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I have studied a few courses that may relate in some fashion to the
industry even though a the time there were no specific courses back 15
years ago. In the past I have studied Film Direction, Graphic design,
and electronic engineering. I never managed to get a degree because I
had to support myself while going to school, and I didn't want to be buried in debt for the rest of my life. As a Hobie I have been diving into the nuts and bolts of the work flow process. Learning any software I can get my hands on, such as Maya, Photoshop, and the
work flow process involved at each of those levels.
My skills would seem to reflect a managerial role in game design, but I understand it would be hard to get in that position without actual game production experience. I am not a master of any particular skill, but I have a basic understanding of each step in the process. With my technical skills, knowedge of workflow processes, and good communication skills, I believe I would make a good online community manager.
What do you think my chances at getting a job as a community manager, and using that expirence to move up in a company? Do you think my resume of past expirence would hold up for that position? I can sell my resume well, and have no problem explaning the value of my expirence and how it can relate to the position.
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With your skill set you should be able to put together a few things in a portfolio to showcase your abilities. Try to improve one type of skill (art, game design, whatever) and make a focused portfolio. Get an entry level job based on that skill and try to shift to your ideal position.
I think your best bet would be to get a job in the QA department of a company with a good online presence and move to what you want from there.
But I also know that I can't compete the artist currently in the biz, so im looking for some way to get my foot in the door.
As for the resume I thing I left a few things out that might help. Over the years I have developed several blogs on different subject matter, and have social networks that cover several countries. I have learned over the years how to tailor and communicate with different cultures and mindsets. One of my more successful blogs is behind the great wall of china, that took a ton of research, finding the right blog service, translating there blog application, and a bit of diplomacy. I also have training in Crisis intervention, my ability to calm even the most irate person even in a violent situation and remain cool can be a asset (I know how "AAA" forums can get). I have had job's in the past where I acted as a representative to a client base, it may not have been software based, but I was in constant personal contact with the clients on a daily basis.
I know there is a recession going on out there, but I am willing to negotiation a contract that benefits both sides. Its great not having the burden of debt in this economy, it allows me to be more competitive when im negotiating a decent benefits package.