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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Activision Employees
Activision April 2015 - Present
Linkyo Corporation November 2013 - April 2015
The Discovery House LLC January 2013 - November 2013
D2Moto March 2012 - January 2013
Upward Bound September 2008 - March 2012
Skills
Research, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Statistics, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Critical Thinking, Rhetoric, Microsoft Excel, Community Outreach, Facebook Marketing, Market Research, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Event Planning, Marketing, Outlook, Online Marketing, Social Networking, Teamwork, Spanish, Facebook, Social Media, Customer Service
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2007 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Business
Activision September 2013 - Present
Target November 2009 - September 2013
Think Music Group October 2010 - April 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Spanish, Communication, Management, English, Analysis, Graphic Design, Retail, Time Management, Radian6, Social Media, Salesforce.com, Facebook, Reddit, Twitter, CRM, Microsoft Office
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Disney Interactive June 2013 - Present
Disney Interactive July 2012 - June 2013
Activision January 2012 - May 2012
Activision May 2010 - January 2012
Conejo Valley Unified School Disctrict May 2004 - June 2011
Universal Studios April 2009 - August 2009
Circuit City November 2007 - December 2008
Disneyland Resort May 2007 - September 2007
Skills
HTML, Quality Assurance, Software Quality..., Video Games, Microsoft Office, Testing, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Mac, Xbox 360, Community Management, Game Mechanics, MMORPG, Music, Game Development, Program Management, Editing, Facebook, Game Design, Interactive..., Composition, Social Games, PS3, Mobile Applications, Casual Games, Social Networking, Bug Tracking, iOS, Wii, Performing Arts, Social Media, Online Gaming, Salesforce.com, Xbox, Localization, OS X, Mobile Games, Music Industry, iPhone, Social Media Marketing, Computer Games, Windows, Mobile Devices, MMO, Gameplay, DevTrack, Music Education
Education
California State University-Northridge 2003 — 2008
Music: Emphasis in Percussion
Westlake High School
Theorify 2012 - Present
Cie Games April 2013 - November 2013
Activision November 2012 - April 2013
PBS SoCal March 2011 - November 2012
Public Broadcasting Service June 2008 - February 2011
Vodium 2004 - 2008
Impelsys 2005 - 2006
Skills
Digital Media, Social Media, Web Video, Content Management, User Experience, Video Production, Content Strategy, Content Development, Public Relations, New Media, Creative Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Google Analytics, Microsoft Office, HTML, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Multimedia, Google Adwords, Interactive Marketing, ExpressionEngine, Project Management, Video, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Interactive Strategy, Online Video, Google Apps, HTML + CSS, C++, Unity3D, 3D Modeling, Video Games, Video Game Production, Video Game Journalism, iOS development, Android Development, Digital Strategy, Mobile Applications, Mobile Devices, PHP, MySQL, Java, Python, Management, Game Development, Leadership
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2013 — 2013
Certificate, Project Management
Long Beach City College
Associate of Science (AS), Computer Science, 4.0
Gibbs Washington
Associate of Arts (AA), Visual Communications, 3.87
NFL Network July 2014 - February 2015
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2009 - June 2014
MetLife February 2007 - December 2008
Activision June 2006 - February 2007
Skills
Quality Assurance, Quality Center, Regression Testing, Process Improvement, Software Documentation, Testing, Test Planning, Test Cases, Manual Testing, Android, Software Quality..., JIRA, Black Box Testing, Bug Tracking
Education
Institute of Computer Technology 2002 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
California State University-Long Beach 1999 — 2002
N/A, Computer Science
Santa Monica College 1996 — 1998
Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Activision June 2015 - Present
Treyarch April 2015 - June 2015
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Advanced Public Speaking, Group Communication, Marketing, Online Media Management, Broadcast Television, Audience Analysis, Media Production..., Sales, Telecommunications, JavaScript, Long Distance Running, Television, Video Production, Entertainment, Film, Public Speaking
Education
California State University-Northridge 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
AEG December 2013 - Present
Activision November 2012 - November 2013
NBCUniversal, Inc. March 2012 - October 2012
NBCUniversal, Inc. November 2010 - March 2012
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies August 2007 - August 2010
Skills
SAP HR, ADP Payroll, Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, PeopleSoft, Technical Training, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Internal Communications, Recruitment/Retention, Training Skills, Talent Acquisition, Benefits Administration, Corporate Benefits, Background Checks, I-9 Compliance, Shared Services, Shared Service Center, Inter-personal, International Relations, New Hire Paperwork, New Hire Processes, New Hire Orientations, Spanish-speaking, SAP BW, Ad Hoc Reporting, Sourcing, Training, Onboarding, Human Resources, Interviews, Personnel Management, Performance Management, Recruiting, Temporary Placement, HRIS, Applicant Tracking..., HR Policies, Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement, FMLA, SAP, Screening Resumes, Employee Training, Team Building, Call Centers, Compensation
Education
Los Angeles Valley College 2010 — 2011
HR Assistant Academy
CSUN 1996 — 1998
Offshoot Comics August 2014 - Present
Activision March 2015 - Present
Hallmark Aviation Services/ Qantas September 2011 - March 2015
NBA National Tour June 2011 - June 2011
ACG LA Business Conference May 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Creative Writing, Customer Service, Japanese to English..., Acting, Management, Airlines, Flights, Aircraft, Amadeus, Sabre, Airports, Aviation Security, Event Management, Commercial Aviation, Aviation, Tourism, Flight Safety, Social Networking, Customer Experience, Event Planning, Public Relations, Social Media, Airworthiness, Galileo
Education
California State University-Northridge 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
Los Angeles Pierce College 2009 — 2011
General Studies/ Japanese
Bluebeam Software, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Treyarch January 2011 - January 2012
Activision March 2008 - January 2011
Skills
DevTrack, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, Multiplayer, Gameplay, Video Games, Console
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2005 — 2007
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Printmaking
Northern Illinois University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
Activision May 2015 - Present
Performance Designed Products LLC November 2014 - May 2015
Activision March 2014 - November 2014
UCI Child Development Center July 2012 - May 2013
Best Buy October 2010 - January 2012
Best Buy April 2008 - October 2010
Best Buy November 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Retail Sales, Sales, Management, Customer Service, Wireless, Big Box, Store Operations, Mobile Devices, Merchandising, Planograms, Retail, Cashiering, Research, Microsoft Office, Interviews, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Experience, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Video Games, Marketing, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Facebook, Public Speaking, Game Design, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Training, Inventory Management, Teamwork, Competitive Analysis, Social Media Marketing
Education
California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
Activision May 2015 - Present
Disney Interactive April 2015 - June 2015
GameStop March 2011 - September 2013
Skills
Management, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Negotiations, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Game Development, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel
Education
California State University-Northridge 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
City of Los Angeles May 2010 - Present
Leadership Concepts, Inc January 2003 - Present
City of Los Angeles July 2007 - May 2010
Activision January 2009 - August 2009
Legacy Entertainment January 2008 - May 2008
California State University, Long Beach February 2006 - June 2007
Vlaze Media Networks 2006 - 2007
Mann Theatres May 1998 - October 2005
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Video, Event Management, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Film Production, Photoshop, Research, Microsoft Office, Entertainment, Training, Film, Teaching, Editing, Social Media
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2004 — 2007
BA, Sociology, Film Production
Activision July 2012 - July 2013
uSamp August 2011 - June 2012
Skechers December 2007 - September 2010
Skechers November 2004 - December 2007
Skills
Social Media, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Retail, Facebook, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Management
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2000 — 2002
Irvine Valley College 1998 — 2000
Associate's degree
Activision August 2014 - Present
Neversoft Entertainment March 2009 - September 2014
Activision July 2006 - March 2009
Universal Music Group March 2005 - July 2006
Randstad June 2004 - February 2005
California State University, Northridge August 2002 - June 2004
On Assignment January 2001 - July 2002
Skills
Internet Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, University Relations, Sourcing, Entertainment, College Recruiting, Social Networking, Recruiting, Human Resources, Interviews, Networking, Computer Games, Game Design, Video Games, Applicant Tracking..., Career Counseling, Game Development, Talent Management, Onboarding, Management
Education
UCLA Extension
Human Resources Managment Certificate
California State University-Northridge 2004 — 2007
M.A.
Activision August 2015 - Present
Forever 21 June 2014 - August 2015
Transamerica August 2013 - June 2014
World Vision International June 2013 - August 2013
Bed Bath & Beyond August 2008 - June 2013
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
California State University-Los Angeles 2008 — 2012
B.S.
Yonsei University 2010 — 2011
Astera Software May 2015 - Present
Activision June 2010 - August 2010
Activision June 2009 - August 2009
Activision July 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Adobe Flash, Unity, Actionscript, C#, C++, Java, Photoshop, Blender, Eclipse, Android SDK, C, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Windows, ActionScript
Education
California State University-Northridge
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Allison Sipe Author April 2015 - Present
Activision March 2014 - Present
Intel Media August 2013 - March 2014
Michael S. Fredlender, CPA July 2005 - July 2013
Amazon Kindle Book Publishing November 2012 - March 2013
Mike K. Taylor, CPA October 2004 - July 2005
Skills
Editing, Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Team Building, Media Relations, Data Entry, Books, Bookkeeping, Social Media Marketing, Publishing, Project Management, Facebook, Lotus Notes, Customer Service, Social Media, PowerPoint, Publications, Research, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheets, QuickBooks, Public Speaking, Access, Sales, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Salesforce.com, Outlook, Advertising, Human Resources, Event Management, Cision, Email Marketing, Building Management, Purchase Orders, Administrative..., Time Management, Microsoft Office
Education
California State University-Northridge 2010 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General
Moorpark College 2004 — 2009
Associates of Arts Degree, English Language and Literature, General
Granada Hills High School
Dignity Health January 2013 - Present
Beyond the Grind January 2012 - January 2013
Atlas Recycling August 2009 - January 2012
Activision January 2009 - August 2009
Sears Holdings Corporation October 2008 - January 2009
Edgier Rees Construction 2006 - 2006
Skills
TCP/IP, Cisco Technologies, Cisco VPN, Active Directory, BMC Remedy, Dameware, Windows XP Pro, Windows 7, Microsoft Office, WebEx, Dell Computers, Java, Android, Game Development, iOS, Command Prompt, C#, JavaScript
Education
California State University-Dominguez Hills 2004 — 2010
B.S.
Boeing © – Space and Intelligence Systems December 2012 - Present
Best Buy July 2011 - July 2012
Activision June 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Logistics, Purchasing, Retail, Outlook, Sales, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Process Scheduler, Forecasting, Production Planning, Strategic Planning, Quality Control, Microsoft Access
Education
California State University-Northridge 2009 — 2012
B.S., Global Supply Chain Management/Logistics
California State University-Northridge 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Global Supply Chain Management
Activision June 2007 - Present
Skills
Perforce, Game Development, C#, Visual Studio, C++, Software Engineering, Video Games, PS3, Xbox 360, Java, Computer Games, Game Design, Technology, Mobile Phone Apps, Pearl, Python, UIX, C, Programming, Analitical, Networking, Gameplay, Gameplay Programming, Gameplay Systems, Game Programming, Game Mechanics, Physics
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2004 — 2007
BS, Computer Science
Velasquez Virtual Assistant Serices, LLC May 2013 - Present
STATE FARM INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES April 2013 - Present
Mr. C's Towing July 2007 - June 2010
Activision September 2008 - November 2008
Skills
Strategic Planning, Team Building, New Business Development, Customer Service, Sales Management, Sales, Management, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Marketing, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Business Development, Negotiation, Account Management, Budgets, Project Management, Team Leadership, Public Speaking
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 1998 — 2000
None, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
South Gate High School 1995 — 1999
HS Diploma, General Studies
Direct Computer Solutions, Inc. September 2002 - Present
Magan Medical Clinic, Inc. January 2004 - February 2013
SeeBeyond / Software Technology Corporation April 2000 - October 2001
Computers Etc. January 1993 - December 2000
Activision January 1996 - April 2000
Skills
Healthcare, Healthcare Management, Team Building, Process Improvement, Healthcare Information..., HIPAA, EHR, Leadership, Hospitals, Customer Service, EMR, Practice Management, Revenue Cycle, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Software Documentation, Integration, Medicare, HL7, Informatics, Ambulatory, Health Information..., Healthcare Industry, Healthcare Consulting, Physicians, CPOE, PACS, Epic Systems, Health Information..., Revenue Cycle Management, Software Implementation, Meditech, NextGen, RIS, HIT, Radiology, Medicaid, Managed Care
Education
California State University-Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management
California State University-Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Information Systems
Mt. San Antonio College 1991 — 1993
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Saatchi & Saatchi LA July 2014 - Present
Edmunds.com March 2011 - July 2014
Starmen Design Group, LLC January 2010 - July 2014
California State University, Northridge May 2009 - October 2011
Threshold Interactive October 2010 - February 2011
NASA June 2010 - September 2010
Activision July 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Remote Usability..., Usability Testing, Ethnography, Field Research, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Benchmarking, User Experience, User Interface, User Interface Design, User Acceptance Testing, User-centered Design, User Scenarios, User Stories, User Experience Design, User Research, User Flows, Task Analysis, Goal Analysis, System Design, Service Design, Remote User Testing, Survey Design, Survey Research, SurveyMonkey, Microsoft Excel, SPSS, Entrepreneurship, Internet Entrepreneur, Web Design, Quantitative Analytics, Qualitative Research, Qualitative Data, Quantitative, Quantitative Research, Quantitative Data, Human Factors, Human Factors..., Human Factors Analysis, Human Computer..., Mystery Shopping, Persona, Segmentation, Audience Analysis, Usability Labs, Usability Engineering, Heuristic Evaluation, Heuristic Analysis, Design Thinking
Education
California State University-Northridge
M.A., Human Factors & Applied Psychology
California State University-Northridge
B.A., Economics
Activision November 2012 - Present
Five Acres 2005 - November 2012
Five Acres--The Boy's and Girl's Aid Society of Los Angeles June 2005 - November 2011
Cast and Crew Entertainment Services 2001 - 2005
Skills
Benefits Administration, HRIS, Employee Relations, Organizational..., Leave of Absence, ADP HRB, FMLA, HRIS Database Management, New Hire Orientations, Employee Handbooks, Organizational..., ADP Payroll, Kronos, Compensation & Benefit, Employee Benefits, EEOC, Exit Interviews, Employee Training, HR Metrics, EEO, HR Policies, Recruiting, Performance Management, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Management, Leave Administration, Human Resources, Employee Orientations, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Job Descriptions, FLSA, I-9 Compliance, Taleo, Employee Recognition
Education
UCLA 2010 — 2011
Certificate, Human Resources Management and Services
California State University-Northridge
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
Activision May 2014 - Present
Deloitte July 2010 - May 2014
Ernst & Young September 2009 - June 2010
Molina Healthcare January 2008 - September 2009
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) January 2007 - June 2008
California State University, Fullerton August 2006 - January 2008
California State University, Fullerton August 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Internal Audit, Operational Risk..., Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, Enterprise Risk..., Data Analysis, GAAP, Account Reconciliation, IT Audit, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, US GAAP, CPA, Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley, Tax, SOX 404
Education
California State University-Fullerton
Master of Science (M.S.), Accountancy
California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration/Accounting
Activision March 2012 - February 2014
THQ October 2010 - January 2012
Self help legal Center Family Law Intern January 2009 - September 2010
Los Angeles Superior Court September 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Typing speed 60 +, SharePoint, System Administration, Time Management, Data Entry, Research, Microsoft Word, Civil Litigation, Human Resources, Microsoft Excel, Administrative..., Customer Service, Management, Social Media, Entertainment, Event Planning, Social Networking
Education
California State University-Northridge 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Law & Minor in Marketing
Los Angeles Valley College 2004 — 2007
Associate's degree, Accounting
Activision March 2005 - Present
DreamWorks Animation 1998 - March 2005
Sega GameWorks 1998 - 1998
Seinfeld - Television Show 1997 - 1998
Skills
Video Games, Sound, Audio Post Production, Advertising, Voice Casting, PS3, Mobile Games, Xbox 360, Game Development, Contract Negotiation, Public Speaking, Voice Over, Management, Game Design, Voice Acting, Entertainment, Wii, Computer Games
Education
California State University-Northridge 1994 — 1997
BA, Arts, Media & Communication
Girls in Tech, Los Angeles January 2015 - Present
UXPA of Los Angeles October 2012 - Present
California State University, Fullerton January 2010 - Present
Media Mash UX, Inc. January 2003 - Present
Marcella Creative, Inc. June 1987 - Present
AGI Media March 2008 - May 2009
City National Bank June 1999 - June 2002
Activision June 1993 - September 1995
New Media Corporation March 1991 - May 1995
Skills
Interaction Design, User Experience, User Interface Design, User-centered Design, Usability Testing, User Research, User Experience Testing, User Experience Design, User Requirements, Ethnography, Strategic Planning, Strategic Leadership, Participatory Design, Project Management, Project Planning, Information Architecture, Prototype, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, User Interface, Packaging, Brand Development, Usability, Wireframes, Web Design, Advertising, Human Computer..., Entrepreneurship, Multimedia, Social Networking, Strategy, Usability Engineering, Heuristic Evaluation, Interactive Advertising, Mobile Applications, Animation, Wire Framing, Persona, Information Design, Product Development, Mobile Design, Accessibility, Marketing
Education
California State University-Fullerton - College of Business and Economics 2011 — 2012
Accredited and Certified
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
American University of Beirut
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Self-Employed July 2011 - Present
Musicology Inc. 2011 - 2015
Rising Star (dick clark productions, inc) June 2014 - August 2014
Glass Jacobson Group September 2013 - January 2014
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment April 2011 - June 2011
Activision March 2010 - December 2010
Dotfilmz., LLC July 2009 - July 2010
NBC Universal January 2006 - September 2008
Mosaic Media Group February 2002 - November 2005
GVA DAUM April 2001 - February 2002
Skills
Excel, Access, VBA, PowerPoint, Word, Adobe Acrobat, Visio, Social Media
Education
Investment Banking Institute 2010 — 2010
Valuation Training Program
University of California, Los Angeles 1994 — 2008
Extension Courses in Entertainment and Real Estate
California State University-Northridge 2005 — 2005
Extension Courses in Real Estate Appraisal
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 1988 — 1990
MBA, Finance & Investments
University of California, Riverside 1984 — 1988
BS, Business Administration
Small Business Development Center 2009 - Present
Tenn Consulting 1995 - Present
Cal State University Northridge June 2010 - May 2014
Los Angeles County May 2012 - February 2014
Mike Young Productions 2000 - 2008
Taurus Display Corporation 2000 - 2008
Best Film & Video 1997 - 2004
Ubisoft 2001 - 2002
Activision 1994 - 1996
The Walt Disney Company 1975 - 1986
Skills
Entertainment, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Digital Media, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Product Development, Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Business Strategy, Online Advertising, Social Media, Business Development, Business Planning, Management Consulting, Small Business, Training, Management, Public Relations, Leadership, Video, Sales, Coaching
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management 1969 — 1971
MBA, Marketing
California State University-Los Angeles 1965 — 1969
BA, Economics
Blizzard Entertainment September 2015 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment April 2014 - September 2015
Activision January 2013 - March 2014
Activision October 2011 - December 2012
Activision 2009 - September 2011
Activision 2008 - 2009
Activision 2006 - 2008
Skills
Cross Functional..., Budgeting, Video Games, Presentations, Excel, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Problem Solving, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, HRIS, Administration, Analysis, Scheduling, Creative Problem Solving, Budget Management, Financial Forecasting, Trend Forecasting, Budget Forecasts, Financial Modeling, Data Modeling, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Optimization, Data Mining
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2010 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 1999 — 2004
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Top 15% of graduating class
University of California, Santa Barbara 1996 — 1998
Bachelors of Art, Law & Society
University of Oregon 1994 — 1995
N/A, Journalism - Public Relations
PCM March 2015 - Present
PCM June 2013 - Present
PCM November 2011 - June 2013
PC Mall September 2010 - November 2011
RuffaloCODY March 2008 - October 2010
AEG June 2009 - August 2009
Activision March 2007 - August 2007
Bargain Network June 2006 - December 2006
Staples June 2005 - August 2005
UCSB March 2004 - March 2005
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Marketing Management, Cold Calling, Advertising, Event Planning, Customer Service, Auditing, Business Planning, Web Analytics, Demand Generation, Pricing Analysis, Incentive Programs, Email Marketing, Webinars, Marketing Plan Creation, Catalog Marketing, Business Development, Direct Sales, Channel Partners, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Lead Generation, Sales
Education
California State University-Northridge 2008 — 2010
B.S., Marketing
UC Santa Barbara 2005 — 2007
Business/Managerial Economics
PluraVida, Inc. December 2010 - Present
Activision November 2009 - December 2010
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman LLP September 2005 - September 2009
Kiewit September 2004 - September 2005
Skills
Royalties, Data Analysis, Licensing, Microsoft Excel, Auditing, Accounting, Publishing, Access, Business Analysis, Music, Financial Analysis, MySQL, Music Licensing, Music Publishing, Outlook, Budgets, Analytics, Counterpoint, Revenue Share, Contract Management, Modeling, Streaming Media, FTP, Online Advertising, Profit Sharing, Digital Copyright, Agile Project Management, Scrum, Product Management
Education
California State University-Fullerton, Mihaylo College of Business and Economics 1999 — 2004
BS, Finance
My Co. December 2010 - Present
Jim Henson September 2010 - December 2010
Southern California Gas Co July 2006 - October 2008
Activision June 2005 - October 2005
Education
Cal State Fullerton 2007 — 2010
BFA, Illustration
California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts, Illustration
John A. Rowland High School- class of
East Los Angeles City College
Associates
Activision November 2013 - Present
Tencent July 2011 - October 2013
Concept Art House April 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Photoshop, Digital Painting, Project management, Outsourcing management, Microsoft office, Microsoft Office, Online Gaming, Project Management, Game Development, Maya, 3D Modeling, Outsourcing Management, Flash, Mobile Games, Mobile Devices, Game Design, User Experience, User Interface Design, Concept Design, Casual Games, Video Games, MMO, Social Games, Storyboarding, 3D, iPhone, Computer Games, Monetization, Animation, Xbox 360, User Interface, Character Animation, Mobile Applications, Gameplay, Agile Project Management, PS3, Scrum, Management, Localization
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2001 — 2004
BFA, Illustration
Platt College 2006 — 2008
BA, 3D Animation
University of California, Berkeley 2011 — 2012
Certificate, Project Management
California State University-Long Beach 2004 — 2006
MFA Program, Theater - Costume Design
Easton Baseball/Softball January 2011 - Present
Activision September 2008 - May 2010
Green Dot Corporation October 2007 - August 2008
Activision August 2006 - September 2007
NBC Universal March 1998 - August 2006
Universal Studios March 1998 - August 2006
Buena Vista Home Entertainment 1997 - 1999
Skills
Product Management, Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Consumer Products, Team Management, Product Development, Email Marketing, Finance, Performance Management, Creative Direction, Analytics, Demand Planning, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Brand Management, Strategy, Market Research, Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Product Marketing, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Strategic Partnerships, Segmentation, Supply Chain, P&L Management, E-commerce, Marketing Management, Pricing, Market Planning, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, Vendor Management, Market Analysis
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 1993 — 1995
California State University-Northridge
Activision August 2015 - Present
Freelance April 2008 - Present
Van Son Entertainment August 2010 - Present
Weedmaps April 2015 - July 2015
Wells Fargo August 2013 - May 2015
Paris By Night August 2010 - November 2011
Saigon TV April 2005 - June 2007
Skills
Film Production, Music Videos, Commercials, Directors, Cinematography, Video Editor, Visual Effects, Special Effects, Producing, Independent Film, Comedy, DVD Studio Pro, Script Coverage, Singing, Location Scouting, Art, Field Producing, Avid Media Composer, Final Draft, Final Cut Studio, Video Production, HD Video, Film Editing, Video, Documentaries, Avid, Post Production, Photography, Casting, Movie Magic, Camera, Drama, Film, Editing, Camera Operating, Pre-production, Feature Films, Television, Video Editing, Line Producing, Graphics, Dvd, Reality, 35mm, Directing, Screenwriting, Screenwriter, Digital Cinema, Short Films, Final Cut Pro
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2012 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Orange Coast College 2007 — 2011
Associate’s Degree, Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Blind Squirrel Games July 2015 - Present
Blind Squirrel Games October 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive May 2013 - November 2014
Activision July 2012 - January 2013
Sleepy Giant October 2011 - July 2012
Say Design February 2011 - July 2011
Sena Design July 2006 - December 2008
Skills
Photoshop, Flash, Video Games, Microsoft Office, Time Management, MMO, Game Design, Game Development, Social Games, Online Gaming, Xbox 360, Computer Games
Education
Westwood College 2009 — 2011
Bachelor if Science, Art & Design
California State University-Long Beach 2001 — 2003
Bacelor of Sciences in Business, Marketing
HYFN March 2014 - Present
Velocify November 2013 - March 2014
Kelley Blue Book 2012 - November 2013
Bunnyfoot November 2009 - November 2011
Bunnyfoot 2009 - November 2011
Activision 2008 - 2009
Skills
User Experience, Usability, User-centered Design, Heuristic Evaluation, Card Sorting, Information Architecture, Eye Tracking, Axure, Interaction Design, Ethnography, Prototyping, Mobile, Focus Groups, Wire Framing, User Journeys, Qualitative Research, Human-computer..., Contextual Research, Usability Design, Experience Design, Web Applications, Human Factors, Agile, Personas, Illustrator, Usability Testing, User Research, Usability Engineering, Mobile Devices, Human Computer..., Persona, Mobile Applications, Participatory Design, Wireframes, User Interface, Contextual Inquiry, Task Analysis, User Scenarios, Paper Prototyping, Accessibility, User Interface Design, Rapid Prototyping, Prototype, Axure RP, Agile Methodologies
Education
California State University-Long Beach
Masters of Science, Human Factors
PublishThis April 2015 - Present
Activision April 2013 - April 2015
Activision February 2011 - April 2015
Demand Media November 2007 - February 2011
Demand Media November 2007 - June 2009
Citysearch September 2006 - November 2007
The Holman Group January 2005 - March 2006
The Los Angeles Daily News January 2004 - January 2005
LA Youth Newspaper January 1999 - April 2000
Skills
Social Media, SEO, Google Analytics, Vendor Management, Basecamp, Data Mining, JIRA, Web Analytics, Web Content Management, CMS, Copy Editing, Content Management, Copywriting, Digital Strategy, User Experience, Content Strategy, New Media, Digital Marketing, Facebook, Newsletters, Web Content, WordPress, Blogging
Education
California State University-Northridge 2000 — 2005
EA Mobile November 2014 - Present
Activision February 2011 - November 2014
Activision December 2009 - February 2011
Activision November 2008 - March 2010
MGA Entertainment 2006 - 2008
The Little Tikes Company 2000 - 2006
Skills
Forecasting, Excel, PowerPoint, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Financial Modeling, Access, Data Analysis, Pricing Strategy, Consumer Products, Market Insights, Presentation Development, Video Games, Toys, Sales Analytics, Mobile Games, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Management, Product Development, Product Management, Brand Management, Customer Insight, Strategic Planning, Marketing Research, Market Research, Analytics
Education
California State University-Northridge 2011 — 2014
MBA
Kent State University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
Activision May 2015 - Present
California State Parks 1990 - Present
Ecosense Lighting August 2013 - May 2015
Paramount Pictures July 2011 - August 2013
Paramount Home Entertainment July 2011 - September 2011
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment March 2005 - June 2011
Virgin Entertainment Group 2002 - 2005
WPA Communications April 2001 - July 2002
Ogilvy & Mather August 2000 - April 2001
Surfer Magazine 1994 - 1994
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Retail, Advertising, Promotions, Entertainment, Product Marketing, Social Media, Online Marketing, Consumer Insights, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Trade Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Brand Management, Digital Media, Sales, Strategy, Brand Development, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Customer Insight, New Media, Creative Direction, Strategic Partnerships, Media Planning, Online Advertising, Digital Strategy, Email Marketing, Television, Management
Education
California State University-Northridge 1994 — 1995
San Diego State University-California State University 1992 — 1994
Graphic Design
RealNetworks November 2013 - Present
20th Century Fox July 2011 - August 2013
Disney ABC Television Group September 2007 - October 2011
Disney Mobile May 2007 - August 2007
Activision October 2000 - April 2007
Skills
Digital Media, Product Marketing, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing, Mobile Devices, Brand Management, SEM, Entertainment, Marketing, Social Media, Video Games, Marketing Strategy, Interactive Marketing, CRM, Photoshop, Facebook Marketing, Twitter Marketing, Mobile Applications
Education
California State University-Fullerton
MBA
California State University-Fullerton
BA
AeroVironment October 2014 - Present
AeroVironment December 2010 - October 2013
Activision October 2007 - September 2008
Countrywide Bank 2007 - 2007
Warner Brothers 2006 - 2007
Modis 2004 - 2006
ISSG 2000 - 2004
Skills
Manufacturing, Engineering, Information Technology, Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, Benefits Negotiation, Onboarding, Recruiting, Executive Search, Contract Recruitment, Temporary Placement, Vendor Management, Technical Recruiting, Networking, Screening, Program Management, Permanent Placement, SAP, Staff Augmentation, Management, Start-ups, Interviews, Personnel Management, Workforce Planning, Screening Resumes, Applicant Tracking..., Staffing Services, Employee Benefits, Analysis, Negotiation, Project Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Employee Relations, Business Development, Employer Branding, HR Consulting, Change Management, Employee Engagement, Strategy, Leadership, Process Improvement, Software Development
Education
California State University-Northridge
B.A., Liberal arts/ English
Home August 2010 - Present
California State University, Fullerton August 2006 - June 2012
Cheeky Rhino Apps December 2008 - October 2010
Epson America, Inc. September 2006 - July 2007
Insomniac Games August 2003 - June 2004
Vivendi Universal, Inc August 2003 - August 2003
Activision June 2003 - August 2003
Atari May 2002 - April 2003
Skills
Objective-C, Lua, Video Games, Windows, C++, C#, Scripting, Quality Assurance, OS X, Java
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2007 — 2012
Master’s Degree, Computer Science
Los Angles Pierce College 2004 — 2006
AS, Computer Science
University of Massachusetts at Lowell 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Music Performance, Sound Recording Technology, 3.89
M Industrial Design February 2014 - Present
Munchkin Inc July 2010 - December 2013
Pure Design June 2008 - July 2010
ICON Developement Group February 2007 - May 2008
LDA 2003 - 2007
Activision 1995 - 2000
Skills
Industrial Design, Concept Development, Design Strategy, Product Design, Sketching, Design Management, Rendering, Design Thinking, Concept Generation, Rapid Prototyping, Model Making
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial and Product Design
Pebble Tech June 2015 - Present
Bugaboo February 2009 - May 2015
Snap TV Games March 2007 - February 2009
Activision May 2001 - March 2007
Skills
International Project..., Distribution/Fulfillment, Customer Service and..., EDI, Corporate Finance, IT Management, Product Development and..., Sales Management, Logistics Management, Supplier Negotiations, ERP design, ERP/CRM, Demand Planning, Training & Development, Team Building, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Logistics, Operations Management, Product Development, Forecasting, Management, Warehousing, Project Management, CRM, Business Analysis, Purchasing, Supplier Negotiation, Start-ups, Business Development, ERP, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Supply Chain, Vendor Management, Sales Operations, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Retail, Continuous Improvement, B2B, P&L Management, Business Process..., Supply Chain..., Change Management, Project Planning, Business Planning
Education
California State University-Northridge
Bachelors, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Thunder Group Inc April 2015 - Present
ASEP Kids February 2012 - April 2015
Activision May 2008 - March 2010
Skills
Sales Operations, Project Management, Logistics, Order Management System, Leadership, Education, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Ethical Decision Making, Ethical Leadership, Ethical Theory, Game Design, Game Development, JIRA, Marketing, Operational Excellence, Public Speaking, Solution Focused, Solution Implementation, Strategy, Team Building, Team Leadership, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Excel, Training, Computer Games, Social Games, Video Games
Education
California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor's Degree, Anthropology
Activision August 2014 - Present
Cornerstone OnDemand July 2012 - August 2014
LexisNexis January 2012 - July 2012
LexisNexis January 2008 - December 2011
LexisNexis July 2004 - December 2007
Ceridian May 2000 - July 2004
Examen, Inc. August 1995 - May 2000
Multiple Publications 1990 - 1996
Prentice Hall Legal & Financial Services 1994 - 1995
Skills
Customer Experience, Net Promoter Score, Customer Loyalty, People Management, SaaS, Voice of the Customer, Program Management, B2B software, Writing, Training, Brand Loyalty, Management, Sales, Salesforce.com, Selling, Enterprise Software, Account Management, Professional Services, Strategic Partnerships, CRM, Customer Retention, Customer Loyalty..., Business Development, Strategy, Process Improvement, B2B, Vendor Management, Lead Generation, Business Process..., Cloud Computing, Cross-functional Team..., Analytics, Employee Engagement, Solution Selling, Six Sigma, Outsourcing, Sales Process, Consulting, Business Intelligence, Start-ups, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Go-to-market Strategy, Customer Insight, Customer Satisfaction, Long-term Customer...
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1988 — 1994
Journalism major, Spanish minor
NetApp July 2015 - Present
Activision January 2014 - March 2015
NBCUniversal, Inc. July 2011 - January 2014
Oxy May 2010 - July 2011
Skills
HRIS, PeopleSoft, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Onboarding, ADP Payroll, Applicant Tracking..., Training, Microsoft Office, SAP, PowerPoint, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Temporary Placement, Process Improvement, Employee Relations, Deferred Compensation, Benefits Administration, Conflict Resolution, New Hire Orientations, Visio, Taleo, Access, FMLA, Performance Management, HR Policies, SAP HR, Personnel Management, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Sourcing, Outlook, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Oracle, Oracle Applications, Oracle Fusion Middleware
Education
California State University-Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Engage Psychological Services April 2015 - Present
William S. Hart Union High School District August 2014 - Present
Now I See A Person Institute March 2014 - August 2014
Sony Pictures Entertainment November 2013 - March 2014
Activision August 2013 - October 2013
Mitchell Family Counseling Clinic January 2012 - May 2013
Magnolia Science Academy 7 January 2012 - May 2013
Free Clinic of Simi Valley April 2012 - September 2012
The University of British Columbia September 2007 - April 2011
California State University, Northridge May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Customer Service, Research, English, Public Speaking, Time Management, Child Counseling, Family Counseling, Art Therapy, Individual Counseling, Small Group Counseling, Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Organization, Writing, Confidentiality, Clinical Research, Psychology, Recruiting, Data Analysis, Counseling Psychology, Community Outreach, Therapists, Teaching, Mental Health Counseling, Program Development, Mental Health, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Outlook, Taleo, CBT, Group Therapy, Oracle Applications, Workshop Facilitation, Stress Management
Education
UCLA 2012 — 2013
Certificate, Human Resources Management
California State University-Northridge 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
The University of British Columbia 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
University of Sydney 2010 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Activision April 2009 - Present
Activision Blizzard November 2008 - December 2008
Vivendi Games February 2008 - October 2008
AAA Insurance September 2007 - January 2008
EB Games August 2004 - May 2007
Mosaic Sales Solutions August 2003 - January 2004
Skills
MS Office Suite, English grammar, Mac OS X, Windows 7, Wirecast, CatDV, Video Games, Photoshop, Usability Testing, Product Management, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Writing Skills, Basic Japanese, Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Writing, User Experience, Editing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Wii, Game Development, Console, Computer Games, Xbox 360, PS3, Game Design, Xbox, iOS, Online Gaming, Multiplayer, Gameplay, Gaming, Interactive..., Game Mechanics, Casual Games, iPhone, OS X, Gaming Industry, Level Design, Game Balance, PS4, Wii-U, PC
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1999 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, English
California State University, Long Beach August 2014 - Present
Activision June 2015 - September 2015
YMCA of San Diego County April 2014 - August 2014
Everyday California March 2014 - August 2014
San Diego State University May 2012 - December 2013
US Navy September 2006 - September 2011
Skills
Data Analysis, Military, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Time Management, Supervisory Skills, Training, Military Experience, PowerPoint, Security Clearance, Psychology, Leadership, Process Analysis and..., Technical Writing, People Skills, Team Building, SPSS, Microsoft Excel, Operational System..., Equipment Safety..., Systems..., Logistics Support, Classified Information..., Statistical Data..., First Aid, Scientific Writing, Sonar, Planned Preventative..., Statistics, Critical Thinking, Research, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Navy, Program Management
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
San Diego State University-California State University 2012 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology, 3.65
Grossmont College 2011 — 2012
Associate of Arts (AA), Transfer Studies
Electric Sheep Game Consulting November 2010 - Present
The Los Angeles Film School August 2013 - Present
Jet Morgan Games 2012 - 2013
Spin Master Ltd. 2008 - 2010
Abandon Interactive Entertainment 2005 - 2008
Activision 2002 - 2005
The 3DO Company 1997 - 2002
Cyberdreams 1993 - 1997
Interactive Support Group 1991 - 1993
Walt Disney Computer Software 1987 - 1991
Skills
Video Games, Game Development, Game Design, Social Games, Mobile Games, Computer Games, Casual Games, Online Gaming, Project Management, Gamification, Team Building, Teaching, Public Speaking, Consulting, Educational Games, MMO, Gaming, Creative Direction, Interactive..., MMORPG, Creative Writing, Scrum, Photoshop, Web Design, Serious Games, Game Mechanics, Gameplay, JIRA, Web Development, Blogging, Facebook, Visio, Video Game Design, Writing, Recruiting, Video Game Development, Software Project..., Digital Asset Management, Web Content Management, MS Project, PowerPoint, Mind Mapping, Basecamp, Wordpress, Twitter, Creative Development, RPG, Confluence, Instructional Design, Simulations
Education
California State University-Northridge 1976 — 1981
B.S., Computer Science
Los Angeles Pierce College 1985 — 1990
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
College of the Canyons 2011 — 2012
Computer Science
Activision February 2015 - Present
Rabbit Air December 2011 - January 2015
Sprinkles Cupcakes August 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Ethnography, Interviews, Research, Proposal Writing, Social Media, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Teamwork, English, Teaching, Employee Training, Video Ethnography, New Media Ethnography, Editing, MS Excel Pivot Tables, Outlook, OneNote, Salesforce.com, Aurasma, Korsakow, Evernote, EBSCOhost, JSTOR, Google Scholar, Cultural Anthropology, Social Anthropology, Applied Anthropology, Market Research, Qualitative Research, Marketing Research, Quantitative Research, Research Design, Training, Technical Training, Non-linear Editing, New Media, New Media Studies, New Media Initiatives, Qualitative Data, Social Media Strategist, Social Media Consulting, Conducting Interviews, Academic Writing, Social Sciences, Online Gaming, Writing
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2011 — 2014
Master's Degree, Cultural Anthropology, GPA: 4.00
University of California, San Diego 2007 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Socio-Cultural Anthropology, GPA: 3.71 – Cum Laude
Glendale Community College September 2015 - Present
Los Angeles Community College District August 2015 - Present
Los Angeles Community College District August 2015 - Present
Daydream Notary December 2002 - Present
Spanish Summer Nights May 2013 - August 2015
Los Angeles Community College District June 2010 - July 2015
The Tseng College IEP January 2015 - May 2015
California State University, Northridge August 2014 - May 2015
Activision July 2008 - December 2009
Just Escrow Inc May 2004 - July 2008
Skills
Second Language..., Conversation Analysis, College Composition, Language Teaching, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Notary Public, CPR Certified, Bartending, Motorcycle Safety, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, DevTrack, Google Drive, Google Sites, OWL, RBJ, Nonprofits, Writing
Education
California State University-Northridge 2013 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Linguistics: TESOL
California State University-Northridge 2011 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, Spanish: Language and Culture
Universitat d'Alacant 2012 — 2012
Spanish Language and Literature
medcoast ambulance November 2014 - Present
Quality 1 Care September 2013 - November 2014
Activision August 2008 - November 2012
Activision 2008 - 2012
Audible.com August 2007 - July 2008
Vonage May 2006 - August 2007
AT&T Mobility August 2004 - May 2006
Skills
EMT, Emergency Medical, Cpr Certified, Seibel, World Class Customer..., Social Media, Radian6, Salesforce.com, RightNow, Quality Assurance, Supervisory Skills, Dependable Team Player, Wireless Networking, Cellular Communications, Fitness Training, Basketball, Bug Tracking, Microsoft Office, CPR Certified, Customer Service, Call Centers, Critical Thinking
Education
Carson Senior High 1999 — 2002
Diploma, General education
California State University-Northridge
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Barco Uniforms Inc. June 2015 - Present
Pulmuone Foods USA, Inc. 2014 - 2015
King's Hawaiian Bakery, Inc. January 2012 - May 2014
Activision May 2010 - November 2011
ABM ENGINEERING SERVICES December 2006 - November 2009
Skills
Onboarding, HRIS, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Payroll, New Hire Orientations, Personnel Management, Training, Interviews, Temporary Placement, Screening, Benefits Administration, Bilingual, Multi Tasking, Creative Problem Solving
Education
Univeristy of Phoenix 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Human Resources Management, Human Resources Management
California State University-Long Beach 2006 — 2006
HR Management Certificate, Human Resources
Prime Candidate Inc. 2013 - Present
Jet Morgan Games 2012 - 2013
Spin Master Ltd. 2008 - 2010
Abandon Interactive Entertainment 2005 - 2008
Activision 2002 - 2005
The 3DO Company 1997 - 2002
Cyberdreams 1993 - 1997
Interactive Support Group 1993 - 1997
The Walt Disney Company 1987 - 1991
Education
California State University-Northridge
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Science
Vast Communications August 2015 - Present
The Full Tummy February 2015 - Present
American Cancer Society May 2002 - Present
Big 5 Sporting Goods May 2014 - August 2015
Activision August 2013 - January 2014
Equator, LLC November 2011 - January 2013
Equator, LLC June 2010 - November 2011
Big 5 Sporting Goods August 2009 - June 2010
California State University, Long Beach August 2009 - May 2010
California State University, Long Beach August 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Facebook, Fundraising, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Research, Public Relations, Microsoft Excel, Non-profits, Social Networking, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Event Management, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Management, Marketing, Sponsorship, Performance Reporting, Organization, Procedure Development, Procedure Creation, Procedure Manuals, Managing Database, Email Campaigning, Online Campaign..., Employee Training
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2006 — 2010
BA, Communication Studies
El Camino College 2004 — 2006
General Studies, General Studies
El Segundo High School 2000 — 2004
Diploma
Sony Network Entertainment Int'l (SNEI) October 2014 - Present
Disney ABC Television Group September 2012 - October 2014
Disney/ABC October 2008 - November 2012
Internet Video Game Database January 2002 - December 2011
Disney Interactive Studios July 2005 - October 2007
Activision July 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Windows XP Professional, Windows 7, Mac OS X, OS X, XP, Mobile Applications, iOS, Game Design, Game Development, Mobile Game Development, Digital Media, User Experience, Video Games, Mobile Devices, New Media, Entertainment
Education
CSUN 2004 — 2006
Cinema and Television Arts, Electronic Media Management
Moorpark College 2001 — 2004
Cinema and Television Arts
Russ Reid Company August 2015 - Present
Russ Reid Company April 2013 - Present
Russ Reid Company June 2011 - March 2013
Jakks Pacific June 2008 - January 2010
Activision January 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Quality Assurance, Project Management, Testing, Sports, Advertising, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Project Planning, Time Management, Training, Access, Leadership, Team Leadership, Analysis, Data Analysis, Marketing, Program Management, Event Planning, Market Research, Budgets, Event Management, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing
Education
CSUN
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Management
t00n Beats October 2008 - Present
Nexon M April 2014 - June 2015
Naughty Dog November 2013 - March 2014
Activision July 2011 - November 2013
LA Hoopz Adult Basketball League July 2010 - August 2013
Inhance Digital November 2010 - September 2011
Boys and Girls Clubs of America April 2011 - June 2011
Tasha Smith October 2010 - February 2011
Capcom June 2008 - June 2010
Electronic Arts June 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Video Games, Xbox 360, Game Development, PS3, Console, iPhone, Game Design, Computer Games, Microsoft Office, Quality Assurance, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Facebook, Mobile Games, Reason, Logic Pro, Social Games, Social Media, Flash, Team Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Ableton Live, Mobile Applications, Digital Media, MMO, Social Networking, Casual Games, Mac OS X, Mac, Illustrator, Video Editing, iPad, Android, Maya, Game Mechanics, Level Design, Marketing, User Interface, Bugzilla, Multiplayer, After Effects, Mobile Devices, Xbox, Bug Tracking, Online Gaming, Film, Graphic Design, Gaming Industry, 3D Studio Max, DevTrack
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2005 — 2006
Music
Everblaze, Inc. April 2015 - Present
Eric Garcetti, For Mayor 2013 January 2013 - May 2013
Sony Pictures Television January 2011 - January 2013
West Enterprise., LLC December 2008 - January 2011
Kim Motor January 2006 - July 2008
Activision February 2005 - October 2005
Skills
Forecasting, Budget, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Accounting, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Finance, Management, Training, Business Planning, Project Planning
Education
Pepperdine University 2012 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Public Policy (International Relations and Economics), GPA 3.82
California State University-Northridge 2008 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA), GPA 3.39
California State University-Northridge 2001 — 2004
Bachelors of Science (BS), Finance and Real Estate
Glu Mobile September 2015 - Present
Perfect World Entertainment, Inc. August 2014 - February 2015
Perfect World Entertainment, Inc. January 2013 - August 2014
Perfect World Entertainment, Inc. May 2011 - January 2013
Perfect World Entertainment, Inc. January 2011 - May 2011
LucasArts August 2009 - October 2010
Activision June 2008 - January 2009
Skills
MMO, Quality Assurance, MMORPG, Video Games, Computer Games, PS3, Casual Games, Gameplay, Social Games, Online Gaming, Xbox 360, Game Mechanics, JIRA, Bug Tracking, Perforce
Education
California State University-Sacramento 2002 — 2006
N/A, General Education Studies
Activision May 2014 - Present
Baeza Consulting Inc. October 2005 - Present
Rosetta June 2013 - May 2014
Rosetta September 2012 - May 2013
Edmunds.com August 2010 - July 2012
Forplay, Inc. November 2005 - August 2010
Westfield October 2009 - July 2010
Los Angeles Police Department 2007 - January 2009
YouMail 2007 - December 2008
Crisis Support Services December 2002 - September 2007
Skills
Databases, Microsoft SQL Server, Agile Methodologies, Unix, Software Development, SQL, Oracle, MySQL, Enterprise Architecture, Database Design, Web Development, Software Design, Linux, UML, Java, PL/SQL, Apache, Architecture, HTML, Perl, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Shell Scripting, Visual Basic, Enterprise Software, Python, Management, Subversion, PHP, T-SQL, Database Administration, Big Data, Infobright, Git, Bash, Network Administration, Performance Tuning, MongoDB, REST, Greenplum, JSON, PostgreSQL, Jenkins, Amazon Redshift, Amazon S3, Cassandra, Amazon Web Services...
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1986 — 1994
Electrical Engineering
Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment July 2007 - March 2013
Activision October 2005 - July 2007
Vivendi Universal Games 2003 - 2004
Fox Interactive 1998 - 2003
Skills
Digital Media, Video Games, Digital Distribution, Social Games, Creative Direction, Project Management, Entertainment, New Media, Monetization, Content Strategy, Brand Development, Community Management, Mobile Marketing, Digital Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Licensing, Digital Strategy, Mobile Games, Strategic Partnerships, MMO
Education
California State University-Northridge 1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Wedbush Securities February 2011 - April 2011
Roger CPA Review 2009 - 2010
Activision March 2007 - April 2007
Career Partners June 2006 - September 2006
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 2008 — 2010
BS, Accounting
California State University
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration; Accounting
East Los Angeles College
Associate in ArtsSept, 2007
Opera Mediaworks January 2015 - Present
AdColony (Acquired by Opera Mediaworks) December 2013 - December 2014
AdColony February 2012 - December 2013
AdColony June 2011 - February 2012
Pointe Marketing February 2011 - May 2011
Killer Tracks September 2010 - December 2010
Activision July 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Business Development, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Management, Sales, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Customer Service, Finance, Public Speaking, Portfolio Management, Mobile Advertising, Inventory Management, Online Advertising, Corporate Finance, Mobile Marketing, Social Media, Research, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Real Estate, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Strategy, Online Marketing, Photoshop
Education
California State University-Northridge 2006 — 2011
BS, Finance, Marketing, Business Honors, 3.93
Université Nancy 2, ICN 2009 — 2010
BS, International Business
Moorpark High School
Nexon January 2015 - Present
Nexon June 2013 - January 2015
Nexon December 2011 - June 2013
Judicial County of California: Administrative Office of the Courts - Southern Regional Office October 2010 - August 2011
Electronic Arts Games September 2006 - January 2009
Activision July 2005 - August 2006
Skills
PS3, Xbox 360, Video Games, Agile Project Management, Android, Black Box Testing, Bug Tracking, Casual Games, Computer Games, DevTrack, Game Design, Game Development, Gameplay, Microsoft Office, Mobile Games, Online Gaming, Perforce, Social Games, Software Quality..., Quality Assurance, Test Cases, Test Planning, Testing, Wii
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2001 — 2005
Communications, General Speech
Amazon November 2014 - Present
Activision April 2012 - June 2014
Activision May 2010 - April 2012
Mosaic Sales Solutions March 2010 - November 2010
SurfSide Productions December 2009 - August 2010
GameWorks January 2010 - March 2010
Skills
Video Games, Social Networking, Sound, Sound Design, Quality Assurance, Audio Post Production, Recording, HTML, Team Leadership, Pro Tools, Film, Microsoft Office, Console, Leadership, Audio Editing, Entertainment, Photoshop, Engineering, SDLC, Java, C++, CSS, Android Development, Technology Enthusiast, Pro Tools Proficiency, Japanese, Problem Solving, Team Oriented, Detail Oriented, Communication, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Internet Proficiency, Customer Relations, Telephone Support
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Software Engineering
California State University-Long Beach 2007 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Film & Electronic Media
Golden West College 2013 — 2014
Additional Computer Science Studies
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies 2000 — 2007
High School
MCNA January 2009 - Present
TBWA January 2010 - August 2011
PepsiCo 2007 - 2010
The Cimarron Group 2006 - 2007
Activision 2002 - 2006
Saatchi & Saatchi 1999 - 2002
J. Walter Thompson 1998 - 1999
Education
California State University-Northridge
BA, Film
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management
MBA, finance
Activision March 2013 - Present
Quiksilver January 2012 - February 2013
Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Marketing, Retail, E-commerce, Photoshop, Digital Marketing, Brand Development, Facebook, Advertising, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Social Networking
Education
California State University-Northridge 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
Activision November 2014 - Present
The Walt Disney Company April 2011 - November 2014
NBCUniversal (E! Entertainment, Style Network, G4 TV) September 2008 - April 2011
Ticketmaster October 2004 - September 2008
Southern California Edison November 2002 - April 2004
Volt Services Group (on-site at Toyota Motor Sales) April 2002 - November 2002
LAUNCH Media, Inc. (now Yahoo! LAUNCH Media) July 2000 - April 2001
Universal Studios November 1998 - June 2000
Skills
Technical Recruiting, Social Networking, Entertainment, Strategic Sourcing, Technology Recruitment, Applicant Tracking..., College Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Internet Recruiting, Sourcing, Recruiting, Contract Recruitment, Onboarding, Talent Management, Executive Search, Screening Resumes, Screening, Interpersonal...
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1989 — 1994
B.A., Business Marketing, Human Services
Spanish-American Institute of International Education, Seville, Spain 1993 — 1993
International Marketing & Labor Relations
ARC Entertainment, LLC October 2013 - July 2015
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group 2007 - 2013
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group 2004 - 2007
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group 2000 - 2004
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group 1999 - 2000
MGM Home Entertainment 1998 - 1999
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group 1996 - 1998
Activision 1996 - 1996
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group 1994 - 1996
The Walt Disney Company 1992 - 1994
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Mergers, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Financial..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Project Planning, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Management, Competitive Analysis, Analysis, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Training, CRM, Analytics, Finance, Executive Management, Managerial Finance, Forecasting, Valuation, Financial Modeling, Investments, Corporate Development, Corporate Finance, P&L Management, Business Process..., Due Diligence, Venture Capital, Management Consulting, Acquisition Integration, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Private Equity, Restructuring, Business Analysis, International Business, Cash Flow, Investor Relations
Education
California State University-Northridge
B.S., Finance
Activision September 2010 - Present
Studiocom February 2008 - August 2010
Fox Interactive Media July 2001 - February 2008
IFilm March 2000 - July 2001
Digital Entertainment Network (DEN) August 1999 - March 2000
Skills
Web 2.0, Digital Strategy, Information Architecture, User Experience, Digital Media, Web Analytics, E-commerce, Mobile Applications, Digital Marketing, Mobile Devices, Software Engineering, Java, SEO, Email Marketing, New Media, Google Analytics, Web Project Management, User Interface Design, PPC, Website Development, Content Strategy, Web Development, Social Media Marketing, User Interface, Mobile Marketing, Content Management, Omniture, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing, CMS, SEM, Product Management, Online Marketing, Analytics, CSS, Online Advertising, Entrepreneurship
Education
California State University-Northridge 2002 — 2007
Masters, Computer Science
Indiana University Bloomington 1993 — 1995
Bachelors, Sociology
Psyop February 2012 - Present
SDI Media Group 2010 - 2012
Elektrofilm 2007 - April 2010
PKF January 2005 - July 2007
Activision 2000 - 2001
Disney Consumer Products 1998 - 1999
Skills
Accounting, GAAP, Auditing, Financial Reporting, SEC filings, Forecasting, US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Due Diligence, SEC Filings
Education
California State University-Northridge
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Accounting
Viacom - Paramount Pictures January 2007 - Present
Ampd Mobile October 2005 - November 2006
Paramount/CBS Television November 1999 - October 2005
Activision 1998 - 1999
Warner Bros 1989 - 1998
Banco Exterior de Espana 1987 - 1989
Skills
Deal Analysis, Entertainment, Strategic Planning, Financial Planning, Film, Accounting, Forecasting, Budgeting, Variances, Financial Reporting, Accruals, SOX, Analysis, Variance Analysis, Special Projects, Ad Hoc Reporting, Financial Modeling, Financial Systems, P&L, Strategic Financial..., Budgets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Income Statement, Business Planning, Strategy, Financial Analysis, Finance
Education
California State University-Northridge 1990 — 1993
MBA, Administration
The Ohio State University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, General
Intel Security September 2014 - Present
Intel Security March 2012 - September 2014
ZOTAC International (MCO) Limited August 2007 - July 2014
Avanquest Software July 2010 - March 2012
Activision June 2007 - April 2010
ZipZoomfly.com May 2004 - May 2007
Best Buy Retail March 2002 - April 2004
Vialta, Inc. May 2001 - September 2001
Amax Engineering Corp. October 2000 - February 2001
Everex Systems Inc. November 1999 - October 2000
Skills
Dreamweaver, HTML, Visio, Photoshop, Joomla CMS, NetSuite SaaS/CMS, Tridion R5 CMS, Wordpress, Android User, Microsoft Office, Mac OS X, E-commerce, Affiliate Marketing, A/B testing, Content Management, OS X, Email Marketing, Product Marketing, SEM, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Account Management, Marketing
Education
California State University-Hayward - School of Business and Economics 2000 — 2004
BS, Marketing
Ohlone College 1998 — 2000
General Education
Activision August 2011 - Present
Activision May 2010 - December 2010
Vivendi Games December 2006 - May 2010
Knowledge Adventure August 2005 - December 2006
Vivendi Games April 2000 - 2001
Skills
Retail, MMO, Marketing Strategy, Commitment to Customer..., Video Games, Customer Oriented, Social Games, Program Management, Retail Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Analytic Thinker, Casual Games, Video, Online Gaming, Product Marketing, Mobile Games, Negotiation, Committed to Customer..., Follow-through Skills, Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing, Analytic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, PS3, Xbox 360, Management
Education
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Activision August 2015 - Present
Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds April 2012 - July 2015
Brendan Vacations May 2011 - March 2012
Advanstar Communications July 2010 - May 2011
Panda Security January 2008 - July 2009
Panda Security March 2005 - January 2008
Skills
Forecasting, Budgets, Sales, Financial Analysis, Sales Management, Microsoft Excel, Finance, Sales Operations, Accounting, Management, Financial Reporting
Education
California State University-Northridge
B.S., Business Administration, Real Estate
k/now management consulting, inc December 2001 - Present
West Coast Investor Group January 2001 - Present
Interplay Productions: Entertainment Software Publisher (Irvine, CA) 1994 - 2000
Interplay 1994 - 2000
Interplay Entertainment Corp. 1994 - 2000
Activision 1993 - 1996
Foote, Cone & Belding 1982 - 1989
Education
California State University-Northridge 1984 — 1986
MBA, Marketing and Finance
California State University-Long Beach - College of Business Administration 1982 — 1984
Whitemoon Dreams, Inc. November 2013 - Present
Activision April 2012 - April 2013
Activision July 2007 - December 2010
Skills
Game Design, Level Design, Creative Writing, Game Scripting, Computer Hardware, Windows, Linux, Computer Games, Unreal Engine 3, Mobile Devices, Wii, MMO, Gameplay, Xbox 360, MMORPG, Game Development, Social Games, PS3, Casual Games, Mobile Games, Console, Game Mechanics, Video, Character Animation, Scripting, Video Games, Multiplayer, World Building
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2004 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters, 3.40 GPA
Santiago Canyon Collage 2002 — 2004
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts - University Transfer Studies
Live Nation November 2013 - Present
Sony August 2011 - September 2013
Muve Music 2011 - 2012
LegalZoom June 2009 - July 2011
Schematic April 2007 - March 2009
Symantec May 2006 - April 2007
Activision May 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Software Quality..., Quality Assurance, XML
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 2007 — 2008
MS, CIS
University of California, Riverside 1999 — 2004
BS, Information Systems
West LA College
Computer Science
Harris Tax and Financial Solutions January 2010 - Present
Activision June 2006 - May 2009
Paramount Farms March 2001 - May 2006
UCLA Transportation Services January 2000 - January 2001
Skills
Leadership, Executive Management, Valuation, Cross-functional Team..., Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, Accounting, Tax Preparation, Tax Returns, Tax Advisory, Income Tax, Corporate Finance, Forecasting, Finance, Budgets, Management
Education
California State University-Dominguez Hills 1997 — 1999
MBA, International Business
Southern University at New Orleans 1991 — 1996
Bachelor's degree
Amazon June 2012 - Present
Oculus VR March 2014 - August 2014
Midcom December 2007 - June 2012
Christie Digital Systems February 2007 - December 2007
Northrop Grumman November 2005 - May 2007
Toyota 2005 - 2006
Activision 2001 - 2003
Skills
CCNA, A+ Certified, Network Administration, Java, PHP, Active Directory, VMware ESX, Cisco, Cisco IOS, Sonicwall, Microsoft Servers, Linux, Debian/Ubuntu, Red Hat Linux, CentOS, Nortel, Apache, MySQL, SQL Server, Disaster Recovery, Windows Server, Python, HTML, CSS, Windows, SQL, IIS, Shell Scripting, VMware, DNS, System Administration, Programming, Ubuntu, Databases, Web Development, Visual Studio, Cisco Technologies, Apache 2, LAMP, Windows 7, Microsoft SQL Server, TCP/IP, Servers, IT Operations, IT Management, Operating Systems, Technical Support, Software Development, Bash, Storage Area Networks
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2012
BSIT, Software Engineering
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2010
AAIT, Software Engineering
California State University-Long Beach
Activision March 2012 - Present
Activision March 2008 - March 2012
Wellpoint May 2007 - December 2007
Waste Management November 2005 - May 2007
United Parcel Service January 2003 - November 2005
United Parcel Service January 2000 - January 2003
United Parcel Service March 1999 - January 2000
United Parcel Service August 1993 - March 1999
Skills
Financial Analysis, Pricing, Variance Analysis, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Budget, Budgets, Accounting, Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Planning, Data Analysis, Finance, Hyperion Enterprise, Management, Payroll, Project Planning, Strategic Financial..., Strategy, Vendor Management, Hyperion
Education
California State University-Northridge 1996 — 2003
BS, Business Administration - Finance
Activision Blizzard May 2012 - Present
Vivendi Group 2011 - August 2012
Activision Blizzard July 2008 - January 2011
Activision October 2005 - July 2008
Activision June 2000 - September 2005
Education
California State University-Northridge 1987 — 1992
Activision May 2015 - Present
Red Bull November 2010 - May 2015
UNITE Hair March 2009 - November 2010
Lambesis November 2007 - March 2009
Red Bull February 2003 - November 2007
Lunch Advertising / Kastner & Partners June 2001 - February 2003
TBWA\Chiat\Day December 1999 - June 2001
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Digital Strategy, Brand Development, Creative Strategy, Brand Management, Relationship Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Media Planning, Creative Direction, Direct Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing, Customer Insight, Strategy, Digital Media, Market Research, Event Management, Field Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Consumer Products, Marketing Research, Product Development, Account Management, Social Networking, Sales, Retail Marketing, Email Marketing, Youth Marketing, New Business Development, New Media, Competitive Analysis, E-commerce, Online Marketing, Guerrilla Marketing, Market Planning, Mobile Marketing
Education
California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor's Degree - Communications, Marketing / Advertising
Activision February 2015 - August 2015
Nike - Entertainment Marketing September 2013 - December 2014
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies April 2013 - August 2013
Rogers & Cowan June 2010 - March 2013
Freelance/Consultant September 2009 - October 2010
G4 TV - Comcast Entertainment Group November 2008 - October 2009
Self August 2007 - November 2008
First Look Studios 2006 - 2007
Radio Disney 2003 - 2006
The DuVernay Agency 2000 - 2003
Skills
Publicity, Media Relations, Entertainment, Public Relations, Social Media, Television, Facebook, Television Publicity, Digital Content, Talent Relations, Special Event..., Strategic Public..., Pop Culture, Social Media Measurement, Blogging, Digital Strategy, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Radio, Broadcast, Strategy, Marketing, Content Strategy, Brand Development, Brand Management, Advertising, Event Planning, Digital Production, Talent Management, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Social Networking, Strategic Communications
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1990 — 1997
BA
Los Angeles County High School of the Arts
Activision July 2008 - April 2011
Vivendi Universal Games April 2003 - July 2008
Vivendi Universal Games December 2001 - March 2003
Knowledge Adventure May 1999 - November 2001
Knowledge Adventure August 1998 - May 1999
Skills
Licensing, HTML, Video Games, Mobile Applications, JIRA, Software Quality..., Localization, PS3, Test Planning, Test Management, Testing, Project Management, Social Games, Quality Assurance, Xbox 360, Windows, Casual Games, Console, iPhone, Online Gaming, Team Leadership, Bug Tracking, Wii, Databases, Gameplay, DevTrack, Computer Games, Localization Testing, Website Testing, Packaging Review, Manual/Documentation..., MMORPG, Mobile Games, Web Testing, MMO
Education
California State University-Long Beach
B.S., Computer Science
El Camino College
General Education, Physics
Activision November 2014 - Present
Skills
Entertainment, Licensing, New Media, Brand Development, Digital Media, Brand Licensing, Social Networking, Marketing, Film, Account Management, Business Development, Product Development, Event Management, Television, Toys, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Content Strategy, Publishing, Management, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Sales, Creative Direction, Social Media Marketing, Sponsorship, Online Marketing, Retail, Digital Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Product Marketing
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2007 — 2009
California State University-Northridge
Bachelor's degree
Visa October 2012 - Present
Visa October 2006 - September 2012
Electronic Arts April 2004 - October 2006
Self June 2002 - April 2004
Los Angeles World Airports March 2000 - March 2002
Activision January 1999 - March 1999
Cal Sate Long Beach August 1997 - January 1999
WGI Solutions December 1996 - July 1998
California Prime Line March 1993 - June 1996
Bright Side Pools June 1995 - September 1995
Skills
Video Games, Computer Security, Game Design, Online Gaming, Social Games, MMO, Project Management, Linux, Security, Information Security, Technical Support, Network Security, Information Security..., Windows Server, Troubleshooting, Security Awareness, Servers, Cisco Technologies, Microsoft Exchange, Testing, Operating Systems, Networking
Education
DeVry University Institute of Technology 1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
California State University-Long Beach 1996 — 1999
Computer Science
Activision May 2013 - February 2015
Activision June 2009 - May 2013
Activision Blizzard March 2006 - June 2009
Skills
Wii, Quality Assurance, Xbox 360, PS3, PSP, Production Coordination, NDS, Free to Play, Windows, Gameplay, Monetization, Game Mechanics, Computer Games, Social Games, Interactive..., Video Games, Game Design, MMO, Casual Games, Perforce, Multiplayer, Online Gaming, Test Planning, Mobile Games, DevTrack, JIRA, Console, Game Development, Level Design, Xbox, Bugzilla, Game Testing, Bug Tracking
Education
California State University-Monterey Bay 2001 — 2004
BA, Communications, 3.7 GPA (magna cum laude)
Hartnell College 1999 — 2000
Ixia March 2009 - Present
Spot Runner April 2008 - March 2009
Helio June 2006 - April 2008
Activision August 1995 - May 2005
Skills
Account Management, Asset Managment, Budgets, Corporate Governance, Facilities Management, Leadership, Management, Real Estate, Negotiation, Sales, Space-planning, Construction, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Mobile Devices, Asset Management, Strategy, Project Management, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Business Development, Program Management, New Business Development, Team Building, Start-ups, Strategic Partnerships, Vendor Management, Product Management, Project Planning, Retail, Team Leadership, Operations Management
Education
California State University-Northridge 1976 — 1980
BA, Radio Television and Film
Activision August 2012 - Present
WALT DISNEY COMPANY November 2010 - September 2012
Antipiracy Film & Television October 2008 - October 2010
DOO & CHONG ATTORNEYS AT LAW September 2008 - October 2008
Neighborhood Legal Services June 2008 - August 2008
SUMIDA & TSUCHIYAMA, LLC LAW FIRM January 2006 - July 2007
Matsui Chung, LLLC August 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office..., Basic Westlaw for..., LexisNexis I..., CPI, Fast notes, Serengeti Tracker, Internet research..., Typing Speed: 80 WPM, Redlining, Microsoft Excel, Continuous Improvement, Trials, Civil Litigation, Trademarks, Legal Research, Licensing, PowerPoint, Legal Assistance, Copyright Law, Intellectual Property, Microsoft Office, Legal Writing
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 2007 — 2008
Paralegal Certificate, Litigation Track
University of Hawaii at Manoa 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Policial Science
The Walt Disney Studios July 2014 - Present
Guthy-Renker 2013 - 2014
Telescope 2013 - 2014
Interthinx 2012 - 2013
Lookout 2009 - 2010
Activision 2007 - 2009
Skills
Ruby, Agile Methodologies, BizTalk, Quality Assurance, Android, Testing, Test Automation, Networking, Software Quality..., Test Planning, OpenGL, Python, Scrum, Linux, Visual Basic, Test Driven Development, MVC, Git, Programming, SQL, SDLC, C++, Visual Studio, JIRA, Objective-C, HTML, C, Mobile Applications, C#, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, XML, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Engineering, Java, Unix, Subversion, .NET
Education
California State University-Northridge 2008 — 2011
BS
University of Maryland College Park 2000 — 2004
Resignation Media May 2013 - Present
SQA Resources December 2012 - March 2013
Sleepy Giant October 2011 - March 2012
Ignite design and advertising August 2011 - September 2011
R and M Supply March 2011 - May 2011
Konami Digital Entertainment Inc January 2011 - March 2011
Activision June 2008 - June 2010
Kmart/ Sears Holdings Corp September 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Unreal Engine 3, Video Games, C#, Unity3D, JavaScript, C++, Game Testing
Education
Westwood College of Technology 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Game Sotware Development
California State University-Los Angeles 2005 — 2007
Computer Science
DeNA West February 2013 - Present
DeNA July 2011 - January 2013
ngmoco June 2010 - July 2011
ngmoco March 2010 - May 2010
Activision August 2009 - February 2010
Shanghai United Family Hospitals and Clinics February 2007 - October 2008
Worldlink Medical and Dental Centers May 2003 - October 2006
Gap Inc. November 1999 - January 2003
Macy's October 1998 - November 1999
Skills
Employee Relations, Coaching, Employment-based..., Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Personnel Management, Customer Retention, Technical Recruiting, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking..., College Recruiting, Sourcing, Compliance, Compensations, Global Recruiting, Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, Benefits Negotiation, Temporary Placement
Education
San Francisco State University 2009 — 2009
Certificate, Human Resources Management
California State University-Sacramento 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Activision
Skills
Regression Testing, Selenium, Casual Games, Nintendo DS, Scrum, MMO, Xbox 360, Test Planning, Level Design, Testing, PS3, Quality Center, Agile Methodologies, PSP, System Testing, Console, Bugzilla, Manual Testing, Test Management, Seapine Test Track Pro, Test Cases, Perforce, DevTrack, Gameplay, Wii, Video Game Production, Game Mechanics, Functional Testing, Computer Games, Unreal Engine 3, Game Testing, Multiplayer, JIRA, User Acceptance Testing, Black Box Testing, Agile Testing, Online Gaming, Test Automation, Social Games, Test Execution, Scripting, Mobile Games, Bug Tracking, Localization Testing, Playstation, Quality Assurance, Game Development, Xbox, MMORPG, Lua
Education
California State University-Fullerton
BS, Computer Science
Activision February 2015 - Present
Edwards Lifesciences March 2014 - January 2015
Edwards Lifesciences November 2012 - February 2014
CoreLogic June 2012 - November 2012
Skills
Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Accounting, Forecasting, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Essbase, Access, Sales Finance, Teamwork, Visio, Research, Financial Forecasting, Oracle CRM, Tracker, SharePoint, JDE Enterprise One, SAP, Procurement
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Finance
Apple February 2015 - Present
Beats by Dr. Dre December 2012 - February 2015
Activision April 2012 - November 2012
Belkin August 2009 - April 2012
Belkin December 2005 - August 2009
Belkin International December 2004 - December 2005
Skills
Vendor Management, Outsourcing, CRM, Management, Customer Experience, Call Centers, Customer Service, Call Center, Leadership, SaaS, Consumer Electronics, Training, Strategic Planning, Outsourcing Management, Cross-functional Team..., BPO, Technical Support, Sourcing, RightNow, Contact Centers, Project Planning, Strategy, Service Delivery, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, P&L Management, Team Management, Strategic Partnerships, Offshoring, Team Leadership, Salesforce.com, A+ Certified, Call Center Development, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Budgets, Microsoft Certified..., Pre-sales Technical..., MCSE
Education
Computer Education Institute (Carson, CA)
Computer Systems / Networking / Repair - (MCSE / A+)
California State University-Dominguez Hills
AT&T July 2015 - Present
Directv June 2011 - July 2015
RL Leaders December 2010 - March 2011
Activision July 2008 - November 2010
Activision July 2004 - July 2008
Skills
Technical Writing, Creative Writing, Writing, Project Leadership, Quality Assurance, JIRA, Game Development, Computer Games, Video Games, Gameplay, Game Design, Casual Games, Mobile Games
Education
California State University-Northridge 2010 — 2014
English, Creative Writing and Literature
Santa Monica College 2007 — 2010
AA, English
Simply Hired August 2009 - Present
Halcrow November 2011 - August 2012
Beckman Coulter February 2008 - June 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers 2005 - 2008
Activision 2005 - 2007
Murphy, Murphy, & Murphy 2005 - 2005
Accurate Credit Bureau 2001 - 2003
Education
California State University-Long Beach - College of Business Administration 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Interamerican Motor Corporation November 2012 - Present
Foreign Car Repairs & Sales July 1995 - November 2012
eHobbies May 2001 - June 2002
Activision January 1999 - April 2001
Skills
Management, Sales, Automotive, Customer Service, Sales Process, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Technical Support, CRM, Statistics, Strategic Communications, Communication Skills, Marketing Communications, Employee Training, Technical Training, Leadership, Long-term Customer..., Account Management, B2B, Sales Operations
Education
California State University-Northridge 1992 — 1995
BS, Organizational Business Management
activision 1999 - 2006
Activision Publishing, Inc 1999 - 2006
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2009 — 2012
Activision June 2015 - Present
Loyola Marymount University January 2012 - Present
consulting March 2015 - June 2015
Deutsch August 2014 - March 2015
Deutsch June 2012 - July 2014
Deutsch September 2010 - May 2012
Deutsch May 2007 - August 2010
Davis Elen Advertising February 2003 - April 2007
Celtic Leasing Corp. March 2002 - February 2003
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Interactive Advertising, Digital Media, Media Planning, Creative Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Online Advertising, Media Buying, Social Media Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Creative Direction, Direct Marketing, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Teaching, Social Media, New Media
Education
Loyola Marymount University 2002 — 2005
MBA, Dual emphasis in Marketing and Management
California State University-Long Beach 1998 — 2002
BA, Communication Studies with a minor in Marketing
Activision September 2014 - Present
Activision January 2006 - July 2014
Activision July 2005 - January 2006
E! Entertainment Television April 2005 - November 2005
UCLA TV - Bruin News 29 January 2004 - June 2005
Skills
Final Cut Pro, PS3, Microsoft Word, Video Games, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Wii, iPhone, Social Games, 3D, Production Managment, MMORPG, Online Gaming, Scripting, Gameplay, Game Mechanics, Visual Effects, Public Relations, Photoshop, Quality Assurance, Animation, Databases, Mobile Games, User Experience, Interactive..., Casual Games, MMO, JIRA, Character Animation, Mobile Devices, Marketing, PSP, Film, Game Design, Console, Game Development, Analysis, Console Games, Monetization, Digital Distribution, Television, Xbox 360, Maya, Computer Games, Gaming, Level Design, Perforce, Management, Creative Writing, Localization
Education
California State University-Los Angeles
BA, Political Science
University of California, Los Angeles
DaVita September 2013 - Present
Chapman University September 2012 - September 2013
Advanced Colleges of America June 2011 - September 2012
Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. November 2011 - February 2012
IKEA April 2010 - September 2011
California State University, Fullerton January 2010 - March 2010
Activision January 2008 - March 2008
Skills
Research, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Non-profits, PowerPoint, Higher Education, Qualitative Research, Community Outreach, Editing, Organization, Teaching, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Leadership, Data Analysis, Facebook, Grant Writing, Public Relations, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications
Education
Chapman University 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (MS), Health and Strategic Communications
California State University-Fullerton 2009 — 2011
BA, Sociology
Orange Coast College 2004 — 2007
Associates, Sociology
Sutter Physician Services January 2013 - Present
Sutter Physician Services April 2012 - January 2013
PRIDE Industries October 2006 - April 2012
Volt Services Group August 2005 - November 2005
Kastle Systems May 2003 - June 2005
Activision August 2002 - May 2003
Pictage, Inc. June 2001 - August 2002
Onair.com September 1999 - December 2000
Wazzu Corp. November 1998 - September 1999
Skills
Business Analysis, End User Training, Software Documentation, Software Implementation, Excel, Word, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Outlook, Customer Relations, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Documentation, SQL, Visio, Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Project Planning, Training, Team Building, Security, Analysis, Microsoft Word, Quality Assurance
Education
Butte College 2011 — 2011
NA, Health IT Workforce Training
University of Phoenix 2004 — 2006
MS, Computer Information Systems
California State University-Long Beach 1994 — 1998
BA, Art
The Network PR May 2012 - Present
Activision September 1998 - November 2012
Faiola Davis PR September 1997 - September 1998
Virgin Interactive Entertainment February 1995 - September 1997
FX and Fox Cable Networks January 1994 - January 1995
PRYOR & ASSOCIATES July 1993 - January 1994
Skills
Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Television, Interactive..., Video Games, Media Relations, Content Strategy, Crisis Communications, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Copywriting, Corporate Communications, Trade Shows, Blogging, Storytelling, Publicity, Strategy, New Media, Brand Awareness, Event Management, Content Development, Entertainment, Event Planning
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1988 — 1991
BA, Journalism
E! Networks April 2013 - Present
fasef 1900 - 2013
Comcast January 2012 - September 2012
Western Psychological Services July 2010 - July 2011
Western Psychological Services July 2010 - July 2011
Red Robin February 2008 - September 2009
Activision January 2005 - January 2008
Education
California State University 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
California State University-Northridge 2008 — 2010
B.A., Psychology
Shacknews LTD June 2013 - Present
GameFly 2013 - 2014
GameFly May 2010 - January 2013
Activision February 2007 - May 2010
Skills
Video Games, Digital Media, PS3, Social Media, Wii, Facebook, Editing, User Experience, E-commerce, Xbox 360, Writing, Community Management, Storytelling
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English
Loyola Marymount University
Activision June 2015 - Present
Activision February 2013 - June 2015
Activision August 2012 - February 2013
Activision November 2011 - August 2012
Sleepy Giant August 2011 - November 2011
Sleepy Giant November 2010 - November 2011
Vhumanity August 2009 - August 2010
Insomniac Games February 2009 - May 2009
Nexon November 2008 - February 2009
Electronic Arts July 2007 - March 2008
Skills
Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Project Management, Operations Management, Smoke Testing, Video Games, Product Management, Experience Design, Customer Experience...
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2006 — 2010
Bachelor, Philosophy
Samsung Electronics May 2014 - Present
Activision May 2012 - 2014
Spot411 Technologies Inc. August 2011 - May 2012
Nox Solutions LCC June 2010 - August 2011
Media Imaging Company May 2008 - May 2010
Bacera Corp June 2008 - June 2008
411web May 2008 - June 2008
Skills
SQL, JavaScript, C#, Java, XML, Microsoft SQL Server, ASP.NET, .NET, Web Services, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, JSP, Visual Studio, Oracle, AJAX, SASS, CSS3, Advanced CSS, Mobile Web View, Web Content Optimization, Web Development, Web Applications, Website Development, JavaScriptMVC, angularJS, Gaming Industry, Github, MongoDB, Mobile Web Design, REST, jQuery, I18n, CSS, HTML 5, HTML5, AngularJS
Education
California State University-Northridge 2006 — 2008
BS, Computer Science
Santa Monica College, CA 2003 — 2005
Computer Science
County of Santa Barbara February 2014 - Present
Dish Network June 2012 - Present
Robert Half International- OfficeTeam December 2010 - June 2011
ADT Security Services Authorized Dealer October 2009 - November 2010
Activision December 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Recruiting, Employee Training, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Cold Calling, Talent Management, Applicant Tracking..., Sourcing, Customer Service, Interviews, Training, Sales, Account Management, Onboarding, Process Improvement, Temporary Placement, Leadership, Human Resources, Internet Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Management, Payroll, Negotiation, Temporary Staffing, Budgets, HRIS, Team Building, College Recruiting
Education
California State University-Northridge 1998 — 2002
BA, Business Administration Option in Marketing
Seismic Games January 2011 - Present
Electronic Arts November 2007 - November 2009
Pandemic Studios June 1998 - November 2009
Pandemic Studios (EA) 2007 - 2009
Activision 1995 - June 1998
Skills
Video Games, Game Development, PS3, Computer Games, Social Games, Game Design, Xbox 360, Console, Mobile Games, Gameplay, Monetization, Game Mechanics, Xbox, Casual Games, MMO, Wii, Interactive..., Multiplayer, Unity3D, MMORPG, Gaming, Level Design, Mobile Applications, Online Gaming
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1990 — 1992
BA, Theater
New York University 1988 — 1990
Theater
Aramark Uniform Services June 2011 - November 2013
Activision October 2007 - April 2011
Skills
Hold active Real Estate..., Certified Pilates..., Management, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Forecasting, ERP
Education
California State University-Northridge 2006 — 2007
BS, Finance
AIDS Healthcare Foundation January 2012 - Present
Stepping Stones China March 2010 - January 2011
Grameen Bank July 2010 - August 2010
Maer Achol Children's Shelter July 2010 - August 2010
UCSB Orfalea Children's Center June 2009 - August 2009
Activision June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Public Speaking
Education
CSUN 2011 — 2013
Post-baccalaureate, Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
University of California, Santa Barbara 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Global Studies
Activision June 2014 - November 2014
Robert A. Brilliant Inc. February 2014 - May 2014
PPS PARKING & TRANSPORTATION, INC. May 2008 - August 2012
Circuit City April 2007 - May 2008
Dial One Mortgage March 2006 - April 2007
Century 21 March 2005 - March 2006
Education
Hult International Business School 2012 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
California State University-Long Beach 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Finance
Ashford University September 2013 - February 2014
Treyarch May 2012 - October 2012
Activision September 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Xbox 360, PS3, Quality Assurance
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2009 — 2011
BA, Radio/TV/Film
Big 5 Sporting Goods July 2010 - Present
24 Hour Fitness April 2007 - December 2010
Activision April 2008 - May 2010
Kon May 2009 - March 2010
Nordstrom September 2006 - October 2007
Nordstrom September 2005 - October 2006
Nordstrom September 2003 - September 2005
Skills
Retail, Software Documentation, Quality Assurance, Sales, Customer Service, Management, Event Management, Event Planning, Logistics, Process Scheduler, Recruiting, Time Management, Project Management, Hiring, Leadership, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Training
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice and Corrections
Self-employed February 2009 - Present
Spotlight Software October 2012 - February 2013
iDiscorso August 2011 - April 2012
Stormwind Epic Live January 2011 - June 2011
IQzone January 2010 - July 2010
Electronic Arts (EA) March 2007 - November 2008
Activision March 2007 - February 2008
Square Enix January 2006 - February 2007
Skills
HTML scripting, CSS, JavaScript, Autodesk Software, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel, XML, XHTML, Web Development, Team Leadership, Scrum, Software Quality..., Quality Assurance
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Art, Japanese Language and Literature
Santa Monica College 1999 — 2002
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
San Jose State University 1997 — 1998
Business Administration and Management, General
Toyota Motor Sales March 2014 - Present
Activision March 1996 - March 2001
KPMG US August 1993 - March 1996
Education
California State University-Northridge
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Palmdale High