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David Wulatin

Oak Park,IL

Summary

Accomplished Contributing Writer at McSweeney's, with a proven track record of creating engaging content that trends. Skilled Event Organizer at Evil Fleet Productions, enhancing event attendance through innovative strategies. Expert in exceptional writing and collaborative teamwork, my portfolio includes work featured in Jellyvision's You Don't Know Jack series.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Contributing Writer

McSweeney's Internet Tendencies
Remote
11.2021 - Current
  • Wrote three pieces accepted by McSweeney's: How I Went 0 for 10 in My Super Bowl Prop Bets (2/12/24), Stranger Things If Kate Bush Hadn't Agreed to Let Them Use "Running Up That Hill" (7/11/22), and Betting Guide: Narrative Conflict Edition (11/29/21). Stranger Things piece reached #1 on McSweeney's trending article rankings.

Contributing Writer

Joe Linehan
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - Current

Contributions to satirical Twitter/X account "Rep. Jack Kimble", a fake Republican Congressman from nonexistent district in California.

  • Material provided in timely matter to take advantage of trending topics in current events.

Event Organizer, Gen Con Indianapolis (volunteer)

Evil Fleet Productions
Oak Park, IL
08.1998 - Current
  • Increased event attendance by offering high quality events that bring back many repeat players, some who have attended games for over 20 years.
  • Created engaging visual materials to improve all aspects of the event experience.
  • Supervise collaborative play-testing and brainstorming all tabletop role-playing game events
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.

Lead Contributing Writer

Jellyvision
Chicago, IL
01.1996 - 12.1996
  • Wrote humorous game show questions under tight deadlines.
  • Work was featured on two You Don't Know Jack CD-ROM games: You Don't Know Jack, Volume 2, and You Don't Know Jack: Movies

Education

High School Diploma -

Oak Park River Forest High School
Oak Park, IL
06.1987

Skills

    • Exceptional Writing
    • Collaborative Teamwork
    • Deadline-oriented
    • Editing abilities
      • Story pitching
      • Writing Versatility
      • Creative Storytelling

Hobbies and Interests

Author of 3 unpublished novels, currently working on a Revise and Resubmit request from an agent.

Expert Rating in Chess

Former Card Counter and Professional Poker Player

Over 40 years experience battling orcs and goblins over dining room tables

Timeline

Contributing Writer

McSweeney's Internet Tendencies
11.2021 - Current

Contributing Writer

Joe Linehan
09.2019 - Current

Event Organizer, Gen Con Indianapolis (volunteer)

Evil Fleet Productions
08.1998 - Current

Lead Contributing Writer

Jellyvision
01.1996 - 12.1996

High School Diploma -

Oak Park River Forest High School

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