Collaborates closely with an international team of writers spanning the United States and United Kingdom, ensuring seamless website functionality and an engaging editorial strategy. Produces high-quality gaming news, reviews, previews and contributing to the site's diverse content portfolio. Offers on-site coverage of prominent tech and gaming conventions across the United States, including E3, PAX East, and CES, while actively sharing comprehensive coverage materials on both Twitter and Instagram. Demonstrates editorial leadership by editing and enhancing co-workers' articles as needed, maintaining the site's standard of excellence. Establishes and nurtures relationships with publishers and PR companies, facilitating coverage opportunities and product reviews that enrich the site's content offering.Authored two highly popular articles in 2015, "Definitive Ranking of the Mass Effect Squad Members" and "Definitive Ranking of Mass Effect's DLCs," both of which remain among the website's most viewed articles, showcasing enduring audience engagement.Works closely with fellow editorial team members to strategize content plans and occasionally participates in the website's podcasts. Utilizes WordPress and Google Analytics, previously WordPress Jetpack, for content creation, editing, and metric analysis.

Led creative collaboration with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, design, and implement compelling visual assets, including images, videos, web content, blog posts, and newsletters, ensuring consistent brand representation across communication channels. Strategically partnered with Business Development Managers to create targeted marketing assets and initiatives, driving lead generation and funnel optimization. Developed impactful resources like case studies, videos, virtual events, and webinars to enhance sales efforts. Orchestrated both in-person and virtual events, seamlessly managing event logistics and driving engagement, resulting in enhanced brand visibility and customer interaction. Pioneered the establishment of a robust social media presence for the company, amplifying brand awareness and engagement within the gaming and tech community. Spearheaded the production of engaging and informative webinars, successfully reaching a record high in terms of registration, attendance, and post-event engagement. Compiled and presented regular reports to Business Development Managers and leadership, showcasing trends and audience demographics, facilitating informed decision-making. Revamped the company website, ensuring content accuracy, relevance and optimal user experience. Collaborated closely with sales and product teams to align marketing strategies with overall business goals and product roadmap. Managed one marketing coordinator, fostering a synergetic team environment. Crafted impactful public release statements and email communications for key campaigns, including the Faceware Indie Program launch, Faceware Mark III end-of-life campaign, and Faceware Studio free trials. Successfully produced webinars featuring developers and facial motion capture specialists, contributing to increased brand engagement and industry recognition.

Led the management and strategic utilization of social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Discord) to bolster brand engagement and community interaction. Collaborated closely with the editorial team to formulate and execute strategic social media plans, fostering alignment with organizational goals. Showcased expertise as an SEO specialist, orchestrating SEO optimization efforts and contributing to WordPress back-end operations to enhance website performance. Analyzed site analytics, interpreting weekly trends, and liaised with staff to shape future content strategies for sustained growth. Captured captivating video footage during tradeshows and events, bolstering the YouTube channel's content portfolio and enhancing user engagement. Played a pivotal role in event planning and coordination, including handling travel arrangements for staff attending major industry events. Successfully managed digital ad sales campaigns on the website, optimizing revenue generation and enhancing user experience. Functioned as the primary point of contact for all AdOps functions, ensuring streamlined communication and efficient workflow. Reported directly to the Operations Manager, providing insights and updates on digital marketing efforts.Collaborated with editorial and operations teams to align marketing efforts with content strategies. Leveraged tools such as WordPress, Google Analytics, and previously Alexa (now defunct) to measure and optimize digital marketing performance.Collaborated closely with five editorial team members and one video producer, fostering a collaborative and synergistic work environment. Spearheaded logistics for staff travel arrangements; requested budgets for trip logistics based on predetermined costs. Partnered with a designer to conceptualize and design physical awards for "Best of" nominee and winner recognition at tradeshows.

Developing a brand (to be announced at a later time) to be a subsidiary of a well-known environmental engineering and contracting firm in Northern California. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): creating the brand name, logo, marketing materials, and social media graphics. Seeking out potential clients, attending local events/keynotes relating to the applicable industry, and consulting the parent company on marketing and social media needs.*Start up cancelled due to budgetary restrictions.*

Led the creation of daily content encompassing the Overwatch League and Overwatch game for the Overwatch Wire platform. Produced a wide range of content, including interviews, match recaps, news articles, patch notes and relevant features. Managed a team of freelance contributors, providing editorial guidance and overseeing content quality, editing and publication. Spearheaded all aspects of editorial management, including content planning, strategy development, and meticulous scheduling to ensure timely and engaging content delivery. Nurtured a dynamic online community by skillfully managing the Overwatch Wire's Facebook and Twitter pages, cultivating audience engagement and interaction. Undertook extensive travel to conventions and events worldwide, ensuring comprehensive coverage of relevant content while capturing professional photos when necessary. Supervised a team of one lead editor and six contributing writers, fostering collaboration, skill development, and content excellence. Solely devised and executed comprehensive editorial strategies, dictating content direction, and setting the publication schedule to align with audience interests. Collaborated with a freelance graphic designer to produce engaging visual content, enhancing the site's overall user experience. Leveraged tools such as Wibbitz, WordPress, and Google Analytics to manage content creation, optimize performance, and gain insights into audience engagement.

Reported straight to the store director, coached employees to maintain sufficient marks in graded categories (reservations, subscriptions, customer service), did weekly one-on-one coaching with each individual employee on their performance, did shrink training with employees, managed shrink and trained employees on loss prevention procedures, gave guidance to employees in district on loss prevention procedures.(Atascadero Nov. 2009 - April 2012)(Santa Maria Holiday Season 2010)(Paso Robles April 2012 - July 2012)(Transferred to West Covina 07/15/2012)(Returned to San Leandro, CA 12/12/2013)(Promoted in Fremont April 2014)

Reported directly to the CEO, orchestrating an efficient event/release calendar and managing Instagram and Twitter platforms for impactful brand engagement. Demonstrated meticulous proofreading and approval of numerous reviews and articles, ensuring content quality and adherence to editorial standards. Collaborated seamlessly with the New York editing team, fostering effective teamwork and communication to achieve daily editorial goals. Initiated and nurtured relationships with companies, securing meetings and product reviews while engaging distributors for product discussions and strategic marketing. Oversaw and provided leadership to a team of seven employees, including a social media intern. Contributed to SEO optimization efforts and supported skill development. Collaborated with individual employees to enhance their writing skills while actively contributing articles and reviews to the platform.Managed a team of 12 as the Managing Editor, and later a team of six as the Editor-in-Chief, fostering growth, collaboration and content excellence. Shaped the editorial direction and content strategy by maintaining a comprehensive game release calendar and establishing and nurturing relationships with developers and PR teams. Oversaw relationships with development and PR teams to ensure seamless collaboration. Utilized WordPress for content management, enabling effective publication and optimization of editorial content.

Was responsible for proof-reading and posting articles, managed staff and tasks, managed game releases with calendar. Also managed the site's twitter (@2DX), did photography for visited events, and met with public relations of various companies to consult on current and future products. Responsible for assigning tasks and managed social media. Partnered daily with the community manager to discuss statistics of the Facebook page (insights such as reach, and groups reached), Instagram and Twitter views and reach.

Functioned as the second-in-command to the Editor-in-Chief, actively contributing to the smooth functioning of all website operations. Demonstrated efficiency in promptly producing engaging gaming news, reviews, and previews, maintaining a consistent flow of captivating content. Led the management of articles contributed by multiple authors, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timely publication. Collaborated closely with the Editor-in-Chief to proofread and edit articles, enhancing content quality and upholding editorial excellence. Assisted in shaping the editorial direction and content strategy, maintaining the release calendar to facilitate product review schedules. Actively attended industry events, translating hands-on experiences into compelling product previews and experience pieces. Fostered and maintained relationships with PR teams, enriching collaboration opportunities and content access.