JASON HEFFEL  San Francisco, CA      415.572.6236     jason@mess.net  

WORD
QUALIFICATIONS
Writing
     10 years creative & technical writing/editing
     Written for EA, Wired, Gamespot & AM radio
     Managed writers/artists for creative projects
     Samples: www.mess.net/bios/jason/writings 		  Audio
     12 years music theory and piano study
     Sound design for EA, Vivendi, and Six Flags
     Programs: ProTools, Performer, Sound Forge
     Music samples: www.vonheffelfinger.com

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Stormfront Studios
    
The Spiderwick Chronicles – Sound Designer     5/07 – 12/07  
  • Recorded, edited, and implemented most in-game SFX and ambiences.
  • Created and optimized all of the game’s 200+ sound and vox banks.
  • Wrote detailed specs for new in-game audio features and toolsets.
   
Eragon – Music Production Assistant     10/05 – 09/06  
  • Edited and implemented much of the game's adaptive orchestral score.
  • Created new in-game arrangements and loops from music splits.
  • Assisted recording orchestral score at Paramount Studios in LA.
    
Electronic Arts    
Sims 2: Castaway – Freelance Writer    05/07 – 06/07  
  • Wrote over 350 in-game object descriptions in roughly four weeks.
    
Sims 2: Pets – Freelance Writer     07/06 – 08/06  
  • Wrote AI character names/bios, plus career and object descriptions.
   
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004 – 2006 – Intern / Production Assistant   04/05 – 09/05
04/04 – 09/04
05/03 – 09/03 		 
  • Edited and implemented all dialog, ambience, and SFX for PC version.
  • Wrote all in-game copy: news articles, character bios, and tutorial text.
  • Collaborated with QA to create more effective automated testing.
  
Previous Positions
My professional highlights before entering the game industry:
  • 1998-2002: Co-Founder, Mess Enterprises – Founded Internet start-up, managed contract employees.
  • 1996-1998: Managing Editor, Glaucoma Research Foundation – Wrote and edited medical newsletter.
  • 1992-1994: Head News Writer, AM 1400 KUKI – Wrote state and local news articles for on-air broadcast.

EDUCATION
 San Francisco State University
  • BA in Creative Writing (playwriting emphasis)
  • Technical & Professional Writing Certificate
  • Audio Recording & Production Certificate

References Available Upon Request

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