Manager Analyst

Email: *****.******@*****.***

Phone: 206-***-****

Objective

I'm looking for an engaging creative position in the gaming industry and having a constant, fun challenge in the work environment where I can use my experience in development to its fullest while progressing my skills and knowledge even further.

Skills

● Excellent at concentration and attention to detail.

● Advanced knowledge of test strategies for gaming on several consoles.

● Advanced knowledge of Excel, MS suite, and the installation of programs.

● Ability to lead a team, organize, or write test plans.

● Quality bug write-ups and excellent communication skills.

● Ability to balance and tune competitive gameplay.

Experience

Nintendo of America and NST, Bellevue WA (Aerotek)

May 2005 - December 2010

QA Analyst

● Finding and researching any and all anomalies in the current product.

● Occasionally completing check list tests for the product.

● Assigned to lead a group to complete the test plan at hand.

● Worked alongside software programmers at NST.

WB Games, Bothel WA

January 2011 - November 30th 2011

QA Analyst/CERT Point of Contact

● Finding and researching any and all anomalies in the current product.

● Completing CERT functional passes as well as normal functional passes.

● Creating Excel test passes for various sections of the project.

Haunted Temple Studios/Bit 17, Seattle WA

December 5th 2011 – March 27th 2014

QA Analyst/Additional Level Design

● Finding and researching any and all anomalies in the current product.

● Completing CERT functional passes as well as normal functional passes.

● Designed, redesigned, balanced, and tuned many competitive multiplayer levels, as well compelling single player levels.

● The following link is an interview with CEO and lead designer of Skull of the Shogun Jake Kazdal, mentions my skills to balance and tune competitive gameplay is invaluable. http://www.tbstactics.com/2012/02/exclusive-interview-with-skulls-of.html

Disney/Playdom

April 2nd 2013 - Dec 20th 2016

QA Analyst/Design

● Finding and researching any and all anomalies in the current product.

● Consistently asked my opinion on balance and what kind of content would be popular to the consumer.

● Completing check list tests for the product.

● Asked to join meetings and interviews to see where a person/people would best fit within the teams.

Interests

● Gaming on various consoles including hand-held and PC.

● Analyzing and solving day to day technical problems.

● Casual sports.

● Keeping up to date with the latest games and reviews.

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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