Wil Blanks has a diverse work experience spanning across various industries. Wil started their career as a Student Worker at DeVry University in 2012, where they gained experience in handling phone calls, resolving issues, and assisting with event coordination. In 2013, they worked as a Sales-Associate/Tournament Organizer at FCB Comics & Games, where they managed social media marketing, moderated community groups, and developed growth leagues.
In 2014, Wil joined Tripwire Interactive LLC as a QA Tester and played a vital role in ensuring product viability and quality. Wil also managed social media marketing and community engagement. Following this, they worked as a Retail Manager at Giga-Bites Tabletop Cafe from 2014 to 2018, where they directed social media marketing efforts, moderated community groups, and developed growth leagues.
In 2018, Wil worked as a Prep Cook at RO Hospitality, where they prepared recipes, handled ingredient storage, and maintained cleanliness and organization in the kitchen. Wil then joined Sitel Group in 2020 as a Billing Specialist, where they handled billing inquiries, communicated with customers, and developed deep knowledge of the business for error diagnosis.
In 2022, Wil worked as a General Manager at Shell, where they managed car maintenance, trained employees, and handled inventory maintenance for a high-traffic gas station. Currently, they are employed as a Creative Writer at Wizards of the Coast, a role they took on in 2020.
Wil Blanks attended DeVry University and graduated in 2013. Wil obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Game and Interactive Media Design. Additionally, they also completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in the same field of study during the same period. Furthermore, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Game and Simulation Programming at DeVry University from 2009 to 2013. In March 2021, they completed the Reporting Overview Content Completion certification from Learning Now.
March, 2020 - present