AN OPEN LETTER FROM AMER AMER,

SOFTWARE (INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT) PRODUCER/DESIGNER

My name is Amer Amer and my objective as stated on my resume is that I am currently looking for a job in a production role such as Associate Producer in the video game industry. I am very eager and passionate about this industry. In fact, I have been actively looking for one since my last job. However, currently since my last job with the help of my other freelance teammates/colleagues (peers), including 4 other freelance designers, I have been working independently (non-professionally) as co-producer, co-designer and lead writer on this 300+ page detailed script for a potential movie (estimated budget is over $100 million) and "AAA" PS3, PC game since June 2007. With that in mind, I came across your career web page on your website and read the necessary general requirements for this position or any production positions that maybe available now or in the future.

Now let me first start by saying that according to my attached resume I firmly believe that I have all the necessary requirements plus much more to offer. In fact, a theme of my career has been to create original characters based on intellectual properties for cross platform and cross media development.

My main philosophy is to make games you want to watch and films you want to play. I have been doing this for over 4 years now.

 

I sell emotion at the end of the day through three pillars:

  • Technology

  • Character/story telling

  • Unique imagery.

With that in mind, I am a software producer/designer with over 4+ years of proven strong project management, presentational and leadership skills/experience on a variety of professional projects some of which are listed down below as verified by IMDB (The Internet Movie Database), which you can see by visiting (http://imdb.com/name/nm2927765/) for more info/verification, if needed.


Credits:

1) Assistant Producer on "The Yacoubian Building (Omaret Yacoubian)" - Feature Film

2) "External" Associate Producer on the universally and critically acclaimed* "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots" - PS3 Video Game

Accolades:

**1) "The Yacoubian Building (Omaret Yacoubian)" - Winner of the award for Best New Narrative Filmmaker (Marwan Hamed) at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival. Also, Winner of the Bronze Zenith Award for First Fiction Feature Film at the 2006 Montreal World Film Festival.


2) "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots" - Perfect score from Famitsu*** Japan and a 94% aggregate rating at Metacritic.****

 

I also hold a degree from the University of Michigan in the field of software design & production. In fact, you can view 5 projects, in video format, out of the many professionally produced projects that I was Assistant/Associate producer on during my work at Alliance Creative Entertainment Productions for about 4 years by visiting (http://umd.umich.edu/~aaamer/producedprojects.htm).

"Amer 'gets' the development process and communicates equally well with the programmers, artists, and designers. He keeps his team focused and he has the rare ability to say 'no' to a creative idea without de-motivating his team members. He has this 'innate' ability to deliver high-quality results on time. I would hire him in a flash."

Sherif Sabri, Producer & Director of Production, Alliance Creative Entertainment Productions

Putting software design and production together with my experience, I am seeking an opportunity with your company that will allow me to develop great set skills and a vast knowledge of the company's operation and existence. I plan on having a long lasting position within the industry in the future to come because experience comes from knowledge and knowledge breeds creativity, which then is turned into innovation and that is what I bring to any organization at the end of the day since I get things done and deliver results on time.

I have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. I am cooperative, patient, and supportive. I function well both independently and as a team member. I have the ability to ensure a project or task is completed accurately and in a timely fashion. I am organized and plan ahead. I am able to remain calm and diplomatic under stressful conditions. I have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. I have excellent language skills; bilingual: fluent in English and Arabic. I am self-motivated.

As an employee, I will give 110% effort. I will devote all my ability, knowledge and strength to any project or task presented to me. I am very open and honest, and always up for suggestions, advice, and most of all, I am a team player.

Moreover, if you are looking for someone whose primary source of satisfaction comes from managing the development process and getting things done on time, then I am your candidate. In fact, I am willing to relocate on my own expenses, if needed, in order to be considered for this position as I am currently available immediately to work provided that I have a 1 to 2 week notice before hand so I can accordingly schedule my travel plans, prepare, and acclimate myself as I start my new job/position and/or interview for this position.

Also, to download my portfolio that contains my final and latest University of Michigan academic web transcripts, three independent reference letters of support/recommendation that state why I should be considered for this position, and my various Software Design and Production projects such as my Open GL projects then please visit (http://umd.umich.edu/~aaamer/portfolio.htm).

With that in mind, If you need me to send/fax any additional information I would be more than willing to do so and you can contact me either by e-mail (sceeuk@gmail.com or aaamer@umich.edu) or by giving me a call at (248) 477-5301.

While my attached resume provides a good overview of my experience and skills, I look forward to meeting with you to discuss my qualifications in more detail. Thank you for your time and consideration to read this as I really appreciate it and I look forward to be working with you soon, hopefully sometime in the very near future.

Best regards,

Amer Amer

 

* Source/Verification: Metacritic


** Source/Verification: Variety


*** Source/Verification: Famitsu Japan


**** Source/Verification: Metacritic

 

***** Cover Letter information is subject to change without notice. So please always check back for the latest and updated version.

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