Tony Stanton
Omaha,NE
Summary
Adept at transforming complex data into actionable insights, I leveraged survey design and project management skills at Well Played Research to enhance game testing outcomes. My collaborative efforts led to significant improvements in game usability and performance, showcasing my ability to drive projects to success with a keen focus on qualitative and quantitative research.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Game Tester
Well Played LLC, Good Gamer Group, Go Testify Ltd.
Omaha, NE
07.2018 - Current
- Distinguished and identified issues in games to decrease errors and crashes.
- Tested new features and levels for video games on platforms such as PC, mobile, and VR.
- Provided feedback on usability, design elements, level designs, sound effects, and music based on personal experience playing the game.
- Provided new ideas for improvements in a focus-group setting based on gameplay and/or concept art.
Research Coordinator
Well Played Research
Atlanta, GA
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Recruited and screened candidates through phone calls, texts, and online software platforms to ensure they met client criteria.
- Designed and QA'd screener and participant surveys in Alchemer, User Interviews, and an internal software platform.
- Collaborated with clients and project managers to test games on mobile, PC, and VR platforms.
- Collected and documented data from short-term and longitudinal video game studies, as well as panel group sessions.
- Turned data into dashboards in Excel and Alchemer to present qualitative and quantitative results that are easy for clients, vendors, and internal partners to understand.
IT Specialist
Yang Enterprises Inc.
Bellevue, NE
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather business requirements for enhancements and change requests.
- Provided technical support to users with queries related to data access, manipulation and storage.
- Created reports using Access queries to analyze data stored in databases.
- Developed redundant systems and procedures for disaster recovery and archiving to maintain data protection.
Implementation Analyst
Gallup
Omaha, NE
04.2015 - 08.2022
- Created Medallia and Qualtrics web surveys, email/text invitations translated to numerous languages, and provided reporting using CSS, JavaScript, and XML.
- Guided clients through User Acceptance Testing, and updated reporting based on client feedback.
- Coordinated with Gallup, Medallia, Qualtrics, and client teams, using project management tools.
- Provided support to clients with training, answering reporting questions, and survey updates as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Development
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NESkills
- Focus groups
- Project management
- Ethics compliance
- Survey design
- Quantitative research
- Interview techniques
- Qualitative coding
- Questionnaire development
Certification
- Medallia Certified Professional
- Nebraska Law Enforcement Certificate
Affiliations
- Volunteer Big Brother for Big Brothers Big Sisters for 10+ years.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
IT Specialist
Yang Enterprises Inc.
08.2022 - 12.2022
Research Coordinator
Well Played Research
01.2021 - 01.2025
Freelance Game Tester
Well Played LLC, Good Gamer Group, Go Testify Ltd.
07.2018 - Current
Implementation Analyst
Gallup
04.2015 - 08.2022
- Medallia Certified Professional
- Nebraska Law Enforcement Certificate
Bachelor of Science - Software Development
Bellevue University
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