1. 6908 Tanbark Way ajtraleigh@gmail.com
RaleighNC27615
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in English
Minor in Professional Writing and Presentation Media
Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina
Graduating August 2016
I will be continuing my education at Wake Tech Community College this spring 2016 in specific classes related to
game design,art, and programming.
AWARDS
 Hubbell Award for Creative Writing, Meredith College English Department, Spring 2012
 Most Promising Writer Award,Meredith College English Department, Spring 2012
 Member of Alpha Lamba Delta Honors Society and Sigma Tau Delta English Major Honors Society
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
 Thesis: War and Heroism in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, Spring 2015
Copy of Thesis and/or Video of Presentation available upon request
 The Herald Meredith College Newspaper,Staff Member
Skills
 Photoshop: Experienced in using CS6 to create artwork,advertisements, animations, and GIFs, with the
use of a Wacom tablet.
 Writing: 10 + years experience writing fiction, non-fiction, critical essays,and poetry. These have been
published in school journals/newspapers, and online on various platforms.
 Artistry: 5 years experience in creating artwork with multiple techniques, including: traditional
sketching; digital art; painting; sculpture; and costumes.
 HTML/CSS: Proficient in designing websites and understanding HTML language.
 Other Skills: Currently focusing on learning 3D modeling and the usage of art programs such as Maya, as well as
expanding my knowledge of programming languages.

2. 6908 Tanbark Way ajtraleigh@gmail.com
RaleighNC27615
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
This is My Joystick!, Staff Writer http://thisismyjoystick.com/author/ajthompson/
Writer of video game reviews, editorials, and essays. Collaborated with other writers, used critical and analytical
skills to review artistic and technical content, and had the opportunity to travel to the Smithsonian Museum to
write about the Art of Video Games Exhibit.
Zenith Films, Contributor to the Silent Hill Requiem Project http://requiem.zenithfilms.net/
Contacted by the Director of the film and asked to join the project. Worked with the director to develop plot,
characterization, and themes of the film, edited and reviewed scripts and film footage, and offered creative and
technical expertise.
U the Magazine, Article Writer http://uthemagazine.com/
Article Writer for the magazine. Used critical and analytical skills to write reviews, how-tos, and guides aimed at
college students.
The Gaming Muse, SocialMedia https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2lj7-gp86Bf2bjVg40tXuw
Began and operated multiple online platforms under the pseudonym “The Gaming Muse”. Work includes fiction,
nonfiction, critical essays,videos, artwork, and other content aimed at critiquing and discussing popular media.
Became proficient at using and understanding social media and popular websites.
The 4th
Floor Fan Site, Creator & Designer http://the4thfloor.atwebpages.com/
Programmer, designer, and operator of The 4th
Floor website. Created all content and html for the site.
Developed proficiency with HTML/CSS and some knowledge of Java, developed artistic and creative skills in
creating content for the site and designing the layout.
Anime Pavilion,Assistant http://animepavilion.com/
Worked for a retailer that specialized in attending conventions. Work included set-up and take-down, sales,
accounting, organizing, and keeping inventory.
The Gaming Muse Artist and Retailer,Business Owner www.thegamingmuse.com
Created an online commerce business. Work included advertising via social media, creating and operating
websites across various platforms, keeping track of merchandise and accounting, creating content to sell, and
understanding the legalities involved.