Experience

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  Uc davis

  Oct 2004 - Jun 2007

  Campus and events assistant

  * Collaborated with fellow campus students to come up with student activities such as film expos, dances, and gaming tournaments

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  Ign

  Sept 2007 - Dec 2010

  Contributing editor

  * Wrote over 50 game reviews and over 300 news stories under strict deadlines* Founding member and community moderator for IGN's Command Prompt PC podcast

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  Nvidia

  Dec 2010 - Aug 2012

  Game and technology editor

  * Managed GeForce.com's technical marketing content, budget, and freelancers* Tested numerous GPUs and created several successful GPU marketing stories* Proofread all of GeForce.com’s editorial/technical marketing content* Wrote several technical how-to guides* Analyzed Omniture traffic metrics to tailor editorial content

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  Maximum pc

  Aug 2012 - Mar 2016

  Online managing editor

  * Reviewed over 100 tech products that include several GPUs, VR peripherals, desktops, laptops, tablets, and more* Managed Maximum PC’s freelancers, editorial content calendar, and web budget * Interviewed over 100 hardware manufacturers, developers, and industry executives* Produced over 300 articles focusing on hardware, games, and software* Helped run and grow Maximum PC’s social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube * Hosted Maximum PC’s long-running No BS audio/video podcast, which became the number one computer podcast on iTunes* Proofread and edited the majority of MaximumPC.com features* Collaborated with the video team to write scripts for and create original, engaging video content* Represented Maximum PC at CES, GDC, PAX, Comic-Con, BlizzCon, E3 and other international events* Analyzed Comscore data, Google Analytics, and used Google Keyword Tool to maximize SEO and tailor editorial content Show less

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  Gamespot

  Apr 2016 - Mar 2018

  Technology editor

  * Led and managed GameSpot’s gaming technology team and increased gaming tech coverage from near zero to over four million page views per month* Reviewed every major gaming GPU under strict NDA deadlines* Reviewed CPUs, consoles, VR headsets, games, and over 50 hardware components* Created, hosted, and wrote scripts for over 50 tech-centric videos* Analyzed Google Trends and Tableau to tailor and strategize editorial content

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  Epic games

  Aug 2018 - Sept 2023

  *Lead content marketing coverage and editorial content calendar across the Unreal Engine games vertical*Highlighted industry partners through hundreds of case studies that span written, social, and video content, which include developer interviews, documentary-style "spotlight" videos, and video sizzle reels*Spearheaded five and six-figure marketing campaigns with external partners*Managed multiple marketing campaigns: VR Games Week, Japan Games Week, Epic MegaGrants Week, Indie Games, Mobile Games, and more*Wrote and produced product marketing blogs that highlighted technological advancements to Unreal Engine*Collaborated with numerous departments within Epic (product marketing, PR, video team, sales, evangelists, legal, localization, graphic designers, writers, social, and digital ads teams) to identify and execute marketing opportunities Show less

  • Marketing Manager

    Jul 2021 - Sept 2023

  • Content Producer

    Jun 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Content Marketing Specialist

    Aug 2018 - Jun 2019
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  Gamers nexus

  Oct 2023 - now

  Managing editor