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This portfolio outlines the career objectives and expertise of David Lee, focusing on his goal to secure employment with leading firms such as Capcom USA, Nintendo of America, and Go Gameplay by graduation. It details the project management processes employed, such as risk management and necessary improvisations, along with a compilation of awards and competencies in journalism, business writing, and competitive gaming. The information is organized to target retail and gaming audiences, showcasing skills through formal writing and online presence, while addressing potential challenges and solutions.
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Career Portfolio Team Member: David Lee Sponsor: Cynthia Mika Project Management Professor Tracie Lee August 5, 2010
Project Objective • Employment with a business by graduation • Companies • Capcom USA in San Mateo, CA • Nintendo of America in Redmond, WA • Go Gameplay in Lewiston, ID
Portfolio Improvisations • Necessitated by risk management plan • Changes to original charter • Informal interviews • Master resume on hold • Online portion on hold • Added areas of expertise • Fact sheet as resume
Contents • Target audience: Retail and/or gaming • Skills to demonstrate by example • Formal writing • Software applications • Programming, data manipulation • Competitive gaming/community
Data Sources • Internet • LHS Senior Exit Portfolio • Award/certificates compilation • Past resumes • Business Writing assignments • References • Family
Professional References • Past managers • Larry Ledgerwood • Vicky Evans • Will add professors’ references during senior year • Peers • Konstantin Rickford • Tim Pruitt • Omar Davalos
Awards & Certificates • National Merit Scholar, BSU • LHS Diploma • President’s Award for Educational Excellence • National Honor Society • DECA Achievement Award • Idaho Outstanding Individual Scholastic Award • IJAA Editorial Contest • Idaho Press Women (2) • LHS Journalism • American Mathematics Contest 8, 1st • LHS JV Track & Field • LHS Varsity Cross Country
Areas of Expertise • Journalistic writing • Story composition • Editorial composition • Academics • Business writing & composition • Software applications, business • Competitive Gaming • Achievements & community
Challenges & Solutions • Unacceptable delays • Job history dates • Solution: Seasonal/monthly ranges • No specific audience or recipient • Solution: Present a range of skills • Career center expertise • Most experience with resume, cover letters • Solution: Follow common portfolio guidelines
Benefits of Project Completion • Improved resume • Organized employment information • Cover letter experience • Assessment of goals