Experience

PlayStation Universe

• Canada
• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor in Chief

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  -Managing and planning content across website's range of staff in both the U.S. and U.K-Seeking out and writing up the latest PlayStation-related news and publishing them on the homepage -Writing features, reviews, previews and other such original content to a high standard -Editing news, features, reviews, previews and other written content to ensure a high quality output from all staff-Working closely with Senior Editors and General Manager to adapt to changing trends and capitalize on growing interests within the PlayStation gaming industry-Attending events across the U.K. for preview purposes-Co-hosting PSU's weekly podcast, PlayStation Unchained-Promoting content across various channels Show less

• Senior Editor

  • Mar 2013 - Jan 2015

  -Producing and self-publishing a variety of PlayStation-related news to a high standard on a daily basis-Editing content (including but not limited to news, reviews and preview) from editorial team to ensure a high quality of content output -Attending events across the U.K.-Writing reviews to meet embargoes and to a high quality-Planning and writing original feature content for publishing on the homepage-Co-hosting PSU's podcast

• Editor

  • Oct 2007 - Feb 2013

  -Writing and self-publishing 4-6 news stories per day pertaining to PlayStation consoles and titles to a high standard-Planning and writing features for presenting on the homepage (editorials, game hints/tips, opinion pieces, etc)-Editing content produced by our U.S./U.K. team to ensure a high quality standard of content output-Participating in PSU's weekly podcast, PlayStation Derailed (later renamed PlayStation Unchained)

• Staff Writer

  • Jun 2007 - Oct 2007

  -Producing 3-5 news articles per day on PlayStation-related topics-Reviewing the latest PS2/PS3/PSN titles on a timely basis to a high standard before submitting to editors-Producing original content (features, editorials, guides/walkthroughs)-Working with editors to discuss, plan and produce original, exciting content for the world of PlayStation gaming



VideoGamer

• France
• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Staff Writer

  • Jan 2018 - May 2019

  Responsible for providing up-to-date news coverage for a range of platforms, including PS4, PC, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. In addition, I also provided a number of reviews, features, and previews, as well as conducting interviews with developers over Skype and in person. Responsible for providing up-to-date news coverage for a range of platforms, including PS4, PC, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. In addition, I also provided a number of reviews, features, and previews, as well as conducting interviews with developers over Skype and in person.



Gameworld Network

• Staff Writer

  • Sep 2006 - Jun 2008

  -Writing 2-3 video game news stories per day during a specific time zone, covering multiple consoles -Working with a team of writers to coordinate content -Writing video game reviews covering multiple formats -Writing 2-3 video game news stories per day during a specific time zone, covering multiple consoles -Working with a team of writers to coordinate content -Writing video game reviews covering multiple formats



Boomtown DK

• Freelance Writer

  • Nov 2006 - Nov 2007

  Boomtown DK provided extensive coverage on video game consoles & PC titles. My role as a Freelance Writer required me to review titles spanning a variety of different systems, such as PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii and Microsoft Xbox 360. Boomtown DK provided extensive coverage on video game consoles & PC titles. My role as a Freelance Writer required me to review titles spanning a variety of different systems, such as PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii and Microsoft Xbox 360.



Wii Blog

• Staff Writer

  • Apr 2006 - Jan 2007

  Wii Blog was one of the first sources for Nintendo Wii news. My position as one of the primary staff writers was to produce around 3-5 news articles per day pertaining to the console and its software. This required me to be proficient in Word Press and be able to write and publish my own content to a high standard. Wii Blog was one of the first sources for Nintendo Wii news. My position as one of the primary staff writers was to produce around 3-5 news articles per day pertaining to the console and its software. This required me to be proficient in Word Press and be able to write and publish my own content to a high standard.



Blockbuster

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clerk

  • Mar 2005 - Aug 2006

  -Serving customers and operating the tills -Stocking food and drink -Promoting deals on the shop floor -Serving customers and operating the tills -Stocking food and drink -Promoting deals on the shop floor