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
Treyarch April 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios July 2013 - April 2014
Zynga March 2012 - June 2013
Zynga October 2011 - March 2012
Nexon January 2011 - October 2011
Playdom November 2010 - January 2011
Activision July 2007 - November 2010
DeepFix Records November 2000 - July 2006
ECity Studios May 1999 - August 1999
The Reader December 1996 - December 1997
Skills
User-centered Design, User Experience, User Interface Design, 3D animation, Graphic Design, Social Games, Game Development, Rapid Prototyping, Scripting, ActionScript, Flash, Scaleform, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Xcode, Premiere, Flash Builder, Visio, OmniGraffle, Wireframes, User Experience Design, Computer Animation, Concept Design, Front-end, Game Design, Graphics, PS3, Video Games, Xbox 360
Education
Kansas City Art Institute 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), New Media Design
Activision July 2013 - Present
SUPERVALU January 2011 - June 2013
SUPERVALU April 2008 - January 2011
SUPERVALU January 2007 - April 2008
Fox 9 News - Twin Cities August 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Retail, Process Improvement, Multi-channel Marketing, Report Writing, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Communication Skills, Vendor Management..., Video Production, InDesign, Event Planning, Grocery, Shopper Marketing, Marketing Research, Leadership, Management, Strategy, Budgets
Education
Hamline University 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Communications Studies; Broadcasting
Kus Company 2012 - Present
Quality Traffic Data October 2011 - April 2012
Triarts January 1995 - February 2012
American Product Manufacturers August 2011 - September 2011
Eco Toner Inc June 2010 - May 2011
Dinners Delivered January 2004 - August 2007
Vivendi Universal Games January 2005 - July 2005
Alacre January 2004 - July 2004
2K Games May 2002 - December 2002
Activision August 2000 - February 2001
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Excel, Art, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Vector Illustration, Raster, Screen Printing, Print On Demand, Print, Printers, Laser Printers, Scan, Vector Design, Artwork, artworking, Artworkers, Telemarketing, Illustrator
Education
Los Angeles City College 2012 — 2016
Pierce College 2011 — 2011
Pasadena City College 2004 — 2007
Los Angeles Valley College 1996 — 1997
Porter Jr. High 1992 — 1993
San Jose Street Elementary 1988 — 1991
Herrick Ave. Elementary 1985 — 1987
Vena Ave. Elementary
Activision 2006 - Present
Digital River 2003 - 2006
HighJump Software 2001 - 2003
ConAgra Foods 2000 - 2001
FuncoLand 1998 - 2000
Funco, Inc 1997 - 1998
Funco, Inc 1993 - 1997
Skills
GAAP, Monthly & Quarterly..., Account Reconciliation, Annual Budget, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, SOX Compliancy, Hyperion, Essbase, Oracle Applications, Navision, Platinum, FRx Report Writer, SharePoint, Budgets, Fixed Assets, Hyperion Enterprise, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Video Games, Process Improvement
Education
Hennepin Technical College
Associate's degree, Accounting/Accounting Management
Normandale Community College
Completed 2 years of liberal arts classes
Hanesbrands Inc. 2013 - Present
Hanesbrands Inc. 2011 - April 2013
Hanesbrands Inc. 2009 - 2011
Activision 2006 - 2009
Target 2004 - 2006
Von Maur 2002 - 2004
Skills
Customer Insight, Sales, Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, Retail Category..., Business Relationship..., Brand Management, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Shopper Marketing, P&L Management, Data Analysis, Space Management, Communication Skills, Management Of Direct..., Visual Merchandising, Retail Fixtures, Assortment Optimization
Education
Iowa State University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Fashion Merchandising, Marketing
Waldorf College 1998 — 2000
Associate of Science (AS), Management Information Systems
Painless Productions June 2012 - Present
Mike Mathis Productions December 2011 - Present
CBS Television Distribution July 2008 - March 2012
Lacc 2009 - 2010
NGTV June 2006 - June 2008
Activision 2005 - 2006
Mark Burnett Productions 2005 - 2006
Skills
Video Production, Reality, Post Production, Producer, Video Games, Avid, Producing, Television, Field Producing, After Effects, Entertainment, Animation, Video, Avid Media Composer, Screenwriting, Documentaries, Film Production
Education
Salem State University 1997 — 2000
BA, Film & TV
Los Angeles City College
Activision June 2015 - Present
Square Enix March 2015 - June 2015
Starbucks July 2013 - February 2015
Cubic Bit April 2013 - September 2014
SonicPool October 2012 - February 2013
Jet Propulsion Laboratory January 2012 - October 2012
Conway Recording Studios April 2012 - July 2012
Monkeyland Audio June 2008 - August 2008
Education
Los Angeles Film School 2013 — 2014
Associates of Science and Game Production, Game Production, 4.0
Los Angeles Recording School 2010 — 2012
Associates of Recording Arts, Audio Engineering, 3.67
Culver City High School 2006 — 2010
Diploma, Genral Education
Iowa State University August 2013 - Present
Amazon June 2013 - August 2013
Activision June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Computer Science, Mobile Applications, Software Development, Game Testing, Game Development
Education
Iowa State University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
North Iowa Area Community College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Undeclared
Pocket Gems March 2015 - Present
Activision September 2012 - March 2015
Activision August 2010 - August 2012
Activision June 2009 - August 2009
Yahoo! January 2007 - July 2008
Yahoo! December 2005 - December 2006
Warner Bros. August 2004 - November 2005
Multiple Companies 2001 - 2004
Skills
Digital Media, Interactive..., Online Gaming, Product Management, Social Media, Product Marketing, Product Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Partnerships, Integrated Marketing, Video Games, Mobile Advertising, Advertising, Content Strategy, New Media, Digital Marketing, Strategy, Entertainment, Business Development, Monetization, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Management, Social Games, Mobile Marketing, Digital Strategy, Analytics, Mobile Games
Education
Harvard Business School 2008 — 2010
Master in Business Administration
University of Redlands 2000 — 2004
BA, Business Administration, Spanish (Literature Focus)
General Assembly 2014 — 2014
Product Management
Morrison and Forester June 2015 - August 2015
Rutan & Tucker, LLP October 2014 - June 2015
Activision 2012 - December 2014
General Motors September 2013 - September 2014
Toronto Athletic Club February 2013 - September 2014
CWHL May 2013 - August 2014
Audi January 2011 - December 2011
La Senza June 2010 - February 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Photoshop, Public Speaking, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets
Education
Stanford University Law School 2014 — 2017
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
McMaster University 2011 — 2014
Kinesiology, A - 90%
London South Bank University 2010 — 2011
Sport & Exercise Science, 81%
Marymount International School 2008 — 2010
Ilford Grammar School
Hewlett-Packard April 2015 - Present
Kuapay Technologies, Inc July 2013 - 2015
Kuapay, Inc January 2013 - July 2013
Kuapay LLC September 2012 - December 2012
DIRECTV May 2010 - April 2011
Activision March 2009 - April 2010
Electronic Arts May 2008 - February 2009
Institute of the Americas January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., CRM, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Team Leadership, Strategy, Business Development, Project Management, Leadership, Digital Marketing, Account Management, Start-ups, Sales, E-commerce, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Marketing, Management, Customer Service, Networking, Data Analysis, Consulting, Analytics, Strategic Planning, Mobile Devices, Product Marketing, Negotiation, Team Building, New Business Development, Team Management, Strategic Financial..., Key Account Management, Key Account Development, Business, Key Account..., Channel Account..., Enterprise Account..., Start-up Environment, Startup Development, Managing Start-ups, Mobile Payments, Payment Systems, Payment Card Processing, Payment Services, Payments, Payment Industry
Education
IE Business School 2011 — 2012
International MBA
Latvijas Universitate 2007 — 2007
International Relations and National Security Studies
University of Tartu 2007 — 2007
International Relations and Affairs
San Diego State University-California State University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, International Security & Conflict Resolution
Oxford University 2005 — 2006
International Relations and Affairs
eco DECO October 2011 - Present
SolarCity October 2007 - February 2010
The Tatitlek Corporation June 2005 - September 2007
Activision September 2004 - October 2005
Black Widow Studios June 2001 - March 2003
TIC The Industrial company March 2001 - August 2002
Skills
Microsoft Office, Project Management, Project Planning, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Process Scheduler, Team Building, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Operations Management, Public Speaking, Management, Business Development, Solar Energy, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Start-ups, Program Management, Renewable Energy
Education
Santa Monica College 2004 — 2007
Interactive Media / Game Design, Game and Interactive Media Design
John C Calhoun State Community College 1997 — 1999
Associate of Arts (AA), History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
Amazon Game Studios July 2014 - Present
Intel Corporation March 2012 - June 2014
NVIDIA May 2011 - August 2011
Activision May 2010 - August 2010
The University of Iowa September 2006 - August 2009
Intel Corporation June 2008 - August 2008
Education
University of Iowa 2006 — 2009
M.S., Computer Science
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University 2002 — 2006
B.Tech, Computer Science and Engineering
Activision June 2015 - Present
Activision June 2011 - August 2011
Activision June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Japanese, English, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Japanese culture, Research, Social Media, Programming, Spanish, Java, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, User Experience, User Interface Design, Japanese to English..., Android Development, Facebook API, HTML, CSS, C, C++, Photoshop, Software Documentation, Software Engineering, Software Development, Leadership
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2010 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science, Japanese, 3.09
Kyoto University 2014 — 2014
Japanese Language and Literature
Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica Studio July 2015 - Present
Nexon May 2014 - June 2015
Activision January 2009 - January 2014
THQ, Inc. November 2006 - December 2008
Konami Digital Entertainment August 2004 - November 2006
Konami Computer Entertainment Hawaii September 2002 - August 2004
Square USA November 1997 - May 2002
Oita Prefectural Government August 1994 - July 1997
Skills
Video Games, Social Games, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3, Mobile Games, Game Development, Xbox, Game Design, Monetization, Console, Interactive..., Digital Distribution, Animation, Casual Games, Program Management, PSP, Computer Games, Video Game Production, Character Animation, Team Building, MMO, Perforce, Game Mechanics, Online Gaming, Gameplay, Marketing, Level Design, 3D, Multiplayer, Management, Maya, Localization, Console Games, Gaming, Cross-platform..., Playstation, DevTrack, Free to Play, Cinematics, Hansoft, Virtual Goods, Computer Graphics, Bug Tracking, Developer Relations, Gaming Industry
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1990 — 1994
BA, Japanese Language, International Relations
Kansai Gaidai University 1992 — 1993
Japanese Language, International Relations
Activision March 2014 - Present
COUNTRY Financial® September 2012 - May 2013
Illinois Wesleyan University, School of Art August 2011 - May 2013
Skills
Web Design, InDesign, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Mac, Facebook, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, HTML5, CSS
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Graphic Design, 3.65/4.0, Cum Laude
The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles September 2013 - June 2014
Activision 2012 - 2012
Boxer for America Campaign June 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Research, Organization, Highly detail oriented, Resilience, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Creative Writing, Facebook, Teamwork, Social Networking, World History, People Skills, Proofreading, History, American History, Online Research, Ancient History, Publishing, Integrity
Education
Knox College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, History
Activision September 2014 - Present
Paramount Pictures June 2014 - September 2014
Paramount Pictures August 2011 - June 2014
NBCUniversal, Inc. February 2007 - August 2011
Paramount Pictures September 2005 - February 2007
Skills
Film, Film Finance, Management, Film Production, Distribution Analysis, International Production, Production Managment, Feature Films, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Social Media, Budgets, Finance, Television, Forecasting, Digital Media, Entertainment, Producing
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 2004 — 2005
Juris Doctor Candidate
University of California, Irvine 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics and Political Science
Disney Interactive January 2013 - February 2014
Activision September 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Outlook, Photoshop
Education
Los Angeles Film School 2010 — 2012
Associate's Degree, Game and Interactive Media Design, 3.4
Targus 2011 - 2014
Avery Dennison 2008 - 2011
Avery Dennison 2002 - 2008
Activision 1999 - 2001
ConAgra Foods 1998 - 1999
ConAgra Foods 1996 - 1998
Nestle S.A. 1995 - 1996
Skills
Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Product Development, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Customer Insight, Product Launch, Merchandising, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, P&L Management, Brand Management, Marketing, Segmentation, Market Analysis, Marketing Management, Management, Business Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Trade Marketing, Product Innovation, Brand Development, Multi-channel Marketing, Market Planning, Pricing, B2B, Shopper Marketing, Global Marketing, Market Research, Pricing Strategy, Marketing Research, FMCG, Key Account Management, Go-to-market Strategy, Direct Marketing, Positioning, B2B Marketing, International Marketing, Digital Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Sales Operations, Forecasting, E-commerce, Consumer Insight
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
MBA, Marketing, International Business
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing Management, Concentration in Computer Science
Ubisoft April 2014 - Present
Play Record Paws Productions May 2005 - Present
Self-employed October 1993 - Present
Activision January 2010 - March 2014
Future US July 2009 - December 2009
Official Xbox Magazine October 2006 - July 2009
GamesRadar October 2005 - September 2006
Future Network USA July 2004 - September 2005
GamePro June 1997 - June 2004
Digital Diner magazine June 1996 - May 1997
Skills
Creative Writing, Writing Skills, Music Journalism, Journalism, Blogging, Juggling, Voice Over, Video Games, Writing, Editing, Editorial, Publishing, Social Media, Magazines, Entertainment, Community Management, Facebook, Press Releases, Media Relations, Online Gaming, Copywriting, Game Design, Content Strategy, MMO
Education
Ithaca College 1989 — 1993
BS, TV/Radio, Audio production, radio, writing
Notre Dame High School
FM Controls Inc. September 2010 - Present
Riverside County Sheriff's Department May 2010 - September 2010
Ambuserve February 2010 - May 2010
Activision February 2009 - August 2009
Worlds Biggest Dinosaurs July 2008 - February 2009
FM Controls Inc. July 2007 - April 2008
Plain Insane Graphix & Design May 2005 - April 2007
Blockbuster September 2004 - May 2005
Foods Co. July 2004 - October 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, HTML, Photoshop, Quality Assurance, PHP, Java, jQuery, CSS, Illustrator, MYSQL, Computer Hardware..., Computer Hardware..., Web Design, Web Development
Education
Liberty University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management Information Systems: Application Development, 4.0 gpa
West Hills College Lemoore
Associate of Arts (AA), Computer Information Systems
Riot Games January 2015 - Present
Freelance January 2014 - Present
Riot Games February 2015 - June 2015
Riot Games/Volt work solutions February 2014 - September 2014
Activision August 2013 - November 2013
Jeepney Music/Black Eyed Peas July 2006 - November 2012
Skills
Sound, Video Games, Pro Tools, Audio Post Production, Sound Design, Audio Editing, Sound Editing, Audio Engineering, Music Production, Recording, Logic Pro, Mastering, JIRA, DevTest, Devtrack, DevTrack, Xbox 360, PS3, Digital Media
Education
Los Angeles Recording School 2010 — 2012
Associate's degree, Music
JCDecaux May 2014 - Present
Freelance Computer Services January 2008 - Present
Unisys January 2014 - April 2014
Square Enix August 2013 - October 2013
DIRECTV October 2012 - March 2013
DIGITAL Hearts USA Inc. September 2012 - October 2012
Konami Digital Entertainment July 2011 - September 2012
2K May 2011 - June 2011
Healthcare Automation Solutions May 2009 - July 2009
Activision November 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Quality Assurance, Testing, Troubleshooting, Test Planning, Documentation, Programming, Databases, Video Games, Java, HTML, CSS, C++, Linux, Problem Solving, Windows, Visual Studio, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Excel, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Game Development, Software Documentation, Management, JIRA, Xbox 360, Networking, Windows Server, jQuery, Program Management, Bug Tracking, Agile & Waterfall..., Waterfall, Agile Methodolgy, Scrum, Technical Support, Agile Methodologies
Education
Lincoln University 2005 — 2007
B.S., Computer Information Systems
Los Angeles Valley College 2004 — 2005
A.A., Liberal Arts
Crossroads School for the Arts & Sciences 1999 — 2002
Diploma, High School
Riot Games January 2015 - Present
Riot Games January 2012 - Present
Electronic Arts June 2011 - January 2012
Electronic Arts March 2009 - June 2011
Electronic Arts May 2008 - March 2009
Activision February 2008 - June 2008
Perpetual Entertainment September 2006 - January 2008
Activision April 2006 - September 2006
Activision August 2005 - April 2006
New Pencil June 1997 - July 2005
Skills
Video Games, Maya, Photoshop, Unreal Editor, Creative Direction, Computer Animation, Project Management, Art Direction, Mental Ray, Art, Graphics, Visual Effects, Game Development, Cinematics, Game Design, After Effects
Education
Humboldt State University
Photography
The School for Film and Television
Meisner Conservatory
Harvard Business School May 2014 - Present
Activision June 2015 - August 2015
Deloitte January 2013 - May 2014
Monitor Group August 2010 - January 2013
Monitor Group June 2009 - August 2009
Qualcomm June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Management Consulting, Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Project Management
Education
Harvard Business School 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2006 — 2010
Bachelors, Computer Science and Engineering
Ferrara Candy Company 2012 - Present
Activision 2010 - 2012
PepsiCo 2003 - 2010
PepsiCo - Quaker Oats 1996 - 2003
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2000 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing and Strategy
Indiana University Bloomington 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
World of Dance August 2014 - Present
Them Too Productions January 2012 - Present
World of Dance June 2012 - July 2014
Blizzard Entertainment May 2005 - January 2011
Activision 2004 - 2005
21XL Events Company 2000 - 2004
21XL Events Company 1997 - 2000
Juki Promotions 1995 - 1997
Skills
Quality Assurance, Social Games, Online Gaming, Game Design, Game Development, Film Production, Independent Film, Video Production, Digital Media, Film Editing, Commercials, Web Commercials, Video Editing, Directing, Story Producing, Segment Producing, Social Media, Entertainment, Social Media Marketing, Management, Social Networking, Marketing
Education
Los Angeles City College
Coca-Cola Refreshments September 2007 - Present
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf July 2007 - August 2007
Activision November 2006 - May 2007
HRCS 2002 - 2002
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Employee Relations, Onboarding, College Recruiting, Talent Management, Human Resources, HRIS, Succession Planning, SAP, Performance Management, Customer Service, Sourcing, Process Improvement, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel
Education
Loyola Marymount University 2002 — 2006
B.A.
Playtika Santa Monica June 2014 - Present
Volt Workforce Solutions 2009 - 2014
Activision April 2012 - December 2012
Jakks Pacific January 2012 - March 2012
Disney Interactive Media Group August 2010 - December 2010
Disney Interactive Studios March 2009 - August 2009
2K Games June 2008 - December 2008
Cinema Paper Rentals December 2003 - February 2006
Skills
Video Games, Microsoft Office 2007, German, Gameplay, Testing, Social Games, Bug Tracking, PSP, Computer Games, Multiplayer, Quality Assurance, JIRA, DevTrack, Game Testing, Game Mechanics, MMO, Microsoft Office, Console, Xbox 360, Gamification
Education
Los Angeles Valley College 2004 — 2007
Activision March 2014 - Present
Activision February 2013 - March 2014
Activision July 2012 - February 2013
Activision December 2007 - July 2012
Activision Blizzard April 2009 - September 2009
Activision August 2008 - April 2009
Activision UK December 2007 - August 2008
Baker Tilly April 2004 - December 2007
Skills
Financial Accounting, Finance, Mergers, Auditing, Internal Controls, Restructuring, Treasury, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Statutory Accounting, Financial Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management 2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales 2004 — 2007
ACA, Chartered Accountant
University of Oxford 1999 — 2002
MA (Oxon), Music
Queen's College, Taunton 1991 — 1999
Threshold Interactive August 2014 - Present
WayForward Technologies January 2014 - August 2014
2K December 2010 - December 2013
Activision August 2005 - May 2010
Skills
Testing, Quality Assurance, Web Testing, Regression Testing, Video Games, Black Box Testing, Test Planning, Databases, Computer Games, Game Development, Console, Unreal Engine 3, DevTrack, Gameplay, Game Design, Level Design, MMO, Web Analytics, Website Development, Web Applications, Web Development, Test Automation, User Acceptance Testing, Manual Testing, Quality Auditing, SEO, Selenium
Education
Los Angeles Mission College 2001 — 2002
Sylmar High 1997 — 2001
General / Metal , Metal / Agriculture / Mathematics
ECM Publishers, Inc. May 2013 - Present
Life Time Fitness April 2010 - May 2013
Target October 2009 - May 2013
Activision June 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Windows Server, Linux, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, TCP/IP, Computer Hardware, Windows, Active Directory, Server Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Pro, Linux Server, Apache, Linux Desktop, Ubuntu, CentOS, CCNA, Computer Network..., Network Administration, Network Design, Network Security, A+, A+ Trained, Computer Repair, Computer Security, Computer Maintenance, Computer Software..., Mac OS X Server, Mac OS, VMware ESX, Hyper-V
Education
Hennepin Technical College 2011 — 2014
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Network and System Administration/Administrator
Saint Cloud State University - G.R. Herberger College of Business 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
space150 March 2013 - Present
Activision July 2012 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Photoshop, HTML, Budgets, Editing, Strategic Planning, Java, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Studio Max, Fruity Loops, DevTrack, Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D
Education
ITT Technical Institute-Eden Prairie 2010 — 2012
Associate's degree, Design and Visual Communications
Activision April 2014 - Present
Kamera Obscura Inc April 2008 - Present
House of Moves 2004 - Present
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC 2010 - Present
Digital Domain 2011 - 2012
Skills
Visual Effects, Feature Films, Video Games, Camera, Data Management, Entertainment, Animation
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1999 — 2003
BS, Informatics in Telecommunications/Film Production
Google April 2011 - Present
Ubisoft August 2010 - April 2011
Underground Development October 2007 - April 2010
Activision January 2007 - October 2007
Activision June 2006 - January 2007
Education
Ithaca College 2001 — 2005
B.S., Exercise Science
North Rockland High School
Regents Diploma
Activision June 2014 - September 2014
Davanni's May 2008 - May 2014
Bogdanova Bodywork January 2011 - August 2012
Sony Online Entertainment 2001 - 2009
Skills
Therapeutic Massage, Rehabilitation, Social Networking, Web Design, Video Editing, Creative Writing, Editing, Event Planning, Social Media, Art, Bodywork, Video Production, Creative Direction, Shiatsu, Video, Online Marketing, Marketing, Music, Holistic Health, Relaxation, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Event Management, Online Advertising, Film, Public Relations, Entrepreneurship
Education
Center Point Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School 2009 — 2011
East-West Diploma, Shiatsu Bodywork & Therapeutic Massage
Hennepin Technical College 2000 — 2001
Laramie County Community College 1990 — 1992
Cheyenne Central High School 1988 — 1991
Storm8 April 2015 - Present
Activision July 2014 - April 2015
Zynga January 2013 - July 2014
Zynga August 2012 - December 2012
Zynga January 2011 - August 2012
Zynga May 2010 - August 2010
Deloitte Consulting June 2006 - August 2009
Deloitte Consulting August 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Product Management, Data Analysis, Social Games, Video Games
Education
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business 2009 — 2011
MBA, Entrepreneurship, Product Management
Harvard University 2000 — 2004
SB, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Dacor 2013 - Present
Chulu Acquisition Corp 2010 - Present
Westfield 2008 - 2010
Big Stage Entertainment 2007 - 2008
Activision 2005 - 2007
Hasbro 2000 - 2005
The Coca-Cola Company 1996 - 2000
ERS International 1989 - 1996
Procter & Gamble 1982 - 1987
Skills
Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Restructuring, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnerships, CEO, Team Building, Digital Media..., Private Equity, Business Development, Online Gaming, P&L, Mobile Marketing, Salesforce.com, Experiential Events, Outside Director, Change Leadership, Revenue Management, Organizational..., E-commerce, Board Experience, Acquisition Strategy, President, Profit Optimization, Revenue Enhancement, Turnaround Management, Middle Market, EBITDA Growth, New Media Strategy, Executive Management, Innovation Management, Business Integration, Consumer Products..., Food & Beverage, Brand Innovation, Consumer Insights, Growth Planning, Integrated Marketing, Board Leadership, M&A experience, Global Product..., Value Creation, Consumer Products, Operational Streamlining, Go to Market Strategy, Cost Control
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1987 — 1989
MBA, Finance and Strategic Planning
Hamilton College 1982 — 1982
BA, Economics
KALAFILMS February 2003 - Present
SemoLogic, Inc. 2002 - 2008
Sony Computer Entertainment America 2000 - 2002
Activision 1999 - 2000
DreamWorks SKG 1997 - 1999
Skills
Art Director, Creative Director, Illustrator, Educator, Enabler, IP Development and..., Art Pipeline Setup and..., Lighting Setup and..., Art Team Setup,..., Art Team Managing and..., Due Diligence and Risk..., Middle-ware Hardware..., S3D Project Development, Art, Lighting, Character Animation, 3D, Computer Animation, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Film, Game Development, Illustration, Texturing, Video Games, Multimedia, Visual Effects
Education
Laguna College of Art and Design 1982 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Painting, sculpture
University of California, Los Angeles
film and television
Activision April 2010 - Present
Activision January 2009 - October 2009
Vivendi Universal Games 1998 - 2008
Sierra 1993 - 1997
Skills
Video Production, Video Games, Leadership, Game Development, Troubleshooting, Public Relations, Retail, Gameplay, Event Management, Management, Project Management, Business Development, Game Design, Online Gaming, Event Planning, Mobile Games, Computer Games, Trade Shows, Sound
Education
Gordon College 1987 — 1992
BS, Computer Science, Philosophy
Vicarious Visions September 2010 - Present
Potratz Partners Advertising November 2009 - February 2010
Mescavage Photography September 2009 - November 2009
Activision February 2009 - August 2009
Hollowed Out Productions September 2008 - December 2008
About Time August 2008 - December 2008
HD Films June 2008 - July 2008
Hollywood Wizard June 2008 - June 2008
Ithaca College Television January 2008 - May 2008
Supernormal January 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Video Editing, Directing, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Editing, After Effects, Photoshop, Writing, Photography, Animation, Video Production, Adobe Creative Suite, Production, Post Production, Visual Effects, Motion Design, Storyboarding, Premiere, Film, Camera, Video Games, Mac, Video, Lighting, Digital Photography, Multimedia, Art, Film Production, Screenwriting, Advertising, 3D Studio Max, Social Media, Final Draft, Graphics, Creative Writing, Short Films
Education
Ithaca College 2007 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Cinema & Photography
Roy H. Park School of Communications 2007 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Cinema & Photography Cinema Production Concentration
Fulton Montgomery Community College 2003 — 2005
AS, Communications & Media Arts
ABC Studios / Shondaland July 2014 - Present
Disney ABC Television Group January 2006 - May 2014
Disney ABC Television Group February 2013 - February 2013
FilmPhobia February 2006 - August 2007
AXL Productions October 2003 - January 2005
DVCC / Deluxe Digital 2002 - 2005
Activision 1995 - 1996
Skills
Avid, Reality, Final Draft, Screenwriting, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, Video Production, Documentaries, Commercials, Producing, Entertainment, HD Video, DVD Studio Pro, Short Films, Music Videos, Film, Post Production, Film Production, Feature Films, Directing, Editing, Final Cut Studio, Storytelling
Education
University of Southern California 1997 — 2000
MFA, Film and Television
Harvard University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Roslyn High School 1986 — 1994
Infinity Ward July 2014 - Present
Neversoft Entertainment July 2010 - July 2014
Neversoft Entertainment August 2008 - July 2010
Neversoft Entertainment April 2007 - August 2008
Activision September 2006 - April 2007
Activision January 2005 - April 2006
Activision June 2004 - December 2004
Warner Bros. Television March 2004 - May 2004
Timberland May 1998 - September 1998
Microage / Pride Technologies September 1997 - May 1998
Skills
Programming, Sound, Art, Scripting, Level Design, Game Design, Video Games, Game Development, Unreal Engine 3, Gameplay, Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, PSP, DevTrack, Multiplayer
Education
Lehigh University 1998 — 2003
BA, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
TabletKiosk March 2010 - Present
Electronic Arts (EA) June 2008 - February 2009
Freelance Technical Consulting January 2007 - April 2008
Activision June 2005 - November 2006
Cost Plus World Market June 2001 - July 2002
The Washington Hospital June 1998 - May 2001
Intelligraphics International, Inc April 1997 - March 1998
Skills
Computer Repair, Computer Hardware, Tablet PC, Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Computer Maintenance, Windows Operating..., Operating Systems, Touch Screens, Mobile Devices, Networking, Windows Server, Network Administration, Wireless Networking, Software Installation
Education
Humboldt State University
Versa Products, Inc September 2015 - Present
Konami Digital Entertainment May 2014 - August 2015
Konami Digital Entertainment January 2014 - August 2015
Activision February 2010 - May 2012
Musicland Purchasing Corp December 1992 - February 2006
Skills
Video Games, Community Management, Online Gaming, MMO, Microsoft Office, DevTrack, Computer Hardware, Computer Maintenance, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Computer Forensics, PC Diagnostics, PC building, Social Networking, Facebook, Social Games, GIMP, Sony Vegas, Computer Repair, Social Media, Hootsuite, Oracle Applications, Radian6, Windows, Windows Server, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Services, Salesforce.com, PaintShop Pro, Premiere, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, World Machine, ProDG, Event Scripting, Computer Games, New Media, Xbox 360, Game Development, MMORPG, Blogging, Gameplay, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Video Editing, Content Strategy, Corel Paint Shop Pro
Education
INT (Institute of Network Technology)Post Secondary School Training
Certification, Comptuer Systems Analyst, Computer Forensics, Certification/Non-Grade Course Work
Long Beach City College
General Studies
St. Jude Medical and TapQA June 2015 - Present
Activision March 2015 - June 2015
tapQA December 2014 - December 2014
Activision January 2014 - December 2014
Activision June 2013 - October 2013
Activision July 2012 - September 2012
Best Buy August 2011 - January 2012
Game Stop September 2009 - April 2011
McDonald's Corporation September 2006 - April 2009
Skills
Video Games, Unreal Engine 3, Game Design, Quality Assurance, Game Development, Photoshop, Computer Games, Unity3D, Microsoft Office, Xbox 360, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Premiere, Computer Graphics, Computer Animation, After Effects, Character Animation, 3D Modeling, Microsoft Word, HTML, Training, Gameplay, Texturing, UV mapping, Animation, Unreal Editor, Flash Animation, Flash, Level Design, Online Gaming, iOS, Modeling, Scripting, Testing, ActionScript, Storyboarding, iPhone, Customer Service, JIRA, DevTrack, Rational DOORS, Microsoft SQL Server, Story Writing, Storytelling, Team Leadership, PowerPoint, Public Speaking
Education
ITT Technical Institute 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science Degree, Digital Entertainment and Game Design
ITT Technical Institute-Eden Prairie 2009 — 2010
Visual Communications, Digital Intertainment and Game Design
Maritz Motivation Solutions July 2015 - Present
TouchOfModern February 2014 - February 2015
Triptrotting Inc March 2013 - November 2013
LuxDelux.com October 2011 - September 2012
Limos.com October 2010 - October 2011
Endicia September 2009 - October 2010
Activision January 2009 - April 2009
Fundraiser Software May 2007 - August 2007
The Master's Craft Flooring Company June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Ruby on Rails, ColdFusion, JavaScript, CSS, jQuery, HTML5, Objective-C, Character Rigging, PHP, Flash, HTML, XHTML, 3D, Modeling, XML, MySQL, AJAX, ActionScript, Ruby, C#, Photoshop, Git, JSON, Illustrator, HTML 5, Front-end, MongoDB, Facebook API
Education
John Brown University 2004 — 2008
B.S. in Digital Media Art, 3D Modeling, Web Development, Flash Development
itopia.US January 2015 - Present
SmartHome Ventures July 2014 - Present
SmartHome Ventures January 2013 - August 2014
Comcast 2003 - 2013
Enrev Power Solutions 2001 - 2002
Philips Electronics(wireless joint venture with Lucent Technologies) 1998 - 2001
BellSouth Cellular 1989 - 1998
Los Angeles Cellular 1987 - 1993
Activision 1983 - 1986
Atari 1980 - 1983
Skills
Innovative and creative, Hiring and development, Collaborative, Change Management, Team development, Acquisition Integration, Matrix Management, Sales/Marketing Metrics, Strategic Leadership, Cost Effective..., results oriented, Wireless Services, Wireless Broadband, Cable Management, Mobile Broadband, Broadband, Digital marketing, B to B marketing, P&L Responsibility, International Marketing, Marketing, Wireless, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Turnaround Experience, Global Sales, Multi-channel Retail, Operations Management, Strategic Partnerships, Acquisitions, Strategic Negotiations, Relationship Management, Cross Functional Team..., Mentoring, Coaching, Digital Marketing, Strategy, Sales Operations, Product Management, P&L Management, Integration, Retail, Customer Retention, Team Building, Customer Experience, Negotiation, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis
Education
John Carroll University
Brother Rice
AGILIRON August 2012 - Present
You Technology/SoftCoin January 2002 - February 2010
Atari/Infogrames No. America 2000 - 2002
Accolade 1995 - 2000
Sony Imagesoft 1994 - 1995
Objective Software 1990 - 1994
Activision 1987 - 1989
Electronic Arts 1983 - 1988
P&G 1977 - 1980
Skills
Proven C-level Executive, Out-of-the box thinker, Strategic Thinker, Highly Analytical, Innovator, Team Leader and Manager, Strong Communication..., Expertise in..., 30 years of..., Proficient in Mobile..., Digital Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Social Marketing, Marketing Communications, E-commerce, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Analytical Skills, SaaS, Digital Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Management, Leadership, CRM, CXO, Marketing, Strategy, Business Development, Business Intelligence, Strategic Partnerships, Online Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Sales, Customer Acquisition, Entrepreneurship, Program Management, Start-ups, Product Management, Multi-channel Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Direct Marketing, Web Analytics, Marketing Research, Customer Insight, Digital Media, Online Advertising, Product Marketing, Interactive Marketing
Education
Harvard Business School 1980 — 1982
MBA
Princeton University 1973 — 1977
AB'77, Economics
Dr Pepper Snapple Group August 2010 - Present
Activision 2009 - 2010
Belkin Corporation December 2006 - August 2009
Belkin Corporation August 2005 - December 2006
Nestle January 1997 - August 2005
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Modeling, P&L Management, Financial Analysis, Consumer Products, Financial Reporting, Inventory Control, Budget Process, Strategic Planning, Management, Variance Analysis, Cost Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Demand Planning, Analysis, Supply Chain, Leadership, Pricing, Finance, Product Management, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Income Statement, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Sales, Managerial Finance, Sales Management, Strategy, SAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Executive Management, Business Process..., Acquisition Integration, Strategic Financial..., Hyperion Enterprise, Process Improvement, Start-ups, Essbase, Pricing Strategy, ERP, Internal Controls, Cash Flow, P&L
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management
MBA
Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) 1982 — 1987
BS with honors, Mathematics
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics August 2011 - Present
Liquid Thread September 2010 - August 2011
Vanik Interactive June 2008 - March 2010
Interactive Play April 2005 - August 2006
Activision March 2004 - March 2005
Skills
Interaction Design, Web Development, ActionScript, Animation, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Flash Animation, 3D, User Interface, User Interface Design, Concept Design, 3D Modeling, Flash, User Experience, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Art Direction, CSS, Drawing, Motion Graphics, Rendering, HTML, Video Editing, Video Production, Mobile Applications, Illustration, Web Design, After Effects, Art, Multimedia
Education
Philadelphia University 2007 — 2009
Digital Design, Web Development, Digital Practices
Kent State University 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fine and Studio Arts
Gefen LLC February 2007 - Present
Activision August 1999 - August 2005
Skills
InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, C, C++, JavaScript, HTML, Java, MySQL, WIndows, Macintosh, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office
Education
ITT Technical Institute-Tucson 1996 — 1998
Associate’s Degree, Electronics Engineering Technology
Vection Labs March 2015 - Present
Activision July 1999 - April 2006
DreamWorks Animation June 1995 - June 1999
Skills
Creative Expression..., Books, Art, Painting, Illustration, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Digital Art, Illustrator, Visual Arts, Fine Art, Writing, Drawing
Education
Institute of Transpersonal Psychology 2013 — 2015
MATP Master of Arts in Transpersonal Psychology, Transpersonal Psychology
Savannah College of Art and Design 1992 — 1995
BFA, Computer Art and Animation
Loyola Marymount University August 2014 - Present
Activision June 2015 - August 2015
Mogol Inc January 2015 - May 2015
Venice Arts February 2014 - December 2014
LMU Career Development Services August 2012 - February 2014
Adobe September 2013 - December 2013
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Mac, Microsoft Word, Illustrator, After Effects, Maya, Microsoft Office, Management, Teamwork
Education
Loyola Marymount University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Animation, 3.8
Disney Interactive August 2012 - Present
Disney Interactive Media Group 2004 - 2011
Disney Interactive Studios 2004 - 2011
Century Studios January 2003 - December 2004
Activision January 2001 - January 2002
Century Studios January 1999 - January 2000
North Hollywood Auto Body January 1996 - January 1999
Skills
Wii, DevTrack, PS3, Xbox 360, Video Games, Computer Games, Mobile Games, Gameplay, Casual Games, Xbox, Playstation, Game Testing, Video Game Production, Monetization, MMO, JIRA, Console, Social Games, Perforce, Quality Assurance, PSP, Game Mechanics, Interactive..., Online Gaming, MMORPG, Level Design, Multiplayer, Game Balance, Nintendo DS, Console Games, Bug Tracking, Hansoft, Unreal Editor, Unity3D
Education
Los Angeles Valley College 2011 — 2013
Santa Monica College 2003 — 2004
Tongal August 2014 - Present
Tongal March 2013 - August 2014
Activision October 2011 - March 2013
Disney Interactive May 2009 - August 2011
Six Degrees Games June 2008 - March 2009
Saints Felicitas and Perpetua School October 2007 - July 2008
Philpott Bills Stoll & Meeks 2004 - 2007
Skills
Community Sites, Community Management, Virtual Worlds, Blogging, User Experience, Social Media, Online Moderation, Networking, New Media Marketing, Video Games, Online Gaming, MMO, Social Games, Game Design, Facebook, Game Development, Casual Games, Mobile Games, Xbox 360, Monetization, MMORPG, Computer Games, PS3, Content Strategy, Content Development, Gameplay, Digital Marketing, Wii, Game Mechanics, Gaming, Interactive..., Viral Marketing, Strategy, Level Design, Digital Media, Coordinating Events, Event Planning, Live Events, Events, Event Management, Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Management, Digital Strategy, Leadership, Writing, Video, Social Networking, New Media
Education
Kenyon College 1999 — 2003
BA, English
Activision December 2013 - February 2015
Activision September 2011 - December 2013
Activision August 2008 - November 2012
Sierra Entertainment, Vivendi Games November 2007 - July 2008
Sierra Online, Vivendi Games November 2006 - November 2007
Jardine Lloyd Thompson, Lloyds of London Insurance Market 2005 - 2006
Education
Loyola Marymount University 2001 — 2005
Business Administration, Marketing
USC School of Social Work August 2014 - Present
Activision 2012 - 2014
Post Graduate Degree 2011 - 2012
United States Air Force 2011 - 2011
United States Air Force 2010 - 2011
United States Air Force 2009 - 2010
United States Air Force 2008 - 2009
United States Air Force 2007 - 2008
United States Air Force 2005 - 2007
Education
University of Southern California 2014 — 2016
Master’s Degree, Social Work
Grantham University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
University of Portland
B.S., Organizational Communications
Daybreak Games February 2015 - Present
Sony Online Entertainment April 2013 - February 2015
Sony Online Entertainment May 2006 - April 2013
Activision 2004 - 2006
Pandemic 2001 - 2004
Check Six Studios 1999 - 2001
Activision 1996 - 1999
Skills
Community Sites, Story, PS3, Video Games, Console Games, Game Development, Game Design, Game Mechanics, Computer Games, MMO, Gameplay, Perforce, Level Design, Environment Art, Unreal Editor, Console, MMORPG, Social Games, Multiplayer, Unreal Engine 3, Xbox 360, Online Gaming, Monetization, Content Design, Narrative, Gameplay Systems, Motion Capture, Game Design Documents, Concept Design
Education
Ithaca College 1989 — 1993
BFA, Acting
Copper Digital June 2015 - Present
BluFocus September 2010 - April 2015
GSI Commerce October 2009 - March 2010
Activision March 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Testing, Mobile Applications, Video Games, Quality Assurance, 3D, iOS, Android, Test Planning, Blu-ray, HD Media, DVD, Entertainment, Microsoft Office, Mobile Devices, Surround Sound, Accurate Data Entry, Customer Satisfaction, Web Testing, Highly detail oriented, Manual Testing, PS3, Xbox, Xbox 360, Mac
Education
Los Angeles Valley College
Finnmax LLC The Voice September 2014 - Present
Subscience Studios January 2011 - Present
Avenged Sevenfold May 2014 - January 2015
Mad Menace March 2011 - September 2013
Activision June 2004 - December 2008
Nickelodeon June 2002 - December 2004
Infinity Ward August 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Pro Tools, Reason, Guitar, Symphobia, Music Industry, Music Production, Lead Guitar, Music Videos, Music, Music Publishing, Recording, Entertainment, Songwriting, Social Media, Composition, Singing, Music Education, Kontakt, Superior Drummer, Film, Game Design, Video Games, Sound, Video, Audio Engineering
Education
Golden West College 2004 — 2005
Graphic Design
Burbank High School 1998 — 2002
High School, Music/Art
Activision December 2013 - Present
Los Angeles Dodgers March 2013 - July 2013
NBC's Universal Sports Network June 2012 - September 2012
LetMeHearYa October 2011 - May 2012
IBM Global Business Services 2008 - 2011
IBM Global Business Services June 2007 - August 2007
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management 2011 — 2013
MBA
Lehigh University - College of Business and Economics 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Business Economics, minor in Applied Mathematics
FedEx Office October 2014 - July 2015
Disney Interactive June 2009 - May 2014
Activision December 2008 - March 2009
Whole Foods Market September 2007 - September 2008
In-N-Out Burger May 2006 - September 2008
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Social Networking, Facebook, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Data Entry, Online Gaming, Entertainment, Inventory Management, Advertising, Quality Assurance, Customer Experience, Customer Support, Food, Social Media, Customer Engagement, Microsoft Office, Sales, Microsoft Word
Education
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Mount St. Mary's College
Film and social justice
Santa Monica College
Science in communication
OSI Consulting May 2015 - Present
Abercrombie & Fitch June 2014 - December 2014
Abercrombie & Fitch October 2013 - June 2014
Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles September 2013 - December 2013
Activision June 2013 - August 2013
Marymount University September 2011 - May 2013
Activision Blizzard June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Leadership, Information Technology, computer software, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Fashion, Business Development, Skilled Multi-tasker, Event Management, Facebook, French, Social Networking, Consulting, Marketing Management, CRM Databases, Oracle CRM, Salesforce.com
Education
Loyola Marymount University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Le Lycee Francais De Los Angeles 2000 — 2010
Baccalaureate Scientific
Bethesda Softworks March 2015 - Present
Raven Software November 2011 - April 2015
Activision January 2004 - November 2011
Skills
Video Games, Game Development, Multiplayer, Interactive..., Computer Games, Game Design, Gameplay, Console, Online Gaming, Video Game Production, Game Mechanics, Product Management, Production Managment, Team Management, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Game Publishing, Quality Assurance, Production Schedules, MS Project, Software Quality..., Test Planning, Contract Negotiation, Digital Distribution, Cinematics, Virtual Goods, Unity3D, Gameplay Programming, Console Games, Free to Play, Mobile Game Development, Motion Capture, Cross-platform..., Developer Relations, Game Balance, Game Testing, Scheduling Tools, Contract Management, Web Development, Enterprise Software, Web Applications, Web Content, Team Leadership, Leadership Development
Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 1997 — 2001
Bachelors
Louisburg College 1996 — 1997
West Carteret High School 1993 — 1996
Bethesda Chevy Chase High School 1992 — 1993
Activision July 2013 - Present
Education
Iowa State University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Art/Art Studies, General
Age of Learning, Inc. / ABCmouse.com June 2014 - Present
Activision March 2013 - December 2013
Blizzard Entertainment 2013 - 2013
Overnight Production January 2012 - March 2012
Overnight Production December 2011 - March 2012
Overnight Production December 2011 - March 2012
Skills
Project managing, Project Scheduling, Milestone Management, Game Play Tuning &..., Team Leader, Problem solving, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Actionscript 3, Unreal Development Kit, Unity 3D, Maya, Pro Tools LE, Audacity, Alienbrain, Game Design, Photoshop, Unity3D, ActionScript, Unreal Engine 3, Level Design, Sound Design, Milestones, Audio Post Production, Character Animation, PowerPoint, Pro Tools, Illustrator, Video Games, Casual Games, Flash Animation, Flash, Concept Design, Final Cut Pro, Gameplay, Game Development, Game Mechanics, Scrum, Project Management, Project Planning, Social Games, Dialogue Editing, Xbox 360, Mobile Games, Audio Engineering, Computer Games
Education
Los Angeles Film School 2010 — 2012
Associate of Science (AS), Game Production
Los Angeles Film School
Associate of Science, Game Production
Northeastern University February 2011 - Present
Bresler Associates 2003 - November 2011
Chatterbox Systems, Inc. 2002 - 2003
Bresler Associates 1997 - 2002
FutureTense 1995 - 1997
Integem 1993 - 1995
Ziff Communications 1989 - 1993
Cytation 1984 - 1989
Activision 1983 - 1984
VHD Programs 1981 - 1983
Skills
Business Development, Strategy, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Venture Capital, E-commerce, Competitive Analysis, Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Mobile Devices, Consulting, Start-ups, Leadership, Higher Education, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Social Media, Mergers & Acquisitions, Product Marketing, Licensing, Product Development, Product Management, Business Planning, Corporate Communications, Digital Strategy, Medical Devices, Creative Direction, Analysis, Program Management, Data Analysis, Sales
Education
Harvard Business School 1979 — 1981
MBA
Tufts University 1973 — 1977
LA
Blizzard Entertainment April 2015 - Present
Dreamworks Animation June 2005 - May 2015
Rhythm & Hues December 2004 - June 2005
ESC Entertainment June 2002 - June 2004
Activision January 2000 - June 2000
Skills
Houdini, Animation, Visual Effects, Look Development, MEL, Maya, Character Animation, Film, Motion Capture, Compositing, Computer Animation, Facial Animation, Cinematics, Computer Graphics
Education
UCLA 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Film, TV & Animation
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2000 — 2001
Maya and Studio Arts
The Nerdery September 2012 - Present
Activision May 2008 - August 2012
The Sportsman's Guide February 2007 - August 2007
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company January 2006 - January 2007
BP May 2002 - December 2006
Skills
W3C Accessibility, QA lead, Video Game Production, Video Games, Xbox 360, PS3, Console, Game Development, Wii, Quality Assurance, Computer Games, Project Management
Education
St. Cloud State University 2006 — 2008
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Inver Hills Community College 2002 — 2004
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Information Technology
South Saint Paul High School 1997 — 2001
General
GlobalWide Media May 2007 - Present
Copia Creative October 2006 - April 2007
Activision June 2006 - October 2006
Skills
Affiliate Marketing, PPC, SEM, SEO, PHP, MySQL, CSS3, HTML 5, WordPress, CodeIgniter, CSS, Bootstrap, Backend Development, Responsive Layouts, Google Analytics, LAMP
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine/Studio Arts, General
Los Angeles Mission College 2002 — 2004
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
State of Michigan October 2013 - Present
State of Michigan April 2013 - October 2013
Ingham Intermediate School District February 2013 - October 2013
Gypsum Supply Central June 2012 - January 2013
Activision July 2007 - April 2011
Gypsum Supply Central March 2002 - July 2005
United States Postal Service October 2000 - December 2001
Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, Social Networking, Test Cases, Regression Testing, Information Technology, DevTrack, Solarwinds, Quality Center, ALM, Bug Tracking, Computer Repair, SharePoint, HTML, Management
Education
Lansing Community College 2012 — 2014
Associate's Degree, Computer Networking and Information Security, 3.3
Human Awareness Institute May 2012 - Present
Relationship Effectiveness Institute 1990 - Present
Waverley Software September 2009 - May 2012
Personal Life Media Network March 2007 - August 2009
Human Awareness Institute September 1990 - 2008
Activision 1982 - 1983
William McCaffery Advertising 1980 - 1981
Foote, Cone & Belding, NY 1977 - 1980
Benton & Bowles/NY 1976 - 1978
Skills
Team Building, Anger Management, Coaching, Teaching, Online Marketing, Intimacy, Relationship Cultivation, Lasting Relationships, Public Speaking, Training, Personal Development, Marketing Communications, Workshop Facilitation, Leadership, Social Media, Copywriting, Marketing, Blogging, Conflict Resolution, Social Networking, Fundraising, Event Management, Program Management, Recruiting, Nonprofits, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Management, Leadership Development, SEO, Online Advertising, Editing, Entrepreneurship, Public Relations, Human Resources, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Team Management, E-commerce, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Sales, Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Project Management
Education
Ithaca College 1971 — 1975
Bachelor's degree, Philosophy
Rethink Leisure & Entertainment, LLC September 2014 - Present
Riva Creative July 2013 - Present
JasperLark January 2008 - Present
Cengage Learning June 2010 - July 2013
JECD – Jefferson Eliot Concept Design January 1992 - January 2008
FreakinBrilliant.com January 2000 - August 2000
Technifex, Inc. August 1999 - March 2000
Activision February 1993 - March 1994
Landmark Entertainment Group September 1983 - June 1990
Shelley Duvall’s Faerie Tale Theatre January 1982 - December 1982
Skills
Creative Direction, Themed Entertainment, Art Direction, Creative Writing, Screenwriting, Art, User Interface Design, User Experience Design, Television
Education
New York University 1979 — 1980
Graduate School, Set Design
Harvard University 1978 — 1978
Publishing Procedures Course
Oxford University 1975 — 1975
semester abroad
Pomona College 1974 — 1978
Undergraduate, Theater
Michael Hall Rudolf Steiner School 1967 — 1974
High School
Overseas School of Rome 1964 — 1967
Middle School
Clearwire January 2011 - Present
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. October 2010 - October 2012
Best Buy July 2004 - November 2010
Activision April 2007 - January 2008
Electronic Arts June 2007 - August 2007
HoneyBaked Ham December 2003 - December 2003
Skills
Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Sales, Advertising, Marketing, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Retail, Direct Sales, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Salesforce.com, Microsoft Office, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking
Education
Landmark Education 2009 — 2010
Landmark Forum
Santa Monica College 2003 — 2008
Graphic Design
Culver City High School 1999 — 2003
Diploma
Maranatha High School September 2013 - Present
KontrolTek November 2011 - November 2012
Glendale Adventist Medical Center March 2011 - July 2011
Glendale Adventist Medical Center August 2010 - March 2011
Tech Services Group May 2009 - August 2010
Activision April 1999 - September 2008
Activision November 1998 - April 1999
Activision August 1997 - November 1998
Activision March 1996 - August 1997
Skills
Troubleshooting, iPhone, Quality Assurance, Video Games, Computer Hardware, iOS, Android, Xbox, Windows, Software Documentation, Microsoft Office, OS X, Computer Games, Game Development, Project Management, Customer Service, iPhone Support, Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, Gameplay, Technical Support, Unreal Engine 3, Multiplayer, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Leadership, Blackberry, iPad, Windows Phone, Online Gaming, MMO, Casual Games, Console, JIRA, Social Games, Game Design, Mobile Games, Bug Tracking, Level Design, Unity3D, Gaming, Game Programming, Software Quality..., Cross-platform..., Mobile Devices, Mac OS X, Learning Management..., Active Directory
Education
ITT Technical Institute-Sylmar 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Project Management Administration
ITT Technical Institute-Sylmar 2010 — 2011
Associate of Science, Health Information Technology
Mount Sierra College 1996 — 1997
CNA, Certified Network Administrator
Pasadena City College 1994 — 1996
AA, Liberal Arts
La Sierra University
Seyfarth Shaw February 2013 - Present
Klein,O'Neill&Singh November 2011 - February 2013
Activision July 2010 - July 2011
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman October 2003 - June 2010
SGI July 1994 - August 2002
Skills
Patents, Licensing, Patent Prosecution, Trademarks, Due Diligence, Intellectual Property, Medical Devices, Strategy, Copyright Law, Legal Research, Patent Litigation, Litigation, Client Counseling, IP counseling, Intellectual Property..., Legal Opinions, Trade Secrets, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles 1999 — 2003
JD, Law
University of Michigan 1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electrical Engineering
John Glenn High School
Activision February 2013 - May 2014
Activision August 2011 - January 2013
Delta Air Lines July 2010 - May 2011
Delta Air Lines July 2009 - July 2010
Delta Air Lines June 2008 - July 2009
Piper Jaffray May 2007 - August 2007
Boston College High School / Quincy Public Schools 2002 - 2006
Skills
Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Forecasting, Managerial Finance, Valuation, Finance, Budgets, Acquisition Integration, Investment Banking, Project Planning, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Investor Relations, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Finance, Strategic Planning, Analytics, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Financial..., Mergers, P&L Management, Process Improvement
Education
Harvard University 1997 — 2001
AB, Government
University of Notre Dame 2006 — 2008
MBA, Finance & Marketing
Boston College High School 1993 — 1997
Owens & Minor November 2013 - Present
Activision October 2011 - October 2013
Ciena August 2008 - June 2011
GE Commercial Finance August 2007 - August 2008
Convergys May 2004 - August 2007
Mercer Human Resource Consulting May 2001 - May 2004
Mercer 2001 - 2003
Non-Profit, Phoenix, Arizona 1991 - 1998
Skills
Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Compensation & Benefit, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement, HRIS, Leadership, Compensation
Education
Grand Canyon University 1989 — 1991
Activision August 2015 - Present
SuperCareHealth, Inc. July 2013 - August 2015
CITIC Telecom 1616 Limited September 2009 - July 2013
FORTIS BANK TURKEY 2003 - 2008
GlaxoSmithKline TURKEY March 2000 - August 2001
Skills
Cisco Technologies, VoIP, Network Security, MPLS, IP, Checkpoint, Telecommunications, LAN-WAN, Network Administration, Routing, Networking, Network Design, SIP, WAN, Network Engineering, Switches, Routers
Education
INE
Istanbul Technical University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles
Deep Silver FISHLABS June 2014 - August 2014
Swipe GmbH September 2013 - December 2013
dtp entertainment AG January 2009 - March 2013
dtp entertainment AG January 2008 - December 2008
Activision February 2006 - November 2007
Pixeljuice March 1995 - October 2005
Markt & Technik January 1993 - December 1995
Skills
Quality Assurance, Test Coordination, Project Management, Video Games, Mobile Applications, Test Planning, Testing, Mobile Devices
Education
Leibniz Universität Hannover 1994 — 2001
Master of Arts (M.A.), Media Sciences, Sociology, Social Psychology
Electronic Arts (EA) March 2015 - Present
Bioware October 2013 - March 2015
Bioware December 2011 - September 2012
Bioware August 2011 - December 2011
Activision December 2008 - August 2011
Sodexo January 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Project Management, Requirements Gathering, Incident Management, Change Management, ITIL Process, SDLC, Quality Assurance, SharePoint..., IT Project & Program..., Microsoft Office, Community Management, JIRA, SQL, Operations Management, Confluence, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Software Documentation, Social Networking, Video Games, Facebook, Editing, HTML, Online Gaming, Leadership, vBulletin, Localization, Research, Marketing Communications, Team Building, Marketing, Google Analytics, Adobe Creative Suite, Strategy, Event Planning, Time Management, Computer Games, Microsoft Word, English, Scripting, Advertising, Wordpress, Testing, Casual Games, Gameplay, Xbox 360, MMORPG, Analytics, Photoshop
Education
Northern Arizona University 2005 — 2007
BA, Philosophy and Speech Communication
Illinois Institute of Technology 2000 — 2002
BS, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
Nestle USA May 2011 - Present
Nestle USA March 2007 - April 2011
Activision December 2005 - March 2007
Clorox September 2003 - November 2005
Medical SelfCare May 1999 - February 2001
L.E.K. Consulting September 1997 - May 1999
Skills
Business Development, Brand Management, Management, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Market Research, Marketing Management, Fantasy Football, Strategy, Market Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Research
Education
Harvard Business School 2001 — 2003
MBA
Stanford University 1993 — 1997
B.A.
The Walt Disney Studios February 2013 - Present
The Walt Disney Studios December 2009 - February 2013
Walt Disney Studios June 2008 - December 2009
AT&T Inc. March 2005 - May 2008
Roll Global October 2002 - February 2005
Intertainer December 1999 - May 2002
LEK Consulting September 1998 - December 1999
Activision June 1997 - September 1997
Skills
Strategy, Strategic Planning, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Media, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Licensing Negotiations, Content Strategy, New Business Development, Content Acquisitions, Television, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, VOD, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Marketing, Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Start-ups, Forecasting, Digital Marketing
Education
Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Santa Monica High School
Psyop Games June 2014 - Present
University of Rome "Tor Vergata" August 2013 - Present
Creative Artists Agency March 2012 - June 2014
ISM - Interactive Studio Management July 2010 - February 2012
Activision July 2008 - May 2010
Activision December 2007 - July 2008
Activision August 2006 - December 2007
THQ December 2004 - July 2006
Atari June 2004 - September 2004
Studio Hinna July 1999 - August 2003
Skills
Expert Quantitative..., Negotiations, Budgeting & Financials, Video Games, Video Game Development, Business Strategy, Online Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Total Nerd, Love RPGs, CoD Domination, Passion for Games, Game Development, Quantitative Analytics, Negotiation, Budgets, Social Games, Strategy, Creative Direction, Mergers, Mobile Games, Xbox 360, Mergers & Acquisitions, Entertainment, Marketing, Game Design, Digital Distribution, Brand Management, Monetization, MMO, Start-ups, Interactive..., Licensing, Casual Games, Strategic Partnerships, Computer Games, Product Marketing, Digital Media, Management, New Media, Community Sites, Gaming, Mobile Devices, Content Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Community Management, Digital Strategy, Management Consulting, Publishing, iPhone
Education
Università di Roma Tor Vergata 2001 — 2006
PhD
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2003 — 2004
MBA
University of Rome 1994 — 1999
Laurea
Tito Lucrezio Caro
Maturita'
AT&T Mobility August 2012 - Present
CenturyLink April 2011 - July 2012
IBM July 2008 - March 2011
Toppan Photomasks, Inc. Acer Computers January 2008 - June 2008
Acer January 2008 - March 2008
Activision October 2007 - December 2007
Beckman Coulter October 2006 - September 2007
Powerwave Technologies March 2005 - September 2006
Eaton October 2004 - February 2005
Ingersoll Rand July 2004 - September 2004
Skills
Oracle E-Business Suite, Solution Architecture, Requirements Analysis, SDLC, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Conversion, Oracle, Oracle Applications, ERP, SQL, Data Migration, PL/SQL, Order Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Order to Cash
Education
Louisiana Tech University 2001 — 2003
MS, Computer Science
Activision June 2012 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios April 2010 - June 2012
Disney Interactive Studios November 2006 - March 2010
Activision 1999 - 2006
Virgin Interactive Entertainment 1996 - 1999
Future Trends, Inc. 1983 - 1996
Education
Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst 1976 — 1979
TBWA\CHIAT\DAY May 2015 - Present
TBWA\CHIAT\DAY July 2010 - Present
TBWA\Chiat\Day September 2007 - August 2010
Activision June 2007 - September 2007
Robert Half International March 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Talent Acquisition
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2000 — 2004
Activision Blizzard Inc. February 2013 - Present
Activision March 2011 - Present
Activision Blizzard Inc. February 2010 - February 2011
Activision Blizzard July 2008 - January 2010
Vivendi Universal 2005 - July 2008
Vivendi Games August 2000 - June 2008
Vivendi Universal Games 2000 - 2008
Nucleus Software 1996 - 1998
MACT 1996 - 1996
Skills
Business Intelligence, Integration, Oracle Applications, ERP, Oracle, SQL, Data Warehousing, Project Management, Software Project..., Business Process, Enterprise Architecture, Oracle E-Business Suite, Enterprise Software, PL/SQL, Performance Tuning, Database Design, Management, Software Development, Databases, IT Strategy, SDLC, Cloud Computing, Leadership
Education
Jiwaji University 1992 — 1995
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
Blizzard Entertainment November 2013 - Present
Trion Worlds, Inc. February 2013 - Present
Trion Worlds, Inc. May 2012 - November 2012
United States Marine Corps LifeLong Learning March 2005 - September 2009
Activision October 1999 - July 2002
Skills
Test Planning, Video Games, Quality Assurance, Testing, PS3, Xbox 360, Game Development, MMO, MMORPG, Multiplayer, Game Design, DevTrack, Computer Games, Level Design, Gameplay, Game Mechanics, Console, Bug Tracking, JIRA, Test Cases, Hansoft, Game Testing, Social Games, Casual Games, Online Gaming, Mobile Games, Wii, Game Balance, Console Games, Unreal Editor, Xbox, PSP, Playstation, Gaming, Video Game Production, Scrum, Unity3D, Interactive..., Perforce, PC Games, Localization, Free to Play, Game Programming, Texturing, iPhone, Seapine Test Track Pro, Scripting, Monetization, World Building
Education
National University 2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Digital Media Design
Hawaii Pacific University 2002 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Diplomacy and Military Sciences
Hawaii Pacific University 2002 — 2004
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Military Studies
FocusMotion November 2014 - Present
Cricket Technology January 2011 - Present
Activision January 2009 - April 2011
Boom Music Inc. February 2008 - October 2008
Sony Computer Entertainment America December 2004 - February 2008
Harmonix Music Systems January 2002 - September 2004
Nearlife August 2000 - December 2001
SynaPix February 1998 - May 2000
Rhythm & Hues June 1995 - August 1996
Skills
Wii, Xbox 360, C++, C#, Android, PS3, PSP, PS2, C, iPhone development, Audio, Game Development, Windows, Sound, Video Games, Cross-platform..., Scripting, Computer Graphics, OpenGL, 3D, Perforce, iOS, Digital Audio, Windows Phone, Mobile Applications, Mobile Games, Gameplay
Education
Harvard University 1996 — 1998
AM, Physics
Princeton University 1991 — 1995
AB, Physics
Electronic Arts June 2009 - Present
THQ November 2007 - June 2009
Volition November 2007 - June 2009
Activision 1999 - 2002
Skills
PS3, Level Design, Xbox 360, Multiplayer, Quality Assurance, Windows, Gameplay, Game Design, Game Development, Video Games, Computer Games, Video Game Development, Unreal Engine 3, Console, Unreal Editor, Microsoft Office, MMORPG, HTML, Casual Games
Education
Jacksonville University 2005 — 2007
BFA, Computer Art & Design, Concentration in Animation
Disney Interactive August 2011 - Present
Texas Instruments September 2010 - August 2011
Activision August 2009 - August 2010
Genentech June 2005 - August 2009
Intel February 2000 - June 2005
McLagan Partners April 1996 - December 1999
Skills
Deferred Compensation, HRIS, Total Rewards Strategies, Personnel Management, Global HR Leadership
Education
University of California, Davis 1988 — 1992
BA, Japanese Language and Literature
International Christian University 1990 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, Japanese Language and Literature
Alelo May 2011 - Present
Idelji October 2010 - June 2011
Magellan, Inc January 2009 - April 2011
Gameshastra April 2007 - May 2008
ESRI July 2006 - April 2007
Activision 1999 - June 2006
Activision Publishing, Inc 1998 - 2006
Skills
Quality Assurance, Proofreading, Technical Writing, Database Administration, Video Games, Mobile Games, Game Development, Serious Games, Educational Games, Board Games, Console Games, Technical Requirements, Cross-platform..., Mobile Applications, Computer Games, Strategy, Perforce, Testing, iOS development, Game Programming, Multiplayer, Localization, Bugzilla, Game Mechanics, Game Design, Usability Testing, Game Testing, Bug Tracking, Test Planning, Console, Online Gaming, iPhone, Android, Casual Games, Software Quality..., Gaming, Training, Monetization, Unity3D, Interactive..., DevTrack, MMORPG, Agile Project Management, Social Games, Gameplay, Test Cases, Level Design
Education
Keele University 1992 — 1994
MA, American Culture and Literature
The University of Hull 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American Studies
Splice Here March 2013 - Present
YellowBoat LLC December 2012 - Present
Game Mill Entertainment August 2007 - Present
Black River Asset Management August 2005 - August 2007
Activision April 2000 - August 2005
Skills
Software Project..., Problem Solving, Multitasking Skills, Project Management, Software Development, Mobile Games, Online Gaming, Video Games, Game Development, Game Design, Casual Games, Computer Games, Monetization, Gambling, Interactive..., Product Management, Wii, Xbox 360
Education
Kenyon College 1996 — 1999
BS, Economics
Chaska High School 1992 — 1995
Activision July 2008 - October 2008
Law Offices of Robin D. Chow June 2007 - April 2008
Law Offices of Joseph Girard January 2006 - June 2007
Education
Loyola Marymount University 2003 — 2007
Loyola High School 1999 — 2003
Activision March 2015 - Present
Activision April 2013 - Present
Samsung September 2010 - September 2012
Apple Inc. June 2009 - August 2009
L'Oreal China August 2005 - June 2008
Skills
Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Social Media Consulting, Project Management, International Project..., International Business..., Cross-culture..., Consumer Products, Consumer Electronics, Consumer Research, Team Leadership, Business Strategy
Education
Harvard Business School 2008 — 2010
MBA
Pomona College 2001 — 2005
Bach Arts, Biology, Chinese
SYA 2000 — 2001
Chinese
Shady Side Academy 1997 — 2001
Activision August 2012 - Present
Ubisoft September 2011 - August 2012
Ubisoft May 2010 - September 2011
Ubisoft February 2007 - May 2010
Best Buy June 2003 - February 2007
Best Buy April 2001 - June 2003
Skills
Video Games, Retail, Online Gaming, Account Management, Strategic Partnerships, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Consumer Electronics, Sales, Product Management, Product Marketing, E-commerce, Forecasting, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis
Education
Iowa State University - College of Business 1996 — 2000
Marketing
CCI: Channel Management Solutions January 1983 - Present
Activision January 1980 - January 1983
Advertising Checking Bureau 1965 - 1980
Skills
Channel Partners, Leadership, Program Management, Marketing Management, Strategic Partnerships, Sales, SaaS, Product Management, Start-ups, Enterprise Software, Business Development, Lead Generation, Salesforce.com, Go-to-market Strategy
Education
Golden Gate University 1976 — 1980
MBA, Business
New York University 1957 — 1961
BS, Business
Activision November 2010 - Present
Education
Harvard University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology
Natural Motion Games December 2012 - Present
Nihilistic Software 2010 - December 2012
Activision October 2009 - 2010
Factor 5 January 2003 - July 2009
LucasArts October 1998 - January 2003
Former Life 1988 - 1998
Skills
Pipelines, MEL, Maya, PS3, Character Rigging, Xbox 360, Game Development, Video Games, Rigging, Cinematics, UV mapping, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Texturing, Unreal Engine 3, Gameplay
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1986 — 1990
BS Honors Degree, Math, Computer Science, Cognitive Science
Self Employed October 2012 - Present
Activision August 1999 - January 2007
Hastings & Hastings February 1996 - August 1999
Skills
Casual Games, Xbox 360, Mobile Games, Game Development, PS3, Social Games, Video Games, Game Design, Console
Education
Lehigh University 1991 — 1995
Bechtel Corporation May 2012 - Present
Activision November 2011 - May 2012
overstock.com April 2010 - November 2011
Mastercard International May 2007 - April 2010
Teva Pharmaceuticals 2006 - 2006
Skills
Oracle Applications, Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle, PL/SQL, SDLC, SQL, Requirements Analysis, Unix, Software Project..., Business Intelligence, XML, Software Development, SOA, Solution Architecture, Integration, OA Framework, Oracle Discoverer
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 2000 — 2002
M.S., Computer Engineering
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology 1994 — 1998
BE, Electrical Engineering
Microsoft April 2004 - Present
Activision October 2002 - October 2003
Wild Tangent July 1999 - June 2002
Monolith Productions January 1999 - June 1999
Education
Lafayette College 1995 — 1999
BS, Computer Science
Waterford High School 1991 — 1995
Activision September 2015 - Present
NBCUniversal, Inc. September 2014 - September 2015
NBCUniversal, Inc. September 2012 - September 2014
NBCUniversal, Inc. July 2011 - August 2012
NBC Universal July 2010 - July 2011
NBC Universal January 2010 - June 2010
NBC Universal January 2009 - January 2010
Mathematica Policy Research January 2009 - May 2009
NBC Universal January 2009 - May 2009
Hofstra University October 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Employee Relations, Organizational..., Research, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Onboarding, Human Resources, HRIS
Education
Teachers College of Columbia University 2008 — 2010
Masters, Organizational Psychology
Hofstra University 2004 — 2008
Bachelors of Arts, Psychology; Minor: Management
West Windsor-Plainsboro HS North
Obsidian Entertainment October 2012 - February 2014
Insomniac Games November 2011 - October 2012
Activision August 2011 - November 2011
2K Games January 2011 - July 2011
MR the Barbershop July 2009 - April 2010
Skills
JIRA, Bug Tracking, Regression Testing, Bugzilla, Gameplay, DevTrack, Mobile Applications, PS3, Video Games, Xbox 360, Game Development, Wii, Console, Multiplayer, Mobile Games, Social Games, Scrum, Computer Games, Windows, Databases, Quality Assurance, Facebook, Online Gaming, Seapine Test Track Pro, Casual Games, Game Design, MMO
Education
Los Angeles Valley College 2014 — 2016
Computer Science
UCI
Pieology Pizzeria 2015 - Present
Hudson Jeans April 2014 - 2015
Stila Cosmetics August 2012 - 2014
CyberDefender 2010 - June 2012
Activision March 2007 - 2010
Farmers Insurance 2002 - 2007
EarthLink 1999 - 2002
Skills
HRIS, Benefits Administration, Applicant Tracking..., Budgets, Deferred Compensation, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Technical Recruiting, Human Resources, Performance Management, Personnel Management, Employee Engagement, College Recruiting, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, New Hire Orientations
Education
Hastings College
BA, Psychology and Communications
Electronic Arts (EA) February 2014 - Present
Activision 2005 - January 2014
Activision 2002 - 2005
Staffmark 2000 - 2002
Skills
Quality Assurance, Test Planning, Testing, Bug Tracking, Databases, DevTrack, Management, Team Management, Compatibility Testing, Cross-platform..., PS3, Xbox 360, Console, Bugzilla, JIRA, Computer Games
Education
Long Beach City College
AS, Engineering
RED Digital Cinema April 2011 - Present
Activision January 2009 - December 2009
KDOC-TV January 2008 - October 2008
Otto Nemenz International February 2006 - October 2007
Education
Los Angeles Film School 2000 — 2001
Editing/ Cinematography
Golden West College 1999 — 2001
Broadcast/ Film Studies
Activision May 2008 - Present
Skills
DevTrack, Unreal Engine 3, Visual Studio, Xbox 360, PS3, UnrealScript, Wii, Game Development, Multiplayer, Computer Games, Video Games, PSP, Game Testing, Console, Mobile Games
Education
ITT Technical Institute-Eden Prairie 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Game Design
NetSpend November 2014 - Present
Red Book Connect August 2013 - September 2014
HotSchedules August 2013 - August 2014
GameFly 2011 - March 2013
OC Arts and Culture 2009 - 2011
IGN Entertainment April 2005 - 2011
Activision 2003 - 2004
The Vic For Jazz 2003 - 2004
Skills
Video Games, Quality Assurance, Community Management, Digital Distribution, Video Production, Video Editing, Customer Service, Photoshop, Communication, DRM, Android, Internet, Audio Post Production, SQL, Editorial, Audio Engineering, Audio Editing, Sound Mixing, Computer Hardware, Graphic Design, Bass Guitar, Test Automation, Web Applications, Software Testing Life..., Project Management, User Experience, Windows, Selenium, Agile Methodologies, JIRA, Online Gaming, Computer Games, User Interface, Xbox 360, Mobile Games, Gaming, Test Cases, Scrum, Mobile Applications, Testing
Education
Los Angeles Recording School 2003 — 2004
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Music Technology
ManpowerGroup 2012 - Present
Activision January 2011 - August 2011
SUPERVALU December 2009 - January 2011
Skills
Strong Data Entry, PeopleSoft, Oracle, Document Imaging, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photography, Account Management, Accounts Payable, Records Management, Windows 7, Windows 95, Outlook, SAP, Internet, Supply Chain, Supplies
Education
University of Phoenix 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.7
Itasca Community College 1980 — 1983
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies, 3.2
Neversoft March 2014 - September 2014
Activision July 2013 - February 2014
Teachers Benefits June 2012 - January 2013
The Los Angeles Film School 2010 - 2012
Skills
Sound Design, Logic Pro, Game Design, Live Sound, Pro Tools, Video Games, Composition, Recording, Audio Post Production, Maya, Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator, UDK, Unity3D, Game Maker, Sony Vegas, Windows Movie Maker, ActionScript, Voice Over, Multimedia, Video, Post Production, Music Videos, Wavelab, Ableton Live, Field Recording, Screenwriting, Game Development, Film, Unreal Editor, Sound, Studio Recording, Short Films, Level Design, Unreal Engine 3, MIDI, Audio Editing, Game Mechanics, Cubase, Dialogue Editing, Final Cut Pro, Final Draft, Video Editing, Mastering, Illustrator, Directing, Entertainment, Audio Engineering, Film Production
Education
Los Angeles Film School 2010 — 2012
Associate of Science in Game Production, Game Production
Hoover High School
Wells Fargo December 2014 - Present
Armored Ogre Games November 2013 - February 2015
Activision 2012 - 2012
LaserCare Skin Rejuvenation Center 2011 - 2012
Skills
Graphic Design, Accounting, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, 3D Studio Max, Microsoft Word, Final Cut Pro, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Minitab
Education
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 2005 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Graphic Design
Inver Hills Community College 2012 — 2014
Associate's Degree, Accounting
Activision July 2012 - Present
Activision November 2011 - July 2012
Sleepy Giant November 2010 - November 2011
Skills
Team Leadership, Mentoring, Customer Service, Operations Management, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Video Games, Management, Outsourcing, Team Management, Training, Team Building, Customer Satisfaction, Call Centers, Cross-functional Team..., Troubleshooting, Vendor Management, Employee Training
Education
Liberty University
Bachelor's degree, Multidisciplinary Studies
Activision 2011 - 2012
Education
ITT Technical Institute-Eden Prairie 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Game and Interactive Media Design
Belle Plaine High School 2002 — 2005
Pterotech Inc August 2013 - Present
Bay Ltd. July 2013 - Present
Harvard University Queen's Head Pub September 2010 - May 2013
Activision June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Agronomy, Bartending, Computer Science, Statistics, Science, R
Education
Harvard University 2009 — 2013
Bachelors, Computer Science, Economics
Wallkill Valley Regional High School 2006 — 2009
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital dba PIH Health October 2008 - Present
Children's Planning Council October 2006 - September 2008
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital June 2006 - October 2006
Activision June 2006 - October 2006
Skills
Administrative..., Outlook, Data Entry, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Healthcare, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising
Education
Laney College
SourceHOV March 2013 - June 2014
Activision June 2012 - January 2013
Bank of America March 2004 - October 2008
Skills
Data Entry, Ten Key, Production Support, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Creative Writing, Microsoft Word, Time Management
Education
Los Angeles City College 2004 — 2011
Some College, English Language and Literature/Letters
City Of Angels 2000 — 2004
High School, General Studies