends
Cody enjoying time outside
Cody spending time with friends
Cody enjoying a day out