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
04/08 – 08/08  Dead Space – Audio Artist I   
   
  • Edited, processed, and implemented all in-game dialog.
  • Worked with localization team on all dialog-related audio issues.
01/08 – 03/08  SIMS 3 – Writer  
   
  • Wrote over 300 in-game object descriptions.
05/07 – 12/07  The Spiderwick Chronicles – Sound Designer   
   
  • Recorded, edited, and implemented most in-game SFX and ambiences.
  • Created and optimized all of the game’s 200+ sound and vox banks.
05/07 – 06/07   Sims 2: Castaway – Writer  
   
  • Wrote over 350 in-game object descriptions.
10/05 – 09/06   Eragon – Music Production Assistant   
   
  • Edited and implemented much of the game's adaptive orchestral score.
  • Created new in-game arrangements and loops from music splits.
07/06 – 08/06   Sims 2: Pets – Writer   
   
  • Wrote AI character names/bios, as well as career and object descriptions.
04/05 – 09/05
04/04 – 09/04
05/03 – 09/03 		  Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004 – 2006 (PC) – Intern / Production Assistant  
 
  • Edited and implemented all in-game audio: dialogue, ambience, and SFX.
  • Wrote all in-game copy: news articles, character bios, and tutorial text.
Previous Positions
My professional highlights before entering the game industry:
  • 1998-2002: Co-Founder, Mess Enterprises – Managed internet start-up, coordinated contract work.
  • 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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