Samuel James McGrath

Work

Chromatic Games

Feb 2020 – Dec 2022
Sound Designer/QA Analyst
Gainesville, FL
  • Created sounds for Dungeon Defenders: Awakened and Dungeon Defenders: Going Rogue
  • Collaborated with producers, engineers, and designers to integrate impactful sound effects properly and creatively into the game engine
  • Investigated, reported, and organized bug reports as a QA Analyst
  • Functioned as a QA Lead during crunch and release windows, leading and teaching others proper QA practices and workflow
  • Almost singlehandedly organized, audited, and packed-up the physical studio during our WFH migration

Baseline Systems

Dec 2018 – Jul 2019
Store Manager/Repair Technician
Alachua, FL
  • Almost singlehandedly ran and operated the company’s repair and consumer electronic sales storefront – including management, repairs, sales, stocking, and training.
  • Serviced and sold countless electronics, including mobile devices, desktop computers, laptop computers, tablets, VR headsets, and their various accessories.
  • Researched and implemented inventory and CRM systems in order to track stock, customers, and retention.
  • Formed a knowledgebase in burgeoning consumer technologies, such as VR and 3D printing, in order to better meet customer demands, give public outreach on said topics, and further the company’s marketing goals.

Experimac Gainesville

Jan 2018 – Jun 2018
Computer Repair Technician
Gainesville, FL
  • Repaired numerous electronics, including, but not limited to: desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices
  • Promoted the franchise through various social media platforms, fostering a consumer-conscious brand in the local electronics repair ecosystem
  • Developed a community focused approach to customer satisfaction and retention, including post sale or repair follow-ups

Education

Santa Fe College

November, 2014
AA, English Lit
Gainesville, FL
  • President and Co-Founder of the Santa Fe Poetry Club

Skills

  • UE4, Ableton, Reaper, Serum, Wwise
  • Adobe CS, VR, Computer Repair, Bug Tracking Systems
  • Music production, Voice Acting, Visual Design
  • Asset Tracking/Management, Consumer Electronic Sales, Social Media Marketing

Interests

  • Music Production, Writing, TTRPG’s, VR, Baking, Camping, Bugs, Woodworking, Beer, Pizza