Sam Stevenson

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About Sam Stevenson

I have, and will continue to love, video games. I have grown up with this industry, and am always excited to discover 'the next thing'. Being born in the late 80s has allowed me to really experience the growth of the games and technology sectors, leaving me with a better understanding and appreciation of game and art design, as well as it's implementation in home console games and mobile. Joining Rare in June 2019 as their Sea of Thieves website manager was a dream come true. It allowed me the opportunity to collaborate across teams to improve website content. We contracted the help of an external party to allow for the outsourcing of webpage build work and localisation, and I oversaw large parts of the rollout of this partnership, as well as the teething problems that followed. This was a very independent role, focused on rapid output and sourcing of content, as well as input on development and engineering. I'm currently working at Electronic Arts, working as a Content Manager. My role is similar to that of my previous position, but I am now focused across multiple products at any one time, working as part of a multi-national team. My skills also extend to Copywriting for business and Customer Service. These skills were cultivated through my positions held in retail, as well as my roles as a Copywriter and Product Support Associate whilst at Yell. I Truly love football, and support Reading Football Club. I was part of a group of 5 fans who pitched to the former club CEO (Ron Gourlay) a plan to take over a stand, to try to improve the rapidly deteriorating atmosphere at the Madejski stadium. This also involved meetings with internal marketing, and sponsorship partners (Carabao/Casumo/Heineken) to help fund schemes to both entice fans into what is effectively a manufactured attempt to improve the match day experience, but also to remove that stigma as much as possible. We have cultivated a large social media following, and are now considered a core part of both the Reading FC match day experience, and social media presence. Alongside the above, I have taken my FA Level 1 coaching course, while looking to take on my level two in the future. I managed a mens' football team for 4 years, and am looking to coach kids in the future. Aside from sport, I love travelling, and have been all over the world. The most exciting trip I've undertaken was to India in 2006. We undertook a 10 day trek through the Himalayas and also helped to redevelop a school. I also visited the Taj Mahal and Red fort. If any of the above interests you, feel free to say hello :)