Professional References

GAMES EDITOR

Icarus Studios

Kara is an excellent employee and one of the best editors I've ever worked with. She is a hard worker, well organized, and self-motivated. I can count on Kara to not only get the job done but to also go the extra mile. Her work is professional and well-executed. She is also both pleasant and enjoyable to be around in the office. Christopher Mifsud, Lead Game Designer of Virtual Worlds, Icarus

Kara is as enjoyable to work with as she is talented. Demonstrating both good nature and an exceptional work ethic, I highly recommend Kara. David Gardner, EVP, Icarus

It has been a pleasure to collaborate with Kara on projects at Icarus Studios. Her background as a writer/editor is clearly evident when working with her, the scripts and content she produces is very well explained, clear and fleshed out beyond what normally needs to be done. Her feedback on art assets is intelligent and well-reasoned, though it may not always be possible to create the items the way her creative mind envisions them; nevertheless, working with her is a privilege and I look forward to it in the future as we progress on the Dexter iPhone game. Robert Anderson, Game Designer, Icarus

Kara is an absolute pleasure to work with; not only is she thoughtful and considerate in every interaction, but she is also the most organized human being I've ever encountered. Last, but certainly not least, she is an extremely talented writer and editor. Catherine Pinson, Quality Assurance Technician, Icarus

Kara is a great asset to the Virtual Worlds team. She is extremely personable and fits in well with anyone she comes in contact with. Her creativity and organization help the team break new ground in interactive game design. You can't help but have fun working with her. Colin Dwan, Fallen Earth Project Manager, Icarus

Kara is a very conscientious and hard working woman while always remaining friendly. She goes to great extent to get whatever information she needs for a project and is always on top of her deadlines. Working on multiple tasks or projects at a time seems to never be a problem for her, and she makes it a point to remember and think of her coworkers often. Miri Funderburk, World Designer, Icarus

Kara is an excellent editor and game designer and does quality work, even in the face of colleagues choosing to be difficult. She is easy to work with and helps keep others in good spirits. Lee Hammock, Director of Content, Lead Game Designer on Fallen Earth, Icarus

Kara is among the top three editors I've worked with over the course of my seventeen-year freelance writing career. Her speed, professionalism, and boundless, contagious enthusiasm beautifully complement her shrewd insight and scalpel-sharp wit. Kara will be an immeasurable asset to any project she works on. Dan Jolley, Game Designer, Icarus; Freelance Writer

FREELANCE WRITER

Kara Stambach is a terrific human being. She delivers her work on time -- every time. She is extremely professional and has a passion for the work she is doing. Kara is reliable and has high integrity. Once I give Kara a project, I am absolutely certain that she will deliver it on time. She makes my work so much easier. I wish there were more Kara's available! My business would excel... Sandra DeLay, President, Translation By Design

NOVELS EDITOR

TOKYOPOP

Kara is a diligent and earnest editor who always showed enthusiasm for her work. She understands the value of teamwork and was already to assist in any way she could. I have enjoyed working with Kara and would happily recommend her to any employer. Candice Uyloan, Sr. Product Manager, Publishing at VIZ Media

Kara was always the constant professional. She fulfilled her duties as expected and on time. She was also a very positive and fun person to work with. She has the know how and attitude to fill any position she chooses. It was great pleasure to work with her.Vince Rivera, Pre-Production Supervisor, TOKYOPOP, Inc.

Kara is a fast-learner, detail-oriented, and a wonderful person to work with. She can work independently with an excellent result. Monalisa De Asis, Pre-Production Supervisor, TOKYOPOP, Inc.

I had the privilege to work with Kara at TOKYOPOP. Kara was an above-average editor with an excellent work ethic. Kara's delightfully quirky personality brought an exciting element to the TOKYOPOP office. As a book editor, Kara took pride in delivering high-quality translations of Japanese manga and novels on time to ferocious fan boys and frisky fan girls of Japanese culture. I would recommend Kara for not only publishing related work, but for work that involved ingenuity and imagination. Charles Babb, Marketing Coordinator, TOKYOPOP

Kara is an extremely dedicated editor, with a passion and enthusiasm for her work that is definitely catching. In addition to that, the amount of care and consideration she gives to those around her makes her a great co-worker. Al-Insan Lashley, Senior Graphics Designer, TOKYOPOP, Inc.

Kara Stambach was an absolute joy to work with at TOKYOPOP. She dedicated herself wholeheartedly to every project that she worked on, and went above and beyond to make sure that it was as great as it could possibly be. Not only was she a great editor, but she was a fantastic coworker. She brought a positive energy to the workplace that is irreplaceable and always knew how to bring a smile on everyone's face. :)Esther Kim, Marketing Coordinator, TOKYOPOP, Inc.

Kara is an extremely diligent, knowledgeable, and passionate worker. She works hard to understand the product, often going above and beyond what is necessary to get the job done. She displays the highest level of professionalism, visibly holding great loyalty and respect toward colleagues and supervisors alike. Jonathan Chen, Marketing Manager, TOKYOPOP, Inc.

Kara Stambach is a very dedicated professional with a high attention for detail. While working with her, she displayed the utmost professionalism and was conscientious of product integrity. She's always had an upbeat attitude and was a pleasure to work with. I would whole-heartedly recommend her to anyone who needed someone reliable to follow through and deliver. Tomas Montalvo-Lagos , Designer, TOKYOPOP, Inc.

Kara was the novels editor on several projects we had at TOKYOPOP. She was a pleasure to work with. She responded quickly to our questions and was always courteous and professional. Her comments and questions to the translators were clear and concise. I highly recommend her. Sandra DeLay , President, Translation By Design

The Kara Stambach I had the pleasure to work for was very dedicated to her craft. She was very thorough in everything she did, and she always knew what she was talking about. I never had problems talking with Kara directly about the status of our projects, and we always got our novels done either ahead (or right on time) of the due date. She'd also have a good sense of the property title's history, and I was always able to bounce around ideas for covers and interior designs with her before sending it off to the senior editors. She was a pleasure to work with, and she always was able to make me laugh, even when our impending deadlines would stress everyone out. Joe Macasocol, Graphic Designer and Production Artist, TOKYOPOP, Inc.

Kara always offers new ideas to the project at hand, and then sees them through with the utmost care and attention. Katherine Schilling, Junior Editor, TOKYOPOP, Inc.

Kara dedicates herself 100% to any project that comes her way, always going above and beyond to make it a true piece of fine literature, worthy of a place on any bookshelf. To coworkers, she is respectful, generous, and communicative, making for a peaceful and efficient atmosphere where professional relationships can thrive. She is truly an asset to any endeavor. Christine Schilling, Freelance Translator, TOKYOPOP, Inc.

Kara is awesome. Her positive energy is amazing. She can accomplish whatever she sets out to do. Her directness cuts through the clutter and her passion about her work and her co-workers makes every conversation with her a breath of fresh air. Kara defines the word "vital:" vital adj. 1. urgently needed; absolutely necessary; "a critical element of the plan"; [syn: critical] 2. performing an essential function in the living body; "life-giving love and praise" 3. full of spirit; "a dynamic, full-of-life woman"; [syn: full of life] Jeremy Ross, Director of New Product Development, TOKYOPOP, Inc.

Kara was a great friend at TOKYOPOP. She was always there when I needed guidance and treated me as an equal, despite my short time at the studio. She is a concise and brilliant writer. I give unreserved recommendations for her. Yoseph Middleton, Illustrator and Artist, TOKYOPOP, Inc.

Kara is by far one of the best Editors I have ever worked with. She not only gives every project well over 110% but also strives for perfection regardless of the effort on her part. Kara places everyone's needs before her own as long as they are well intentioned. Above all makes sure she is on top of everything. Erika Terriquez, Pre-Press Supervisor, TOKYOPOP, Inc.

Kara is incredibly hard-working and diligent. She's got a fantastic work ethic and a great attention to detail, on top of being a caring and compassionate co-worker. Lillian Diaz-Przybyl, Editor, TOKYOPOP, Inc.

Kara is a fantastic mixture of detail-oriented editor, enthusiastic advocate of media in all forms, and creative writer in her own right. She is highly adept at multitasking and tracking multiple projects, while staying atop of her own. She's a pleasure to work with, and I can't recommend her highly enough. Laura Wyrick, Producer, 7 Studios

Kara was my editor at TOKYOPOP. She is professional, thoughtful, and encouraging. Working with Kara was a wonderful experience. Jai Nitz, Owner, Writer

Kara hired me as an independent contractor for work on several projects while she was a Novels Editor at TOKYOPOP. I found her to be professional, thorough, clear, organized, fair, and extremely pleasant. I would not hesitate to do work for her in the future or to hire her for something similar. Benjamin Arntz, Independent Professional, Independent Contractor

Kara is conscientious about her work and takes pride in her job. Wendy (Steinthal) La Velle, Financial Analyst, TOKYOPOP, Inc.

GRADUATE STUDENT

Johns Hopkins University

Kara is one of the brightest, most gifted young writers it's been my pleasure to work with in my 22+ years of teaching. She was one of the best and the brightest in her graduate school class. I believe in her and have published her work in my 32-year-old literary magazine, Gargoyle. She's a hard worker and a real go-getter. She gets my highest recommendation. Richard Peabody, Instructor, Johns Hopkins University