Dominic Oliver
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Passionate with helping developers expand audiences by providing deep insight into gamers' tastes and desires. Comfortable providing both functional and statistical feedback as well as subjective and constructive criticism. Keen to contribute lifelong gaming experience to help create technically sound and incredibly enjoyable titles. Proven skills in completing black, white and grey box tests. Background writing and implementing test cases, developing testing plans and identifying use cases. Fully versed in complete SDLC.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Games Attendant
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA
11.2009 - 02.2011
- Performed cash handling duties, provided change and balanced money at end of shift.
- Reported concerns, broken machines and out-of-order games to supervisor.
- Explained and demonstrated games and attractions to assist guests.
- Interacted with guests to encourage play and enforced rules of each game.
- Answered guest questions to provide fun game experience.
- Communicated with vendors to obtain inventory items and prizes for games.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service to promote fun-filled gaming experience.
- Stocked and displayed merchandise in prize area to encourage guests to win game tickets.
Loss Prevention Manager
Fry's Electronics Inc.
Los Angeles, United States
04.2011 - 05.2013
- Trained loss prevention staff, retail managers and store employees on loss control and prevention measures.
- Monitored paperwork procedures to prevent error-related losses.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to report crime and suspicious activity.
- Supervised surveillance, detection and criminal processing related to theft and criminal cases.
Building Safety Officer
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Los Angeles, United States
06.2012 - Current
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
Painter
R Jack Balthazar Inc
Los Angeles, United States
04.2022 - Current
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
Stunt Performer
SAG-AFTRA
City of Los Angeles, CA
06.2019 - Current
- Leveraged skills in gesturing, body movement and special voices to draw in audience members and build emotional engagement.
- Committed to diligent rehearsal of lines both with partner and groups to optimize deliveries.
- Collaborated with directors, producers, writing staff and performance teams to determine optimal performance strategies and perfect approaches.
- Supported production needs by setting up and breaking down stages, moving props and distributing supplies.
- Worked with fellow [Job title]s to execute [Number] successful [Type] performances each year.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Motion Capture
Actor
SAG-AFTRA
City of Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - Current
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements and gestures.
- Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in dramas and comedies.
- Wrote original or adapted material of various styles for performances.
Education
High School Diploma -
George Washington Preparatory High School
Los Angeles, CA06.2009
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA06.2013
Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Painter
R Jack Balthazar Inc
04.2022 - Current
Stunt Performer
SAG-AFTRA
06.2019 - Current
Actor
SAG-AFTRA
05.2019 - Current
Building Safety Officer
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
06.2012 - Current
Loss Prevention Manager
Fry's Electronics Inc.
04.2011 - 05.2013
Games Attendant
Santa Monica Pier
11.2009 - 02.2011
High School Diploma -
George Washington Preparatory High School
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University - Dominguez Hills