Damien De Vera
Pomona,CA
Summary
Creative Game Designer thoroughly experienced at shifting ideas to prototypes and content. Pivotal assessment of self-coded elements to ascertain content quality and effectiveness. Astute guidance through planning, collaboration and in-person implementation to reduce troublesome instances. Resourceful logging of design and presentation flaws to streamline complex game design process.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Game Designer
Self Employed Web
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop engaging game content and storylines.
- Evaluated analytics data regularly to inform iterative design decisions aimed at improving player satisfaction rates over time.
- Conducted research and information gathering to troubleshoot and improve content quality.
- Established documents outlining concept, art, deliverable specifications, game flow charts and overall content to help keep projects moving and teams working together cohesively.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Improved overall game quality through rigorous bug tracking, testing, and resolution efforts.
- Expanded player base with the integration of social features, encouraging community-building within the game environment.
- Designed unique and eye-catching games by meticulously creating graphics, audio, visual and AI behavioral elements.
- Used professional design tools to create characters, levels, vehicles, layouts and unique elements.
Personal Assistant to the Owner
Arkshire Financial
12.2023 - 01.2024
Crew Member
Mochinut
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
- Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns or issues promptly and professionally.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Stocked shelves to organize aisles in assigned department.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Offered suggestions for process improvements that ultimately led to more efficient operations within the store location.
- Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
- Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
BBA - Business Administration-Technology And Operations
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA05.2027
Skills
- Interpersonal Relations
- Documentation And Reporting
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Project Planning
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Lead Generation
- Project Management
- Staff Development
- Marketing
- Verbal and written communication
- Business Administration
- Staff Training and Development
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Personal Assistant to the Owner
Arkshire Financial
12.2023 - 01.2024
Crew Member
Mochinut
10.2023 - 12.2023
Game Designer
Self Employed Web
01.2023 - Current
BBA - Business Administration-Technology And Operations
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona