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I am a professional writer and editor with over ten years of technical, creative, and video game writing and editing experience. Additionally, I am an award-winning fiction author with twenty novels and six short stories published in the science fiction and fantasy genres.
See more of my writing at elysiumpalace.com.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Localization Writer I & II at Nintendo (via TekSystems)
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2025Wrote and edited content for Nintendo console and mobile games such as Pikmin 4, Fire Emblem: Heroes, Fire Emblem: Engage DLC, Fire Emblem Shadows, and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Projects included voiced and un-voiced dialogue, script, and UI text, as well as website and promotional content. Researched existing lore to ensure content aligns with prior releases. Collaborated with legal and QA to adhere to content guidelines and resolve bugs.
Content Writer at Affirma Consulting
August 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021Content Writer at Facebook Reality Labs (FRL)
* Researched product decisions for FRL hardware and software.
* Content editing, entry, and design feedback for Employee Experience product pages.
* Assisted in conducting Employee Experience website user studies.
* Design and build internal-facing wikis and web pages.
Content Writer at Microsoft
* Wrote and revised work instructions for software testers and end users for the Jedi project.
* Collected a variety of data and content using available resources to build training materials for onboarding new and existing Microsoft employees.
* Coordinated with SMEs across three lines of business and eight different job roles to create relevant training content.
* Worked with stakeholders to bring an ever-shifting data set together to meet evolving content goals.
* Created a content management system for Affirma writers to track materials, content research asks, and deliverables using SharePoint and Confluence.
Business Owner / Author at Elysium Books
August 31, 2014 - Present* Writing and editing fiction novels and short stories.
* Coordinating with outside editors, cover artists, and interior designers to create a quality final product for release.
* Managing finances, physical inventory, production, marketing, sales, and promotion.
* Maintaining the business website at http://www.elysiumpalace.com.
* Live appearances for book signings and sales at cons and other appropriate venues. /
Elysium Books Publications
* Twenty novels and six short stories published in the fantasy and science fiction genres, including finalists in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards and the Cygnus Award for Speculative Fiction. /
Other Publications
* The Girl and the Clockwork Cat (Clockwork Enterprises #1) – published September 2, 2014, through Entangled Teen – 2015 Dante Rossetti grand prize winner for young adult fiction.
* Beyond the Twilight Zone, published in the November and December 2007 issues of Cricket magazine.
* Fear Around the Threshold, published January 15, 2003 by Rogue Worlds e-zine.
Console Game Tester at Volt Management Corp
March 1, 2016 - May 1, 2016Testing Xbox consoles for performance in a variety of functions and filing bugs on any issues found.
Freelance Writer / Editor at Various
February 1, 2008 - March 1, 2021Freelance Content Writer for Bungie
* Wrote script for a game related video for Bungie’s AAA game Destiny 2.
Freelance Content Writer for VIA Arena
* Wrote hardware review and preview articles on assignment for online publication.
Freelance Technical Writer for Sage Software
* Worked closely with engineers and subject matter experts to write manuals for new software customizations and update old manuals for software upgrades.
Technical Writer I & II at Volt Technical Resources (at Microsoft)
June 30, 2006 - June 30, 2009Generic Writer Duties (multiple positions)
• Collaborated with other writers, editors, and related product teams to create user-friendly and accurate documentation and provide peer reviews.
• Provided content assistance and feedback for other product teams as needed.
• Provided technical expertise to co-workers to assist with the use of job-specific technologies.
Technical Writer II at Microsoft (Windows Mobile) 7/2008 – 7/2009
• Wrote and edited Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 device content for distribution to OEMs and mobile operators to assist in testing Microsoft software on mobile devices for monthly releases.
• Primary contact for cross-team collaboration on Windows Mobile 6 requirements testing content additions and changes.
Technical Writer at Microsoft (Windows Mobile) 7/2006 – 7/2007
• Wrote Microsoft Windows Mobile device end-user content for print and web.
• Wrote Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center content for in-program help.
• Managed Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center content through product release.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies at Oregon State University
September 4, 2017 - June 1, 2020* Writing and communication
* Honors: Summa Cum Laude
Qualifications
Industry Experience
Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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