Jessica Whatley
HOBBIES
Douglasville
8
years of professional experience
Quality Assurance Tester experienced in testing games across multiple platforms. Contributed to team success by employing strong problem-solving abilities and proactive approaches to challenges. Focused on advancing organizational objectives through effective communication and dedication.
Work History
Homemaker/Loc Stylist
5 Years 8 Months- Built relationships with new clients to expand customer base.
- Oversaw financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated appointment times for clients to optimize service delivery.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients to foster loyalty.
- Prioritized activities to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
Personal Gameplay
8 Years- Completed 40+ hours of gameplay weekly to identify and report bugs and issues across various genres.
- Purchased and evaluated 100+ types of games, identifying unique bugs for each style of play and enhancing analytical skills.
- Gained experience in games such as Fortnite, Call of Duty, Assassin's Creed, Sims 4, Hogwarts Legacy, and Starfield to broaden gameplay analysis.
- Reported discovered bugs to company websites, improving game quality and user experience by ensuring timely resolution of issues.
Level Designer/ QA Tester
2 Months- Collaborated with 5 designers to develop and test FPS game in Unreal Engine, improving project delivery and team dynamics.
- Developed basic enemy AI using Unreal Engine and Unreal Marketplace, contributing to overall gameplay functionality for the team project.
- Developed enemy AI using Unreal Engine and Unreal Marketplace, enhancing gameplay functionality and player experience.
- Analyzed and play tested levels to ensure bug-free gameplay, resolving over 20 bugs by documenting and tracking issues in Jira.
- Analyzed and play tested levels to ensure bug-free gameplay, resolving 20+ bugs by documenting and tracking issues in Jira.
Game Designer/ QA Tester
1 Month- Designed a fully functional game from beginning to end, incorporating quests for players to complete and enhancing user engagement.
- Established an FPS zombie survival game where players must escape to safety, applying game design principles to create immersive experiences.
- Established FPS zombie survival game to enhance player immersion and engagement through applied game design principles.
- Performed research to design mechanics like grenades, ensuring realistic and balanced gameplay features.
- Researched and designed mechanics like grenades to achieve realistic and balanced gameplay features.
- Analyzed and play tested levels, documenting and resolving issues to ensure high-quality, bug-free experiences.
- Performed debugging when code froze or failed to read properly, ensuring smooth gameplay and system stability.
- Developed a solo project to showcase gameplay and level design skills, demonstrating initiative and creative problem-solving.
QA Tester
1 Year 11 Months- Collaborated with designers to test school and personal projects, improving project outcomes and fostering teamwork.
- Analyzed and play tested levels to locate bugs hindering gameplay experience, contributing to higher quality releases.
- Conducted surveys to identify bugs and suggest enhancements, elevating gameplay experience based on user feedback.
- Implemented ideas to designers to improve gameplay experience, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
- Proposed ideas to designers for enhancing gameplay experience, encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Game Design
Skills
Game design
Software development
IT support
Technical knowledge
User Acceptance Testing
Effective communication
Rigging and animation
Jira
Game and level design
Bug Reporting
Scrum
Technical Skills
IT support
Conflict Resolution
Software Skills
Rig
Animations
Game Research
Time management
Organizational skills
Creative thinking
Team collaboration
Effective communication
User Support
Game Mechanics
Multitasking
Product knowledge
Innovative thinking
Teamwork and collaboration
Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of 100 in the development of Sims 4.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Level Designer/ QA Tester
Capstone Project
04.2024 - 06.2024Read More
Game Designer/ QA Tester
Full Sail University
11.2023 - 12.2023Read More
QA Tester
Full Sail University QA Testing
01.2022 - 12.2023Read More
Homemaker/Loc Stylist
Self Employed
02.2021 - CurrentRead More
Personal Gameplay
HOBBIES
10.2018 - CurrentRead More
Full Sail University
Bachelor of Science from Game Design
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