San Jose, CA *****
(415) 341- 2418
*************@*****.***
Bernard B. de la Torre
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position where I can utilize my education, experience,
knowledge, skills, and abilities, which will allow me to learn and develop.
EDUCATION
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California
Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication, 05/27/06
Emphasis in Intercultural Communication
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent customer service, communications and computer skills. Experience
with MS Office Suite, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point. Quick learner,
team player, open minded, adaptable to change, ability to maintain
confidentiality and work with sensitive information, and ability to work in
a diverse multi-cultural environment.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Standards Specialist (Rehired)
SEGA of America, San Francisco, CA 07/12/10 - Present
. Research and document current version of software for standards
related issues.
. Report findings to Standards Assistant Lead or Standards Lead.
. Complete necessary checklists for each title worked on to insure
standards compliancy.
Xbox 360 Assistant Lead
SEGA of America, San Francisco, CA 08/22/08 - 02/21/10
. Tested various software titles.
. Supervised a group of 6 Xbox 360 Standards Testers who tested for
standards related issues of titles currently in test.
. Managed database of at least 1,000+ documented standards related
issues.
. Corresponded to developer's questions via email concerning their
respective projects.
. Created build order notifications to Mastering for upcoming versions
of titles needed to test.
. Reported and communicated documented standards related issues found to
Standards Lead.
. Responsible for accounting of hardware and software used during
testing.
Standards Specialist
SEGA of America, San Francisco, CA 05/29/07 - 08/21/08
. Researched and documented current version of software for standards
related issues.
. Reported findings to either Standards Assistant Lead or Standards
Lead.
. Completed necessary checklists for each title worked on to insure
standards compliancy.
Senior Sales Associate
Gamestop, San Francisco CA 11/23/98 - 05/11/07
. Achieved sales of $3M for store by actively promoting current sales
advertisements.
. Scored 97% success rate on secret shopper survey.
. Rang up 1,000+ customers during one shift.
. Ensured cleanliness of overall appearance in store and cash wrap.
. Responded to customer inquiries and complaints daily.
. Collaborated with Manager for coordinating special in-store events and
off-site events.
. Set-up and assisted opening 5 new stores.
. Responsible for merchandising duties such as stocking and receiving,
cyclical counts, and marketing as well as delegating these duties to
employees.
. Conducted daily sales transactions while maintaining accurate records
of daily business profits.
. Reconciled current inventory overages or shortages.
. Balanced cash registers and provide support and training for new
staff.
AWARDS
. Perfect attendance in quarter.
. Received a score of 97% from a secret shopper that proves my
outstanding customer service skills.