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SAN
FRANCISCO VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY JOB CONFERENCE
AND RESUME WORKSHOP TO TAKE PLACE ON JUNE 4, 2005
For
Students and Professionals Desiring a Job in the Computer and Video
Game Industry
AUSTIN, Texas,
April 28, 2005 - The Game Initiative announced its “San Francisco
Video Game Industry Job Conference and Resume Workshop” will take
place in Oakland, California on June 4, 2005 at Skyline High School.
The event is designed for artists, programmers, designers, business
professionals, musicians and writers looking to get into the
computer and video game business.
“This program provides a fantastic opportunity for individuals
looking to gain a competitive edge in getting a job in the game
industry. Attendees will find out key resume strategies that will
help raise their resume to the top of the pile,” said Christopher
Sherman, Game Initiative Executive Director. “No other event
provides game industry job seekers this level of direct access to
knowledgeable industry insiders.”
Early confirmed speakers include:
Jessica Tams, Director of Partner Development, Trymedia Systems
Anthony Castoro, Electronic Arts
Mark Deloura, Manager of Developer Relations, Sony Computer
Entertainment America
Aaron Loeb, Director of Business Development, Producer, Planet Moon
Studios
Norma J. Crippen, Recruitment Specialist, Mary-Margaret.com
J. Epps, Design Director, Stormfront Studios
Robin McShaffry, Recruiter, Mary-Margaret.com
Justin Min, COO, Centerscore, Inc.
Cory Ondrejka, Vice President of Product Development, Linden Lab
Derrick Aynaga, producer, Visual Concepts
Tim Keating, Networking Programmer, Electronic Arts
Jennifer Lane, Designer, Electronic Arts
Additional speakers will be announced shortly. Attendees will have
the opportunity to speak with industry insiders, including game top
recruiter Mary-Margaret.com, hiring managers from local game
companies as well as network and meet with industry veterans.
Students will learn how to build an early professional road map to a
career in the game industry. Professionals looking to move into the
business from other industries will learn how their experience and
transferable skills can gain rapid entry into the game industry. The
event will also provide a great opportunity for local game companies
to meet potential new talent. Also, attendees will be able to
participate in the Demo Reel Showcase, where can bring their laptops
to showcase their demo reels to industry insiders for direct
feedback and job opportunities.
San Francisco Video Game Industry Job Conference – June 4 - Agenda
8:30am - 9:00am Registration and Networking
9:00am - 9:45am Industry Overview
10:00am - 10:45am Getting in at the Ground Floor
11:00am - 12:00pm Applying Transferable Skill Sets
12:00pm - 1:30pm Networking
1:30pm - 3:00pm Resume Workshop
The cost is $45 in advance or $60 at the door. The event takes place
at the Skyline High School in Oakland, Calif. Registration and more
information is available online at
http://www.GameConferences.com/sf/
How To Break Into Video Game Industry Conference and Resume Workshop
attendees will:
* Find out what employers are looking for now and in the future
* Learn how the game development pipeline works
* Receive an overview of the industry and where it’s headed
* Understand the core competencies required in art, programming and
design
* Meet and network with professionals in the industry
* Participate in a resume workshop designed to gain them critical
interviews with hiring managers.
Sponsors include Linden Labs, GameDev.net and Mary-Margaret.com
About The Game Initiative
The Game Initiative is a leading producer of conferences and events
for professionals in the computer and video game industry. The
Initiative is chartered with the growth of the industry through
events, public awareness, information and supporting programs and
serves the needs of companies and people involved in producing
interactive entertainment software and hardware for video game
consoles, handheld devices, personal computers and the Internet.
Game Initiative events include the Austin Game Conference, the
Women's Game Conference, The Advertising In Games Forum, The Casual
Games Conference, Game Technology Association Meetings and the How
to Break into the Game Industry national conference series. More
information about the Game Initiative can be found at
http://www.GameConferences.com
For more information:
Cynthia Freese
512-658-4743
Cynthia@gameconference.com
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