Anani Konuwa

Anani Konuwa here. You are now plugged into the Kaitality Network, gamer extraordinaire . This is NOT a test. Awesome just happened!

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Anani Konuwa, better known as Kaitality, is currently a writer/author at the growing website 6aming.com. Prior to coming aboard 6aming.com, he was a writer, editor and podcast host for Nizulo.com while managing his personal blog, GamerProxy. Anani has over three years of experience writing news pieces, features and reviews for gaming websites and blogs. He currently has a weekly feature on 6aming.com called Kickstarter Korner where he interviews indie developers, showcasing their Kickstarter video game titles.

Student Ambassador at School of Business Administration

January 2010 - June 2010

Assisted students in their educational plan related to business majors. Networked with faculty and local companies to provide mentorship relations with University of California, Riverside students. Promoted the business program in the local community and among prospective and current college students.

Vice President at Future Advising Mentors Through Education

March 2009 - January 2010

Worked with local community colleges and high schools to recruit first generation college students from disadvantaged backgrounds into higher education. Mentored students and met regularly with them to discuss career, academic and personal goals. Meet regularly with mentees to discuss career, academic, and personal goals

Bank Teller at US Bank

May 2007 - April 2008

Handled customer deposits and loan payments. Cashed checks and processed withdrawals in a timely manner. Facilitated the sale of savings bonds, travelers' checks and certificates of deposits

Bank Teller at Butte Community Bank

May 2006 - April 2007

Handled multiple transactions while providing excellent customer service. Consulted with customers of new products and promotions to improve their banking experience. Processed financial transactions, including check cashing, deposits and withdrawals.

Laborer at Hignel Inc.

June 2005 - September 2005

Provided maintenance and customer service for residents of residential apartment complexes. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the properties.

Student Volunteer at Boys & Girls Club

January 2000 - January 2001

Lead tutorial and afterschool services to disadvantaged youths. Selected as Volunteer of the Month, 2003. Students in Free Enterprise, Butte College and Cal State; Mentored at risk youths by teaching critical entrepreneurial and business skills. Served food to the homeless and displaced through Service Learning program at Butte College.

Writer at 6aming.com

March 2013

- Write about the latest trends and occurences in the gaming industry - Work with several motivated and passionate gamers to produce original and thoughtful material for fans to read on a daily basis - Conduct weekly interviews with indie developers showcasing their Kickstarter funded video games on the site

Volunteer at TaskRabbit

February 2013

Facilitate the lives of local "perfect strangers" by running errands and completing day to day tasks in a timely fashion

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance at Internal Revenue Service

September 2011

Recognized for outstanding public assistance to the under privileged Prepared taxes, free of charge, to those unable to pay for service and assistance Utilized knowledge gained from working at the Board of Equalization and VITA training Helped generate millions of dollars in returns for families and individuals who needed it the most

Business Taxes Representative at California State Board of Equalization

May 2011

- Educate business owners and individuals on tax law and regulation - Facilitate the filing of sales and use tax - Enforce California state law by making field visits to taxpayer homes Conduct thorough research to uncover leads in order to complete cases

University of California, Riverside - A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management

2008 – 2010

Business Administration

Butte College

2006 – 2008

Associate's degree

Concentration: Business Administration and Management, General

Video games, blogging, networking, volunteering, writing, sports, playing/listening to music, movies, fitness & health, computers, business, news, travel, reading, cooking, technology, fashion, exercise