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Jacob Karsemeyer - Online Curriculum Vitae
Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Phone (416) 845-4611
jkarsemeyer@gmail.com

Education

 

2004 - 2008 Mcmaster University Hamilton, Ontario   
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Majored in Multimedia and Communications

Work Experience

 

 2009 - Present Out of the Game Podcast Web Based
Advanced Show Notes
  • Generate ‘Advanced Show Notes’ that provide listeners with context for the subjects discussed in the show.
  • Work with N’Gai Croal, Robert Ashley, Shawn Elliot, Jeff Green and Luke Smith to record a bi-weekly podcast.

    • 2008 - Present Ministry of Training & Colleges Toronto, Ontario
    Web Development
  • Implemented new designs.
  • Won The Prix Realm Awards for Innovation in Web Design.
  • Updated website with documents on a weekly basis.

    • 2008 - Present www.PushingPlay.com Toronto, Ontario
    CEO & Founder
  • Develop and execute launch strategy
  • Recruit and manage a staff of 5 writers and 2 editors.
  • Update site multiple times daily with news and reviews.
  • Promote the site through viral advertising.
  • Manage weekly content that includes a podcast, and four columns.

    • 2008 Heroic Interactive Toronto, Ontario
    Junior Game Designer/Marketing
  • Translate children’s television shows into interactive online games.
  • Design and develop gameplay mechanics with a team of two programmers and three artists.
  • Develop marketing materials to acquire sponsorships and funding.

    • 2008 CHCH News Toronto, Ontario
    Industry Expert
  • Discussed the implications that violent video games have on gamers, and society in general.
  • Gave a brief overview of GTA 4 and the violence depicted in it.

    • 2008 Half-Life: Havoc Toronto, Ontario
    Senior Thesis Project
  • A video game physics lesson, built using the Halflife 2 editing suite.
  • Received over 20 000 page views with reviews in six languages.
  • Designed puzzles that demonstrate in-game physics.
  • Arranged and recorded audio commentary to explain various elements of the game.

    • 2007-2008 Dance Futura Hamilton, Ontario
    Director
  • A year of daily youtube videos of Mike Long dancing in various locales.
  • Scouted locations, picked appropriate music, planned content, edited video, and posted them on you-tube.
  • Over 400 videos with a total of over 1.5 million views.

    • 2007-2009 Format Online Magazine Toronto, Ontario
    Consultant
  • An online urban fashion magazine.
  • Assisted in planning, design, and implementation of the project.
  • Over 800 unique daily visitors.

    • 2006 – 2008 The Silhoutte Hamilton, Ontario
    Writer
  • Write extensive critiques on video games and video game culture.

    • 2006 – 2008 Brandimensions Toronto, Ontario
    Data Categorizer
  • Turned consumer opinions on video games into numerical data.

    • 2005 – 2006 Columbia International College Hamilton, Ontario
    IT assistant
  • Assisted in implementation and maintenance of a 300 computer network.
  • Dealt with technical problems and helped people learn to use the computer systems.

    • 2003 - 2004 The Camera Place Toronto, Ontario Sales Representative
  • Visually composed in-store and window displays to attract customers.
  • Helped customers find cameras that met their specific needs.

    • 1998 - 1999 Carbon Computers Toronto, Ontario
    Co-op Placement
  • Assisted technicians with repairs and upgrades.

    • 1998 A VRML Dream Toronto, Ontario
    Virtual Puppeteer
  • Controlled an avatar’s arms, legs, and head movements with joysticks.
  • A VRML Dream was the first live online streaming 3d visual/audio performance.

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