Resume

Studio Coordinator/Writer 2018–Present

Privateer Press Bellevue, WA

  • Conceptualized and produced high-quality fiction and RPG game content while juggling other project management responsibilities.
  • Wrote evocative marketing and flavor text for various published games and print materials
  • Designed innovative narrative game mechanics that seamlessly married setting and story with player actions and choices.
  • Managed the life cycle of studio miniatures, from concept to completed metal and resin sculpts

Editorial Assistant/Writer, No Quarter magazine 2016–2018

Privateer Press Bellevue, WA

  • Managed the life cycle of each issue, collaborating with multiple departments to meet strenuous deadlines.
  • Wrote and developed content for the Iron Kingdoms RPG and WARMACHINE miniatures game
  • Wrote and edited setting material, major character backgrounds, and fiction
  • Worked with every department to relaunch No Quarter magazine into No Quarter Prime, which included the planning and execution of total visual and design overhauls, new feature planning, project management updates, as well as intensive writing and style modifications                                                    

Freelance Game Writer 2011–2016

Various Bellevue, WA

  • Collaborated with EIC and editors on articles that would appeal to readers
  •  Conceptualized and executed ideas and content for the Iron Kingdoms Tabletop RPG, Pathfinder, Runewars, and others
  • Developed NPCs, Monsters, Item Creation rules, and additional setting and fictional material
  • Provided assignments at or before required deadline constraints
  • Worked with senior designers to maintain brand and intellectual property consistency

Education

  • Elgin Community College: Associates in Fine Arts (May 2012)
  • Larkin High School (May 2006)

Office Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite (general)
  • Microsoft Excel and Word (extensive)
  • Adobe Photoshop and InDesign

Additional Skills

  • Extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for tabletop games extending over fifteen years
  • Copyediting experience with use of Chicago Manual of Style
  • Bilingual (Spanish)

Past Clients

Fantasy Flight Games, LLC

Kobold Press

Megalith Games

Ninja Division

Paizo Inc.

Privateer Press Inc.

Skeleton Key Games

Soda Pop Miniatures