Activision Company
Industry: Video game publisher
DescriptionActivision Publishing, Inc. is an American video game publisher based in Santa Monica. The company was founded in October 1979 by former Atari employees as the first independent video game developer. Parent organization: Activision Blizzard Headquarters: Santa Monica, California, United States Founded: 1 October 1979, Santa Monica, California, United States Subsidiaries: Treyarch, Infinity Ward, Beenox, Raven Software, Founders: Larry Kaplan, David Crane, Bob Whitehead, Jim Levy, Alan Miller, Richard Muchmore
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www.emroca.com 2013 - Present
Activision 2006 - 2013
Electronic Arts 2003 - 2006
Skills
Illustration, Concept Design, Digital Illustration, Drawing, SketchUp, Oil Painting, Computer Art, Industrial Design, Photoshop, Video Games, Art, Game Development, Animation, Film, Xbox 360, Character Animation, Art Direction, Cinematics, PS3, Corel Painter, Painting, Illustrator, Visual Arts, Conceptual Art, Digital Painting, Game Art, Storyboarding, Digital Art, Character Designs, Pre-visualization, World Building, Environment Art
Education
Academy of Art University 1999 — 2003
BA, Illustration/ Fine Art
Activision July 2014 - August 2015
Amazon October 2012 - July 2014
RealNetworks April 2011 - September 2012
RealNetworks May 2010 - April 2011
RealNetworks June 2008 - April 2010
RealNetworks July 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Marketing, Video Games, Digital Media, Online Gaming, E-commerce, Product Marketing, Partner Management, Excel models, Promotions, Content Management, Strategic Partnerships, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Affiliate Marketing, Analytics, Social Media, PowerPoint, A/B testing, ROI Optimization, Multivariate Testing, Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Data Modeling, Presentations, Optimizing Performance, Strategy, Management, Online Marketing, Mobile Devices, Digital Marketing
Education
Brigham Young University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marriott School of Business - Finance
Brigham Young University
Activision July 2013 - September 2013
U.S. Census Bureau August 2007 - July 2010
Adecco Group January 2006 - August 2007
LSI February 2005 - September 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Access, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, 10 KEY, JIRA, Customer Service, Typing, Outlook, Inventory Control, Management, Spreadsheets, Payroll, Video Games, Xbox 360, Data Entry, Drawing
Education
PCI College 2014 — 2014
CERTIFICATIONS, MS OFFICE
Ashford University 2013 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
Long Beach City College 2005 — 2007
High School, Sociology
Honda R&D 1997 - Present
Concept Design Academy July 2012 - Present
Hasbro 1996 - 1996
Titanworks Media Ltd. 1996 - 1996
Teague 1996 - 1996
Activision 1996 - 1996
RPA 1996 - 1996
Disney Interactive 1996 - 1996
Skills
Concept Design, Sketching, Rendering, Industrial Design, Product Design, Alias Studio Tools, Automotive Design, Concept Development, Photoshop, Modeling, Automotive, Vehicles, Hypershot, 3D visualization, Ideation, Visualization
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1993 — 1996
BS, transportation design
Central Oregon Community College 1991 — 1993
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Art, design, jazz trumpet
SomaTone Interactive Inc. August 2014 - Present
Levenson Artists Agency, Inc. February 2011 - August 2014
Music Reports, Inc June 2014 - July 2014
Activision March 2006 - April 2011
Atari November 2003 - March 2006
Immersive Sound, Inc September 2002 - March 2006
EA July 2003 - November 2003
Interplay Entertainment Corp. 1998 - 2002
Trilobyte Games, LLC 1996 - 1998
Skills
Sound, Video Games, Entertainment, Music, Sound Design, Game Development, Audio Post Production, Music Production, Music Supervision, Recording, Music Industry, Music Licensing, Original Music, Post Production, Professional Audio, Interactive..., Music Publishing, Contract Negotiation, Digital Media, Film, Xbox 360, Social Games
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 2011 — 2016
JD Candidate 2016
Golden Gate University, School of Law
Visiting Law Student
California Institute of the Arts 1989 — 1991
MFA
Boston University 1983 — 1987
Bm
InMotion Hosting December 2013 - Present
Freelance August 1998 - Present
Vision-Strike-Ware.Com, LLC 2012 - November 2013
ClickN KIDS March 2010 - July 2012
ZeroG Games November 2007 - February 2010
AquaOdysseas Studios November 2007 - October 2008
Activision February 1995 - July 1998
Fox Studios February 1994 - January 1995
Top Cow Productions February 1993 - January 1994
Jostens Learning September 1991 - January 1993
Skills
Photoshop, Maya, Premiere, HTML, After Effects, PHP, JavaScript, Modeling, 3D Studio Max, Python, XML, MySQL, User Interface Design, Illustration, Architecture, Scripting, MS Project, OOP, Poser, Art Direction, Project Coordination, Flash, Dreamweaver, CSS, XHTML, Mac OS X, Illustrator, ActionScript, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Adobe Acrobat, Programming, 3D, Graphic Design, Computer Graphics, Fireworks, Windows, Game Design, User Interface, Java, Animation, Layout, InDesign, Video Games, Database Design, Project Management, JIRA, Basecamp, Mantis, Microsoft Office
Education
Ambassador University 1988 — 1990
Associates, Computer Science
Apple November 2012 - Present
Keith McMillen Instruments May 2012 - November 2012
Activision May 2009 - July 2011
Seven Studios February 2009 - May 2009
The Lodge November 2008 - February 2009
dSonic June 2007 - August 2007
SONiVOX December 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Sound Design, Sound, Video Games, Music, Game Design, Music Production, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Music Technology, Sound Editing, Xbox 360, Audio Engineering, Gameplay, Pro Tools, Audio Technology, Audio Editing, MIDI, Scripting, Audio Processing, Composition, Recording, PS3, Audio, FMOD, Game Development, Sound Designer, Web Development, Mac, Electronic Music, Python, C++, C, Swift, Audio Post Production, Professional Audio, Interaction Design, Audio Design, SFX, Video Game Development, Max, MEAN, Objective-C, JavaScript, Unix
Education
Berklee College of Music 2003 — 2007
Music Synthesis
Raven Software/Activision October 2014 - Present
Activision June 2013 - October 2014
Activision January 2013 - June 2013
Ubisoft 2009 - January 2013
CTXM June 2003 - May 2009
Intezo June 2001 - February 2003
Menass July 1999 - June 2001
Skills
User Interface, Game Design, User Interface Design, Interaction Design, Game Development, User-centered Design, User Experience, Video Games, Art Direction, Team Management, Software Design, Visual Design, Scrum, User Research, Flash, Creative Direction, Flash Animation, Usability, Cross-platform..., Photoshop, Mobile Applications, Logo Design, Photography, Process Optimization, Typography, Color Correction, Computer Graphics Design, Digital Painting, Video Game Production, Texturing, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Ergonomics, User Experience Design, Software Development, Concept Design, Web Design, Xbox 360, PS3
Education
Transporta un Sakaru Instituts 1995 — 1999
Bachelor, Management, Marketing
Activision April 2015 - August 2015
TEAM Informatics March 2014 - April 2015
Domino's Pizza February 2013 - February 2014
Papa Johns October 2012 - February 2013
Office Depot January 2010 - October 2010
Skills
Programming, Program Development, Computer Science, Computer Repair, Computer Hardware, Networking, Data Entry, Computer Maintenance, Computer Hardware..., Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Time Management, Testing, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Anoka Technical College 2014 — 2016
Associate’s Degree, Game and Interactive Media Design
Anoka Ramsey Community College 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Computer Science
Minneapolis Business College 2010 — 2011
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Computer Science
Maximizer Software, Inc. April 2013 - Present
Stake Business Solutions November 2012 - Present
Roadhouse Interactive August 2012 - February 2013
Nokia July 2006 - August 2012
Electronic Arts Blackbox September 2004 - February 2006
Activision March 2000 - August 2004
Embrace Films 2003 - 2004
Activision June 1999 - March 2000
SDL International April 1998 - June 1999
Scavenger December 1994 - March 1997
Skills
Management, Strategy, Business Development, Product Management, Leadership, Project Management, Risk Management, Speaker, Executive Management, Telecommunications, Product Development, Game Development, Start-ups, Business Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Public Speaking, Program Management, Mobile Devices, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Change Management, Business Strategy, CRM, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Partnerships, Analysis
Education
Erickson Coaching International 2015 — 2015
ICF Accreditation - Candidate, Erickson Certified Professional Coach
Certified Management Accountants, British Columbia 2013 — 2014
Certified Management Accountant (CPA, CMA), Finance and Financial Management Services
Simon Fraser University 2011 — 2013
EMBA, Business Administration
Pragmatic Marketing
Requirements that Work
Pragmatic Marketing
Practical Product Management
Aarhus Universitet 1993 — 1995
Accounting, Financing and Production.
Odense Universitet 1990 — 1993
Programming (hardware and software), Mathematics and Physics.
Viborg Gymnasium 1987 — 1990
Activision February 2012 - Present
Walmart May 2001 - June 2012
North American Media Group October 2009 - April 2010
GameStop September 2004 - June 2005
Skills
Computer Technology, Digital Photography, Quality Assurance, Digital Art, Video Games, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office, Computer Games, Writing, Time Management, Game Development, Photoshop, Video, Xbox 360, Online Gaming
Education
Academy College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Digital Arts
Deloitte October 2007 - Present
Activision March 2007 - August 2007
kla tencor October 2006 - March 2007
Siegfried Group 2006 - 2007
Deloitte 1998 - 2006
Skills
Internal Controls, SEC filings, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, US GAAP, Enterprise Risk..., Internal Audit, Management Consulting, Due Diligence, Financial Accounting, GAAP, IT Audit, LBO, Financial Reporting, Big 4, Financial Modeling, SEC Filings
Education
Bowling Green State University 1993 — 1998
The Mascaro Group June 2014 - Present
Gremlin Games Mobile February 2010 - January 2014
BYU-Idaho April 2011 - April 2012
BYU-Idaho March 2008 - April 2012
Policy Technologies International, Inc. April 2010 - April 2011
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints April 2006 - April 2008
Vivendi\Universal Games June 2004 - June 2005
Captain Blood's Village Theaters September 2002 - December 2002
Activision 2001 - 2002
Liquid Entertainment June 2001 - November 2001
Skills
Technical Writing, Project Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Video Games, Quality Assurance, HTML, Social Media, CSS, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Illustrator, Public Relations, Software Documentation, Computer Games, Management, Game Development, Game Design, Customer Service, Video Editing, Web Design
Education
Brigham Young University - Idaho 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Communications
Fountain Valley HS 1994 — 1998
HS Diploma
TeleSign October 2014 - Present
Korn Ferry June 2014 - September 2014
Activision May 2012 - May 2014
Technisource July 2006 - May 2012
Paradigm Solutions April 2005 - June 2006
SAIC August 1998 - March 2005
Skills
Firewalls, Switches, Network Security, Network Engineering, Routers, Information Security, Secure Network..., Disaster Recovery, Checkpoint, Cisco Technologies, Networking, IPS, Security, Load Balancing, Malware Analysis
Education
University of Bristol 1995 — 1997
Bachelors of Science, Electronic and Communications Engineering
Prime College Kuala Lumpur 1994 — 1995
Kolej Methodist Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) 1989 — 1993
Activision June 2012 - Present
Activision December 2010 - June 2012
Skills
HRIS, Employee Relations, Onboarding, HR Policies, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Process Improvement, Personnel Management, Payroll
Education
Ball State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Telecommunications
Activision June 2015 - Present
Rhapsody International June 2012 - May 2015
Amazon.com June 2006 - May 2012
Mt. Auburn Partners June 2005 - August 2005
Deloitte Consulting 1999 - 2004
Atlantic Trust Pell Rudman 1997 - 2000
Skills
Product Management, Business Strategy, E-commerce, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Analytics, Business Development, Product Marketing, Financial Modeling, Corporate Development, Entrepreneurship, Mobile Devices, Start-ups, SaaS, Cross-functional Team..., Mergers, Strategic Planning, Digital Media, Product Development, Go-to-market Strategy, Mobile Applications, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Digital Marketing
Education
Harvard Business School 2004 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Boston College 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Put-in-Bay Brewing Company April 2012 - September 2012
Pier W December 2008 - December 2011
Activision August 2005 - November 2005
Skills
Public Relations, Customer Service, Improvisation, Photography, Acting, Photoshop, Video Editing, Adobe Premiere
Education
St. Edward High School 1999 — 2003
4 years, College Prep
American Musical and Dramatic Academy 2004 — 2005
2 year degree, Visual and Performing Arts
Telltale Games July 2011 - Present
Treyarch/Activision June 2009 - May 2010
Treyarch June 2009 - May 2010
Activision April 2008 - June 2009
Imagineye Studios April 2004 - October 2008
Skills
Cinematics, Storytelling, Video Games, Photoshop, Game Design, Game Development, Storyboarding, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Texturing, Graphic Design, Film, Corel Painter, Video Editing, 3D, Xbox 360, YouTube Content Creator, Maya, Film Direction, Marketing, Team Leadership, Sales, Management
Education
Brooks Institute of Photography 2004 — 2008
BA, Film and Animation
Art Institute of Seattle 1999 — 2002
Associates Degree, Computer Animation / 3D Modeling / Drawing
Harold Carter Realtors 2014 - Present
Kellogg Company November 2005 - May 2013
Activision September 2003 - April 2005
PepsiCo - Frito Lay July 2001 - April 2003
RetailDNA June 2000 - March 2001
PepsiCo May 1998 - May 2000
Kraft Foods Group June 1994 - April 1998
Skills
Forecasting, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., IRI, Retail, Sales, Merchandising, FMCG, Spectra, Trade Marketing, Direct Store Delivery, Marketing, Retail Category..., Sales Growth, Mentoring Of Staff, CPG Sales, Strategy, Leadership, Pricing, Consumer Products, Category Insights, Customer Liason, Manage Client..., Professional Mentoring, Exceptional mentor &..., CPG Industry, Sales&Marketing, Strategic Planning, National Accounts, Training, Employee Training, Coaching, Job Coaching, Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Residential Homes, CRM
Education
Amberton University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategic Leadership
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
The 23rd Frame March 1996 - Present
Pandemic Studios November 2007 - December 2008
The Cutting Room @ Venice Beach November 2000 - December 2002
Mindstorm creative October 1998 - October 2000
Activision November 1997 - October 1998
The Cutting Room @ Venice Beach March 1996 - November 1997
Image Foundry January 1994 - June 1995
Skills
Film, Video Games, MMO, Video, Sound, Avid, Multimedia, Commercials, Feature Films, Music Videos, Digital Media, Film Production, New Media, HD Video, Post Production, Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Entertainment, Television, Documentaries, Video Editing, Animation, Creative Direction, Media Production
Education
Art Center College of Design 1997 — 1998
Film, Film and photography
Activision June 2015 - Present
Activision February 2012 - June 2015
LucasArts 2010 - February 2012
Electronic Arts 2006 - 2010
Electronic Arts 2003 - 2006
Electronic Arts 1998 - 2003
AMP 1997 - 1998
Skills
Essbase, Management, Business Objects, Video Games, Monetization, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Finance, Strategic Financial..., Analytics, Project Management, Accounting, Game Development, Analysis, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Executive Management, Program Management
Education
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants 1999 — 2001
CIMA, Management Accounting
Birmingham City University 1992 — 1996
Financial Services, Business Studies, 2:1
Amano McGann, Inc. August 2013 - Present
Activision June 2011 - September 2011
Towne Park September 2009 - June 2011
US Navy (CV63 USS Kittyhawk, Japan) February 2003 - May 2008
Skills
Photoshop CS5.5, Flash Animation CS5.5, HTML scripting, CSS, Testing, Software Documentation, Databases, Computer Hardware, Windows, Mac OS X, Networking, Quality Assurance, Programming, Microsoft Office, Visio, Access, Visual Basic, SQL, PHP, Java, MySQL, PowerPoint, JavaScript, Visual Studio, C, Web Development
Education
Anoka Technical College 2011 — 2013
IT Associates Degree, (Multimedia, Gaming, Web, Software Design and Development ), 3.888
Anoka Technical College 2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Information Technology
Fridley High School 1996 — 2000
BASIC Agency July 2012 - Present
Freelance February 2010 - August 2013
Activision April 2012 - August 2012
Digitaria, a JWT Company April 2011 - May 2012
Modifly August 2011 - March 2012
Nobis Interactive May 2010 - February 2012
Garrett CMG April 2009 - August 2009
IDeas Magazine October 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Web Design, Creative Insights, Brand Development, Photoshop, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Corporate Identity, Logo Design, Logos, Posters, Interaction Design, User Interface Design, Business Cards, Typography, Creative Strategy, Visual Communication, Experience Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Interactive Creative..., Mobile Applications, Mobile Design, User Experience, User Interface, Information Architecture, Branding & Identity, Graphics
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 2006 — 2009
BS, Graphic Design
Activision March 2015 - Present
Jeremy Noah (DBA) 2011 - March 2015
Portal A August 2014 - August 2014
Equinox July 2014 - August 2014
Tracy Anderson Method May 2013 - July 2014
Self Employed 2011 - 2014
Smith Hunt Productions August 2013 - August 2013
EXPRESS November 2012 - January 2013
Nuclear Breakthrough 2011 - 2013
His Way Community Church October 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Office Administration, Performing Arts, Acting, Voice Acting, Customer Service, Research, Public Speaking, Communication, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook Express, PowerPoint, Adobe Freehand, Photoshop, Avid, After Effects, Mac, Windows, Oral & Written..., German, Training, Theatre, Film, Entertainment, Marketing, Nonprofits, Film Production, Video Production, Event Planning, Event Management, Directing, Improvisation, Fashion, OS X, Theatrical Production, Comedy, Commercials, Drama, Television, Video, Videography, Social Media, Editing, Video Editing, Stage
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2009 — 2011
BA, Theatre & Dance, 3.9
Lone Star College System 2008 — 2009
Liberal Arts Associate, Human Behavior, 3.7
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts 2007 — 2008
Acting
International University in Germany Bruchsal 2005 — 2005
Information Technology
Film Actor 2012 - Present
Activision June 2014 - April 2015
LRN 2014 - 2014
Skills
Acting, Voice Acting, Microsoft Excel, Smoothies, Financial Analysis, Bass Guitar, RMA, Podcasting, Sketch Comedy, Improvisational Comedy, Comedy, Shakespeare, On-camera, Improvisation, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Film, Entertainment, Management, Film Production, Event Planning
Education
American Musical and Dramatic Academy 2012 — 2013
Acting, Yes
Pioneer Highschool
Self-employed July 2006 - Present
Sensa Products LLP February 2012 - May 2014
Championship Gaming Series 2007 - 2009
Activision October 2001 - June 2006
Skills
Internal Controls, Forecasting, Accounting, General Ledger, Management, Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Budgets, Management Accounting, SEC filings, GAAP
Education
Bentley College - Elkin B. McCallum Graduate School of Business
MSA, Accounting
Fitchburg State University
BS ED, Special Education
SomaTone Interactive Inc. June 2015 - September 2015
Moon Studios June 2014 - September 2014
Electronic Arts (EA) February 2014 - June 2014
Localite Games January 2014 - June 2014
Localite Games Inc. October 2013 - December 2013
Wabi Sabi Sound, Inc. August 2013 - August 2013
Formosa Group March 2013 - March 2013
Electronic Arts October 2011 - September 2012
Activision August 2009 - September 2011
Electronic Arts September 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Sound Design, Pro Tools, Field Recording, Wwise, Dialogue Editing, Sound, PS3, Video Games, SFX, Audio Post Production, Sound Effects, Final Cut Pro, Sound Forge, Foley, Ableton Live, Music, Sound Editing, Xbox 360, Frostbite, Live Sound, Implementation, Composition, Steinberg Nuendo, FMOD, Wii, Unreal Engine 3, Computer Games, Film, Unity, Lightroom, Photoshop, Photography, Canon DSLR
Education
Berklee College of Music 2006 — 2008
Diploma, Music Synthesis
Full Sail University 2004 — 2005
Associate of Science in Recording Arts, Audio Engineering
Activision August 2015 - September 2015
Skills
3D Modeling, Maya, Zbrush, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Unity, Character Rigging, 3D rendering, UV mapping
Education
Minneapolis Media Institute 2012 — 2013
Bachelor's degree
SGN (Social Gaming Network) August 2015 - Present
BluBox Games April 2014 - August 2015
Collision Studios November 2013 - April 2014
Activision August 2013 - November 2013
Apple App Store December 2011 - September 2012
Machinima July 2010 - January 2012
Skills
Cocos2d, Unity3D, iOS development, iOS, Xcode, C#, Objective-C, C++, cocos2dx, Photoshop, Illustrator, Mobile Applications, Game Design, Mobile Games
Education
California State University-Bakersfield 2009 — 2014
Computer Information Systems, Computer Programming, Senior
Bakersfield College 2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MyOwnMed July 2015 - Present
MyOwnMed August 2014 - Present
Brain Glove Apps. September 2011 - Present
Panasonic Avionics Corporation November 2013 - August 2014
Agile Communication Inc 2001 - 2013
Activision May 1999 - December 2001
Raytheon January 1997 - May 1999
Skills
Java, C++, C, HTML, MXML, Flex, JavaScript, ActionScript, LUA, Corona SDK, Unity3D, Unix, Mac OS, Windows, Eclipse, Microsoft Visual Studio..., OPNET, MySQL, C#
Education
Azusa Pacific University 2000 — 2002
Master's degree, Applied Computer Science and Technology, 4.0
The Ohio State University 1989 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Computer and Information Sciences
Zoo Printing May 2014 - Present
CallSource May 2013 - May 2014
Choice Hotels International January 2007 - June 2012
Skillsoft January 2003 - January 2007
Saba January 2000 - January 2003
Oracle January 1996 - January 2000
Activision July 1995 - August 1995
Skills
Photo Realistic..., Brainstorm Facilitation, Outcome focused, Graphic Design, HTML, Web Design, Flash, Illustrator, Animation, ActionScript, jQuery, Photoshop, Graphics, Logo Design, User Interface Design, Creative Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, User Experience, Illustration, User Interface, QuarkXPress, Front-end, Web Development, XHTML, Dreamweaver, InDesign, WordPress, Adobe Acrobat, XML, JavaScript, Joomla, Facilitators, Web Applications, CSS, Email Marketing, PHP, SEO, Storyboarding, Multimedia, HTML 5
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 1994 — 1996
Associate Degree, Visual Communications
Shawsheen Technical High School 1990 — 1994
High School Diploma, Art and Ad Design
MediaRadar Inc. March 2012 - Present
RAIN (formerly known as Crossborders) March 2011 - March 2012
SONY DADC December 2009 - April 2010
Treyarch March 2009 - September 2009
Walt Disney Internet Group January 2008 - January 2009
Walt Disney Internet Group January 2007 - January 2008
Activision June 2006 - November 2006
Skills
Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, DevTrack, Xbox 360, Quality Assurance, Tiled, FogBugz, Pivotal Tracker, Mercury Quality Center..., Playstation 3, iPhone, Mobile Phones, PSP, PC/MAC, Test Planning, Photoshop, PS3, Mobile Games, Mobile Applications, Illustrator
Education
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2004 — 2005
Certificate Program – Concentration in high and low poly character modeling, texturing/UV mapping
Art Institute of Colorado 2003 — 2004
Media Arts and Animation Program – Concentration in digital media
Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology 2001 — 2003
AAS, Associates in Applied Science Program – Concentration in 2D/3D applications and fine arts
Undertone August 2013 - Present
Monroe College January 2013 - Present
Veritas Prep March 2012 - Present
CBS Local Digital Media May 2011 - October 2012
Activision December 2009 - December 2010
Microsoft May 2006 - November 2009
IBM Global Services October 2000 - July 2005
Skills
Digital Media, Product Marketing, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business Development, Management, Advertising, Social Media, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Marketing Research, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Email Marketing, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Segmentation, Mobile Devices, Competitive Analysis, Analytics, Integrated Marketing, Product Launch, Mobile Applications, CRM, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Mobile Marketing, Digital Strategy, Market Research, Multi-channel Marketing, Sales, Project Management, Product Management, E-commerce, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Mobile Advertising, Gaming Industry, Go-to-market Strategy, Video Game Marketing, Brand Architecture, Brand Development, Brand Strategy, Marketing Management, Brand Awareness, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Partnership Marketing
Education
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business 2005 — 2007
MBA, Marketing, Brand Strategy
Boston University 1996 — 2000
BA, Economics
Boomtrain May 2014 - Present
Docmunch January 2014 - April 2014
PulsePoint August 2012 - January 2014
do.live.love. August 2011 - May 2012
Eldritch Media June 2011 - August 2011
Realtime Associates December 2008 - February 2009
Activision June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
jQuery, HTML 5, JavaScript, MongoDB, Web Applications, CSS3, CoffeeScript, Agile Methodologies, CSS, Node.js, jQuery UI, Python, Web Development, Web Analytics, Ruby, C#, F#, .NET, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Front-end, Creative Writing, Lean Software..., dust.js, Rails, Angular, Bootstrap
Education
Bennington College 2007 — 2011
Concord High School 2003 — 2007
Freedom Valu Center July 2008 - Present
Activision July 2013 - September 2013
Skills
Audio Mixing, Character Modeling, Character Design, Unity3D, Flash Animation, Flash Design, Concept Design, Audio Editing, Modeling, 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine 3, Level Design, Flash, Game Design, Character Animation
Education
Brown College 2010 — 2012
Bachelors, Game Design and Development
Anoka Ramsey Community College 2005 — 2009
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
DIRECTV December 2012 - Present
Konami Digital Entertainment September 2009 - November 2012
Activision January 2007 - June 2009
Pep Boys February 2005 - January 2007
US Army Corps of Engineers November 1997 - March 2005
Auto Zone February 2002 - January 2005
Skills
Video Games, Game Development, Mobile Games, Flash, Computer Games, 3D Studio Max, JIRA, After Effects, Martial Arts, Youth Mentoring, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Android, Game Programming, Sound Forge, 2D graphics, Casual Games, Social Games, Game Design, Testing, 3D animation, Gameplay, Automotive Repair, Digital Photography, Automotive Sales
Education
University of the People 2015 — 2017
Bachelors of Science
Coursera.org 2012 — 2015
Certifications & Specializations
Brooks College 2004 — 2006
Bachelors of Science
Game Institute 2014 — 2017
Certification/University Credits
DeVry University 2008 — 2009
Game Programming and Development
Airline Transport Professionals November 2014 - Present
Activision March 2014 - May 2014
NBCUniversal, Inc. January 2012 - March 2013
The Walt Disney Company - Consumer Products May 2007 - September 2011
UCIrvine Paul Merage Graduate School of Business August 2006 - April 2007
Anaheim regional medical center February 2005 - October 2006
The Walt Disney Company - Disneyland Resort March 2002 - February 2005
Skills
Aviation, Process Improvement, Employee Relations, Team Building, Recruiting, Operations Management, Project Planning, Team Leadership, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Coaching, Management, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Applicant Tracking..., Training, Vendor Management, Microsoft Office, Hiring, Internet Recruiting, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Sourcing, HRIS, Outlook, New Hire Orientations, Customer Service, Interviews, Personnel Management, Social Media, Taleo, Temporary Placement, Onboarding, College Recruiting, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Time Management, Employee Benefits, Strategy, Employee Engagement, Employee Training, Marketing, PeopleSoft, Change Management, Leadership
Education
American InterContinental University 2004 — 2006
BA Business Administration, Organizational/Industrial Psychology
Orange Coast College 2001 — 2003
Biology
Rancho Alamitos 1997 — 2001
Activision 2008 - Present
Activision Blizzard 2008 - Present
Nexon America Inc. 2007 - 2007
IndaMix Productions, Inc 2007 - 2007
Skills
Console, Video Games, FMOD, Game Development, Wii, Audio Design, Video Game Development, Perforce, PS3, Xbox 360, Dialogue Editing, Sound Design, Sound Forge, Pro Tools, Localization, Sound Editing, Audio Post Production, SFX, Audio Editing, Wwise, Music Supervision, Game Design, Social Games, Sound, Computer Games, Xbox
Education
Berklee College of Music 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Music, Music Synthesis
University of New Hampshire 2003 — 2005
Chemical Engineering
Blizzard Entertainment July 2015 - Present
Cloud Imperium Games May 2013 - July 2015
Activision September 2011 - May 2013
Total Immersion Software August 2010 - July 2011
Total Immersion Software October 2009 - November 2010
Heavy Iron Studios October 2007 - October 2009
Electronic Arts (EA) June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, Video Games, Gameplay, Game Development, Computer Games, Perforce, Xbox, Mobile Games, Console, DevTrack, JIRA, Scrum, PSP, Game Testing, Multiplayer, Bug Tracking, Game Mechanics, Software Project..., Online Gaming, Test Planning
Education
Western Washington University 2004 — 2006
Political Science, Philosophy, and Economics
Whatcom Community College 2006 — 2006
Bellevue College 2002 — 2004
South Seattle College 2002 — 2004
Mercer Island High School 2000 — 2004
Diploma
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee September 2015 - Present
Michigan Technological University August 2014 - January 2015
Bay de Noc Community College June 2012 - May 2014
Burt Township School August 2010 - May 2011
VP Informatics May 2008 - February 2010
7 Studios September 2007 - February 2008
Activision May 2004 - August 2007
Activision August 2002 - May 2004
Skills
Xbox 360, Career Development, Microsoft Word, Video Games, Asset Managment, Project Management, Gameplay, Mobile Games, Computer Games, PS3, Quality Assurance, Social Games, Casual Games, Console, MMO, Game Mechanics, Game Development, Wii, Localization, Perforce, Unity3D, Unreal Engine 3, Game Design, Level Design, iPhone, Unreal Editor, Storyboarding, Online Gaming, ActionScript, 3D, Game Programming, iOS development, Bug Tracking, Zbrush, JIRA, Scripting, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface, Character Animation, Computer Graphics, UV mapping, 3D Studio Max, iOS, Gaming, Maya, OpenGL, Texturing
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2015 — 2018
Master’s Degree
Bay de Noc Community College 2011 — 2014
Associate of Science (A.S.)
California State University-Northridge 1999 — 2000
BA in Art
San Francisco State University 1996 — 1999
Santa Barbara City College
Pearson VUE December 2013 - Present
Kroll Ontrack March 2012 - December 2013
Activision June 2010 - March 2012
Lucente Studios June 2009 - June 2011
Skills
Test Planning, Quality Center, Testing, Manual Testing, Software Quality..., Test Automation, Technical Project..., Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Microsoft SQL Server, Scrum, Agile & Waterfall..., Troubleshooting, XML, System Testing
Education
ITT Technical institute Eden Prairie 2010 — 2012
Associate's degree, Computer Science, 4.0
Aveda Institute-Minneapolis 2010 — 2011
License, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Activision March 2015 - Present
Activision August 2012 - February 2015
EA SPORTS February 2007 - July 2012
Sara Lee 2003 - 2007
McDonald's Restaurants Europe 2001 - 2002
Skills
Global Marketing, Product Marketing, International Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Marketing Management, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Marketing Research, Team Leadership, Marketing, Video Games, Brand Management, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Product Management, Business Development, Leadership, Management, Creative Direction, Social Games, Xbox 360, Casual Games, Monetization
Education
University of Hertfordshire 2004 — 2006
CIM Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing
Bournemouth University 1999 — 2003
BA (Hons) International Marketing Management
IGN Entertainment August 2014 - Present
ModOp February 2014 - August 2014
PETROL Advertising August 2012 - 2013
SuperBot Entertainment, Inc. August 2011 - October 2012
Sony Online Entertainment April 2008 - June 2011
Stormfront Studios January 2007 - January 2008
Climax April 2006 - January 2007
Activision February 2005 - December 2005
EA Mobile January 2004 - 2005
Citi September 1999 - April 2003
Skills
Video Games, Game Design, Photoshop, Maya, Art, Game Development, Concept Design, Painting, Storyboarding, Texturing, Illustrator, PS3, Social Media Marketing, Digital Photography, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Xbox 360, 3D, MMO, Unreal Editor, Wii, 3D Studio Max, Creative Direction, Gameplay, World Building, Scripting, Mobile Games, Traditional Animation, Digital Media, Level Design, Content Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Advertising
Education
The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Game Art and Design
Art Center College of Design 2002 — 2002
Motion Design
GSN (TV & Games) February 2015 - Present
GSN (TV & Games) March 2013 - January 2015
GSN (TV & Games) October 2012 - February 2013
Turbine June 2012 - September 2012
38 Studios August 2011 - May 2012
2Dawn Games July 2011 - December 2011
THQ, Kaos Studios August 2010 - July 2011
THQ, Kaos Studios April 2010 - August 2010
Activision March 2009 - October 2009
2K Games March 2008 - March 2009
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 2001 — 2005
Bachelors Degree, Media Arts and Animation
Activision March 2012 - Present
Activision October 2009 - March 2012
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles May 2008 - October 2009
Sapient 1999 - 2003
Skills
Video Games, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Strategy, Management, Social Media Marketing, Game Design, Leadership, Digital Media, Game Development, Social Media, Digital Marketing
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 1993 — 1995
MFA, Painting & Drawing
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1990 — 1993
BFA, Painting & Drawing
Boston University 1986 — 1990
BA, English Literature, Art History
The Nerdery August 2013 - Present
Activision March 2012 - August 2013
Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment July 2009 - August 2012
H. D. Smith April 2011 - March 2012
Wells Fargo October 2010 - April 2011
Jimmy John's November 2005 - September 2010
Panther Dining, Thomas Hall August 2009 - May 2010
Shudo-Kan Karate Club July 2004 - December 2009
SCI Fidelity Records 2009 - 2009
10,000 Lakes Music Festival 2008 - 2009
Skills
Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Video Games, Analysis, Teamwork, Xbox 360, PS3, Training, Teaching, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Customer Relations, Time Management, Team Leadership, Inventory Management, Leadership Development, Promotions, Contract Negotiation, Writing, Research, Windows, Data Entry, Editing
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2008 — 2010
B.A., Communication
Benedictine University 2006 — 2008
A.A, Liberal Arts
Verizon Wireless May 2014 - Present
Verizon Wireless April 2012 - Present
Verizon Wireless August 2011 - March 2012
Verizon Wireless May 2011 - July 2011
Verizon Wireless November 2007 - May 2011
Verizon Wireless February 2007 - November 2007
Verizon Wireless July 2006 - February 2007
Activision January 2001 - August 2003
KSTP-TV January 2001 - November 2001
Skills
Wireless, Telecommunications, Customer Retention, Direct Sales, Customer Experience, Cellular Communications, Solution Selling, Sales Operations, Customer Satisfaction, Mobile Devices, M2M, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Management, Leadership Development, Sales Presentations, Cold Calling, B2B, Quotas
Education
Bellevue University 2013 — 2016
Master of Leadership and Executive Coaching, Leadership and Executive Coaching
Bellevue University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Profession Retail Sales and Managment, 3.71 GPA
Arts Institues International of Minnesota 1999 — 2000
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Graphic Design and Computer Animation
Music Marketing by Web 'n Retail March 2013 - Present
Independent Recording Artist September 2012 - February 2013
Activision June 2012 - August 2012
Greener Music, LLC. August 2011 - December 2011
Urban Ventures - The Hub Studio May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Pro Tools, Audio Engineering, Recording, Studio Recording, Music Production, Editing, Logic Pro, Digital Recording, Songwriting, Sound, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Music Industry, Record Labels, Video, Film, Musicians, Social Media, Music, PowerPoint, Entertainment, Microsoft Excel, Video Editing, Multimedia, Digital Media, Songs, Audio Post Production, Audio Editing
Education
Belmont University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Music Business, 3.5
Walgreens February 2013 - Present
Activision May 2012 - November 2012
Perfect 10 Car Wash April 2011 - December 2011
Skills
DevTrack, Xbox 360, Xbox, Flash, Game Programming, XNA, MMO, Gameplay, Game Testing, Video Game Production, Programming
Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Associate of Science (AS), Computer Science
Anoka Technical College 2010 — 2012
Associate in Applied Science, Information Technology Management/Multimedia and Game Programming
Irondale High School 2005 — 2009
General Diploma, None
Activision August 2012 - Present
Freelance January 2009 - Present
DNP Studios May 2010 - July 2012
New Angle Media August 2009 - August 2009
SkipStone Pictures April 2009 - August 2009
GruntWorks Entertainment April 2009 - June 2009
Dead Ringer Films, LLC March 2009 - April 2009
Skills
After Effects, Video Editing, Visual Effects, Final Cut Studio, Premiere, Motion Graphics, Composing, Post Production, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, Compositing, Cinema 4D, DVD authoring, Rotoscoping, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sound Design, Particle Effects, Transcoding, Digitization, Reason, Motion Tracking, Cakewalk Sonar, Commercials, Avid, Film Production, DVD Studio Pro, Color Correction, Film, Short Films, Video Production, HD, Video, Compressor, Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, Trapcode, Element 3d
Education
Full Sail University 2006 — 2008
Bachelors, Film
Brigham Young University 2003 — 2005
Advertising and Marketing
Hollywood.com February 2007 - Present
Five Star Productions September 2003 - February 2007
Destination Television January 2002 - December 2005
Activision March 1998 - May 2001
Skills
Video, After Effects, Film, Commercials, Entertainment, Broadcast, Video Editing, Digital Media, Post Production, Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Computer Animation, Graphics, Compositing, Television, Film Production, Directing, Creative Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Motion Graphics, Editing, New Media, Screenwriting, 3D animation, Sound Design, Motion Design, Multimedia, Art Direction, Avid, Animation, Videography, DVD Studio Pro, Final Cut Studio, Visual Effects, Feature Films, Producing, Cinematography, Web Video, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, YouTube Content..., Photography, WordPress, Post Production..., Content Management
Education
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 1996 — 1997
AS, Computer Animation
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 1995 — 1996
Computer Animation
Activision Blizzard Inc. 2011 - Present
Activision 2002 - May 2012
Procter & Gamble 1991 - 2001
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Shopper Marketing, Marketing Research, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Business Planning, Regional Team Leadership, Full P&L Responsibility, Trade Marketing, Retail Category..., CPG Sales, Entertainment, Media, Channel Strategy..., Process Improvement, Organizational..., Talent Management, P&L Management, Strategic Partnerships, New Business Development, Strategic Planning
Education
Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee 1991 — 1994
MBA, Marketing, Management, Finance
University of Strathclyde 1992 — 1993
Master's Of Science, International Marketing & Management
Ball State University - College of Business 1987 — 1991
Bachelor's Of Science, Finance, Marketing
Alcatel-Lucent January 2011 - May 2012
Kinaxis July 2010 - January 2011
OpenText June 2010 - July 2010
Magmic Inc. May 2006 - February 2009
Self-employed May 2005 - November 2005
Bug-Tracker April 2004 - September 2004
Strategy First September 2001 - August 2003
Activision June 1999 - September 2001
Skills
Level Design, scriptwriting, Technical Writing, writing, Game Design, Video Games, Mobile Games, Computer Games, Game Mechanics, Gameplay, Technical Writers, FrameMaker, MadCap Flare, Camtasia, RoboHelp, WebWorks, Wikis, Puzzles, Casual Games, Social Games, Game Development, Mobile Applications, Screenwriting, User Interface Design, User Interface
Education
Carleton University 2013 — 2016
Master of Arts (MA), Human-Computer Interaction
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology 2009 — 2010
Graduate Certificate, Technical Writer
Creative Artists Agency January 2015 - Present
Creative Artists Agency July 2013 - December 2014
Velocity Brand Management April 2013 - July 2013
Activision January 2013 - March 2013
Dependable Solutions Inc. June 2010 - November 2012
University of Redlands January 2012 - June 2012
University of Redlands January 2009 - June 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, Marketing, Salesforce.com, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, International Business, Licensing, Royalty Tracking, Customer Service, Excel, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Outlook
Education
University of Redlands 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Global Business Major, Asian Studies Minor
明海大学 / Meikai University 2011 — 2011
Study Abroad Program, Japanese
Palos Verdes High School Palos Verdes 2004 — 2008
Prime Digital Academy June 2015 - Present
Lakewinds Food Co-op February 2015 - August 2015
The Pretty Hippie July 2013 - February 2015
Activision January 2011 - October 2011
Activision Minneapolis Publishing April 2008 - December 2010
Activision Minneapolis Publishing August 2007 - December 2010
GameMill Entertainment December 2009 - February 2010
KinderCare August 2006 - August 2007
Eden Prairie School District September 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Video Games, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3, Console, Online Gaming, Mobile Games, Computer Games, Highly personable, Video Game Production, Microsoft Excel, Game Design, Learning Quickly, Microsoft Word, ESRB, Bug Tracking, Game Testing, Xbox, Mobile Gaming, Creativity, Clarity, SharePoint, Communication, Always Willing to Learn, Nintendo DS, DevTrack, PSP, Game Mechanics, HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, Software Quality..., Video Game QA, Oracle Reports, Video Game Submissions, Focus Testing, Adaptability, User Experience Testing, Wordpress, Node.js, MongoDB
Education
Prime Digital Academy 2015 — 2015
Computer Software Engineering
Normandale Community College 2002 — 2003
White Moon Dreams January 2014 - Present
Legends MMA January 2014 - Present
Casting Networks, Inc. August 2010 - November 2013
Activision February 2007 - August 2010
Pandemic Studios September 2009 - November 2009
Electronic Arts March 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Game Development, Game Design, Selenium, Testing, Test Planning, JIRA, DevTrack, Test Cases, Photoshop, Usability Testing, MySQL, Animation, Multiplayer, Unreal Editor, Storyboarding, Game Mechanics, 3D Studio Max, PS3, Microsoft Office, Perforce, Agile & Waterfall..., Microsoft Word, 3d Textures, 3D Modeling, Unity3D, Video Editing, Tortoise SVN, Selenium IDE, Microsoft Excel, Storytelling, Creative Writing, World Building, Wiki Development, Wikis, Podcasting, Audio Editing, Unreal Engine 4, Hansoft, Graphic Design, Graphic Arts, Computers
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Game Art and Design
Toys For Bob/ Activision Blizzard October 2009 - Present
Activision June 2009 - Present
Shaba Games/Activision June 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Texturing, Texture Painting, UV mapping, Maya, Environment Art, Game Art, Digital Sculpting, Texture Artist, Zbrush, Low Poly Modeling, Xbox 360, Video Games, 3D, 3D Modeling, Level Design, UV Mapping, ZBrush
Education
Academy of Art University 2003 — 2008
BFA, 3D Modeling_Game Environment
Hansung University 1998 — 1999
Halfway, Industrial Design
Toadstool Farm Vintage December 2011 - October 2014
Luxoflux January 2009 - April 2009
Activision September 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Retail, Quality Assurance, Game Development, Hair Cutting, Hair Coloring
Education
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy 2010 — 2011
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Activision August 2015 - Present
The Moscoe Group December 2014 - Present
Macy's June 2011 - December 2014
Target August 2006 - June 2011
Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Employee Training, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Operations Management, Business Development, Coaching, Team Leadership, Team Building, Customer Service, Leadership, Management, Retail, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Marketing, PowerPoint
Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College 2008 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Disney Interactive April 2015 - Present
Activision April 2014 - February 2015
Activision July 2012 - February 2015
Skills
Quality Assurance, IT Solutions, Customer Service, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Graphic Design, Techical requirements..., Sony , mobile and..., Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Mobile Devices, Testing, Photoshop, Android, Test Planning, Test Cases, Facebook, Illustrator, Devtrack and Devtest, Excel
Education
Bellevue College 2005 — 2009
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Graphic Design
Inhance Digital June 2015 - Present
USA Martial Arts Training Center October 1996 - Present
JibJab Media January 2013 - February 2014
JibJab Media 2012 - February 2014
Direct TV October 2011 - May 2012
Activision January 2007 - April 2011
the movie "Pain September 2005 - October 2005
Skills
Video Games, Quality Assurance, Game Design, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, Game Development, Photoshop, Game Testing, Team Leadership, DevTrack, Xbox, 3D Studio Max, Project Management, Maya, Zbrush, Illustrator, Flash Animation, Mobile Devices, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, PC, After Effects, Bug Tracking, Scripting, Casual Games, PSP, Monetization, Computer Games, Game Mechanics, Flash, User Interface Design, Gameplay, Console Games, 3D, MMO, Online Gaming, User Interface, Console, Premiere, JIRA, Unreal Engine 3, Animation, Multiplayer, Character Animation, iPhone, Texturing, Social Games, Mobile Games
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 2003 — 2006
Bachelors, Media Art and Animation
Silver Spring Networks October 2011 - Present
Taos March 2011 - October 2011
Gazillion Entertainment January 2009 - March 2011
Helio December 2006 - January 2009
Activision April 2005 - December 2006
Churchill Software Services January 2003 - March 2005
Sierra Atlantic January 2000 - December 2002
Wipro Technologies December 1996 - January 2000
Education
Acharya Nagarjuna University 1986 — 1991
B.Tech, Electonics and Communications
UBM Canon April 2013 - Present
Michelle Woodyard Photography April 2009 - Present
Ajilon March 2012 - February 2013
Avon October 2009 - July 2012
Activision June 2011 - November 2011
Beeve Vision Care Center August 2010 - June 2011
LCS Constructors, Inc. April 2006 - April 2009
Kelly Services September 2005 - April 2006
Fieldstone Communities June 2002 - July 2004
All-Care Animal Referral Center February 2001 - June 2002
Skills
Word, Process Improvement, Excel, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, Event Planning, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Social Media, Team Building, Event Management, Leadership, HTML emails, Email Marketing, Web Site Editing, Newsletter Production, Employee Handbooks, Job Descriptions, Newsletters, Social Media Marketing, Management, Human Resources, Microsoft Word, Employee Training
Education
University of Redlands 2008 — 2010
MBA, Business Administration
University of California, Irvine 2000 — 2007
Certificate, Certificate Programs
Eastern Michigan University 1992 — 1995
BS, Independent Interdisciplinary Concentration
Baker College Business and Corporate Services 1990 — 1992
Interior Design
Ainsworth High School 1981 — 1985
Diploma
Spotify July 2014 - Present
Spotify March 2013 - July 2014
Hulu July 2011 - March 2013
Activision October 2010 - June 2011
Encore Capital Group June 2010 - October 2010
Poway High School October 2009 - October 2010
Encore Capital Group December 2009 - June 2010
Northwestern Mutual June 2008 - November 2008
Scottrade January 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Start-ups, Corporate Finance, Business Development, Due Diligence, Online Advertising, Pricing Analysis, Pricing Strategy, Financial Reporting, Financial Projection, Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Inventory Analysis, Inventory Management, Digital Media, Competitive Analysis
Education
Boston University Questrom School of Business 2005 — 2009
BSBA, Finance
Wilton High School 2001 — 2005
Self-employed 2009 - Present
Self-employed 2009 - Present
Prestige Home Care Agency September 2012 - May 2013
Activision August 2000 - February 2012
Skills
Healthcare, Home Care, Cpr Certified, Elder Care, Patient Safety, Nursing, Hospitals, Medical Terminology, Compassion, Vital Signs, Medical Coding, Medical Records, Medicine
Education
Associated Technical College-Los Angeles 1995 — 1996
Medical/Clinical Assistant/cardiac technician
Eden high 1986 — 1989
Currently looking for a new opportunity Art DirectorEdge of RealitySeptember 2012 - September 2014
Edge Of Reality September 2001 - September 2012
Retro Studios October 1999 - September 2001
Activision August 1993 - August 1999
Skills
Character Animation, Video Games, Maya, Game Art, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Animation, Game Development, Xbox 360, Character Rigging, Cinematics, Computer Animation, 3D, Texturing, Visual Effects, Texture Painting, Mobile Games, Xbox, UV mapping, PS3, Wii, Environment Art, Low Poly Modeling, Facial Animation, Unreal Editor, Texture Artist, Level Design, Motion Capture, Gameplay, Game Design, Computer Games, Perforce, Creative Direction, 3D Studio Max
Education
Art Center College of Design
Illustration
California State University-Northridge
BA, Art Major
Otis College of Art and Design
Art
University of California, Los Angeles
Post Graduate Studies (CG Art and Animation)
Edney Consulting Services July 2013 - Present
Treyarch August 2008 - May 2011
Luxoflux August 2007 - August 2008
Infinity Ward November 2006 - August 2007
Activision January 2005 - November 2006
Santa Monica College January 2003 - September 2006
Skills
Windows 7, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Visio, VMware, Windows XP Pro, Data Entry, Windows Server, Visual Basic, Software Troubleshooting, PC building, Windows 8.1, Microsoft Outlook, Kali Linux, Wireshark, Cain & Abel, Numara Track-It, Software License..., E-Waste Disposal, Hardware & Software..., Systems Documentation..., Technology Consulting, Penetratoin Testing, Business Class Computer..., Home Office Computer..., Computer Maintenance..., Acceptable Use Policy..., Basic Computer Use..., Research Methods, Wireless Local Area...
Education
ITT Technical Institute 2013 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Information Systems and Cyber Security
ITT Technical Institute-Culver City 2011 — 2013
Associate's degree, Network Systems Administration
Fairfax Highschool 1998 — 2002
Highschool Diploma
Activision June 2015 - Present
Pop The Pixel April 2012 - Present
DylanPolniak.com August 2006 - Present
AKT Enterprises September 2009 - September 2010
Bonded Records March 2009 - September 2009
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 2006 — 2010
Graphic Design
Ringling School of Art and Design 2007 — 2008
Activision December 2014 - Present
343 Industries - Microsoft Game Studios March 2013 - December 2014
Blizzard Entertainment April 2008 - March 2013
Hi-Rez Studios April 2007 - April 2008
Qualia Labs April 2007 - April 2008
ebay, Inc June 2006 - March 2007
eBay Trust and Safety 2006 - 2007
Skills
Machine Learning, Neural Networks, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Python, R, C++, Java, SQL, C, Data Analysis, Perl, Modeling, Programming, Linux, Computer Science, MySQL, Analytics, Windows, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Software Development, Predictive Modeling, Business Intelligence, Software Engineering, SAS, Perforce, XML, Analysis, Research, Game Development, Game Design, Multiplayer Design, Multiplayer, Pattern Recognition, Computer Games, Xbox 360, Video Games, MMO
Education
Brigham Young University 2003 — 2007
PhD, Computer Science
Brigham Young University 1998 — 2007
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science
Crystal Dynamics April 2015 - Present
Treyarch 2011 - April 2015
Treyarch 2008 - 2011
Activision 2007 - 2008
Activision 2006 - 2007
Activision 2005 - 2006
Skills
Game Development, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360, Game Design, Gameplay, Video Games, Perforce, Level Design, Computer Games, Multiplayer, Scripting, Game Mechanics
Education
Boston University
Master's Degree, Computer Science
Freelance January 2014 - Present
Freelance August 2010 - Present
THQ August 2010 - November 2012
THQ August 2010 - November 2012
Activision July 2008 - September 2009
Skills
Gameplay Capture, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Music Production, Video Games, Post Production, Game Development, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Game Design, Adobe Audition, After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, Film, Sound, Reason, Audacity, Garageband, OS X
Education
Santa Monica College 2014 — 2014
Computer Programming
Los Angeles City College 2013 — 2013
Computer Programming
Santa Monica College 2014 — 2014
Korean Language and Literature
SAE Institute of Technology - Los Angeles 2007 — 2007
Electronic Music Production
Los Angeles City College 2002 — 2006
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Orb Soundwerx May 2014 - Present
David Logan Music 1992 - Present
BUOYANT October 2010 - October 2013
Micro Forte 2000 - 2003
Namco 2001 - 2002
Treyarch 1998 - 2002
Riptide Music 1999 - 2000
Sony Computer Entertainment of America 1998 - 2000
Fate Records 1995 - 2000
Activision 1997 - 1999
Skills
Sound Design, Music, Video Games, Composition, MIDI, Advertising, Soundtrack, Music Production
Education
Berklee College of Music 1990 — 1994
Film Scoring
Zynga October 2011 - Present
RockYou! October 2010 - September 2011
Electronic Arts 2007 - October 2010
Electronic Arts June 2001 - 2007
Activision 1996 - 2001
Viacom New Media 1995 - 1996
Interplay 1994 - 1995
Skills
Creative Direction, Production, Team Leadership, P&L Management, Public Speaking, Franchise Vision, Creative Branding, Studio Management, Planning, Executive Level..., Franchising, Social Games, Video Games, Computer Games, Game Development, Game Design, Vision
Education
Boston University 1991 — 1994
MFA, Directing
Colorado College 1987 — 1991
BA, Drama & Mathematics, cum laude
Westlake High School 1985 — 1987
HS, magna cum laude
Pandora March 2014 - Present
Maid Marian Music November 2000 - Present
Geographer LLC 2007 - February 2014
Ubisoft September 2010 - October 2011
Tapulous (Disney Interactive) August 2010 - September 2010
Activision September 2008 - February 2010
Digidesign April 2006 - September 2008
Axis Music 2004 - 2005
Skills
Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Audio Post Production, Sound Design, Audio Engineering, Audio Editing, Audio Mixing, Music Production, Voiceovers, Studio Recording, Live Recording, Composition, MIDI, Sound, Music Industry, Music, Cubase, Digital Performer, Recording, Sound Editing, Band, Drumming, Wwise, Perforce, Illustrator, Field Recording, Audio Design, Game Audio, Drums, Bands, Microsoft Office, Foley, DevTrack, JIRA, Professional Audio, Recording Studio, Tour Management, Band Management
Education
Berklee College of Music 2001 — 2004
BA, Professional Music
J.M Art & Design January 2015 - Present
RR Donnelley November 2012 - January 2015
http://joemcmurrian.wix.com/portfolio January 2013 - 2014
Freelance artist at Bent Image Labs January 2008 - December 2012
Laika April 2012 - July 2012
Wieden & Kennedy Advertising March 2010 - February 2012
Woodbrain Records April 1968 - 2012
Pacific Northwest College of Art January 2007 - January 2011
Portland State University January 2004 - January 2010
Activision 1998 - 2001
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash Animation, Storytelling, Storyboarding, Music, Creative Writing, mobile, gaming, Interactive Advertising, social campaign design, mood boards, Sketching, motion studies, typography, communication design, POP Displays, Online Advertising, visual style guidelines, Meticulous eye for..., composition, color theory, Digital Photography, Digital Marketing, Digital Illustration, Digital Media, seeing opportunity in..., making the complex..., laughing hard, Color Theory, Typography, Layout, Concept Design, Posters, Painting, Making the Complex..., Logo Design, Mood Boards, Illustration, Graphics, User Interface Design, Mobile Devices, Art, Drawing, Art Direction, Creative Strategy, Animation, Graphic Design, InDesign
Education
Portland State University 2003 — 2005
MFA, Fine Art Painting and Art History
Art Center College of Design 1991 — 1993
BFA, Illustration & Design, Honors Grad 4.0
Los Medonos College 1986 — 1988
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Design and Applied Arts, 3.9
LivePerson August 2013 - Present
LivePerson June 2012 - August 2013
Architizer LLC October 2010 - May 2012
Activision May 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Mobile Internet, User Experience, Mobile Devices, Online Marketing, Professional Services, E-commerce, Digital Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, R, Python
Education
Bard College
Bachelor's degree, Literature
2020Venture April 2013 - Present
Lucas Arts September 2010 - June 2013
LucasArts April 2006 - September 2010
Independent Development February 2006 - April 2006
Activision December 2002 - April 2006
The Collective May 2002 - December 2002
SoftMirage Inc November 2001 - June 2002
Isbah Hassan & Associates. March 1999 - March 2000
Skills
Maya, Visual Effects, Zbrush, Art Direction, Unreal Engine 3, Game Design, After Effects, Characters, Production Planning, Photoshop, iOS development, Team Leadership, Offshore Outsourcing, Architecture, Cross-cultural..., Java, C#, Unity3D, Perforce, Level Design, Gameplay, ZBrush, Game Development, Environment Art, Casual Games, Animation
Education
Academy of Art University 2000 — 2001
MFA, Computer Arts
National College of Arts 1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture, Passed with Distinction
Excers Inc February 2015 - Present
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. May 2014 - July 2014
DIRECTV January 2014 - June 2014
Kaiser Permanente July 2013 - December 2013
Honda of America Mfg., Inc. September 2010 - July 2013
Bellevue College September 2010 - April 2011
Mike Rudinsky Consulting September 2006 - September 2010
MWH Global June 2008 - January 2009
Expedia, Inc. May 2006 - September 2006
Activision September 2005 - January 2006
Skills
PMP, Product Management, Six Sigma, Program Management, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Enterprise Software, Software Project..., Project Portfolio..., Professional Services, Business Intelligence, Integration, Business Process..., PMO, Business Process, CRM, Professional Services..., Strategy, Outsourcing, Management Consulting, Project Management, Management, Requirements Gathering, Project Planning, MS Project, Leadership, Software Documentation, Business Development, Consulting, CA Clarity, Resource Management, Microsoft Project
Education
Bellevue College 2010 — 2011
HIT Certificate, Health-care Informatics
San Jose State University 1984 — 1986
MS, Industrial Systems Engineering
Oregon State University 1977 — 1982
BS, General Engineering
Boston College September 2012 - Present
Behaviour Interactive May 2013 - June 2013
Newton Girls Soccer February 2012 - April 2012
Activision May 2011 - July 2011
Education
Boston College 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications, American Studies, Journalism
Kaspersky Lab September 2014 - Present
Havas Media March 2014 - September 2014
The Boston Group April 2013 - February 2014
The Boston Group April 2012 - May 2013
ELA Advertising 2011 - 2012
Digital Doorstep 2011 - 2011
Break.com 2010 - 2011
Activision 2010 - 2010
Valassis 2007 - 2010
Staples 2007 - 2007
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Online Marketing, Digital Media, Rich Media, Salesforce.com, Flash, HTML, Browsers, JIRA, Alfresco, SQL, Online Advertising, Omniture, Ad Serving, Google Analytics, SEM, Web Analytics, PPC, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Strategy, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Google Adwords, Mobile Marketing, Social Media, Behavioral Targeting, Mobile, Lead Generation, Affiliate Marketing, E-commerce, Media Buying, Social Networking, Analytics, Website Development, Interactive Marketing, Online Video, Content Management, Integrated Marketing, B2C, Facebook, Advertising Sales, User Experience, Account Management, Advertising, Media Planning, Direct Marketing, Information Architecture, Product Management, Online Communities
Education
Arizona State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelors Degree, Business and Mass Communications
Barrington High School
Bishop Connolly High School
High School
Blue Artists, LLC January 2012 - Present
Blue Artists, LLC January 2007 - December 2011
Insomniac Games April 2011 - September 2011
Konami January 2011 - April 2011
Activision February 2009 - June 2010
MTV Networks 2008 - 2009
MTV Networks 2007 - 2007
Skills
Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Animation, 3D visualization, Concept Development, Storytelling, Storyboarding, Usability Testing, System Testing, Gaming, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Video Games, Illustrator, Video Editing, Broadcast, Art, Creative Direction, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, Film, Short Films, Computer Animation, Screenwriting, Character Animation, Maya, Graphics, PS3, Traditional Animation
Education
Art Institute of Philadelphia 2004 — 2007
B.S., Media Arts and Animation
nWay Inc. April 2015 - Present
Kabam November 2013 - April 2015
DeNA October 2012 - November 2013
LucasArts March 2008 - October 2012
Activision November 2005 - February 2008
Vivendi Universal Games August 2003 - October 2005
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment August 2001 - August 2003
Skills
Hansoft, MS Project, DevTrack, TestTrack, Unreal Engine 3, Video Games
Education
Boston College 1997 — 2001
BA, Economics
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) 1999 — 2000
General Course, Economics
Activision July 2008 - Present
Education
Bard College 2002 — 2006
Activision April 2009 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment July 2009 - September 2009
Rhythm & Hues Studios May 2009 - May 2009
Upper Deck Entertainment February 2009 - April 2009
Liquid Entertainment August 2007 - April 2009
Electronic Arts September 2008 - October 2008
BRC Imagination Arts April 2007 - August 2007
Landmark Entertainment April 2007 - August 2007
Extra Large Technology Inc.. May 2007 - May 2007
Toon Disney _ Disney/abc Cable Networks Group April 2005 - December 2006
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 2002 — 2007
Goldman Sachs July 2015 - Present
Goldman Sachs August 2013 - July 2015
Groupon June 2011 - August 2013
Activision February 2009 - June 2011
Cone September 2008 - December 2008
ISM January 2008 - May 2008
Education
Boston University 2005 — 2008
Communication, Investor Relations
Skullcandy Inc. October 2012 - Present
Astro Gaming, Inc. October 2012 - Present
Pipeworks Software January 2011 - July 2012
LucasArts May 2010 - September 2010
LucasArts June 2007 - May 2010
Vivendi Games May 2005 - May 2007
Vivendi Universal Games April 2003 - May 2005
Fox Interactive September 1999 - April 2003
Activision December 1998 - September 1999
Skills
Project Management, DevTrack, 3D Studio Max, Web Design, Seapine Test Track Pro, Art Direction, Photoshop, FMOD, Python, Creative Direction, Licensing, Game Design, Video Games, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Office, Outsourcing, Trade Shows, Agile Project Management, Perforce, Basecamp, Video Game Production, Publishing, Marketing, Motion Capture, Voice Acting, Music Production, Brand Management, Partner Management, Team Management, Product Development, Team Leadership, Communication, Consumer Insight, Avid Gamer, Xbox 360, Xbox, Game Development, Console, Wii, Casual Games, PSP, PS3, Computer Games, Social Games, Animation, Multiplayer, Gameplay, Mobile Games, Interactive..., MMORPG
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 1996 — 1998
AAA
Cue Connect February 2015 - Present
Freelance at Gientsteps, Odinid October 2008 - Present
Sprite Animation Studios March 2010 - March 2014
Pixomondo November 2009 - March 2010
Uncharted Territory September 2008 - May 2009
Activision June 2008 - August 2008
Duck Studios May 2008 - June 2008
Hydraulx April 2008 - May 2008
Sprite Animation Studios May 2007 - March 2008
Education
Academy of Art University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, VFX (technical direction)
University of Yazd 1999 — 2003
Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Science
IGT January 2015 - Present
Bluebolt Productions January 2011 - Present
sonarDesign, Inc. May 2014 - December 2014
Electronic Arts January 2012 - December 2013
Microsoft Corporation November 2006 - October 2010
Aspyr Media September 2004 - July 2006
TKO Software March 2003 - August 2004
Activision June 2000 - February 2003
Activision June 1999 - June 2000
Activision June 1996 - June 1999
Skills
Video Games, Cross-functional Team..., Product Planning, Outsourcing, Game Development, Social Games, Mobile Games, Casual Games, Monetization, Social Media, Project Management, Writing, Online Advertising, Music, Food & Beverage, Localization, MMO, Xbox 360
Education
California State University-Long Beach
BA, Humanities: Radio, Television, Film
Austin Community College
C. E., Agile Project Leadership
Microsoft Management Excellence
The composition of a successful manager
Exeutrain
C. E., Microsoft Project
The Walt Disney Company 2007 - Present
Disney/ABC Television Distribution 2004 - 2007
The Walt Disney Company 2001 - 2004
Activision 2000 - 2001
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer 1997 - 2000
Skills
Strategic Financial..., Financial Reporting, Digital Media, Financial Analysis, Entertainment, Finance, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, CPA, Corporate Finance, Mergers, Strategy, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Analysis, Executive Management
Education
University of Southern California 2001 — 2004
MBA
Arizona State University 1991 — 1995
Accounting
Electronic Arts February 2013 - Present
Electronic Arts November 2012 - February 2013
Activision January 2007 - September 2012
THQ, Inc. August 2005 - January 2007
Microsoft Games Studios 2000 - May 2005
Skills
Usability Engineering, User-centered Design, Usability Testing, Heuristic Evaluation, User Experience, Paper Prototyping, User Scenarios, Usability Design, Iterative Design, Video Games, Game Design, Focus Groups, Game Development, Social Games, Perforce, User Research, User Interface, User Interface Design, Usability, Xbox 360, Human Computer..., Human Factors, Research Design, MMO, Online Gaming, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Mobile Games, Monetization, Mobile Applications, Persona, iPhone, Mobile Devices, Computer Games
Education
Alma College 1991 — 1995
BS, Psychology & Sociology
Clay High School
Live Nation June 2009 - Present
Cisco Systems August 2007 - February 2009
KBACE Technologies Pvt Ltd October 2006 - August 2007
Jacobs Engineering October 2006 - August 2007
Activision November 2005 - October 2006
Juniper Networks July 2005 - November 2005
Xerox January 2005 - July 2005
AT&T September 2004 - January 2005
EasyLink Services 2004 - 2005
Merrill Lynch December 2003 - September 2004
Skills
Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Applications, Oracle HR, Data Migration, Database Administration, Oracle, Unix, Patch Management, Relational Databases, Oracle RAC, Oracle Discoverer, RMAN, AIX, OBIEE, Databases, Disaster Recovery, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, PL/SQL, SQL Tuning, High Availability, Unix Shell Scripting, Solaris, Performance Tuning, Shell Scripting, Oracle Application..., SQL*Plus, MySQL, Oracle Reports, Database Design, Oracle Enterprise..., mariadb, Data Guard, HP-UX, Business Intelligence, Oracle Database..., SDLC, Integration, SQL, ERP, IBM AIX
Education
Vasavi College Of Engineering 1993 — 1996
Bachelors in Electronics and Communications
St. Joseph's High School 1983 — 1989
Activision Blizzard April 2008 - Present
Activision April 2005 - April 2008
Boston History Collaborative March 2003 - February 2004
ConTemporaries September 1999 - March 2003
Ford's Theatre November 1998 - September 1999
Skills
MS Excel, MS Word, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, Inventory Management, Budgets, Customer Service, Blogging, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, SAP, Financial Reporting, Non-profits, Office Management, Photoshop, Nonprofits, Leadership, Invoicing, Data Analysis, Research, Online Gaming, Video Games, Management, Financial Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Payroll, Journal Entries, Therapeutic Massage, Social Media, Social Games, Process Improvement, Social Networking, Training, Project Management, Auditing, Account Management, Team Building, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Public Speaking, Team Leadership
Education
California Healing Arts College 2006 — 2007
Master of Massage Therapy, Massage Therapy
Union College 1992 — 1998
BA, Anthropology
American University in Bulgaria 1996 — 1996
Anthropology
The Field School 1987 — 1992
Activision December 2013 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios September 2013 - December 2013
Walt Disney Animation Studios August 2010 - September 2013
Hilde Van Gool 2009 - November 2010
International Medical Corps September 2008 - July 2009
USG HR Forces (formerly USG People, formerly known as Solvus Group) February 2005 - June 2006
T-interim. May 2002 - February 2005
Skills
Data Analysis, Statistics, R, Survey Design, Research, Employee Surveys, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Human Resources, Project Management, Management, Strategy, Recruiting, Microsoft Excel, Scrum, SQL, Training, Change Management, Consulting, Applicant Tracking...
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2007 — 2008
Certificate
Ghent University 1997 — 2002
Master
1994 — 1997
Bachelor
SHRM
GPHR
Dentsu Aegis Network January 2013 - Present
Activision January 2011 - December 2012
The Beanstalk Group, LLC September 2004 - January 2011
Scholastic 2002 - 2004
Skills
Licensing, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Litigation, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Entertainment Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance, Legal Research, Litigation Support, Employment Law, Bankruptcy, Joint Ventures, Mediation, International Law, Legal Compliance, Privacy Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Issues, Dispute Resolution, Software Licensing
Education
Brooklyn Law School 2001 — 2004
JD
New York University 1997 — 2001
BA, Psychology
New York University 1997 — 2001
BA, Psychology
Half Hollow Hills East
Outbox AXS at AEG January 2015 - Present
AXS Digital at AEG March 2013 - December 2014
Activision July 2012 - March 2013
National Football League May 2007 - July 2012
Creative Productions October 2005 - May 2007
Deluxe Media Management June 2003 - January 2005
Sonic Foundry May 2000 - June 2003
General Electric October 1998 - May 2000
Microsoft October 1994 - May 1999
Skills
Digital Media, Interactive Marketing, SEO, E-commerce, New Media, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Portfolio..., Agile Project Management, Project Delivery, Scrum, Six Sigma, PMP, CSMS, Software Project..., Mobile Devices, Digital Marketing, Program Management, Product Management, User Experience, Web Project Management, Digital Strategy, Analytics, Web Analytics, Mobile Applications, Management
Education
Boston University
Activision May 2013 - Present
Activision October 2010 - May 2013
Thomson Reuters April 2005 - October 2010
Thomson Financial January 2004 - April 2005
Skills
Active Directory, Data Center, Servers, Technical Support, Networking
Education
Boston University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Activision October 2002 - March 2011
Vivendi Games 2002 - 2008
Mattel July 1997 - October 2002
Skills
Enterprise Architecture, Project Accounting, Vendor Management, Team Building, Integration, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Spend Analysis, Digital Media, Agile Methodologies, Project Management, Business Process..., Management, Business Intelligence, Business Process..., Analytics, Software Project..., Budgets, CRM, Data Warehousing, ERP, Project Portfolio..., Leadership, Cloud Computing, IT Service Management, Outsourcing, Software Development, Requirements Gathering, Digital Media Services, Royalties, Agile, SOA, SoapUI, Business Process Design, Agile Project Management, SDLC, Governance, Change Management, Enterprise Software, Business Process, Program Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Process Improvement, PMO, Project Delivery, Information Technology, Business Requirements, Scrum
Education
Московский Государственный Технический Университет им. Н.Э. Баумана (МГТУ)
M. S. in Compurer Sience, Information Technology
Oracle University 2007 — 2008
Certifications, Oracle Business Intelligence, Oracle Manufacturing, Oracle Finance and Oracle Human Resources
Project Management Institute 2008 — 2008
Certification, PMI
Toastmasters international 2002 — 2010
LeanIn, Public speaking, Leadership and teamwork
Gamblit Gaming, LLC November 2013 - Present
Testronic Labs October 2008 - October 2013
RCDb December 2010 - January 2012
MumboJumbo, LLC November 2006 - September 2007
2K Games June 2002 - June 2006
TDK Mediactive (Console Games) 2002 - 2006
Activision April 2000 - February 2002
Skills
Test Planning, Quality Assurance, Testing, Video Games, Software Development, Bugzilla, Software Quality..., Scrum, JIRA, Bug Tracking, Android, Xbox 360, Databases, PS3, Localization Testing, Project Management, Game Development
Education
Berklee College of Music 1994 — 1997
Performance
Hounds and Heroes July 2013 - Present
Fox Sports April 2013 - August 2014
Fox Broadcasting May 2012 - April 2013
Activision October 2009 - May 2012
Baba Lada Productions; Beauty Models/BC4 Talent 2007 - January 2011
J.S. Snyder & Associates January 1997 - January 2007
Skills
Social Media, Twitter, Facebook, Staff Management, Staff Training, Celebrity / VIP..., Customer Service, Community Outreach, Celebrity, VIP management, Video Games, Video Production, Film Production, Entertainment, Television, Film, Producing, Final Cut Pro, Creative Writing, Screenwriting, Social Networking, Digital Media, Voice Over, Event Management, Video Editing, Broadcast, Marketing, Editing, Blogging, Content Strategy, Video, Acting, New Media, Commercials, Social Media Marketing, Photoshop, Post Production, Casting, Editorial, Interviews, Reality, Avid, Podcasting, Wii, Creative Direction, Copy Editing, Multimedia, Media Production, Journalism, Feature Films
Education
Ball State University 1994 — 1997
Freelance December 2014 - July 2015
Saatchi & Saatchi June 2014 - November 2014
Participant Media May 2013 - January 2014
Funny or Die June 2012 - May 2013
Freelance 2009 - May 2013
The Hub April 2011 - September 2011
Activision June 2010 - December 2010
The Cimarron Group March 2009 - August 2009
Trailer Park October 2007 - October 2008
Schematic 2007 - 2007
Skills
Advertising, Entertainment, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Television, Interactive Marketing, New Media, Web Project Management, Copywriting, Social Media, Video, Multimedia, Video Production, Interactive Media, Digital Strategy, Broadcast, Producing, Mobile Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Facebook, Online Advertising, Editorial, Post Production, Integrated Marketing, Online Marketing, Blogging, Web Content, Film, Production, Content Development, Brand Development, User Experience, Creative Direction, Content Management, Film Production, Content Creation, Producers
Education
Boston University
B.S.
Simmons College - Simmons School of Management
Master of Science (MS)
The Nose July 2006 - Present
Amazon Game Studios September 2011 - November 2014
Griptonite Games July 2010 - September 2011
Activision April 2008 - July 2010
A Girl Named Pants, Inc January 2007 - March 2009
IBC Digital Studio October 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Maya, Animation, Traditional Animation, Illustrator, Flash, Computer Animation, Character Animation, Illustration, Computer Games, Video Games, Storyboarding, Photoshop, Game Development, Texturing, Facial Animation, Art, 3D
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 2004 — 2008
BS, Media Arts and Animation
Teaching myself some SQE July 2014 - Present
Thinkspace LLC 2013 - 2014
GOGII, inc. June 2011 - June 2013
Disney Interactive Studios January 2008 - October 2010
EA Mobile 2004 - 2007
JAMDAT 2004 - 2007
TDK Mediactive 2001 - 2003
Crave Entertainment 2000 - 2000
Activision 1999 - 2000
Skills
Video Games, Multiplayer, PS3, Mobile Platforms, Quality Assurance, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, PSP, Testing, JIRA, Online Gaming, Bug Tracking, Test Planning, Software Development, Game Development, Perforce, Gameplay, Console, Level Design, Databases, Wii, Test Cases, Training, MMO, Computer Games, Leadership, Management, Mobile Games, Programming
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 1996 — 1998
Associate of Arts (AA), Design and Visual Communications, General
Activision July 2014 - Present
AT&T July 2011 - July 2014
Verizon Wireless April 2009 - July 2011
JUPITERIMAGES CORPORATION March 2008 - April 2009
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS December 2006 - February 2008
OPENWAVE SYSTEMS August 2006 - October 2006
Finisar Corporation May 2005 - August 2006
Tech Mahindra October 2000 - March 2005
Skills
Oracle, Solaris, RMAN, Oracle RAC, Oracle E-Business Suite, Linux, Databases, Oracle Applications, Business Intelligence
Education
Nagarjuna University 1991 — 1995
B.Tech, Mechanical Enginerring
Wizards of the Coast January 2013 - Present
Activision September 2010 - December 2012
Activision January 2007 - August 2010
Symyx Software January 2003 - January 2007
OHSU Oregon Health & Science University January 2002 - August 2002
Hewlett-Packard June 1995 - October 2001
Skills
Video Games, Software Project..., Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, Console, Computer Games, Casual Games, Interactive..., Video Game Production, Agile Project Management, Game Development, Xbox, Console Games, DevTrack, Playstation, Cinematics, Software Quality..., Developer Relations, Localization, Quality Assurance, Scrum, Game Design, Mobile Devices, Mobile Games, Monetization, Online Gaming, Program Management, Risk Management
Education
University of Maryland University College
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Construction Engineering
Treyarch March 2012 - Present
Activision January 2008 - Present
USC Office of Religious Life March 2011 - Present
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, Game Design, Gameplay, Xbox 360, Perforce, Scripting, Java, Mobile Games, OpenGL
Education
University of Southern California 2006 — 2007
Master's Degree, Computer Science, 3.82
Hindustan University Chennai 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, 3.7
Activision October 2011 - Present
dunnhumby April 2010 - October 2011
dunnhumbyUSA May 2007 - April 2010
dunnhumbyUSA January 2006 - May 2007
dunnhumbyUSA May 2004 - December 2005
P&G January 2003 - May 2004
P&G May 2000 - January 2003
Skills
Customer Insight, Shopper Marketing, Segmentation, Analytics, Loyalty Marketing, FMCG, Loyalty Programs, Marketing Research, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Database Marketing, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Consumer Products, Digital Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., CRM, Marketing, Strategy
Education
University of Alabama 1998 — 2000
MBA, MIS & Strategy
Berry College - Campbell School of Business 1994 — 1998
BS, Finance
Owner January 2012 - Present
Mobile Messenger February 2013 - December 2013
Mobile Messenger October 2008 - February 2013
Vivendi Games May 2007 - October 2008
Activision June 2006 - April 2007
Citicorp September 2004 - June 2005
Skills
Manual Testing, Standards Compliance, Google Docs, Mobile Devices, DBVisualizer, Putty, WinSCP, CMDB, Device Anywhere, Quality Assurance, MS Office Suite, Test Planning, Troubleshooting, SMS, Networking, Microsoft Office
Education
Berklee College of Music
BM, Classical Composition and Film Scoring
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Activision Blizzard Inc. August 2011 - Present
Activision Blizzard Inc. March 2009 - August 2011
Activision August 2007 - March 2009
Activision August 2006 - August 2007
Image Entertainment April 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Oracle E-Business Suite, ERP, EDI, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Integration, SDLC, Oracle Applications, Project Management, Enterprise Software, Program Management, Business Process, Software Project..., Business Intelligence, Management, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Requirements Analysis
Education
Pallavan Polytechnic 1991 — 1995
Computer Science Engineering
Columbia Threadneedle Investments, US April 2012 - Present
ishbudesign May 1999 - Present
Activision August 2011 - September 2011
Katun Corporation December 2010 - January 2011
Minnesota Premier Publications August 2010 - December 2010
Cenveo July 2007 - May 2009
Digital People July 2007 - March 2008
Medtronic October 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Photography, QuarkXPress, HTML, CSS, Flash, Flash Design, Web Design, Print, Screen Printing, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Event Photography, Packaging, Branding & Identity
Education
Augsburg College 2007 — 2011
BA, Communication (PR & Advertising)
University of Oregon 1999 — 2000
Sociology, Philosophy
The Art Institues International, Minnesota 2001 — 2004
Multi-Media/Web Design
Burnsville High School 1996 — 1999
Epson America Inc. October 2013 - Present
Targus November 2012 - October 2013
Avery Dennison 2010 - 2011
Avery Dennison 2008 - 2010
Avery Dennison 2006 - 2008
Avery Dennison 2004 - 2006
Avery Dennison 2003 - 2004
Iomega 2001 - 2002
Activision 2000 - 2001
ConAgra Foods 1999 - 2000
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
Angelo State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
steamrider productions 2005 - Present
digital records management December 2004 - Present
Contemporary Services Corporation - CSC August 1996 - October 2013
Activision July 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Video Games, Game Development, Computer Games, Gameplay, video editing, Motion Graphics, Info Seal Technician, Canon Scanner Technician, Game Design, Online Gaming, Console, Scripting, Social Games, Multiplayer, Computer Graphics, Customer Service, Flyers, Acting, Entertainment, Multimedia, After Effects, Photoshop, Video Editing, Film Production, Video, Microsoft Office, Video Production
Education
Brooks College 2002 — 2003
A.A. Degree, Multimedia
El Camino College 1995 — 1997
dominguez high school 1992 — 1995
Activision November 2012 - Present
SuperBot Entertainment January 2011 - October 2012
Junction Point Studios- Disney Interactive May 2009 - January 2011
Junction Point Studios-Disney Interactive August 2008 - May 2009
Sigil Games Online 2002 - 2007
Sony Online Entertainment March 2001 - March 2002
Red Storm Entertainment 1998 - 2001
Wavequest Entertainment September 1996 - February 1998
Skills
Environment Art, Video Games, PS3, Game Development, Wii, Conceptual Art, Art Direction, Digital Painting, MMO, Game Design, Hansoft, Multiplayer, Xbox 360, Gameplay, Concept Design, Texture Painting, Level Design, Computer Games, Game Art, Cinematics, Casual Games, 3D, UV mapping, Zbrush
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1993 — 1996
BFA, Illustration
El Camino College 1990 — 1993
Associate of Arts (AA), Graphic Design
Toys for Bob November 2012 - Present
Activision October 2007 - Present
Armanino McKenna, LLP 2005 - 2007
SBC June 2001 - August 2004
Education
Academy of Art University 2003 — 2007
Animation
University of California, San Diego 1997 — 2001
BA, Economics, Comp Sci
Hasbro November 2006 - October 2010
Activision January 2004 - October 2006
McFarlane Toys November 1999 - March 2003
TMP International/ McFarlane Toys 1999 - 2003
McFarlane Design Group aka McFarlane Toys 1999 - 2003
Skills
Toys, Concept Design, Video Games, Product Development, Character Animation, Wii, Xbox 360, Traditional Animation, Animation, 3D, 3D Modeling, Game Design, Digital Sculpting, Computer Games, Maya, Conceptual Art, Game Development, Gameplay, Level Design, Model Making
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 1994 — 1997
Associates, Product design and development, computer animation
Retiring Well Productions, LLC May 2012 - Present
I.E. Effects April 2011 - July 2011
Emergency Consultants, Inc. April 2009 - November 2010
WD Web / MorePhotos August 2005 - April 2009
Activision March 1997 - August 2002
Disney Interactive Studios March 1997 - May 1997
7th Level Entertainment February 1995 - February 1997
Skills
Animation, Video Production, User Interface Design, Concept Design, Digital Marketing, Corporate Identity, Web Design, Flash, 3D, HTML, Photoshop, Graphic Design, After Effects, Creative Direction, Motion Graphics, Adobe Creative Suite, Video Editing, SEO, 3D Studio Max, 3D animation, Online Marketing, Graphics, Film, Video, Digital Media, Art Direction, Multimedia, Logo Design, Compositing, Visual Effects, Modeling, Television Studio..., Web Development, Maya, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Television, Commercials, Video Games, Premiere, Post Production, Producing, Photography, Art, Lighting, Advertising, Storyboarding, Mac, Final Cut Pro, Illustrator
Education
University of Applied Sciences Konstanz 1990 — 1994
Communication Design
Kaufmaennische Berufsschule Ravensburg 1989 — 1990
Business Administration
Activision March 2014 - Present
Activision April 2012 - March 2014
Blizzard Entertainment April 2010 - April 2012
Blue Stone Strategy Group April 2009 - March 2010
Skills
•Fluent in Spanish, Microsoft Office, HR Systems, Employee Relations, HRIS, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Coaching, Human Resources, Leadership, Management, Organizational..., Recruiting, Training
Education
UC Riverside 2006 — 2008
Masters of Business (MBA), Human Resources Management
Brigham Young University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Self-employed 2009 - Present
Championship Gaming Series LLC 2007 - 2009
Self - Employed 2006 - 2007
Activision 2001 - 2006
Education
Bentley College - Elkin B. McCallum Graduate School of Business
MSA, Accounting
Snelling October 2013 - Present
Modern Video Film October 2007 - December 2012
Club Fuzz August 2009 - December 2010
Activision July 2007 - September 2007
Sony Online Entertainment April 2007 - June 2007
Sony Online Entertainment September 2006 - December 2006
Sony July 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Data Entry, Game Design, Game Testing, Xbox 360, Video Games, Gameplay, Wii, Level Design, Computer Games, Casual Games, Creative Writing, Creative Direction, Boom Operator, Camera Operating, Event Planning, 3D Studio Max, Lift 50+ lbs, Film, Video, Flyer Design, Television, Entertainment, Grip, Flyers, Screenwriting, Customer Service
Education
ITT Tech-Sylmar 2005 — 2007
BS, Video Game Design
ITT Tech-Sylmar 2003 — 2005
AS, Graphic Design
Antelope Valley College 1998 — 2003
Film/TV/Theater
Quartz Hill High 1994 — 1998
Activision July 2014 - Present
Second City Comedy December 2013 - December 2014
Heavy Hitters Music Group April 2013 - July 2014
Tribase Studios May 2011 - September 2013
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. September 2010 - April 2013
Mutato Muzika November 2011 - January 2012
Brian Tyler Studio April 2010 - April 2011
Cranston High School East Marching Band May 2007 - August 2009
Apple Retail May 2007 - April 2009
Skills
Arranging, Composition, Orchestration, Finale, Pro Tools, Music Production, Music, Songwriting, Music Theory, MIDI, Studio Recording, Film Scoring, Sibelius, Sound Design, Audio Editing, Orchestral Music, Music Supervision, Music Licensing, Drum Set, Percussion Performance, Music Publishing, Music Industry, Logic Pro, Piano, Garageband, Musical Theatre, Singing, Percussion, Musicians, Vocal, Jazz, Drums, Reason, Arrangements, Music Preparation, Bass, Rock, Music Education, Audio Post Production
Education
Berklee College of Music 2006 — 2009
B.M., Contemporary Writing & Production and Performance: Percussion
UCLA
UCLA Extension Class: Music Supervision for Film and TV
Cranston High School East 2001 — 2005
Microsoft April 2014 - Present
Microsoft January 2013 - April 2014
Activision October 2011 - December 2012
Microsoft August 2010 - February 2011
Amazon.com July 2010 - August 2010
Play Envy January 2010 - June 2010
Nuance Communications March 2010 - May 2010
MMOFury.com September 2009 - January 2010
University of Washington January 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Usability Testing, HTML, Project Management, CSS, XML, Web 2.0, Video Games, Game Development, Game Design, Technical Writing, User Experience, User Interface Design, MS Project, Microsoft Office, DevTrack, Bugzilla, Agile & Waterfall..., Scrum, Video Game Production, Wii, JIRA, Xbox 360, Game Mechanics, PS3, Computer Games, Gameplay, Xbox, Bug Tracking, Console, Mobile Games, Perforce, Localization, MMO, Quality Assurance, Monetization, Online Gaming, Social Games, Agile Project Management, Scripting, SharePoint
Education
University of Washington 2008 — 2009
BS, Technical Communication
Bellevue College 2004 — 2006
AAS, Chemistry
Google 2013 - Present
McKinsey & Company 2011 - 2013
lululemon athletica 2010 - 2012
Activision June 2010 - August 2010
Morgan Stanley August 2007 - September 2008
Morgan Stanley July 2005 - July 2007
Skills
Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Analytics, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Management Consulting, Market Research, Research, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Valuation, Product Marketing, Product Development, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Corporate Finance, Business Development, Due Diligence
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
Beijing Language and Culture University 2009 — 2009
Mandarin
Brown University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics and International Relations
Mills Gallery September 1995 - Present
The Learning Company November 1990 - December 1995
Activision April 1984 - March 1991
Skills
Painting, Oil Painting, Visual Arts, Fine Art, Art, Art Education, Watercolor, Drawing, Figure Drawing, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Illustration, Sculpture, Murals, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Education
Academy of Art University 2006 — 2009
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Painting
Pratt Institute 1980 — 1984
MS, Communication Design
The Salvation Army November 2014 - Present
The Salvation Army January 2014 - November 2014
The Salvation Army May 2012 - December 2013
The Salvation Army October 2010 - September 2012
Kaplan Test Prep June 2010 - September 2010
Louisiana State University August 2008 - September 2010
Teach For America August 2006 - August 2008
Activision January 2006 - May 2006
Skills
Fundraising, Public Speaking, Teaching, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Donor Management, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Donor Recognition, Donor Development, Passion for Helping..., Non-profits, Passion for Quality, Time Management, Program Development, Creativity, Philanthropy, Team Building, Training, Board Development, Stewardship, Writing, Creative Writing, Creative Problem Solving, Relationship Management, Editing, Communication, Storytelling
Education
Louisiana State University 2008 — 2010
Post-baccalaureate work, basic sciences
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2002 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Entrepreneurial Studies
University College Cork 2004 — 2004
Archaeology Emphasis
Arizona State University 2001 — 2002
Dumb Dog Designs December 2011 - Present
WSOP Academy, Zynga Poker 2009 - 2012
Self-Employed Professional Poker Player 2008 - 2012
Full Tilt Poker April 2004 - December 2007
Activision 2002 - 2004
Skills
Social Media, Contemporary Art, Painting, Art, Blogging, Photography, Fine Art, Social Networking, Mixed Media
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 1997 — 2000
Phoenix Age June 2015 - Present
Activision September 2012 - June 2015
Activision May 2011 - September 2012
Market Force Information November 2009 - May 2011
Freelance June 2005 - May 2011
THQ January 2008 - September 2009
THQ November 2006 - January 2008
Werkstatt Motorcycle Racing & Repair October 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Digital Illustration, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Video Games, Graphic Design, Dreamweaver, Post Production, Storyboarding, Digital Photography, Design Production, Retail Packaging, Typography, InDesign, Social Media Marketing, Conceptual Art, Project Management, Team Management, Client Relations, Craft Beer
Education
Academy of Art University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
The Network Operations Company (NetOpsCo) April 2014 - Present
Booklamp November 2013 - January 2014
Boise State University August 2012 - November 2013
All Access Staging and Productions November 2006 - November 2008
Activision May 2006 - November 2006
Skills
Java, Database Design, Scenic Painting, Scenic Carpentry, Faux Finish, Directing, C++ Language, HTML, JavaScript, Microsoft Office, Unix, Team Leadership, Programming, Linux, C, Eclipse, Computer Science, C#, C++, Public Speaking, Customer Service
Education
Boise State University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science, 3.6 GPA
University of Idaho 2002 — 2005
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Scenic Design
Idaho State University 1997 — 2002
Master of Arts (M.A.), Theatre/Theater
Callan Advertising Company 2003 - 2004
Gray Matter FX 2002 - 2003
Activision 1995 - 1996
Blue Sky/VIFX 1993 - 1995
Skills
Feature Films, Post Production, Television, Commercials, Film Production, Film, Final Cut Pro, Visual Effects, Video, Video Editing, Video Production, Screenwriting, After Effects, Short Films
Education
ArtCenter College of Design
MFA, Film
University of California, Los Angeles
BA, Design
Activision September 2014 - Present
Zappos Family of Companies July 2011 - September 2014
Terra Technology June 2010 - June 2011
The National Society of Leadership and Success September 2009 - January 2010
Amway June 2009 - September 2009
VIR April 2009 - May 2009
Softech Global Solutions June 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Analytics, SAS, Visio, Operations Research, Access, SQL, Python, Leadership, Forecasting, Data Mining, R, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Process Improvement, MS Project, Lean Manufacturing, Unix, Statistical Modeling, Supply Chain Management, Predictive Analytics, Oracle, Supply Chain, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, QlikView, PostgreSQL, Tableau, Six Sigma, Optimization, Project Management, Excel, Crystal Reports, SPSS, Systems Thinking, Data Visualization, MySQL, Oracle SQL, Strategic Thinking, Mentoring, Microsoft Project, Data Science
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 2007 — 2009
MS, Industrial Engineering
Anna University 2002 — 2006
BE, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Tee Dee Enterprises USA, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Miccosukee Indian School June 2001 - January 2012
GameLatin International 1999 - 2001
Activision 1997 - 1999
IMSI 1995 - 1997
Engineered Business Systems 1989 - 1995
Burger King Corporation 1985 - 1989
University of Miami 1983 - 1985
Skills
Public Relations, Management, Training, Petroleum, Sales, Petrochemical, Program Management
Education
Barry University 1987 — 1989
MS, Computer Science & Information Sytems
University of Miami 1979 — 1983
BA, Biology
Activision September 2014 - Present
Linden Lab April 2011 - September 2014
Sony Online Entertainment April 2002 - April 2011
Enix America Inc December 1999 - April 2002
PricewaterhouseCoopers March 1997 - December 1999
Quadris Consulting June 1996 - April 1997
Education
Brandeis University 1992 — 1996
B.A, Computer Science
Concord Academy 1989 — 1993
In House Ideas March 2012 - Present
The Gilded Hand October 2001 - Present
Activision 1999 - 2001
Elsinore Multimedia, Inc. 1994 - 1999
Masterclip Graphics, Inc. 1990 - 1994
Skills
Business Planning, Social Media Marketing, Team Building, Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Teaching, Strategic Planning, Retail, Event Management, Public Speaking, Sales, New Business Development, Fundraising, Small Business, Advertising, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship
Education
Mills College 1976 — 1978
Master of Arts (MA), American Literature (United States)
Brandeis University 1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature/Letters
Northampton School for Girls/Williston Northampton School 1967 — 1971
High School Diploma
Trane MidAmerica November 2014 - Present
From Nothing Game Studios February 2012 - Present
Amano McGann, Inc. March 2013 - October 2014
GameStop July 2012 - February 2013
Activision June 2011 - September 2011
Best Buy November 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Video Games, art, video game industry, Graphic Design, Concept Design, Conceptual Design, Concept Development, Art Direction, Animation, Computer Animation, Keyframe Animation, 3D Studio Max, 3D Modeling, 3D graphics, 3D rendering, 3d animation, Photoshop, Video Game Production, Writing, Creative Writing, Level Design, 3D
Education
Minnesota School of Business-Richfield 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Game and Application Design
Academy College 2000 — 2002
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Animation
Alexandria Technical College 1997 — 2000
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Graphic Design / Communication Art & Design
Activision October 2014 - Present
FedEx Express 2008 - 2013
EDD warehousing May 2007 - June 2009
L.A. Valley Marine June 2000 - May 2007
Education
Crimson Technical College 2009 — 2011
Aviation
Universal Technical Institute-Auto, Motorcycle, & Marine Mechanics Institute Division-Orlando 2005 — 2007