Fayyaz Dawda Email & Phone Number

Bolton, England, United Kingdom

Taking ownership in managing day to day GAME store along. Facilitiate Commercial changes, inventory checks, deliveries, PoS’ to ensure product visibility for campaigns. Upselling via high quality customer service & of team work and run end of day process reporting cash up and processing stocks.

London, United Kingdom

Team Leader (Nintendo, Virgin) (2014)•Attained the role of “Team Leader” Supporting and Overseeing team member questions and management duties at events when the EM is away or absent. At stores and events like Insomnia and EGX•Generates and shares comprehensive reports about team performance, mission-related objectives and insights to improve future events.•Assists management with hiring processes and new team member training•Manages inventories and stock, as well as advising management on ordering where necessary•Conducts team meetings to update members on best practices and continuing expectations•Ensures company brand materials and physical working spaces meet and exceed company presentation standardsAchievements:- The introduction of the Tournament Area at big events used at Insomnia and EGX. Working as the main Tournament Organiser working in tandem with the ESL (E Sports League). Insight into its set up, sign up and it's logistics.- Team Leader at various in store events for the Launches. Including the recent Super Mario Odyssey, New Nintendo 3DS worked as part of the Super Smash Bros (3DS) National Championship.Brand Ambassador (Core)/ Nintendo Master (Nintendo, Virgin, Anki) (2013)•Worked on promotional campaigns such as the Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, Virgin, Anki and Nintendo Switch • Developed a rapport with consumers and clients alike by having knowledge of current video games as a “Nintendo Master” in a fast paced environment.•Developed ideas & proposals for game promotions at live events;•Insights gathered at events had a direct impact on how games were demonstrated for future shows. •Speaking to consumers to help them understand the games demonstrated. Gaining insight into what people look for in games, how they respond to them and response to level design.Achievement: -Working alongside the Nintendo UK Community Manager to conceptualise, plan and implement Cosplay Competition at EGX.

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•Developed ideas & proposals for game promotions at live events; including working alongside the Playstations UK Field Teams and Product Manager to conceptualise, to activate various Campaigns.•Worked on promotional campaigns such as the launch campaign of the PLAYSTATION VR with titles such as RIGS, RESIDENT EVIL 7 & PLAYSTATION VR WORLDS.•Part of the EGX Team to create Hype and Excitement with Press and Attendees for HORIZON ZERO DAWN. •Developed a rapport with consumers and clients alike by having knowledge of current video games as a "Specialist" in a fast paced environment.•Insights gathered at events had a direct impact on how games were demonstrated for future shows.• Speaking to consumers to help them understand the games demonstrated. Troubleshoot demonstrations and Insights to forward and improve development.

A project dedicated to showcasing the fans of all things SEGA. The aim of SEGA UNITE is simple. Close the gap between communities by putting a positive spotlight on the SEGA fans!Responsibilities include:• Design, create and manage promotions and Social campaigns.• Manage and facilitate social media splinter communities by responding to social media posts and developing discussions• Create Content for SEGA and Affliated copanies to enjoy.Recent Campaigns-#60DaysofSEGA - A post series dedicated to the history of SEGA.#SUSSwapdown - A tournament for Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 for the Nintendo Switch. Fostering a community bonds and #

•Contracted work as a QA Tester through various gaming devices and titles ranged from Indies to Triple A•Familiarity with black and White Box Testing•Complete tasks set by Senior QA staff•Highlight issues to Senior QA members, and push back when quality standards are in question along with players around the world on a variety of AAA titles.•QA testing on a variety of platform such as Playstation 4, Xbox One, PC, Mobile and Nintendo Switch •Actively work to form plans and tools for finding exploits•Focus well and follow instructions in a timely Manner•Maintain Professional behaviour when reporting back bugs and errors.•Reporting includes, patch number, platform, device and environmental scenario.• Test games looking for problems and accurately report errors through databases to ensure superior game quality before release

Bolton, England, United Kingdom

Create bespoke, print ready designs for clients like menus, leaflets, logosand posters for local companies. Communicate and build rapportwith a variety of clients, working to flexible deadlines with high qualitycustomer service.

Various

Social Media Manager (January 2017)• Content management and curation for all social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Assessing their Insights and trends. Develop the brand awareness and online reputation• Write engaging blog posts and articles including Interviews and highlighting competitions/nationwide Tournaments. As well as Website on the acting Editor.•Manage and facilitate social media splinter communities by responding to social media posts and developing discussions• Manage junior staff such as a social media executive or assistant• Liaise with clients/Industry Personal via email, conference calls or face to face.• SEO (search engine optimization) and generation of inbound traffic• Design, create and manage promotions and Social ad campaigns.• Roles are stacked on top of the roles given to me as Social Media AssistantAchievements-Worked in tandem with Nintendo UK to organise to create graphics and promote the ARMS National Tournament and the Splatoon 2 UK Championships (2017)-Ran a National Tournament with over 100 participants from across the country. Squid League Season 1 for Splatoon 2 and the Triple Indigo Championships for Pokken Tournament DX.-Working with indie developers to showcase new games and with the NP-HUE-K Tournament for Runbow and 13 AM games.Social Media Assistant/Community Co-ordinator/Video Editor (Formely StreetPass UK)(January 2016)• Build and create digital content to go on various Social Media and Video Streaming platforms.• Conduct written and video interview with members of the communities and video game veterans for streetpassuk.co.uk/nintendoplayers.uk• Product Photography/Video Editor• Co-ordinate with various community groups to collate assets to put onto from events.Achievements:- Worked on over 60 different videos in different styles ranging from Community focused and informative.

Representative Ambassador to use new tools and feedback on improving the platform..Graduated as of January 2020

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

• Co-Organiser, Stage Manager and Guest Liaison• Forged relationships with various related clients such as Namco Bandai, Nintendo, Capcom and various others.• Develop and manage competitions and campaigns that promote your organisation and brand• Create more awareness for the events through advertising and cross promotion opportunities.• Formulated new and exciting events by contracting a variety of specialised talents• Ensured the event ran smoothly by managing junior staff and recruiting executive positions• Adopt an on stage persona to connect acting as a face of the event.- Footfall:- 2013: 500- 2014: 750- 2015: 800

London, United Kingdom

• Master of Ceremonies, maintaining a professional image whist working with Key Managers and Sales executives as well as the US teams.• Enthusiastic ability to stand up in front of a crowd especially with young people or the uninitiated.•Input into creative content of the show, including giveaways, competitions and activities. •Demonstrate on Stage various future video game titles released by the publisher.•Encourage community involvement through co-ordination with fans.Achievements:• Presenting along side Koei Tecmo Europe, demonstrating"Atelier Sophie" (PS4).• Part of the UK team for Persona 4: Dancing All Night (PSP) engaging the audience and coordinating with it's communities.• Working along side Grasshopper Manufacture and Goichi Suda, presenting the remake of "The Silver Case" (PS4).• Presenting the very first Speed running competition for Odin Sphere Leifthrasir (PS4,PS Vita)

Bachelor’S Degree, Computer Games Technology (Design) (Top-Up) Ba (Hons)

Activities and Societies: I was part of other Sports and Societies: Anime and Asian Films Society, F.R.A.G (Gaming Society), H.U.G.S.

Computer Games And Programming Skills, Pass

Activities and Societies: I was part of other Sports and Societies: Anime and Asian Films Society, F.R.A.G (Gaming Society), H.U.G.S.