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Tony Yau

@tonyyau

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Experienced Online Digital Investigator with a passion for creative media.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to combine my investigative skills with my passion for creative media, ideally in a collaborative environment that values innovation and community engagement.

I am an experienced Online Digital Investigator with a keen eye for detail, having spent 7 years in Brand Protection. My expertise lies in Online Digital Investigation and Evidence Gathering, where I excel at spotting abnormal behaviors and tracking suspicious activities. I have a strong foundation in utilizing ticketing systems and OSINT tools to uncover illegal or term-breaking activities.

In addition to my investigative skills, I am a passionate creator with a decade of experience in Creative Media. I have worked on Digital Comics, Story Writing, and Scripting for Games, while also managing and developing game projects. My knowledge in Creative Media, Game Development, and Social Media allows me to effectively engage target audiences and meet the expectations of the online community.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Content Creator

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Freelance

May 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Wrote stories and scripts for comics and visual novel games, and created assets for various social media platforms. Edited videos using Adobe Premiere and images with Photoshop, while also developing and implementing social media growth strategies.

Scripting Video Editing Photoshop Social Media Management Community Management YouTube Discord

Digital Co-ordinator

Burberry

Jan 2017 - May 2023 (6 years 4 months)

Managed relationships with external service providers and online platforms, collaborating frequently with global teams across London, the US, and Asia. Conducted investigations into counterfeit merchandise by gathering evidence and compiling data for enforcement actions, utilizing IP tracing, reverse image, and username searches.

Relationship Management Collaboration Counterfeit Merchandise OSINT

Senior Game Master Fiesta Online (US)

Gamigo

Jul 2015 - Apr 2022 (6 years 9 months)

Planned and hosted online events to boost community engagement for Fiesta Online (US), and managed and moderated the US Discord Community, Forums, and Social Media. Assisted players with troubleshooting using ticketing systems, and led a team of QA Testers, Game Masters, and Forum Moderators.

Community Engagement Event Planning Discord Moderation Social Media Management Ticketing Systems Team Leadership QA Testing Troubleshooting

Digital Sales Advisor

Maplin Electronics

Nov 2014 - Jan 2017 (2 years 2 months)

Provided expert sales advice on technological products, with a specialization in PC building. Assisted customers and internal staff with IT troubleshooting issues.

Sales Customer Service Technical Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Playback Studios

Level 3, Game Development

Completed a Skills Bootcamp in Game Development, focusing on core aspects of game creation. Key modules included Games Design Fundamentals, C# Programming for Games, and Unity and Unreal Engine Basics.

University of Greenwich

BA (Hons), Multimedia Games Design and Development

Grade: 2.1

Studied Multimedia Games Design and Development, gaining a comprehensive understanding of game creation and digital media. Key modules covered Game Design and Development, Digital Media Computing and Programming, and Digital Media Production.

Bromley College

BTEC Level 3, Creative Media in Film and TV

Grade: Triple Merit

Activities and societies: Key Modules: Film Production | Storyboarding | Scripting | Video Editing | Sound Design

Achieved a Triple Merit in Creative Media, specializing in Film and TV. Coursework included Film Production, Storyboarding, Scripting, Video Editing, and Sound Design.