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My name is Talon "Jay" Johnson, and I've spent the last several years as a writer, localization editor, and proofreader for games such as Lost Ark, Silent Hill f, and Dragonkin: The Banished. From tuning up character dialogue to brainstorming backstory, writing is my passion, and I absolutely love writing for games.…

Jay Johnson

Writer, Assistant Editor, Game Designer, +1

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My name is Talon "Jay" Johnson, and I've spent the last several years as a writer, localization editor, and proofreader for games such as Lost Ark, Silent Hill f, and Dragonkin: The Banished. From tuning up character dialogue to brainstorming backstory, writing is my passion, and I absolutely love writing for games.…

Available to hire

My name is Talon “Jay” Johnson, and I’ve spent the last several years as a writer, localization editor, and proofreader for games such as Lost Ark, Silent Hill f, and Dragonkin: The Banished. From tuning up character dialogue to brainstorming backstory, writing is my passion, and I absolutely love writing for games.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Game Design

Copywriting

Experience Level

Microsoft Office

Expert

Game Design

Expert

Copywriting

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Narrative Designer/Localization Contractor at Lionbridge Games, Inc.

December 1, 2022 - Present

Performed narrative design and English localization duties for multiple game clients including Amazon Games and Konami. Worked within the Lionbridge narrative team to flesh out the world of Lost Ark for the English client, including movie scripts for the Soul Eater and Breaker player classes. Maintained a MemoQ term base and assisted with quest dialogue, tooltips, and system proofreading. Assisted Lionbridge LQA reporters with narrative and UI bug fixes.

Customer Service Representative/Call Center at AC Lens - Columbus

July 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022

Managed customer sales and online accounts for multiple online retail clients using retail order management software and an Eyedoc lens library. Discussed and collected payment for online sales, assisted customers in creating accounts and purchases. Verified and recorded spectacle and contact lens prescription information by contacting customers’ eye doctors and optometric staff. Answered patient questions via email and phone and contacted them directly to discuss their concerns.

Clerk/Barista at Kingsdale Market District - Starbucks

November 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020

Worked as a barista at the Kingsdale Market District Starbucks location, interacting with customers face-to-face while taking, preparing, and serving orders. Cleaned and performed upkeep on the Starbucks location. Assisted with stocking store shelves and arranging product for sale. Managed the cash register and printed evening reports for management.

LTL Stocker/Receiving at Lowe's - Columbus

January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019

Processed and received freight inventory for Lowe's locations. Maintained store inventory by stocking product on the floor and into top stock. Trained and became certified on forklift, order picker lift, and narrow aisle reach lift power equipment. Created and filled receiving reports, tally sheets, and loading tickets. Directed and assisted customers around the store daily and performed customer service duties.

Investigator at U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID)

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Served as an investigator in the Drug Suppression Team for the Fort Hood area and maintained a 96% solverate on all drug-related investigations. Responded to and investigated over 270 felony reports over fourteen months. Interviewed subjects and victims and established probable cause to support investigations. Examined crime scenes and collected evidence. Coordinated with U.S. Attorneys and military trial counsel to support prosecution of investigated subjects and enhanced relationships between the Fort Hood CID and multiple local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Crew Gunner at U.S. Army, 1st Cavalry Division

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Provided overwatch as a fire team crew gunner on over 100 missions during overseas combat operations. Instructed team members on proper preventative maintenance, cleaning, and firing techniques for all available weapon systems.

Military Police Officer at U.S. Army, 1st Cavalry Division

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

Maintained site security and performed peacekeeping operations to protect U.S. Army interests. Coordinated with foreign national law enforcement in South Korea and with local and state law enforcement agencies in the U.S. Drafted, edited, and advised in police reports for every case. Supervised and educated new Military Police patrolmen on proper performance of their duties.