About Me
My Ambition
I've worked in various industries and walks of life to get to where I am today. Simply put, I'm always willing to put everything I can offer into my work and I want to create inspiration in others while doing it. With over six years in the gaming industry, over ten in the service industry, and management positions for more than four years, I'm skilled in many levels for a multitude of careers. I would like to put those skills to use for those interested in my years of experience!
Experience
Work History
Release QA Specialist Cloud Imperium Games
Managed daily bug issues for the Missions Strike Team, assisted in developing the workflow the team uses today, Adhoc, AB, smoke testing, main proofreader for the RSI Launcher assisting the French-Canadian Team.
Cellar Operator Oskar Blues/CANarchy Inc
Second major process in brewing beer, monitored 64 large fermentor tanks, handled scientific yeast tests for viability, and created artwork for the company's small batch beers
Office Manager/Techincal Director Salons By Kaye & Rafter2Ranch
Assistant to Katherine "Kaye" Harper-Contreras, daughter of D'Ann Harper of Coldwell Banker. Designed the website for Salons By Kaye, ran social media, photography for Rafter2Ranch's website, created advertisements that were seen on local news broadcasts and local newspapers, and worked on the ranch from time to time
Education
Academic Background
Associate's Degree in Fine Arts
Specialization in Quality Assurance and Documentation Writing
Continuous Learning and Skill Enhancement
Forklift Certification
Cicerone Level 1 Certified
In progress:
C++, Python, UI/UX Certifications
Achievements
Accolades & Recognitions
Client Satisfaction
Consistently Delivering Beyond Expectations
Always putting myself into my work, I take pride in what I do with whatever job I'm given. After becoming Editor-in-Chief of my High School Yearbook, I aim to always bring my best work and showcase my skills so the audience I aim to please is satisfied.
Project Excellence
Seeing Projects to Completion with Commitment
Created Release Validation documentation that outlined new feature issues and feedback to approve release to the public. I'm always willing to expand myself by wearing multiple hats in any project, while focusing on my main tasks given. I've grown in various jobs to create training processes, changes to policies, and inclusion for everyone.
Innovative Solutions
Adapting to New Technology and Techniques
Assisted in developing the workflow for the Publishing/Release QA team through AirTable and JIRA, creating the checklist workflow using AirTable's design and automation tools. Worked with various organizations within the Star Citizen player base to bring attention to needs of niche communities.
Team Collaboration
Fostering a Productive and Inclusive Work Environment
Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, marketers, and backend developers, to bring projects from concept to completion. I was part of the Cloud Imperium Games Austin QA team outputting work that gave us recognition within the company for the amount of major bugs we helped identify and fix.
Leadership Excellence
Guiding and Mentoring
Leader of various gaming groups, discords, twitch communities over the years, I've put my skills from work and play to good use whenever I'm tasked to lead. I've been appointed as a trainer to many previous jobs I've had, and currently working on small game development projects with a small group of developers
Community Engagement
Sharing Knowledge and Giving Back
Actively contributed to open-source projects, participated in developer meetups, and wrote technical articles to help fellow developers. Engaged in tech communities to share insights, stay updated on industry trends, and support aspiring web developers.
