Thomas Whitehead Email & Phone Number

PM Studios publishes and develops in the game industry, with my role incorporating both specific projects and broader business goals:Publishing Coordinator – Mediate and operate as a bridge between PM Studios and its developer partners. Work with the PM team and the development teams to make sure milestones are delivered on time.Business Development – Explore and discover high quality, innovative games and opportunities.Submission Support – Assist with platform… Show more PM Studios publishes and develops in the game industry, with my role incorporating both specific projects and broader business goals:Publishing Coordinator – Mediate and operate as a bridge between PM Studios and its developer partners. Work with the PM team and the development teams to make sure milestones are delivered on time.Business Development – Explore and discover high quality, innovative games and opportunities.Submission Support – Assist with platform submissions such as Steam, Nintendo, PlayStation and Xbox. Includes managing metadata assets, proofreading, package checks, ratings and QA.Tradeshow Support – Help manage the booth and scout new games at trade shows / expos.European Operations – Help PM Studios with its European expansion efforts. Show less

Assist with day to day content and management of the site and writing team, in addition to editorial and feature planning for major events each year. Extensive writing across editorial, features, interviews, reviews and news.The continual goal is to develop and support a strong writing team while ensuring high standards across the website. A personal goal is to boost coverage and support for high quality Indie games and projects.

Scotland

Working for two video game publishers based in Hong Kong and Tokyo. My role is to grow the business in PAL and North American territories as the company strives to boost its global success. Working on multiple game projects each month.My responsibilities include the following:- Manage PR, ensure engagement with platform holders, media and influencers for projects.- Run and spur growth in social media channels.- Organise project management and detailed planning for game… Show more Working for two video game publishers based in Hong Kong and Tokyo. My role is to grow the business in PAL and North American territories as the company strives to boost its global success. Working on multiple game projects each month.My responsibilities include the following:- Manage PR, ensure engagement with platform holders, media and influencers for projects.- Run and spur growth in social media channels.- Organise project management and detailed planning for game releases, from localisation to media relations, asset usage and release.- Attend development and video game events and conferences to forge contacts for the business.- Assist with proofreading and localisation of text, ranging from business documents to video game dialogue and more besides.- Advise on strategies to grow the business outside of Japan and Asia. Show less

Loughborough (Working From Livingston, Scotland)

After working as a staff writer I became features editor in summer 2011, a role held until 1st April 2014 when I was promoted to Editor. Was responsible for day to day content and management of the site and writing team, in addition to editorial and feature planning for major events each year.The continual goal was to develop and support a strong writing team while ensuring high standards across the website. It's a role that required consistent deadline management, diverse writing… Show more After working as a staff writer I became features editor in summer 2011, a role held until 1st April 2014 when I was promoted to Editor. Was responsible for day to day content and management of the site and writing team, in addition to editorial and feature planning for major events each year.The continual goal was to develop and support a strong writing team while ensuring high standards across the website. It's a role that required consistent deadline management, diverse writing approaches and skills, extensive proofreading and a willingness to work unconventional hours to match the role's requirements.During my time with the site Nintendo Life became and maintained its position as the most visited independent Nintendo website in the world. Show less

Livingston

Founder and primary content writer of www.booksanctuary.co.uk, an e-publisher for new writing.- Managed the content elements of the website, such as writing and managing articles. - Forged contacts in order to develop the project, including a formal sponsorship agreement with Linlithgow Book Festival. - Liaised with clients and authors, developing publishing agreements and establishing publication of new writing. - Developed methods for eBook conversion and established… Show more Founder and primary content writer of www.booksanctuary.co.uk, an e-publisher for new writing.- Managed the content elements of the website, such as writing and managing articles. - Forged contacts in order to develop the project, including a formal sponsorship agreement with Linlithgow Book Festival. - Liaised with clients and authors, developing publishing agreements and establishing publication of new writing. - Developed methods for eBook conversion and established agreements and proposals with publishers for eBook conversion services. Show less

Livingston

This Ops Support role involved providing technical support to the client in the SalesLogix CMS system. - Optimising maintenance and support duties- Extensive project work, acting as the SalesLogix system figurehead for some projects- Produced requirements and process documentation- Provided training to colleagues - Involved in extensive collaboration with other departments and 3rd Party companies.

Master Of Science (Msc), Material Cultures And The History Of The Book, Msc Awarded

Ma English And Scottish Literature - 2:1 (Second Class, Division One), English, Ethnology