Education
- University of California, Davis
Davis, CA | Aug 2008 – June 2012
Majors: B.A. Japanese; B.A. Linguistics
- University of California Extension, San Diego
San Diego, CA | June 2013 – June 2014
Certificate in Copyediting
- Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA | Jan 2017 – Present
Advanced Audio Technology/Video Production
Work Experience
- Founder/Content Producer at Game Kiwi
Murrieta, CA | May 2015 – Present
Working on Game Kiwi taught me how to research and operate a small production studio. As a Content Producer I am responsible for researching, planning, recording, and producing over five hundred pieces of new content such as podcasts, live streams, and videos. Growing and improving has required me to constantly learn how to adapt my production techniques and workflow. I have also done considerable collaborative content, which has required me to contact and schedule with guests, as well as coordinate across time zones. Skill in coordination is especially important for the Extra Life charity streams I have run for the last two years, raising nearly $2500 total.
- Copyeditor/English Tutor (Self-Employed)
Murrieta, CA | Sept 2014 – Present
As a copyeditor I have to constantly seek out new clients as well as negotiate rates and deadlines with returning clients. Other duties included editing two science fiction novels, as well as numerous student essays. As an English tutor I have also coached over a dozen Japanese nationals for the verbal sections of English Proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL) tests.
- Student Intern at Japanese Children’s Home Internship Program (JCHIP)
Ōtone-machi, Saitama-ken, Japan July 2012 – Sept 2012
During my time with JCHIP I performed numerous tasks ranging from general care of the children (helping with homework, playing, etc.), to helping other adults around the home with chores and maintenance, to attending and participating in daily staff meetings. Through this I intended to show the children how to be good adults, encourage them to continue their education, and to teach them about cultures beyond their own.
Skills and Experience
- Proficient with Reaper, Sony Movie Studio, OBS Studio, YouTube Creator Tools, and Twitch
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, and Pro Tools 12
- Experience with Canon XF305 Camcorder
- Experience with Tricaster operation
- Experience with Avid Euphonix System 5 Mixing Console
- Experience in live TV production
- Experience abroad (Osaka, Japan, 2 Months; Saitama, Japan, 3 Months)
- Experience with improv theater
Awards and Recognition
- Obtained rank of Eagle Scout
- Past Vice-President of the Kendo Club at UC Davis