In this month’s edition of Meet The Sandboxer, our post comes from Kim Edra, a Senior PR Manager here at Sandbox.
What do you do/when did you join Sandbox?
I became a part-time member of the Sandbox team in 2011, as a young kid fresh out of college. Little did I know that this initial step would lead to a remarkable 12-year journey to becoming a Senior PR Manager. While I’ve always enjoyed playing video games, I never imagined it would turn into a long-lasting career. Sandbox has evolved into my second family, witnessing not only my professional growth but also my personal milestones from marriage to now having 2 kids!
Favorite experience at Sandbox?
Fun fact, basketball is my favorite sport – so when I reflect on my most treasured memory here, meeting and sharing a meal with the legendary Shaquille O’Neal tops the list (he’s seriously about 2 feet taller than me!). This took place during our campaign on Saber’s NBA Playgrounds, and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to spend time with the big guy.
Another remarkable experience worth mentioning was my first trip to Paris, France, where I had the pleasure of connecting with the fantastic Focus Interactive team. Great folks, great games and great food!
First video game console/memory?
It would have to be getting my lime green Game Boy Color for Christmas when I was about 8. I had Pokemon Red and Pokemon Pinball on steady rotation.
What are you playing now?
With a constantly expanding ‘to play’ list mixed in with the demands of raising 2 young kids, it’s a challenge to carve out time for myself. However, whenever I manage to snatch a rare moment to jump into some gaming, my go-to choice lately has been Call of Duty: Warzone.
What are some of your hobbies outside of games?
I’ve been collecting sneakers since 2001, mostly Jordans and Nikes. I’m also a huge New York Knicks fan – proud to admit it!
Bonus Round – We’re doing two questions for this one! What is your favorite Pokemon, and why? What is a Pokemon you DISLIKE?
Favorite Pokemon has to be Kangaskhan for a very silly (but happy) reason, which is because I think it resembles my kids and I. Definitely dislike Spinarak and the rest of the spider Pokemon. Spiders? BIG NOPE.
You can check out our last Meet The Sandboxer post here!
