Resume

Steven Friedman-Romell

steven@safr.org | Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120

EXPERIENCE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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