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Joseph DelFranco

Westerly,RI

Summary

Driven writer and voice actor seeking collaboration with video game industry professionals to create high-quality content. Offers strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills as well as a deep knowledge of the game industry. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Director

IGDA AI Pittsburgh Branch
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2014 - 08.2017
  • Documented design and data structure flaws to assist future problem resolution.
  • Assisted idea generation and prototyping to assess content effectiveness.
  • Developed team communications and information for game jam meetings.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between aggrieved parties.

Gameplay Analyzer and Reviewer

Unity Technologies/EveryPlay
San Fransisco, California
07.2015 - 12.2015
  • Reviewed and analyzed games to assist programmers with optimal integration of recording software and ad implementation.
  • Worked on as many as 5 games at once.

Contributing Game Journalist

FANDOM
San Francisco, CA
01.2022 - Current
  • Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
  • Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.

Head Waiter

Captain Daniel Packer Inne
Mystic, CT
05.2010 - Current
  • Ensured servers collaboration without confrontation and solidified employee relationships.
  • Applied problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Remained professional when dealing with customer issues, supporting serving staff, and waiting on tables.
  • Selected to lead in training of every new serving staff member due to reliability and consistency.

Story Contributor

Vocal.Media
07.2021 - Current
  • Composed deadline enforced fictional story contributions.
  • Worked within word count and unique prompt parameters to deliver high quality short stories.
  • Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.

Games Review Contributor

Nerds Of A Feather
10.2021 - Current
  • Contribute monthly game reviews to the Hugo award winning fanzine.

Education

B/S - Game Art and Design

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2016

Associate of Occupational Studies - Theatre

American Academy of Dramatic Arts
New York, NY
06.2010

Skills

  • Writing: Narrative, Backstory, World Building, Dialogue, Reviews, Previews, Opinion Articles
  • Microsoft Office, Google Docs
  • Acting/Performing
  • Active Listening
  • Multitask/Perform Well Under Stress
  • Voice-overs
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinker
  • Team-Oriented Worker

References

Allison Nasin

Captain Daniel Packer Inne, Owner

(860) 867-6515

allie@danielpacker.com

Morgan Elizabeth

English Teacher, Westerly Public Schools

(401) 675-7710

melizabeth2494@gmail.com

Amanda Espinel

Historian

(857) 919-2892

amandaespinel@gmail.com


Timeline

Contributing Game Journalist

FANDOM
01.2022 - Current

Games Review Contributor

Nerds Of A Feather
10.2021 - Current

Story Contributor

Vocal.Media
07.2021 - Current

Gameplay Analyzer and Reviewer

Unity Technologies/EveryPlay
07.2015 - 12.2015

Creative Director

IGDA AI Pittsburgh Branch
01.2014 - 08.2017

Head Waiter

Captain Daniel Packer Inne
05.2010 - Current

B/S - Game Art and Design

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh

Associate of Occupational Studies - Theatre

American Academy of Dramatic Arts
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