Rumi Kusdogan

Experience

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  İKSV

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  Media Internship

  Part of the media staff of the 18th Istanbul Jazz Festival-Coordinating all public relations activities-Managing invitations and collecting articles -Analyzed and compiled data, and wrote annual reports for stakeholders-Posted on relevant blogs, and seeding content into social applications as needed.-Monitored trends, created and scheduled content calendars in Microsoft Excel and analyzed results-Worked with a team of fellow interns at events(Jazz Fest)-Brainstormed ideas for new ways to engage and reach consumers-Reviewed goals and strategized to increase consumer interaction Show less

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  Tomurcuk Vakfı

  Sept 2013 - Jul 2014

  Educator

  During the education year between September 2013 and June 2014, I made a contribution to the education and training for improvement of the mentally handicapped youngsters by taking part in the workshops of Tomurcuk Foundation.-Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students-Plan, organize and assign activities that are specific to each student’s abilities-Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one-Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities-Discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administratorshttp://tomurcukvakfi.org/ Show less

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  Society6

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2022

  Artist

  https://www.instagram.com/rumithepurr/https://society6.com/purrartbypurrer

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  ICS International Company Support GmbH

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  PR and Media

  -Read through or listens to material in one language, ascertains understanding of the meaning and context of that material, and converts it into a second language, making sure to preserve the original meaning-Provides clients with quotes based on project length and level of complexity-Analyzed and compiled data, and wrote annual reports for stakeholders.-Coordinating all public relations activities-Developing a media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media-Creating a communication bridge between Turkish-German-English-Designing cultural activities to embrace regionsEvaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships, and advertising on an on-going basis.-Build relationships with thought leaders to grow industry awarenessKey competences: •Communication in foreign languages (English, Turkish, German)•Cultural awareness and expression. To gain new viewpoints about purchasing and social media for work.•Recognise different culture and Observing the development of transcultural in Europe.Details:•Customer support•Editing product descriptions. •Data collection and interpretation, documentation, presentation. •Creates files, market research, social media.http://internationalcompanysupport.de/ Show less

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  Work And Travel Guide

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2016

  J1 Student/Ride Operator

  Exchange cultural program. Had 4 months working experience at Zipline and Slingshot.Operation the rides, customer service, and cashier position at Beach Rider Amusement through Work and Travel Program in Myrtle Beach.-To monitor the corporate culture evolution on a regular basis-Bring cultures and religions to meet each other to eliminate the prejudice-Translates a variety of documents including literary, legal, research, technical, scientific, educational, and commercial materials-Seeking new experiences and bringing past ones to new people to grow the open-minded society -Taking an active and supportive role during the merger and/or integrationprocesses to understand the cultural difference and capture the good parts ofthe different cultures -Ensuring proper safety techniques are being followed during operation.-Trained new employees and helped them fit comfortably into their positions.-Consistently provided outstanding customer service-Identified potential concerns and communicated through proper channels-Maintained sanitary standards for assigned area-Responsible for safe operation of theme park rides and attractions-Provided quality guest customer service to create a pleasurable ride experience-Fill out daily paperwork and inspection forms.-Work up to 60 hours a week during peak summer months.-Maintain a friendly and problem free atmosphere for park guests.“the ways in which ethnically-marked differences in cultural tastes, values, and behaviors inform not just artistic and media preferences but are embedded in the daily rhythms of different ways of life; and of the ways in which these connect with other relevant social characteristics – those of class and gender, for example”. Show less

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  Beach Rider Amusement

  Oct 2016 - Jan 2018

  Office Manager

  -Point person for maintenance, mailing, shipping, supplies, equipment, bills and errands-Maintains office services by organizing office operations and procedures; preparing payroll; controlling correspondence; designing filing systems; reviewing and approving supply requisitions; assigning and monitoring clerical functions.-Maintains office staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.-Designs and implements office policies by establishing standards and procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary adjustments.-Responsible for creating PowerPoint slides and making presentations-Coordinate with IT department on all office equipment-Remain updated on technical and professional knowledge by attending educational workshops, joining professional associations, building networks with fellow professionals and reviewing of industry publications-Oversee adherence to office policies and procedures-Handle customer inquiries and complaints-Maintain a safe and secure working environment-Participate actively in the planning and execution of company events-Allocate available resources to enable successful task performance Show less

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  The Pioneers

  Dec 2016 - Nov 2020

  Media Specialist

  Designer/Editor of The Pioneers(German band, located in Köln)Manager The Pioneers YouTube channel-Manipulating and editing film pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience-Taking a brief to grasp the production team’s needs and specifications-Reviewing shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuity-Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the film-Input music, dialogues, graphics and effects-Create rough and final cutshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXvkj7AiHImmzmGG20xXMGQ Show less

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  ShopShaper

  Nov 2018 - Nov 2019

  Virtual Assistant

  -Correspondence with our customers who are mainly from the USA (answering emails, setting up live customer support sessions via screen sharing)-Graphics design (logo and GUI of the software)-Market research-Prepare customer spreadsheets and keep online records-Manage a contact list-Create presentations, as assigned-Social Media platform (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Website...) management-Address employees administrative queries-Provide customer service as first point of contact Show less

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  Microsoft

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

  - A11Y Accessibility Test Lead for Xbox.- Creating and managing daily tasks for the team.- Creating Test Passes for special requests.- Sending out reports to PMs, Devs, and managers.- Training newbies for A11y testing.- Creating test cases from wireframes, flow charts, etc. to ensure thorough A11Y testing.- Mastering Xbox console/computer/mobile equipment generations and experiences- Software, equipment, and game testing with Fiddler, MS Visual Studio, MTM, Godbox, Debuggers other NNA tools.- Identifying and troubleshooting console/computer/mobile related issues.https://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/for-everyone/accessibility Show less -Successfully completed Project Scarlett.-Working on Mercury Store experience test cases via Fiddler.-Working directly for Accessibility to improve Ease of Access and Garrison.-Identify, analyze and create detailed records of problems that appear during testing, such as software defects, bugs, functionality issues, and output errors, and work directly with software developers to find solutions and develop retesting procedures.-Track problems, resolutions, and bug fixes throughout testing and create a comprehensive database of defects and successful mitigation techniques.-Create detailed, step-by-step documentation of test procedures for each phase or project as needed to ensure replicability, compliance with standards, and growth of the company knowledge base.-Communicate clearly and effectively with test personnel, users, developers, and clients to facilitate quick resolution of problems and accurate documentation of successes.-Provide frequent feedback to developers, including recommendations for improvements, evaluation of problems, potential solutions, and discussion of further test requirements.-Design and implement automated testing tools when possible, and update tools as needed to ensure currency and accuracy.-Created a dashboard by using Azure DevOps for team TestX Support, and gathered all the necessary documents in TestXHelp OneNote.-Regressing, investigating special asks from developers.-Test all aspects of gameplay for potential bugs and crashes.-Approach gameplay from various gamer profiles and perspectives to help fine-tune balance and usability.-Note issues with game balance, translation errors, and documentation. Note issues across various hardware platforms and devices.-Develop testing protocol for various aspects, such as usability, database impact, error and bug finding, regression testing, and implementation scenarios.-Design test plans, procedures, scenarios, and scripts to accurately assess new products or software updates. Show less -Had a testing experience with unreleased AAA game.-Ability to analyze a complex problem and provide actionable solutions.-Extensively work with different software systems and sites to track, and update pieces of information for bugs.-Daily software update testing and reporting each issue to implement a better process for the system.-Part of testing infrastructure for bug tracking, status reporting, and internal support tools.2nd era:GTA II - TestX Help for Xbox-Special requests from devs as Bug regression, validations, investigation, reproductions, triagebug information request...-Remote creation, feature testing, entitlement request, localization testing, bug fixing verification, region testing.-Accessories testing, sign-offs.-PCX TestX(May 2020-now):The PCX team's mission is to proof and verify the prerelease builds to ensure that they are usable for gamers before they go out to GA (WIP Slow/WIP Fast/WIP Gaming.) This includes trying every build of windows across multiple configurations to ensure that every base is covered. Microsoft Studio DRedmond, WA Show less -Designed/Created a Test Associate certificate. -Maintain game testing during Xbox One Backwards Compatibility project.-Analyzing tasks and requirements for validity and feasibility during each QA projects.-Detect and track game defects and inconsistencies.-Testing games before/after they are released in order to spot any bugs that are present within the software and to suggest improvements to the gameplay.-Execute all levels of testing (System, Integration, and Regression, Positive, Negative testing, Adhoc testing etc.).-Provide support and documentation.-Running test cases for specific project areas of a game engine/platform, assisting the wider test team with expediting testing and bug resolution.-Prioritize in a complex and fast-paced environment.-Adept with writing detailed concise bug reports.Microsoft Millennium ANortheast Union Hill RoadRedmond, WAhttps://www.lionbridge.com/ Show less

  • A11Y Test Lead/STE - XBOX

    Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Game Test Associate III

    Mar 2021 - Oct 2021

  • Game Test Associate II

    Jul 2019 - Mar 2021

  • Game Test Associate I

    Jan 2019 - Jul 2019
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  GobzNFT

  Sept 2021 - now

  -Co-founder of the collection.-Art lead for the characters and the items.-Text work for the white paper, and the main story.-Social Media leading. Mainly on Twitter.-Created an event called GobzShow for over 300 people at Zorlu Center Turkcell Platinum.https://nftler.net/gobznft-gobzshow/-Created merch drop for GEN 1 and shipped to all owners. https://twitter.com/itsneoul/status/1496062915417460742-Creative Lead for GobzPunk and GobzFest.-Successfully launch a side project G-Punks on 8th of March. Show less

  • Co-Founder & Project Director

    May 2022 - now

  • Creative Director

    Sept 2021 - May 2022
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  KONFUSE

  Jan 2023 - now

  Creative Director

  www.instagram.com/konfuse.shop/