Steven Friedman-Romell
steven@safr.org | 216.703.0853 | Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120
EXPERIENCE
Brick Specialist
LEGO — Beachwood, Ohio — Jun 2019-Present
- Engage customers via personalized assistance and events
- Address customer inquiries in person and by phone
- Implement policy changes and troubleshoot complaints
- Maintain displays, organization, cleanliness, and safety
Professor's Assistant
Chubu University — Kasugai-shi, Aichi-ken, Japan — Oct 2018-Jan 2019
- Translated and subtitled video files
- Translated and edited speeches and presentations
- Tutored supervisor in operation of Adobe Premiere
- Conducted sample interviews for Japanese students
- Facilitated bilingual conversation with students and faculty
English Conversation Tutor
Chubu University — Kasugai-shi, Aichi-ken, Japan — Oct 2018-Dec 2018, Oct 2015-Jul 2016
- Facilitated English conversation with non-native speakers
- Encouraged cross-cultural discourse
- Translated Japanese to/from English; verbal and written
- Assisted students with English assignments
Event Staff — Halloween Trick-or-Treating Event
MY English School — Yamagata-shi, Yamagata-ken, Japan — Oct 2018
- Guided students and parents safely along route
- Performed educational improv with event staff
- Engaged students in English conversation
- Encouraged participation in group activities
- Addressed questions and concerns
English Public Speaking Tutor/Facilitator
Ohio University — Athens, Ohio — Sep 2017-Dec 2017, Sep 2016-Dec 2016
- Led English conversation with Japanese exchange students
- Translated Japanese to/from English; verbal and written
- Coordinated meeting times and locations
- Taught effective use of library and internet resources
- Explained assignment requirements
- Guided speech writing and practice
- Corrected errors, suggested improvements
- Addressed concerns and provided moral support
Game Director, 2D Artist — “Spooky Death House”
Ohio University Game Developers Association — Athens, Ohio — Aug 2016-Oct 2016
- Designed concept and game play
- Supervised art, sound, and bug testing
- Managed team collaboration and checked continuity
- Ensured completion by deadline
- Demonstrated game at Ohio Game Developer Expo 2016
Camp Counselor
City of Shaker Heights — Shaker Heights, Ohio — Jun 2015-Aug 2015, Jun 2014-Aug 2014
- Coordinated team sports and activities for grades 3-8
- Created and supervised daily schedule for grades K-2
- Assuaged fears and worries of first-time campers
- Addressed concerns of parents and supervisors
- Administered first aid and resolved interpersonal conflicts
- Coordinated field trip activities
- Provided technical assistance with digital media
EDUCATION
B.S. Communication, May 2018
Ohio University
Scripps College of Communication
Major: Games and Animation
Minor: Japanese
GPA: 3.6
SKILLS
- Windows, Mac, Linux
- Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Autodesk Maya, Clip Studio Paint, Dropbox, Eclipse, Final Cut Pro, GitHub, Google Apps, Logic Pro, Toon Boom, WordPress
- Japanese (JLPT N2, 20 months in Japan)
- Composition/arrangement, piano, bass guitar, ukulele, vocals, accordion, hand percussion