Peter Carlson
Hanover
Summary
Accomplished Samples Coordinator with over 5 years of experience in quality assurance testing at Activision, a leading game development studio. Expertise in managing a diverse inventory of product samples and coordinating complex testing workflows ensures consistent adherence to rigorous quality standards. A degree in Cybersecurity, combined with technical acumen and quality-focused problem-solving skills, drives process improvements that enhance testing efficiency and product quality with acute attention to detail. Committed to delivering high-quality, innovative experiences that exceed customer expectations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Samples Coordinator
Eagle Aluminum
Loretto, MN
09.2025 - Current
- Coordinated sample requests and ensured timely fulfillment to support production timelines.
- Developed and maintained organized sample inventory system for efficient tracking and retrieval.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline sample processing workflows and enhance communication.
- Trained new team members on standard operating procedures for sample coordination and quality assurance.
- Work In collaboration with Sales and Marketing for Trade shows, Presentations, Orders, as well as System Management on NetSuite.
- Implemented improvements in sampling processes that reduced turnaround times and increased accuracy.
- Managed documentation for samples, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed feedback from stakeholders to refine sampling protocols and meet evolving project needs.
UX/QA Tester
Electronic Arts (EA)
Maple Grove, MN
07.2022 - Current
- Utilize Confluence to manage and track daily schedules, QV Team Analytics, build deployments, automation processes, seasonal content updates, and design revisions.
- Work with Jaas (Jira as a Service) to efficiently track issue numbers, developer requests, verification tasks, project progress, and dashboard metrics.
- Specialize in User Experience (UX) testing, collaborating closely with designers and developers through five daily team meetings to provide actionable feedback and enhance gameplay quality. Strong communication is essential and consistently demonstrated.
QA Testing Specialist
Activision
Eden Prairie, MN
05.2020 - 05.2024
- Served on a specialized QA team responsible for testing across three platforms using Jira, while maintaining direct communication with developers to report and resolve defects.
- Consistently logged an average of eight issue reports per day, while managing additional QA documentation and tracking through detailed spreadsheets.
- Maintained strong team collaboration using Slack, Jira, P1, and other tools to align testing priorities with development needs and ensure high-quality game performance.
Education
Cybersecurity Certificate -
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN09-2022
Associate Degree - undefined
North Hennepin Community College
Maple Grove, MN05-2019
Skills
- Microsoft
- SQL
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Script Writing
- JIRA
- Scheduling
- NetSuite
- Python (Programming Language)
- Hardware/Software Testing
- Team collaboration
- Jaas
- Confluence
Languages
English
Timeline
Samples Coordinator
Eagle Aluminum
09.2025 - Current
UX/QA Tester
Electronic Arts (EA)
07.2022 - Current
QA Testing Specialist
Activision
05.2020 - 05.2024
Associate Degree - undefined
North Hennepin Community College
Cybersecurity Certificate -
University of Minnesota