Stephen Vera
Willmar,MN
Summary
Bachelor of Arts graduate with experiences across many fields such as filming, production, management, QV testing, and employee training. Confident provider of invaluable business intelligence and risk mitigation data. Devoted to seeking and eliminating all flaws in production and design to proactively mitigate negative impacts.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Tester
Electronic Arts (EA)
01.2023 - 07.2024
- QA Tester for 'Apex Legends' and an 'Unannounced EA title.' Collaborated closely with multiple developer teams including Respawn Entertainment
- Ensured game quality was up to standard through bug reporting
- Collaborated closely with developers on feedback through writing and meetings
- Assisted in training multiple waves of new employees.
Manager on Duty (MOD)
YMCA
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Manager on Duty and Front Desk computer staff helping members, dealing with finances, account related issues, scheduling appointments, and payments
- Making sure all other building staff are on task and all members are abiding by the rules and are satisfied.
Banquet Set-up
TPI Hospitality
08.2016 - 09.2021
- Setting up and organizing small to large scale events ranging from meetings to weddings.
Social Media Contributor
The Black Sheep
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Posting for and managing The Black Sheep’s University of Minnesota branch’s Twitter and Facebook accounts
- Ensured posts met quality standards given by upper management and met daily quotas for posting and engagement with the account followers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema And Media Culture
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05.2020
Minor in Japanese -
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.2020
Minor in Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature -
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.2020
High School Diploma - GENERALS -
WILLMAR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Willmar, MN06.2016
Skills
- Basics in Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese
- Proficient with all Microsoft Office Applications
- Proficient with JIRA
- Community Discord Server Moderation (166,000 members)
- Critical Thinking Capabilities
- Deep Feedback Analysis Capabilities
Awards
- MSCI Northwest Chapter Scholarship
- Quality Tile of Willmar Scholarship
- Letter of Congratulations for Academic Success from MN House of Representative Mary Sawatzky
Timeline
Quality Assurance Tester
Electronic Arts (EA)
01.2023 - 07.2024
Manager on Duty (MOD)
YMCA
10.2021 - 01.2023
Social Media Contributor
The Black Sheep
11.2017 - 10.2018
Banquet Set-up
TPI Hospitality
08.2016 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema And Media Culture
University of Minnesota
Minor in Japanese -
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minor in Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature -
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
High School Diploma - GENERALS -
WILLMAR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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