RESUME
EDUCATION
University of California, Davis – Degree, Bachelor of Arts
Major: English Language & Literature – 2015
Minor: Medieval & Renaissance Studies – 2015
Folsom Lake College – Course Completion, Project Management
2021: Introduction to Project Management
Irvine Valley College – Course Completions, Interactive Media Arts
2017: Visual Scripting in Unity
2018: Writing and Storyboarding for Games
EXPERIENCE
Localization Editor II - English
The Pokémon Company International
11/2020– Present
Localizing J-to-E translations for global audiences
Conducting QA testing and cultural content reviews
Editing marketing scripts, websites, and social copy
Onboarding, training, and mentoring new employees
ERG Lead of TPCi Parents Employee Resource Group
Localization Editor
XSEED Games / Marvelous USA
02/2019 – 10/2020
Proofread, edited, and rewrote J-to-E translations
Wrote creative copy and PR and Marketing materials
Conducted QA, reported bugs, and confirmed fixes
Lead Editor
Atlus USA / SEGA of America
04/2018 – 01/2019
Multitasked to balance leadership responsibilities with ongoing editing duties
Created and updated company-wide style guides and best practice tutorials
Recruited new editors by evaluating applications and conducting interviews.
Onboarded new hires, trained editors, and delegated assignments to junior staff
Organized, facilitated, and ran monthly meetings within the loc. editing team
Editor
Atlus USA / SEGA of America
11/2015 – 04/2018
Line edited Japanese-to-English translations of dialogue, narration, and system text
Copyedited and proofread e-manuals, DLC, websites, and marketing materials
Alpha tested for quality assurance, report bugs, and implement textual solutions
Provided in-studio direction and on-the-fly edits at voiceover recording sessions
Freelance Editor
Scribendi Inc.
03/2018 – 09/2018
Adapted syntax, grammar, and vocabulary for a range of genres, voices, and styles
Worked quickly under tight deadlines while handling many projects simultaneously
Displayed excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to clients and coworkers
Server
Applebee’s
01/2013 – 11/2015
Wore many hats as a waiter, cashier, busser, dishwasher, host, and food runner
Multitasked in a fast-paced environment while providing world-class service
Trained new employees and set a sterling example for policies and procedures
Creative Content Intern
KlickNation
10/2010 – 05/2011
Contributed creative content to F2P games Superhero City and Age of Champions
Developed a keen talent for writing descriptions of items, abilities, and characters
Pitched, planned, and carried out regular additions to monthly game event calendars
Worked quickly, accurately and enthusiastically, both independently and with a team
SHIPPED TITLES
Citizens of Space, Released 06/2018 (Switch, PS4, XOne, PC)
Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise, Released 10/2018 (PS4)
Valkyria Chronicles 4, Released 09/2018 (Switch, PS4, XOne, PC)
Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology, Released 02/2018 (3DS)
Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth, Released 10/2017 (3DS)
Yakuza Kiwami, Released 08/2017 (PS4)
Valkyria Revolution, Released 06/2017 (PS4, XOne, PS Vita)
Yakuza 0, Released 01/2017 (PS4)
Hatsune Miku: VR Future Live, Released 10/2016 (PS VR)
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X, Released 08/2016 (PS4, PS Vita)
Age of Champions, Released 05/2010 (Facebook)
Superhero City, Released 06/2009 (Facebook)