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Max Yousaf

Merrick,NY

Summary

Community Manager & Game Designer with a proven record of increasing engagement and brand awareness. Skilled in community strategy and cross-team collaboration. Strong Project Manager with a data-driven approach to boosting user retention. Focused on fostering positive communities and creating timely, engaging content.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Video Game Designer

Do Big Studios
01.2025 - Current
  • Created detailed design documents outlining game mechanics, rules, objectives, and progression systems
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including artists, programmers, and sound designers to create immersive gaming experiences
  • Incorporated user feedback from focus groups or beta testing phases into iterative design updates
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when faced with technical challenges or constraints within the development environment

Community Manager

Do Big Studios
08.2022 - 03.2025
  • Developed strategically crafted community forums in order to promote user engagement and enjoyment
  • Developed and implemented community engagement strategies to increase user participation and drive brand awareness
  • Monitored online conversations and responded promptly to inquiries, comments, and complaints from community members
  • Analyzed data from analytics tools to track user behavior patterns and identify areas for improvement in community engagement strategies
  • Identified emerging trends or topics of interest within the industry/community for proactive content creation

Project Manager

Do Big Studios
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Utilized project management software/tools (such as Notion) to track progress, manage documentation, assign tasks, and monitor resource allocation
  • Identified opportunities for improvement within projects by analyzing data and metrics such as User Retention % and User Session Time
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings or process optimization within projects through continuous analysis and evaluation
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (developers, designers) to ensure alignment and successful delivery of project objectives

Acquisition Agent

IndiGo Ventures
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Monitored emerging game titles and industry trends to identify high-potential acquisition opportunities
  • Evaluated gameplay, market data, and user metrics to assess commercial viability and fit
  • Initiated contact with developers and studios to build relationships and explore acquisition prospects
  • Negotiated acquisition deals, securing profitable additions to the company's portfolio
  • Leveraged internal tools and financial models to prioritize opportunities and maximize return on investment

Education

Bachelor's degree - Trumpet Peformance

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2025

High school diploma -

Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music And Art
Manhattan, NY
06.2024

Skills

  • Management
  • Research and Analysis
  • Basic Python
  • Project Documentation

Accomplishments

  • Lead Trumpet @ Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Orchestra
  • Lead Trumpet @ All City High School Jazz Ensemble
  • Lead Trumpet @ All City High School Latin Jazz Ensemble
  • Full Ride Scholarship from Babel Camp for 2024 - Lead Trumpet, Full Ride for a week in Hungary
  • Full Ride Scholarship from ACHS Jazz Ensemble - Lead Trumpet, Full Ride for 3 Weeks @ Frenchwoods Festival
  • All State NYSSMA Alternate 2023
  • Invited to play with KBB @ Swing 46 - Played 3rd Trumpet

Timeline

Video Game Designer

Do Big Studios
01.2025 - Current

Project Manager

Do Big Studios
09.2024 - 02.2025

Acquisition Agent

IndiGo Ventures
08.2024 - 01.2025

Community Manager

Do Big Studios
08.2022 - 03.2025

Bachelor's degree - Trumpet Peformance

Carnegie Mellon University

High school diploma -

Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music And Art

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