Ellis James Massey Jr.
Glendale, CA
***********@*****.***
Art Director/Owner Abstraction Universe, Visual Communication Artist, Veteran Test
!Engineer, Quality Assurance Testing, Used Car Management Certified Diesel Mechanic, Writer
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* OMCP Certified Digital Marketing
* Visual Communication AS
* 6+ years experience and advanced education in the Information Technology field with expertise in Quality Assurance Testing
* Exceptional abilities in project design, management and implementation with the organizational and supervisory skills to assure success. Delegates and monitors work to meet deadlines.
* Outstanding motivator and builder of teams. Works well in both team environments and individual assignments.
* Successful in meeting new technical challenges and finding solutions to meet the needs of the customer.
* Dedicated Team player
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Programming Languages: COBOL, dBase IV, ORACLE, HTML, Hardware: IBM & Compatible PCs, Macintosh
Applications/Utilities: MS Office, MS Access, Harvard Graphics, Windows, dBFast, Lotus Freelance Graphics, Quick Test Pro, SNAGIT, various gaming/computer interfaces/ menus, Remedy (Action Request System), Adobe Suite, FCP Operating Systems: VMS, DOS, System 7.1, Windows, UNIX Video Game Projects
Activision (El Segundo):
Prototype – Multi-platform,
Blur – Multi-platform,
Call of Duty: Black Ops – Multi-platform
Activision (Santa Monica):
Wolfenstein(Remake) – Multi-platform
Wolverine – Multi-platform
Singularity – Multi-platform
OO7 Bond: Quantum of Solace – Multi-platform
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare – Multi-platform
Guitar Hero 5 – Multi-platform
Wolfenstein (Original Remake) – Multi-platform
EDUCATION
Simi Institute for Careers & Education
OMCP (Online Marketing Certified Professional) - 2022 Westwood College
Associate of Science degree in Visual Communications & General Education - 8/2011 Presidential Award Awarded – 04/2011
C+ Training
Adobe Suite
Oracle/SQL Training
Macintosh & Microsoft Project Production & Presentation EL Camino Community College
Computer Information Systems Certified
Harbor Occupational Center
Certified Diesel Specialist ASE - 01/2009
Certified ARC & TIG Welding – 02/2009
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Abstraction Universe
Owner
Art Director
Uber Technologies
Independent Contractor
Hooman Automotive Group
Used Car Technician Coordinator
Automotive Technician
Sales Department
AAA
Roadside Assistance Battery Technician
AAA battery technician trained & certified (82265) Rescuing members in critical & emergency situations Activision/Volt: El Segundo/Santa Monica, California: (2/2008 – 11/2011 on call date)
Jr. Test Engineer – Primary responsibilities include monitoring Systems analyses
* Track systems through all stages, Assignment to program, user acceptance testing
(UAT), and resubmission for additional fixes, modifications and software version releases to production.
* Direct Hardware interaction on various platforms, Playstation3, Xbox360, Nintendo Wii, PC Gaming apparatuses
* Organize and produce formal software testing and full life cycle process documentation
* Involved in regular meetings to review each bug or problem encountered as well as organize solutions for each issue.
* Submit Regular Status Reports in Microsoft Word and Excel for each New Release, Patch or Enhancement/Change Request in the project change list
* Recommend appropriate and effective testing strategies to the development team to ensure product quality
* Produce additional documentation such as reports, databases and spreadsheets that the company can use for other publishing projects.
* Created, Published project reviews for strategy guides, faqs & instruction manuals
* Organize and produce formal software and hardware test documentation
* Track and produce reports for Kiosk, Internet, and Intranet software and hardware problems found during each phase of the test cycles.
*Entering, Checking & reporting Bugs in the project system to ensure that all problems found in the database using a standardized and formal process. Jim"s Mobile: 2009 - Long Beach Marina & Surrounding Marinas Yacht Mechanic – Primary responsibilities including complete engine overhauling
• Engine removal
• Preventative maintenance on multiple private yachts in various marinas
• Mooring and transportation of clientele owed yachts
• Engine rebuilding and reconstruction
Quality Carriers: 2006 – 2008 – Southgate, CA.
Chemical Diesel Mechanic – Responsibilities including preventative maintenance & mechanical responsibilities.
• Department of transportation inspections
• Red Tag inept trailers and vehicles
• Brake adjustments and installation
• Tire installation and removal
• Electrical/Lighting Diagnosis, Repair and Inspection
• Valve Diagnosis, Repair and Inspection
• VIK inspection
• Universal Precautions (Working with Class 1 chemicals all must pass an intense background check and classes)
Target: 2005 – 2006(mid) – Redondo Beach/Multiple locations Logistics Supervisor & Overnight Flow/Backroom Team Leader
* Certified PDA Operator
* Certified Safety Team Leader
* Logistics Operations Supervisor
* Backroom Operations Supervisor
* Overnight Flow/Floor Team Leader/Supervisor
* Supervisor of a 30+ Male and Female Floor Tea