Marie Steel

• Developed, wrote, and sold movie screenplay 'The Trench'
• Developed, wrote, and optioned screenplay 'The Calling'
• Reviewed and revised game dialogue and plot for an international client whose game is still in development
• Generated concepts, wrote pitches, and scripted full-length stories for interactive children's literature, graphic novels, and comic books
• Worked closely with editors, artists, and other writers in subjects ranging from adaptations of folktales and mythology to superheroes, and other topics in-between
• Titles published include Shelter; Finding Nemo: Reef Rescue; My Boyfriend is a Monster: Under His Spell; Voltron: Paradise Lost; School of Evil; Marwe: Into the Land of the Dead; and Psyche and Eros
• Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
• Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
• Adapted writing styles based on different platforms such as social media, blog posts, and print materials.

Project: GlobalEd Training and Certification platform for students and professionals including integration with an LMS and Digital Wallet

Project: Phase 2 Navy SIRB - DROP - Proof of concept project for creating a hub to connect the software necessary to create the digital representation of a human including physiology engines, anthropometric data and markerless mocap on a 3d model

Project: VR Digital Cognitive Therapy Simulation - Digital therapeutic virtual reality simulation developed for at-risk high school students

Project: Prolonged Field Care Game Serious game for training U. S. Army medics on extended trauma scenarios with complications across multiple simulated locations

Project: Dental and Medical Virtual Patient Simulator Serious game for training dental and medical Students how to interview high-risk patients

Project: TRIAGE -Serious game for the Microsoft HoloLens for measuring cognitive load of U.S Army

Regulatory Suite for Radiation Safety: Multi State Database for medical radiation requirement

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
• Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
• Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
• Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
• Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
• Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
• Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
• Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
• Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
• Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
• Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Led cross-functional teams to successful project completions, improving team cohesion and productivity with effective leadership strategies.