Experience
Associate Editor at Dialect, Inc.
San Francisco, CA
October 2012 – Present
- Content provider for Nvidia via NVision, a mobile app for Android users.
- General coverage includes tech, gaming, and entertainment news on a daily basis.
Featured Columnist at Bleacher Report
San Francisco, CA
October 2012 – Present
- Mixed martial arts editorials and analysis for the world’s 4th largest sports network.
- Covers UFC, Strikeforce, Invicta FC, and worldwide MMA news on a weekly basis.
- Top-ranked MMA writer.
- Featured Columnist of the Month, November 2012.
Writer at FightFans Radio
San Francisco, CA
September 2012 – December 2012
- Provided content to FightFans Radio, a large network of mixed martial arts podcasts and radio shows geared towards hardcore fans of the sport.
Freelance Writer at Dialect, Inc.
San Francisco, CA
July 2012 – October 2012
- Features and reviews writer for NVision, a digital tablet magazine published and designed by Dialect. Coverage included gadgets, movies, and the tech industry at large.
Contributing Editor at EGM Media LLC
San Francisco, CA
May 2012 - October 2012
- News writer and San Francisco correspondent for EGMNow.com and EGM Digital Media. Reviewed and previewed various video games. Coverage included console games, mobile games, gaming industry trends, financial reports, and general press events.
Freelance Writer at PC World
San Francisco, CA
December 2011 - February 2012
- Blogger and news writer for PC World’s GeekTech blog, covering robotics, tech industry news, and popular science.
Staff Editor at GamePro Media
San Francisco, CA
March 2011 - December 2011
- Credited with 1.8 million page views via original content between July 2011 and December 2011.
- Generated over 50% of GamePro.com’s web traffic during E3 2011 with original photography and features.
- Authored many articles (lists, features, editorials) that frequently ranked as GamePro.com’s most popular content, by number of page views and referral traffic.
- General focus required producing original content on a daily basis. Also focused on video game news, previews, conventions (i.e. Game Developers Conference), general online features and occasional gaming industry analysis.
Contributing Writer at GamePro Media
San Francisco, CA
January 2010 - March 2011
- Freelanced articles for GamePro on a regular basis. Most articles included reviews for games on the Nintendo DS and Xbox 360, as well as hardware write-ups on products like the Nintendo DSi XL.
Editorial Intern at Macworld
San Francisco, CA
May 2010 - February 2011
- Performed speedmark testing for Apple’s 2010-2011 iPhone, iMac, and Power Mac lineups.
- Created new graphics tests for Macworld’s lab.
- Provided assistance for app reviews, hardware tests (printers, TVs, hard drives), and general data entry.
- Tested products and compiled data as part of Macworld and PC World’s lab teams. Also wrote in-depth, analytical reviews on hardware that pertains to the average Macintosh user.
Editorial Assistant at IDG Entertainment
San Francisco, CA
May 2009 - January 2010
- Assisted and learned from the editorial staff in daily coverage of gaming industry news. Wrote several features, conducted interviews, and created many original articles.
- Previewed and reviewed video games on a regular basis. (Body of work includes over 100 articles for GamePro Media, both print and online.)
Editorial Intern at IDG Entertainment
San Francisco, CA
March 2008 - May 2009
- Worked extensively with GamePro Media as a features writer, both for print and online media.
- Assisted with article productions, as well as layout and research for various video game-related topics. Also worked on freelance assignments for industry event coverage, news, previews, and reviews articles.
Copy Chief at Golden Gate [X]press
San Francisco State University
August 2008 - April 2009
- Aided editorial staff in proofreading, fact checking, and layout design for the print and online versions of the Golden Gate [X]press.
- Work included frequent use of Associated Press Style, as well as general copy editing duties. Also conducted dictation from print-to-web.
Freelance Assistant at Macworld
San Francisco, CA
October 2008 - October 2008
- Digitally catalogued and processed magazine covers of Macworld’s entire print archive for January 2009 cover story.
Online/Multimedia Assistant at Golden Gate [X]press
San Francisco State University
January 2008 - June 2008
- Assisted production teams though audio recording and image processing of stories for the SF State [X]press website. Included hands-on troubleshooting with Soundtrack Pro and various Macintosh programs.
Freelance Writer at Ziff-Davis Publishing
San Francisco, CA
March 2006 - October 2006
- Contributed features content and players’ guides to the 1UP Network. Work included Grandia III Walkthrough and Naruto Cover Story.
Education
San Francisco State University
- Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, 2004 - 2009
- Activities and Societies: Golden Gate [X]press News Group
Honors and Awards
- Featured Columnist of the Month, B/R (2012)
- “Gift From the Production Gods” Award, SFSU (2009)
- Governor’s Award (2004)
- National Merit Scholarship Award (2004)
- GamePro Star Award (2011)
