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GOAL:
To use my extensive writing and editing experience at a high profile, high quality company.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Seven years experience writing game text, scripts and other copy for video games
Over ten years copywriting/copyediting experience
Over a dozen years researching film and television
Extensive knowledge of media and popular culture
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:
Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, Photoshop, Quark, and HTML
Familiar with both Windows and Mac operating systems
Experienced multi-platform gamer, including PC Games, Nintendo, Playstation, and Xbox
RECENT PROJECTS:
Writer, “That’s So Raven” (Nintendo DS)
Publisher: Handheld Games/ Disney (2006)
· Wrote dialog and in-game text for a game based on the hit Disney Channel show “That’s So Raven”
· Worked closely with producers and game designers to improve game logic and design
· Did extensive research to capture show’s unique style
Writer, “Thomas the Tank Engine”, (TeleStory Interactive Books)
Publisher: JAKKS Pacific / HIT Entertainment (2006)
· Wrote two short children’s books (15-20 pages each) based on the classic kid’s program.
· Worked closely with licensors to ensure the proper tone of characters.
Writer, “Power Rangers Mystic Force”, (TeleStory Interactive Books)
Publisher: JAKKS Pacific / Disney (2005)
· Wrote two short children’s books (15-20 pages each) based on the new Disney Channel show “Power Rangers Mystic Force”.
· Did extensive research on show’s characters and plotlines.
Writer, Official Nintendo Player’s Guides (Various)
Publisher: Nintendo /V-Design (2005)
Writer, “Backyard Sports” (PC, Mac, PS2, Gamecube)
Publisher: Atari / Humongous (1998-2005)
EDUCATION:
Writing For Film Program, Seattle Central 1995
Writing For Television Program, Seattle Central 1995
Green River College, AA in Journalism and English 1990-93
Worked for several years at the legendary Scarecrow Video in Seattle
Write and perform stand-up comedy on a regular basis
GOAL:
To use my extensive writing and editing experience at a high profile, high quality company.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Seven years experience writing game text, scripts and other copy for video games
Over ten years copywriting/copyediting experience
Over a dozen years researching film and television
Extensive knowledge of media and popular culture
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:
Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, Photoshop, Quark, and HTML
Familiar with both Windows and Mac operating systems
Experienced multi-platform gamer, including PC Games, Nintendo, Playstation, and Xbox
RECENT PROJECTS:
Writer, “That’s So Raven” (Nintendo DS)
Publisher: Handheld Games/ Disney (2006)
· Wrote dialog and in-game text for a game based on the hit Disney Channel show “That’s So Raven”
· Worked closely with producers and game designers to improve game logic and design
· Did extensive research to capture show’s unique style
Writer, “Thomas the Tank Engine”, (TeleStory Interactive Books)
Publisher: JAKKS Pacific / HIT Entertainment (2006)
· Wrote two short children’s books (15-20 pages each) based on the classic kid’s program.
· Worked closely with licensors to ensure the proper tone of characters.
Writer, “Power Rangers Mystic Force”, (TeleStory Interactive Books)
Publisher: JAKKS Pacific / Disney (2005)
· Wrote two short children’s books (15-20 pages each) based on the new Disney Channel show “Power Rangers Mystic Force”.
· Did extensive research on show’s characters and plotlines.
Writer, Official Nintendo Player’s Guides (Various)
Publisher: Nintendo /V-Design (2005)
- Wrote several books for Nintendo, including Pups: The Official Nintendogs Companion , Battalion Wars: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide , and Animal Crossing Wild World: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide
- Wrote nearly 200 pages of copy for each book, which featured game tips, character bios, and extensive background information
- Wrote all of the photo captions and headlines
- Worked under extremely intense deadlines, sometimes writing up to 30 pages a day
- Assisted in copyediting and proofreading final copy before going to press
- Researched and playtested pre-release versions of the games
Writer, “Backyard Sports” (PC, Mac, PS2, Gamecube)
Publisher: Atari / Humongous (1998-2005)
- Wrote a full-length script for an animated pilot
- Wrote game text, scripts, and other copy for entire line of bestselling "Backyard Sports" games (over a dozen titles)
- Worked closely with producers and game designers to improve game logic and design
- Developed characters and storylines for future film, television and game projects
- Helped improve existing game characters and develop new ones
- Tested and evaluated products prior to release
- Did extensive research on several superstar athletes, including Ken Griffey, Jr., Kevin Garnett and world-champion skater Andy MacDonald
EDUCATION:
Writing For Film Program, Seattle Central 1995
Writing For Television Program, Seattle Central 1995
Green River College, AA in Journalism and English 1990-93
Worked for several years at the legendary Scarecrow Video in Seattle
Write and perform stand-up comedy on a regular basis
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