EXPERIENCE
Volt Workforce Solutions
El Segundo, CA
Junior Systems Test Engineer at Activision
Balance and integrity verification of AAA franchise game title
Working within a team to assure quality across multiple platforms by milestone deadlines
Database entry and lifespan maintenance of flagged issues
Marketing Werks
Indio, CA
PlayStation at Coachella Music and Arts Festival
2009-2010
Activation through duration of PlayStation's presence at Coachella
Promotion of AAA titles through PR and marketing to festival attendees
Consumer product orientation
PlayStation Gamer Advisory Panel
Los Angeles, CA
Panel Representative
2006-2011
Hosting, interviewing, and blogging for event coverage on us.playstation.com
Wrote and produced video content for Gamer Advisory Panel website
Multiple Non-Disclosure Agreements signed and upheld
Event coverage:
Video coverage of 2008 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3)
Web coverage for Metal Gear Solid 4 Midnight Release Event in Los Angeles, Sony Computer Entertainment of America's 2007 San Diego Gamer's Day, Killzone 2 Preview Event in Santa Monica, E3 2006-2010, E3 2006-2010 PlayStation press conferences
EDUCATION
California State University of Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
Bachelor of Arts – Japanese, May 2012
Coursework focusing on reading and writing comprehension, Japanese and English contrastive linguistics, as well business and culture
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Excellent communication and presentation skills, as well as professionalism balanced with a strong sense of humor
Engaging and enthusiastic in a team environment
Respectful of strictly confidential and sensitive information
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Level 3 Japanese Language Proficiency Test certification
An extreme passion for seeking-out premium media content and informing others of it's merit.
Highly organized, self-motivated, technically inclined, and flexible in both travel availability and working hours