Blizzard Entertainment
Industry: Video game company
DescriptionBlizzard Entertainment, Inc. is an American video game developer and publisher based in Irvine, California, and is a subsidiary of the American company Activision Blizzard. Headquarters: Irvine, California, United States Parent organization: Activision Blizzard Founded: 8 February 1991, Irvine, California, United States Number of employees: 4,700 (2012) Founders: Michael Morhaime, Allen Adham, Frank Pearce
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Blizzard Entertainment Employees
Turtle Rock Studios August 2015 - Present
Wargaming Seattle January 2015 - July 2015
Ready At Dawn Studios April 2012 - December 2014
Blizzard Entertainment January 2004 - February 2012
Skills
Python, MySQL, Apache, JavaScript, AJAX, HTML 5, Maya, C#, 3D Studio Max, Linux, Django, SQL, Nginx, Databases, Video Games
Education
Cal State Fullerton 2002 — 2005
Blizzard Entertainment September 2014 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment May 2012 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment January 2012 - May 2012
Blizzard Entertainment June 2010 - May 2012
Blizzard Entertainment April 2007 - June 2010
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union January 2004 - January 2007
Skills
Video Games, Talent Acquisition, Scheduling, Microsoft Office, Online Gaming, Sourcing, Process Scheduler, MMO, Human Resources, Gaming, Computer Games, Scripting, Game Design, Social Games, Game Development, Quality Assurance, Xbox 360, Photoshop
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology
Blizzard Entertainment June 2013 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment December 2011 - June 2013
Blizzard Entertainment November 2010 - June 2013
Blizzard Entertainment March 2008 - November 2010
Skills
MMORPG, Mac OS X, Online Gaming, MMO, Video Games, Computer Games, Game Development, Quality Assurance, Gameplay, Game Design, Social Games, Multiplayer, Casual Games, PS3, Mobile Games, World Building, Game Testing
Education
California State University-Long Beach
Illustration
Blizzard Entertainment October 2014 - Present
Discovery Cube Orange County January 2010 - October 2014
The N.E.W. Program January 2009 - December 2009
Syneron January 2008 - December 2008
ITT Cannon December 2005 - December 2007
Disneyland Resort 2000 - 2005
Skills
Webinars, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Online Marketing, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Online Advertising, Marketing Management, Advertising, Trade Shows, Email Marketing, Customer Service, Corporate Communications, Fundraising, PowerPoint, Integrated Marketing, Non-profits, Marketing, Newsletters, Strategic Planning, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Budgets, Social Networking, Facebook, Press Releases, Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Brand Development, Blogging, Creative Direction, Creative Writing, Community Outreach, Direct Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Market Research, Product Marketing, Media Planning, B2B, Interactive Marketing, Project Management, Website Development, Business Development, Program Development
Education
Cal State Fullerton 2002 — 2005
Bachelors, Communications
St. John Bosco 1996 — 2000
Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Blizzard Entertainment 2012 - Present
Unisys March 2012 - May 2012
Pitney Bowes March 2010 - April 2012
Unisys for Amgen, Inc January 2010 - March 2010
Net tech Consultants February 2009 - December 2009
Treyarch Studios April 2008 - November 2008
Skills
Inventory Management, Computer Hardware, Business Analysis, Network Security, Windows, Excel, Quality Assurance, Photoshop, HTML, Perforce, Access, XML, System Design, Active Directory, Xbox 360, Microsoft Excel, Technical Support, PS3, Visio, Networking, SQL, MS Project, Hardware, Testing
Education
University of Southern California 2014 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
California State University-Northridge 2009 — 2011
Bachelors, Information Systems
Los Angeles Pierce College 2005 — 2009
N/A, General Education
Blizzard Entertainment November 2009 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment June 2014 - October 2014
Knott's Berry Farm October 2006 - October 2010
In-N-Out Burger February 2002 - February 2010
Skills
Animation, Video Games, Game Development, Computer Games, MMO, Gameplay, MMORPG, Online Gaming, Multiplayer, Maya, Sculpture
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Entertainment Arts and Animation
Elsinore High school 1997 — 2001
Swag Cabin May 2014 - Present
Lyft July 2013 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment June 2011 - April 2012
Blizzard Entertainment January 2007 - May 2011
Blizzard Entertainment July 2006 - December 2006
Blizzard Entertainment December 2004 - June 2006
GameStop, Inc October 2003 - November 2004
US Army July 2000 - May 2003
Skills
Streamlining Operations, Process Simplification, Purchasing, Logistics, Creative Problem Solving, Communication, Video Games
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Oracle July 2014 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment August 2012 - July 2014
Blizzard Entertainment August 2010 - August 2012
Blizzard Entertainment May 2006 - August 2010
CSC - Computer Sciences Corporation May 2005 - May 2006
Nationwide Insurance August 2002 - May 2005
Skills
Leadership, Sales, Big Data, Oracle, Database Security, Exadata, Data Integration, PaaS, IaaS, Cloud Computing, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, Database Administration, Integration, SQL, Software Development, Databases
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
ASM Associates 2011 - Present
IIRMES February 2010 - Present
Proyecto Arqueológico Costa del Soconusco December 2011 - August 2014
Circuit City November 2006 - May 2008
Blizzard Entertainment May 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Anthropology, Archaeology, Research, Surveying, Field Work, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Qualitative Research, Teaching, Higher Education, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Laboratory Skills, Quantitative Research, Archaeological Survey, Customer Service, Management, Analysis, Prehistoric Archaeology, Computer Repair, Translation, Video Games, Customer S, Microsoft Off, Leadership
Education
CSUN 2011 — 2015
Master's Degree, Anthropology
California State University-Long Beach 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology
Blizzard Entertainment May 2015 - Present
IMAX February 2015 - May 2015
Alpha Kappa Psi May 2014 - May 2015
Nuila Events July 2014 - December 2014
Nothing Bundt Cakes April 2011 - August 2014
AEG March 2014 - May 2014
PADI February 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Teamwork, Facebook, Event Planning, Marketing, Social Media, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Illustrator
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
Santiago Canyon College 2011 — 2013
Associate's degrees:, Business Administration, Economics, Liberal Studies
Trabuco Hills 2007 — 2011
High School
Nerd Reactor July 2012 - Present
Custom Business Solutions February 2010 - Present
RolandDGA October 2007 - June 2009
Central Casting August 2007 - September 2007
Custom Business Solutions 2006 - 2007
De Leon Productions December 2005 - April 2006
Blizzard Entertainment 2004 - 2005
Danbrook Elementary March 2004 - June 2004
Skills
Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Team Leadership, Networking, CRM, Social Media, Project Management, Video Games, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Photoshop, Customer Satisfaction, Account Management, Software Documentation, Software Installation, Product Management, Team Building, Social Media Marketing, Computer Hardware, Windows, Outlook, Training, Vendor Management, Databases, Marketing, Management, Process Improvement, JIRA, NorthStar Order Entry, SQL, Account
Education
California State University-Fullerton
Bachelors, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Blizzard Entertainment August 2010 - Present
Riverside Christian Middle School August 2008 - June 2010
Skills
Video Games, MMO, Computer Games, Xbox 360, Gameplay, PS3, MMORPG, Online Gaming, Multiplayer, Wii, Social Games, Casual Games, Mobile Games, Scripting, Xbox
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Radio, Television and Film
Chino High School 2002 — 2004
Blizzard Entertainment December 2012 - Present
Black Dot Wireless September 2006 - December 2012
LCC International 1995 - 2006
Koll Telecommunication Services 1995 - 1998
Skills
Employee Relations, Performance Management, Benefits Administration, Compensation Planning, Policy Implementation, Training & Development, Regulatory Compliance, Recruiting, Onboarding, Organizational..., Employee Recognition, Personnel Management, Employee Training, Management, Human Resources
Education
University of Phoenix 1996 — 1996
HR Certificate Program
California State University-Long Beach 1991 — 1993
BA, Human Development
inXile Entertainment September 2013 - December 2013
Blizzard Entertainment January 2010 - September 2013
Blizzard Entertainment January 2007 - January 2010
Duke's Restaurant January 2001 - January 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Software Project..., Team Building, Team Leadership, Customer Service
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2001 — 2005
Not finished, Communications
Uber September 2015 - Present
Facebook March 2014 - September 2015
Blizzard Entertainment January 2008 - February 2014
Blizzard Entertainment June 2006 - January 2008
Skills
Computer Security, Penetration Testing, Computer Forensics, Malware Analysis, Python, Vulnerability Assessment, Linux, MySQL, Bash, Intrusion Detection, CentOS, Encryption, Web Application Security, IPS, Nmap, Metasploit, PCI DSS, SOX Compliancy, Apache, Two-factor..., Mobile Device Management, OWASP, Firewalls, Vulnerability Management, Mercurial, Git, IPMI
Education
UC Irvine 2012 — 2013
Certificate, Information Systems Security, A
California State University-Fullerton 2008 — 2010
MS, Software Engineering, A
California State University-Sacramento 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Linden Lab January 2013 - Present
Nihilistic Software May 2011 - January 2013
LucasArts February 2010 - May 2011
Sony Computer Entertainment America April 2005 - December 2009
Blizzard Entertainment 1998 - 2005
Teradyne 1993 - 1997
Skills
Multithreading, Rendering, Compilers, Streaming Media, Performance Tuning, Graphics, Assembly Language, Parallel Programming, Compression, PS3, Xbox 360, Perforce, Game Development, Lua, OpenGL, Video Games, DirectX, Xbox, Unreal Engine 3, Cross-platform..., PSP, Shaders, HLSL, SPU, Computer Graphics, Computer Games, MMO, Python, Direct3D, Maya, C++, GLSL, MEL, OpenGL ES, GPU, Console, 3D, Pipeline Development, Game Engines, Game Programming
Education
California State University-Northridge 1992 — 1995
BS, Computer Science
Blizzard Entertainment March 2015 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment September 2013 - March 2015
Blizzard Entertainment November 2008 - September 2013
Skills
Video Games, MMO, Computer Games, Test Planning, Software Quality..., Scrum, Online Gaming, Training, Quality Assurance, Test Cases, Microsoft Office, Gameplay, Bug Tracking, Game Development, Xbox 360
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Educational/Instructional Technology, 4.0
The University of Georgia 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology
VitalSmarts Crucial Conversations Workshop
Blizzard Entertainment September 2013 - May 2015
University of Southern California April 2013 - June 2013
Art Center College of Design October 2012 - May 2013
UC Irvine September 2012 - December 2012
UCLA September 2011 - February 2012
County of Los Angeles Public Library June 2012 - 2012
Peet's Coffee & Tea September 2010 - August 2011
Warner Bros. June 2009 - August 2010
Claremont Museum of Art May 2008 - July 2009
Buckhorn Catering March 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Metadata, Library Science, Digitization, Library, Archives, Museums, Information Literacy, Library Instruction, Academic Libraries, Research, Reference, Young Adult Literature, Young Adult Services, Cataloging, Public Libraries, User Experience Design, Information Architecture, Prezi, Twitter, Circulation, LibGuides, OmniGraffle, Online Research, Library Reference, Information Retrieval, Digital Preservation
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2011 — 2013
Masters, Library and Information Science
California State University-Fullerton 2009 — 2011
B.A., Art History
Outcast Games 2008 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment 2005 - 2008
Swingin' Ape 2004 - 2005
Quicksilver Software 2001 - 2004
Innovative Games 1996 - 2001
Skills
Game Development, Gameplay, Game Design, Video Games, Social Games, Computer Games, MMO, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Project Management, Team Building, Team Management, Outsourcing Management, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Data Analysis, Monetization, Free to Play, Community Management, Console, Mobile Games, Game Mechanics, Game Programming, Xbox, Gameplay Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Multiplayer, Casual Games, C++, Flash, PHP, Javascript, jQuery, Zend Framework, Backend Development, HTML, CSS, MySQL, Database Design, Art Direction
Education
California State University-Fullerton
B.S., Computer Science
Long Beach City College
Riot Games January 2014 - Present
Riot Games May 2013 - December 2013
Riot Games June 2011 - January 2013
Riot Games February 2011 - June 2011
Blizzard Entertainment March 2005 - February 2011
Skills
MMO, Online Gaming, Video Games, Computer Games, Game Design, Social Games, Xbox 360, Mobile Games, MMORPG, Casual Games, Gaming, PS3, Human Resources
Education
UCLA Extension Business & Finance 2012 — 2013
HR Management
California State University-Northridge 2003 — 2007
Blizzard Entertainment 2014 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment August 2013 - Present
Art Institute April 2012 - April 2014
Blizzard Entertainment May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Maya, 3D Studio Max, Zbrush, Unreal Engine 3, Ndo2, Headus, Photoshop, Illustrator, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Texture Painting, Low Poly Modeling, 3D Modeling, UV mapping, Game Art, Hard Surface Modeling, Environmental Modeling, Environmental Design, Prop Modeling, Texturing, 3D rendering, nDo, Game Design, Level Design, Character Animation, Environment Art, Project Management, Video Games, Digital Painting, Computer Games, Unity3D, Storyboarding, ZBrush
Education
Art Institute of Orange County 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Game Art and Design
California State University-Long Beach
Blizzard Entertainment June 2012 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment April 2008 - June 2012
AT&T Mobility November 2002 - April 2008
Skills
S2, OnSSI, Physical Security, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Video Games, Scrum, Access Control, Event Planning, Coordinating Events, Security Management, Security Operations, Threat Analysis, Threat & Vulnerability..., Software Documentation, Quality Assurance, Computer Games, Casual Games, Customer Satisfaction, Online Gaming, Team Building, Call Centers, MMO, Training
Education
California State University-Long Beach
BA, English
Blizzard Entertainment March 2011 - May 2012
Anheuser-Busch InBev August 2008 - March 2011
Anheuser-Busch InBev June 2007 - August 2008
Anheuser-Busch August 2003 - June 2006
Skills
Sales, Microsoft Office, Customer Oriented, Call Center, Technical Support
Education
Cal State San Bernardino 2007 — 2013
Riverside Community College
Aid and Care Hospice February 2013 - Present
California State University, Dominguez Hills August 2010 - December 2012
US Census Bureau February 2010 - April 2010
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. June 2008 - December 2008
Target June 2007 - July 2008
Barnes & Noble March 2007 - May 2007
Blizzard Entertainment June 2006 - February 2007
United States Air Force October 1999 - August 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Customer Support, Cashiering, Physical Security, Federal Law Enforcement, Alarm Systems, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Typing, Firearms, Martial Arts, Military Vehicles, Utility Vehicles, Adult CPR, Digital Cameras, Data Entry, Research, Office Administration, Acting, Voice Acting, Facebook, Social Networking, Clerical Skills, Event Management, Government
Education
California State University-Dominguez Hills 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications: Advertising/Public Relations with a minor in Theatre: Performance
El Camino College 2006 — 2010
Transfer Units, General Studies
Gravity Interactive, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Gravity Interactive, Inc. February 2014 - July 2014
Red Light Revue February 2011 - May 2013
Blizzard Entertainment October 2011 - April 2012
Blizzard Entertainment June 2008 - February 2012
Hunger Artists Theatre Company 2008 - September 2011
Abbott Staffing Group December 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Microsoft Word, Photoshop Elements, Microsoft Excel, Pro Tools, Proofreading, PowerPoint, Software, Garageband, Filing, Operating Systems, Cakewalk, Outlook Express, Detailed Organization, Public Speaking, Video Games, Acting, MMORPG, MMO, Creative Writing, Voice Over, Sound, Computer Games, Audio Engineering, Sound Design, Online Gaming, Game Design, Casual Games, Entertainment, Film, Recording, Community Management, Mobile Games
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of the Arts, Theatre Arts
Blizzard Entertainment August 2008 - Present
Vivendi Universal Games 2007 - 2008
Skills
Computer Games, MMO, MMORPG, Video Games
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2002 — 2006
English
Obsidian Entertainment July 2013 - Present
Tencent Boston, Inc September 2012 - July 2013
Trion Worlds -Defiance July 2011 - August 2012
Carbine Studios June 2005 - July 2011
Blizzard Entertainment January 1997 - June 2005
UTech June 1993 - January 1997
Mach2Games September 1956 - January 1957
Skills
Game Development, MMO, C++, C#, XML, Java, Scripting, Lua, Perforce, Visual Studio, Architecture, Gameplay, Distributed Systems, System Design, Windows, Video Games, Gaming, OpenGL, JIRA, Multiplayer, MMORPG, Video Game Development, Objective-C, iPhone development, Game Design, Online Gaming, Xbox 360, Console, PS3, Computer Games, Software Development..., Level Design, Game Programming, iOS development, Unity3D, Xbox, Gameplay Programming
Education
California State University-Bakersfield 1990 — 1993
Computer Science
California State University
Computer Science
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
City of Roseville January 2012 - Present
JS Fabrication September 2007 - July 2011
Lowe's Home Improvement June 2006 - September 2007
Castaway Entertainment August 2003 - March 2006
Blizzard Entertainment February 1996 - July 2003
Skills
Video Games, Game Development, PS3, MMO, Game Design, Computer Graphics, Online Gaming, User Interface, Animation, Xbox 360, Contract Negotiation, Outlook, 3D Studio Max, Concept Design, Social Games, Policy, Photoshop, Government, Web Design, Team-oriented, Casual Games, Process Improvement, Mobile Games, Computer Games, Contract Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Operations Management, Project Management, Product Marketing, Business Development, Event Planning, Marketing, Direct Sales, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Business Analysis, Management, Microsoft Office, Account Management, Recruiting, Financial Analysis
Education
California State University-Chico 1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management, General
Rolling Hills High School 1987 — 1990
Disney Parks & Resorts Digital March 2014 - Present
Los Angeles Times August 2012 - March 2014
Social House, Inc. April 2012 - August 2012
Minitime 2011 - 2012
Long Beach Union Weekly August 2007 - May 2009
Blizzard Entertainment February 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Public Relations, Facebook, Proofreading, Editing, InDesign, Blogging, Editorial, Magazines, Copy Editing, Layout, Creative Writing, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, HTML, Publishing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, English, Copywriting, Literature, Microsoft Word, Feature Articles
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2003 — 2011
B.A., English-Creative Writing, Minor in Film & Electronic Arts
Blizzard Entertainment August 2015 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment April 2012 - August 2015
AkinsParker Creative February 2008 - August 2015
Alcone Marketing Group November 2004 - February 2008
Bikestation February 2003 - January 2005
1978 Creative Solutions September 2003 - November 2004
Long Beach Community Concert Association (LBCCA) February 2003 - June 2004
Prima-Tex September 1998 - July 2002
Landor Associates December 2001 - January 2002
Skills
Packaging, Direct Mail, Brochures, Photo Shoots, Flyers, POS, Creative Problem Solving, Advertising, Graphic Design, Print, Art Direction, Production, Web Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Promotions, Magazines, Logo Design, Creative Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Typography, Corporate Identity, Creative Direction, Collateral, Branding & Identity, Concept Development, Corporate Branding
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1997 — 2003
BFA, Graphic Design
Blizzard Entertainment July 2015 - Present
Freelance April 2009 - Present
Voice Over Work September 2006 - Present
Producer at Double Helix Games at Amazon October 2014 - July 2015
Carbine Studios March 2012 - October 2014
Carbine Studios August 2010 - March 2012
WayForward Technologies October 2009 - August 2010
Sensory Sweep Studios September 2007 - March 2009
Disney Interactive Studios March 2007 - September 2007
Vagrant Records May 2006 - February 2007
Skills
Photoshop, Unreal Editor, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, 3D Studio Max, Microsoft Word, Product Management, Video Games, Maya, Gameplay, Game Design, Game Development, Zbrush, Texturing, Computer Animation, MMO, Animation, Atlassian JIRA, JIRA, Scripting, Casual Games, Production Managment, Character Animation, Voice Acting
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2001 — 2006
Bachlors, Communications
Orange High School 1996 — 2001
High School Diploma
Principal Financial Group April 2013 - Present
Moore Benefits Inc. December 2009 - April 2013
Jones / Halder & Associates February 2008 - September 2009
Blizzard Entertainment May 2006 - February 2008
49er Shops, Inc January 2003 - May 2006
Skills
Sales, Employee Benefits, Coaching, Data Analysis, Investments, Event Planning, Healthcare, Finance, Analysis, Health Insurance, Leadership
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2001 — 2006
B. A., Political Science
ICC (International Connectors and Cable Corporation) 2012 - Present
Compass Star Design Studios October 2010 - July 2012
Blizzard Entertainment April 2006 - February 2010
Skills
Web Design, Web Development, Graphic Design, Online Marketing, HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, C#, ASP.NET MVC, Windows Azure, Microsoft SQL Server, Node.js, MongoDB, PHP, MySQL, WordPress, NopCommerce, Adobe Creative Suite, Expression Design, Unreal Engine 3, Unity3D, Pro Tools, Propellerheads Reason, Logic Pro, Ableton Live
Education
Los Angeles Recording School 2002 — 2003
Audio Engineering
Cal State Fullerton 1999 — 2001
Communication and Media Studies
Blizzard Entertainment September 2015 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment August 2013 - September 2015
Blizzard Entertainment March 2013 - August 2013
Blizzard Entertainment December 2010 - March 2013
Blizzard Entertainment February 2007 - December 2010
Knott's Berry Farm June 2006 - October 2010
Skills
Animation, Cinematics, Game Development, Film
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology, 3.9 GPA - Summa Cum Laude
Blizzard Entertainment December 2013 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment May 2013 - December 2013
The Garage / Team Mazda March 2011 - May 2013
Tommy Bahama February 2008 - March 2011
Skills
E-commerce, Magento, Sales, Licensing, Retail, Brand Development, Entertainment, Marketing, Management, Advertising, Events Coordination
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2007 — 2009
B.A.
Orange Coast College 2004 — 2007
AA
Laguna Beach High School 2002 — 2004
Mater Dei High School 2000 — 2002
DealerSocket January 2014 - Present
Roth Staffing September 2008 - September 2009
TxTag March 2008 - April 2008
Blizzard Entertainment November 2007 - January 2008
Walt Disney Travel Company August 2005 - July 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Data Entry, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Telephone Skills, Customer Satisfaction, CRM, Dealer Management, Technical Support, Sales, Tourism, Baking, Inventory Management, Administrative Work, Outlook, Invoicing
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice
Blizzard Entertainment January 2013 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment May 2010 - December 2012
Blizzard Entertainment May 2008 - April 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Social Media, OS X, Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Blogging, Facebook, Photography, Community Management, Editing, Community Sites, Proofreading, Online Gaming, Computer Games, Game Development, Video Games
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Blizzard Entertainment July 2015 - Present
ProAngle Media December 2014 - July 2015
FOX Sports March 2014 - July 2015
Pac-12 Conference September 2013 - July 2015
Disneyland Resort June 2012 - July 2015
Cox Communications May 2008 - July 2015
TV/Video Production May 2008 - July 2015
Time Warner Cable October 2012 - February 2014
Discovery Networks October 2012 - June 2013
Skills
Video Production, Technical Direction, Television, Video Editing, Video, Broadcast Television, Camera Operating, Radio, Sports
Education
Saddleback College 2002 — 2005
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Communication Arts
Cal State Fullerton
Laguna College of Art and Design 2007 - Present
Wizards of the Coast October 2014 - March 2015
Fantasy Flight Games March 2012 - September 2014
Lucasfilm March 2012 - September 2013
Games Workshop Ltd March 2012 - March 2013
Blizzard Entertainment May 2012 - 2013
Arch Enemy Entertainment August 2012 - October 2012
Skills
Fine Art, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Digital Painting, Painting, Art, Illustrator, Character Animation, Photoshop, Oil Painting, Digital Art, Teaching, Acrylic, Painter, Character Design, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2001 — 2004
MFA, Illustration
The Laguna College of Art and Design 1995 — 2000
BFA, Illustration
Blizzard Entertainment August 2015 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment May 2012 - August 2015
Sleepy Giant 2011 - May 2012
Restoration Media 2010 - 2011
Vespyr Technologies 2004 - 2011
EarthCo Products 2007 - 2009
Skills
CSS, HTML 5, User Experience, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, MySQL, Front-end, HTML, PHP, Git, E-commerce, Photoshop, CSS3, Web Design, Logo Design, HTML5, Illustrator, Node.js, AJAX, JSON, C++, XHTML, Ruby, Objective-C, Python, RSpec, CoffeeScript, Backbone.js, Plugins, PostgreSQL, Web Development, Java, Spring, Web Applications, User Interface, User Interface Design, Programming
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2008 — 2011
BA, Psychology, Computer Science
Del Rey Urban Capital July 2012 - Present
Urban Group of Companies July 2012 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Project Management, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Data Analysis, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Microsoft Office
Education
California State University-Northridge 2010 — 2012
BS, Finance
GoodLookingLiars.com May 2010 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment May 2015 - July 2015
Nickelodeon Animation Studio April 2013 - May 2015
Pixar Animation Studios May 2013 - February 2014
Lucasfilm Animation June 2011 - May 2013
The Jim Henson Company September 2010 - June 2011
Studio Tiga February 2006 - June 2011
Rough Draft Studios April 2010 - September 2010
Omation November 2006 - February 2010
Anaheim Ducks August 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Directing, Voiceovers, Animation, After Effects, Character Animation, Film, Post Production, Final Cut Pro, Storyboarding, 3D, Traditional Animation, Avid Media Composer, Video Games, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Creative Direction, Cinematography, Maya, Visual Storytelling, Comedy, Producing, TV / Film Editing
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2003 — 2004
BA, Radio-TV-Film
Blizzard Entertainment June 2014 - Present
Look Effects November 2013 - February 2014
Blue Sky Studios November 2012 - March 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2012 - 2012
Weta Digital January 2011 - 2011
PDI/Dreamworks March 2010 - December 2010
Image Movers Digital January 2009 - January 2010
Motion Theory 2008 - 2008
CafeFX April 2007 - May 2007
Disney Feature Animation September 2006 - March 2007
Skills
visual effect, Maya, Lighting, Compositing, Traditional Animation, Digital Compositing, Computer Animation, Look Development, Visual Effects, Nuke, Shake, Renderman, MEL, Shading, Mental Ray, Cinematics, Rotoscoping
Education
University of Arizona 1990 — 1994
BFA
Bishop Amat High School 1984 — 1988
California State University-Fullerton
Blizzard Entertainment November 2010 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment April 2010 - November 2010
Volt Workforce Solutions March 2009 - April 2010
Auntie Anne's, Inc. July 2008 - November 2008
Auntie Anne's, Inc. June 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Software Quality..., Test Planning, Testing, Microsoft Office, Customer Support, Management
Education
California State University-Fullerton, Mihaylo College of Business and Economics 2015 — 2018
Business Administration and Management, General
Irvine Valley College 2012 — 2014
Business Administration and Management, General
Mt. San Jacinto Community College District 2007 — 2009
California State University-San Bernardino 2006 — 2007
Chemistry
Carbine Studios April 2015 - Present
Carbine Studios November 2013 - April 2015
Carbine Studios April 2013 - November 2013
Carbine Studios July 2012 - April 2013
Blizzard Entertainment November 2009 - April 2012
Volt Management January 2009 - November 2009
Eddie Bauer June 2008 - January 2009
Target January 2007 - May 2008
Office Team 2005 - 2006
C.W. Post Theatre Co. 2004 - 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Protools, Typing, French, HTML + CSS, Team Building, Customer Service, Customer Relations, Dreamweaver, English, Editing, Film, Hosting, Internet, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Photoshop, Quality, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Video, Wordpress, YouTube, Written Correspondence, Oral Communication, Communication Theory, Pro Tools, Audio Engineering, MMO, Troubleshooting, Video Games, Audio Editing, Sound, Adobe Audition, Sound Editing, Sound Design, PowerPoint, Audio Post Production, Online Gaming, Game Design, MMORPG, Computer Games, Perforce, Quality Assurance, Gameplay
Education
Cal State Fullerton 2005 — 2009
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus 2003 — 2005
Marymount College of Tarrytown, NY 2001 — 2003
Coursera
Christine Brownell - Game Design & Creative Consulting January 2013 - Present
PlayGrid March 2013 - June 2015
Playfish - Electronic Arts July 2012 - December 2012
Playfish - Electronic Arts August 2011 - July 2012
Maxis - Electronic Arts March 2008 - September 2011
Perpetual Entertainment July 2006 - February 2008
NetDevil March 2005 - July 2006
Blizzard Entertainment March 2004 - March 2005
Blizzard Entertainment February 2003 - February 2004
Versicolor Screenprinting January 2001 - February 2003
Skills
Game Design, Gameplay, Video Games, Level Design, Computer Games, Casual Games, Game Development, MMO, Social Games, Multiplayer, Creative Direction, Quality Assurance, Online Gaming, Game Mechanics, MMORPG, Mobile Games, PS3, User Interface, World Building, Perforce, Monetization, Game Balance, Free to Play, Console, Xbox 360, Wii, Xbox, DevTrack, MailChimp, Survey Design
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1997 — 2000
B.A., Art; Graphic Design
UCLA 1996 — 1997
Farmers Insurance July 2012 - Present
Bioware January 2012 - July 2012
Blizzard Entertainment September 2009 - January 2012
Blizzard Entertainment December 2007 - September 2009
Blizzard Entertainment June 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, IEX, Agile Project Management, Software Quality..., Outsourcing Management, JIRA, Microsoft Excel, MS Excel Pivot Tables, VBA, Computer Games, Game Design, Management, MMO, Game Development, Online Gaming, Outsourcing, Quality Assurance, Video Games, iPhone, Testing, Analysis, Gaming Industry, Call Centers, Visio, Customer Support, Workforce Management, Scrum, MMORPG, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Databases, Analytics, Data Analysis
Education
Cal State Fullerton 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Blizzard Entertainment February 2015 - Present
Flash Point Communications July 2013 - February 2015
Trading Places International May 2012 - June 2013
Source Interlink Companies June 2011 - September 2011
US Department of Homeland Security June 2010 - August 2010
US Department of Homeland Security June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Microsoft Office, SEO, Web Analytics, Logo Design, Photography, Social Media, Layout, WordPress, Web Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, Graphic Design, Advertising
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Continental Air Conditioning, Inc. June 2014 - Present
Cie Games (Acquired by Glu Mobile) May 2013 - November 2013
Cie Games (Acquired by Glu Mobile) June 2010 - May 2013
Cie Studios May 2009 - June 2010
Continental Air Conditioning, Inc. August 2008 - April 2009
Blizzard Entertainment December 2004 - September 2007
Skills
3D Studio Max, 3D, Social Games, MMO, Maya, Mobile Games, Computer Games, Animation, Illustrator, Game Development, Photoshop, Game Design, Casual Games, Online Gaming, MMORPG, Digital Art, Character Animation, ZBrush, Vray, Unity3D, Corel Painter, Commercial and..., Commercial and...
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2003 — 2008
BFA, Entertainment Arts/Animation
Blizzard Entertainment May 2015 - Present
Ares Management July 2014 - May 2015
Ares Management March 2012 - July 2014
Nuveen Investments September 2011 - March 2012
Nuveen Investments November 2007 - October 2011
Sitrick and Company November 2006 - November 2007
Prep Academy August 2003 - November 2006
Metrolight Studios January 2000 - August 2003
Skills
Active Directory, System Administration, Blackberry Enterprise..., Microsoft Exchange, Group Policy, Citrix, Windows Server, Disaster Recovery, VMware, VMware ESX, SCCM, Servers, VPN, Virtualization, IIS, Powershell, DNS, Cisco Nexus, Microsoft Technologies, VMware Infrastructure, McAfee, IT Operations, Dell PowerEdge Servers, DHCP, XP, SharePoint, Data Center, Windows 7, SAN, Firewalls, Postini, Sonicwall, HP Proliant, Storage Area Networks, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Exchange 2003, vCenter, vSphere, Enterprise Vault, McAfee ePO, BMC Remedy, Mobile Iron, Business Continuity, Blackberry, Information Security, Infrastructure, Technical Support, Management
Education
VMware 2011 — 2011
California State University-Fullerton 1995 — 2000
BS, Kinesiology
Triangle Pass January 2013 - Present
Cathay Pacific Airways December 2011 - January 2013
Kingston Technology June 2008 - July 2011
Blizzard Entertainment November 2004 - January 2006
Education
California State University-Fullerton - College of Business and Economics 2004 — 2007
Business Administration, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Toastmasters International March 2013 - Present
Roland DGA March 2012 - January 2013
Blizzard Entertainment 2005 - 2012
WWO Web Design 2003 - 2011
PRUDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AFFILIATES, INC 1997 - 2003
PRUDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AFFILIATES, INC 1994 - 1997
PRUDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AFFILIATES, INC 1987 - 1994
Skills
MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Dreamweaver, HTML, Spanish, Greek, Music, Video Games, Customer Support, NICE, Lotus Notes, IEX, CRM software, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Flash
Education
Long Beach City College 1983 — 1986
Associate's Degree, Associate's Degree in Science
California State University-Long Beach
Blizzard Entertainment March 2013 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment July 2011 - March 2013
Blizzard Entertainment November 2010 - July 2011
Blizzard Entertainment April 2008 - July 2011
Blizzard Entertainment May 2010 - November 2010
Blizzard Entertainment July 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Quality Assurance, Customer Service, MMO, Documentation, Organizational..., Software Documentation, Scrum, Training, Gaming Industry, Presentation Coaching, ISTQB, Quality Management, Testing, Video Games, Visio, Computer Games, MMORPG, Talent Acquisition, Bug Tracking, Leadership, Online Gaming, Game Development, Game Testing, Management, Software Quality..., Social Games, Test Planning, Test Cases, Localization, Agile Project Management, Casual Games, Leadership Development, Regression Testing, Learning Management..., Employee Training
Education
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business 2014 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
California State University-Fullerton 2005 — 2010
Bachelors, Business- Management
Paso Robles high School
Paso Robles high School
xG Health Solutions February 2014 - Present
Willdan June 2004 - January 2014
Blizzard Entertainment November 2003 - May 2004
Actuate 1999 - 2001
Skills
Web Services, XML, HTML, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, SharePoint, Access, Management, Integration
Education
California State University-Long Beach
Computer Science
Blizzard Entertainment June 2013 - Present
chrisdebodaART.com 2011 - 2013
Rockstar Games January 2003 - July 2010
Skills
Concept Design, Illustration, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Digital Painting, Animation
Education
Concept Design Academy
Red Engine Studios
American Animation Institute
California State University-Northridge
B.A.
Blizzard Entertainment November 2012 - Present
OP3, Inc February 2010 - November 2012
Event 360 July 2009 - December 2009
Spears King Pole, Inc February 2009 - May 2009
Marketing Werks January 2008 - December 2008
Event 360 January 2007 - December 2007
Education
Cal State Fullerton 1997 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Film/TV
E-Market Solutions dba Smart-Prices.com June 2009 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment November 2010 - November 2011
University of Phoenix July 2006 - April 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, Public Speaking, English, HTML
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2002 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English
Orange Coast College 1996 — 2002
Associate of Arts (AA), English
Blizzard Entertainment 2011 - Present
Quicksilver Software June 2008 - 2011
Skills
jQuery, PHP, Ruby on Rails, MySQL, DirectX, OpenGL, Visual Studio, Xcode, Perl, Apache, Visual C#, C++, XML, JavaScript, Subversion, HTML, Databases, Objective-C, iOS development, OOP, C#, Python, Game Development, Programming, Game Programming, JSON
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2005 — 2008
Ghost Jack Entertainment May 2015 - Present
Regan Mercantile, LLC August 2010 - January 2013
Foo2rama Game Operations March 2008 - August 2010
K2 Network January 2007 - March 2008
K2 Network July 2006 - January 2007
Blizzard Entertainment July 2005 - December 2005
Skills
MMO, Online Gaming, Video Games, MMORPG, Computer Games, Social Games, Casual Games, Game Development, Gaming, Game Design, Localization, Mobile Games, Monetization, Start-ups, Management, Mobile Applications, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Product Management, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1999 — 2002
BA, Liberal Studies - Emphasis on Business and Computers
Blizzard Entertainment January 2009 - Present
AmeriPark November 2005 - Present
Disneyland Resort January 2000 - April 2006
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2008 — 2008
Business, ISDS
California State University-Fullerton, Mihaylo College of Business and Economics 2008 — 2008
CBS Corporation 2015 - 2015
Tennis Channel July 2014 - December 2014
Blizzard Entertainment February 2014 - June 2014
Esquire Network June 2013 - January 2014
Game Show Network December 2011 - May 2013
NFL Network August 2010 - December 2011
The Ant Farm March 2009 - May 2010
DIRECTV Advanced Services and Content 2004 - 2008
University of Southern California Annenberg/U.S.C.D.C. 2004 - 2005
Raytheon 2004 - 2005
Skills
Post Production, Video Production, Video, After Effects, Film, Screenwriting, Short Films, Television, Animation, Camera, Feature Films, Compositing, Final Cut Pro, Color Correction, DVD authoring, Color Grading, Avid Media Composer, International Production, Video Games, Digital Photography, DaVinci Resolve, Avid, Photoshop, Premiere, Magic Bullet, Apple Color, Documentaries, Broadcast, Video Editing
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1998 — 1999
Playwriting and Screenwriting
American Film Institute 1993 — 1994
Non-Linear Editing Systems Technology and Intergration
California State University-Long Beach 1986 — 1990
TV/Film Production
Blizzard Entertainment May 2014 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment February 2013 - April 2014
Blizzard Entertainment November 2008 - January 2013
Blizzard Entertainment April 2007 - October 2008
Sony Computer Entertainment America July 2006 - April 2007
Omation April 2005 - July 2006
Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research April 2003 - December 2004
WildBrain January 2000 - September 2002
Young & Rubicam August 1992 - November 1999
Skills
Animation, Production Management, 3D, Production, 2D, Visual Effects, Cinematics, Commercials, Producing, Computer Animation, Post Production, Film Production, Character Animation, Compositing, Game Development, Production Managment, Video, Traditional Animation, Video Games
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1981 — 1984
Blizzard Entertainment March 2010 - Present
Metro Goldwyn Mayer August 2006 - March 2010
Sony Pictures Entertainment July 2005 - August 2006
Paramount Pictures Entertainment January 2004 - July 2005
Skills
Finance, Television, Online Gaming
Education
California State University-Fullerton, Mihaylo College of Business and Economics 1999 — 2003
B.S., Finance
Quantum Secure May 2012 - Present
VidSys, Inc. September 2011 - May 2012
Pelco November 2006 - September 2011
Blizzard Entertainment April 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Linux, Integration, XML, SQL, Enterprise Software, Java, Software Engineering, Distributed Systems, Perl, Security, Databases, Troubleshooting, OOP, Software Development, .NET, Programming, C, C++, Windows, C#, Subversion, Objective-C, TCP/IP, System Architecture, WCF, Agile Methodologies, Oracle PL/SQL...
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2001 — 2005
BS, Computer Science
WEL Global August 2012 - Present
SAES Getters June 2008 - July 2012
Brewer Science January 2004 - June 2008
Advantest November 2000 - July 2002
OnRadio May 2000 - October 2000
Crusader Computers June 1997 - May 2000
Blizzard Entertainment February 1995 - April 1997
Skills
Semiconductors, Product Development, New Business Development, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Information Technology, Business Development, R&D, Product Marketing, Leadership, Materials Science, Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Start-ups, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Program Management, Six Sigma, Process Engineering, Semiconductor Industry, Business Planning, Supply Chain Management, Design of Experiments, Optics, Photovoltaics, Sensors, Thin Films, Engineering Management, Solar Energy
Education
Delft University of Technology 1989 — 1992
California State University-Chico 1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Monte Vista HS 1984 — 1986
Escola Americana 1981 — 1984
ISB 1978 — 1981
PRN (onsite at Google) April 2014 - Present
Randstad July 2013 - March 2014
Indosys Corporation March 2013 - June 2013
Blizzard Entertainment June 2010 - September 2012
California State University Northridge Distance Learning Systems Group October 2004 - June 2010
KCMO-AM (CMP Susquehanna-Kansas City) 2002 - 2004
Skills
Photoshop, E-Learning, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Videography, Photography, Graphic Design, Curriculum Design, Moodle, Art Direction, Distance Learning, Adobe Presenter, Flash, Mobile Applications, Mobile Game Development, Adobe Captivate, Unity3D, Voice Over, Technical Writing, Maya, Adobe Premiere, iOS development, Android Development, Scrum, Agile Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Training, Adobe Creative Suite, Quality Assurance
Education
California State University-Northridge 2004 — 2006
MA, Mass Communication
University of St. Thomas 1995 — 1999
BA, Art
Blizzard Entertainment April 2015 - Present
Carbine Studios January 2011 - April 2015
Junction Point Studios May 2010 - January 2011
Heavy Iron Studios 2007 - February 2010
Zono Inc. 2006 - 2007
Double Edge Digital 2003 - 2005
DreamWorks Animation 1999 - 2003
Warner Bros. Feature Animation 1995 - 1999
Walt Disney Animation Studios 1998 - 1998
Skills
Maya, Zbrush, Texturing, FX Options, Cinematics, Video Games, Character Animation, Game Development, UV mapping, Visual Effects, XSI, PS3, 3D, Environment Art, Game Design, UV Mapping, Computer Games, Xbox 360
Education
California State University-Long Beach
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
Square Enix February 2012 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment July 2008 - September 2011
Skills
Video Games, Online Gaming, Public Relations, Social Games, MMO, Casual Games, Digital Media, Social Networking, Digital Marketing, Interactive..., Community Management, Computer Games, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Games
Education
California State University-Long Beach - College of Business Administration
University of Southern California
Blizzard Entertainment January 1994 - Present
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1992 — 1994
CTN Animation Expo 2011 - 2011
Blizzard Entertainment June 2008 - August 2008
Extra Large Technology September 2007 - June 2008
Muramatsu Inc. November 1994 - August 2003
Skills
Character Animation, Facial Animation, Animation, Graphic Design, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Cinematics, Maya, Computer Graphics, After Effects, Film Production, Photoshop, Video Games
Education
Animationmentor.com 2011 — 2011
Graduate, Animals and Creatures Master Class
Animationmentor.com 2005 — 2007
California State University-Los Angeles 1988 — 1994
Bachelor of Art, Graphic Design
Ford Motor Company April 2014 - Present
Self-Employed September 2012 - April 2014
Sleepy Giant, Inc August 2011 - August 2012
NHN USA August 2010 - August 2011
NHN USA November 2007 - August 2010
Blizzard Entertainment September 2004 - October 2007
Skills
Online Gaming, MMO, Social Games, Community Management, Monetization, Video Games, Computer Games, MMORPG, Project Management, Mobile Games, Programming, Servant Leadership, Game Development, Game Design, Team Building, Social Media, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Leadership, Management, Team Management, Product Management, VBA Programming, SQL, VB.NET, Process Automation, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Mentoring, Video Game Production, Quality Assurance, Gameplay, MMOFPS, Casual Games, Free to Play, Data Monetization, Traffic Monetization, Virtual Economies, Virtual Currency, Virtual Goods, iOS development, Quest Design, Game Testing, Game Balance, Game Design Documents, Creative Writing, Google Analytics, Google Docs, Microsoft Office
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1999 — 2001
Computer Science and Theatre
Mission Viejo High School 1995 — 1999
Graduated with Honors
RES.NET February 2015 - Present
Jacuzzi Group Worldwide September 2013 - February 2015
Jacuzzi Group Worldwide May 2010 - August 2013
Jacuzzi Group Worldwide August 2007 - May 2010
Independent Contractor 2005 - 2007
International Education Corporation 2002 - 2005
Blizzard Entertainment 1996 - 2001
Skills
Active Directory, Software Documentation, Data Center, Windows, Team Building, CRM, Servers, Documentation, Microsoft SQL server, Exchange 2010/2007/2003, Altiris, Symantec Servicedesk, VMware ESX, Lefthand Network..., Veeam, IT Management, Technical Support, Microsoft Exchange, Network Administration, Server Administration, Management, Process Improvement, Disaster Recovery, Networking
Education
California State University-Fullerton, Mihaylo College of Business and Economics 1988 — 1993
Orange High School
Triumph & Associates October 2014 - Present
Self-Employed September 2011 - Present
javakian@gmail.com October 2014 - February 2015
Perfect World Entertainment, Inc. September 2010 - August 2011
Blizzard Entertainment 2007 - 2009
Blizzard Entertainment 2005 - 2007
BridgePoint Systems January 2002 - August 2005
EON Technologies January 1997 - December 2001
CALPIRG 1995 - 1996
Skills
Drupal, Linux, Online Marketing, MMO, Online Gaming, Game Development, MMORPG, Online Advertising, Video Games, Game Design, TCP/IP protocols, Python, Perl Script, Bash, Unix Shell Scripting, Unix Operating Systems, Network Security, Global Network..., Circuit Analysis, Community Management, Social Games, Security, Monetization
Education
UC Berkeley 2011 — 2013
Conversational Finnish
California State University-Monterey Bay 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Blizzard Entertainment March 2015 - Present
DreamWorks Animation January 2014 - March 2015
Hasbro Studios June 2013 - January 2014
Hasbro Studios July 2010 - June 2013
Nickelodeon Animation Studios October 2008 - 2010
Nickelodeon Animation Studios June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Mac, Photoshop, Final Draft, Entertainment, Adobe Creative Suite, Video Editing, Illustrator, Producing, Storytelling, Editing, Social Media, Video, Video Games, Feature Films, Digital Media, Social Networking
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2003 — 2008
B.A., Radio-TV-Film
Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica June 2014 - Present
The Gnomon Worshop December 2014 - December 2014
Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica September 2012 - June 2014
Respawn Entertainment June 2011 - September 2012
The Gnomon Workshop July 2011 - July 2011
Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica April 2010 - June 2011
Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica June 2005 - April 2010
Blizzard Entertainment July 2004 - June 2005
Swingin' Ape Studios July 2004 - May 2005
Cryptic Studios March 2001 - June 2004
Skills
Texturing, UV mapping, Zbrush, PS3, Environment Art, Video Games, Maya, Low Poly Modeling, Xbox 360, Game Development, Texture Painting, Level Design, Digital Sculpting, Cinematics, Shaders, Game Design, UV Mapping, ZBrush
Education
California State University-Northridge
Cogswell Polytechnical College
Blizzard Entertainment June 2007 - Present
Ameritec Corporation 1996 - 2007
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1992 — 1994
MS, Electrical Engineering
University of California, Riverside 1988 — 1992
B.S., Physics
Blizzard Entertainment July 2014 - Present
Pacific Life August 2013 - July 2014
CoreLogic May 2012 - July 2013
CoreLogic May 2011 - May 2012
DENSO October 2009 - May 2011
Skills
SSIS, SQL Server, ETL, Databases, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Visio, Visual Studio, C#, .NET, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Data Modeling, Database Design, T-SQL, Windows 7, Business Intelligence, Windows, Data Warehousing
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Management Information Systems, General
Villa Park High School
FireForge November 2014 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment February 2012 - August 2014
Blizzard Entertainment June 2005 - February 2012
Skills
MMO, MMORPG, Video Games, Computer Games, Multiplayer, Gameplay, Game Development, Game Design, Online Gaming, Casual Games
Education
California State University-Long Beach
Blizzard Entertainment 1995 - 2005
Skills
Computer Games, Video Games, Game Development
Education
California State University-Chico
BA
Blizzard Entertainment September 2005 - March 2011
Raytheon 2002 - 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service
Education
California State University-Dominguez Hills 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Television Arts & Performance
Blizzard Entertainment April 2005 - Present
Oceanview School September 2004 - July 2005
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2002 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, American/United States Studies/Civilization
California State University-Fullerton 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Fine and Studio Arts
Saddleback College 1997 — 1999
Associate's degree, Fine/Studio Arts, General
Blizzard Entertainment September 2015 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment 2010 - Present
Enterprise Rent A Car 2005 - 2009
Enterprise Rent-A-Car January 1998 - June 2005
Skills
PHR Certified, CA PHR Certified, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Onboarding, Personnel Management
Education
California State University-Long Beach
Blizzard Entertainment June 2015 - Present
BT 2008 - September 2014
BT 2006 - October 2013
BT November 2005 - November 2007
BT Infonet 2002 - 2005
Infonet Services Corp 1999 - 2001
Skills
Data Center, IT Management, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity..., IT Service Management, ITIL, Cloud Computing, Change Management, Technical Support, Project Management, Capacity Management, Vendor Management, IT Project & Program..., VMware vCenter, UPS systems, Lean Six Sigma, Data Center Management, IT Audit, Security Audits, SAS70, IT Operations, SOC 1, Risk Management, IT Infrastructure..., Infrastructure Capacity..., SAN, Managed Services, SharePoint, IP, Telecommunications, Switches, LAN-WAN, Unified Communications, Service Management, Servers, Tape Backup, VoIP, SCOM, TCP/IP, Windows, Lotus Domino..., Lotus Domino, Lotus Notes, Virtualization, Help Desk Support, NetApp, Call Centers, Routers, Cisco Technologies, Desktop Support...
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1995 — 1998
M.I.S
Randwick North High School, Sydney, Australia 1990 — 1992
Blizzard Entertainment September 2014 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment May 2012 - September 2014
Blizzard Entertainment November 2008 - April 2012
Blizzard Entertainment June 2007 - November 2008
Blizzard Entertainment November 2006 - June 2007
Blizzard Entertainment April 2005 - October 2006
Skills
Gaming Industry, Analytics, Monetization, Process Improvement, Competitive Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Reporting, Business Analysis, P&L Responsibilities, Business Model..., Teamwork, SOX Compliancy, Customer Support, Customer Service, Online Gaming, Subscription, Social Games, Microsoft Excel, Video Games, PowerPoint, Game Development, Digital Distribution, Gaming, P
Education
California State University-Fullerton - College of Business and Economics 2011 — 2013
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General, 3.9
San Diego State University-California State University 2000 — 2004
Bachelors, Finance
J.Marie Designs December 2011 - Present
Tri – Star Risk Management September 2014 - August 2015
Blizzard Entertainment May 2014 - September 2014
Northrop Grumman July 2013 - December 2013
DynCorp International June 2012 - December 2012
Lockheed Martin December 2009 - December 2011
Countrywide Bank October 2008 - September 2009
Pacific Hospital September 2007 - February 2008
Remedy Agency August 2004 - August 2007
Skills
Employment Law..., Staff Recruitment &..., FMLA, Employee Relations, Training & Development, HRIS Technologies, Benefits Administration, Health Benefits..., HR Policies & Procedures, Payroll Processing, Terminations, Organizational..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, PeopleSoft, Oracle, Ceridian, Kronos, Kronos Timekeeping, Ultipro, Stars, HR Department Startup, Family Medical Leave, Workers Compensation, HR Program/Project..., Orientation &..., Performance Management, HRIS, Human Resources, Payroll, Employee Benefits, Employee Training, Recruiting, Labor Relations, STAR, Project Management, Talent Management, New Hire Orientations, Training
Education
Lockheed Martin – OSHA training Work Place Safety 2011 — 2011
Lockheed Martin – Work Place Violence Training (Warning Signs) 2011 — 2011
SHRM Training Seminar Courses – Employment & Labor Relations 2007 — 2007
Bryman CollegeCertificate Award 2006 – Medical Coding/Billing & Insurance Specialist 2006 — 2006
Medical Coding, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, 3.0
SHRM Training Seminar Courses – Workplace Diversity Practices 2005 — 2005
Long Beach College 2004 — 2005
General Studies, B
Chabot College 1996 — 1998
General Education, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, 3.0
California State University-Long Beach
Blizzard Entertainment November 2008 - Present
Atlus U.S.A., Inc. September 2008 - November 2008
Aksys Games April 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Quality Assurance, Test Planning, Game Design, RPG, MMO, Video Games, Test Cases, Level Design, MMORPG, Multiplayer, PS3, Computer Games, Gameplay
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts in English, Creative Writing
Saddleback College 2002 — 2005
Associate in Arts, English
Blizzard Entertainment February 1992 - Present
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1987 — 1992
B.S., Computer Science
The Home Depot April 2015 - Present
The Home Depot July 2014 - April 2015
The Home Depot August 2013 - July 2014
Kforce Inc September 2012 - August 2013
Bioware July 2011 - July 2012
Blizzard Entertainment June 2007 - July 2011
Blizzard Entertainment January 2006 - June 2007
Blizzard Entertainment October 2005 - January 2006
Blizzard Entertainment July 2005 - October 2005
Skills
Typing 70+ WPM, Microsoft Outlook, MIcrosoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Online Researching, Online Communications, Training/Coaching, Microsoft Excel
Education
Mt. San Antonio College 2003 — 2004
Associate of Science, Paralegal
California State University-Fullerton, Mihaylo College of Business and Economics 1997 — 2002
BA, Criminal Justice
Nogales High School 1994 — 1997
High School Diploma
Dell August 2014 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment May 2014 - August 2014
Pieology Pizzeria June 2013 - 2014
Hope International University September 2011 - May 2013
Hope International University September 2011 - May 2013
Hope International University September 2011 - May 2013
Skills
Community Outreach, Social Media, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Higher Education, Marketing, Social Networking, Leadership, Recruiting, Volunteer Management, Teaching, Public Speaking, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Enrollment Management, Facebook, Admissions Counseling, Corporate Events, Management, Customer Service, Higher Education..., Retaining Customers, Managing Database, Facebook Marketing, Online Campaign..., Online Video Marketing, Large Scale Events, Administrative Office..., General Administrative..., Training, Student Affairs, Community Development, Program Management, Fundraising, Student Recruiting, Sales, Nonprofits, Career Counseling, Public Relations, Critical Thinking, PowerPoint, Event Management, Product Development, Instagram, Google+, Google Analytics, Twitter, Adobe Social, Radian6
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2011 — 2015
MBA, Marketing
Hope International University 2007 — 2011
BA, Business Management; Religious Studies
Blizzard Entertainment October 2004 - Present
T.K entertainment May 2002 - June 2004
Skills
MMO, Video Games, Team Management, Computer Games, Game Development, Online Gaming, Management, MMORPG, Maya, Technical Support, Team Leadership, Leadership, PS3, Community Management, Game Design, 3D Studio Max, Xbox 360, Quality Assurance, Social Games, Troubleshooting, Customer Support, Computer Hardware, Gaming Industry, Animation, Leadership Development, Team Building
Education
California State University-Chico 1996 — 1998
Computer Science
Good Hope School
Blizzard Entertainment May 2014 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment September 2012 - Present
Konami April 2009 - September 2009
Nexon October 2007 - January 2009
Electronic Arts April 2006 - September 2006
Harte-Hanks, Inc. June 2003 - July 2004
Harte-Hanks, Inc. December 1999 - November 2000
Skills
C++ Language, Video Games, Quality Assurance, Unreal Engine 3, UnrealScript, OpenGL, DirectX, Game Engines
Education
DeVry University-California 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Game and Simulation Programming
Mt. San Antonio College 2007 — 2007
Computer Engineering
Chaffey College 2003 — 2006
Engineering
Purdue University 2002 — 2003
Computer Science
California State University-San Bernardino 1999 — 2000
Rip Cat Records July 2010 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment May 1997 - February 2012
Skills
Blues Guitar, Sound Mixing, Music Production
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1986 — 1988
BS, Marketing
Disabled Resource Center December 2014 - Present
MindSpark Inc. April 2014 - November 2014
Blizzard Entertainment 2006 - 2013
Skills
Game Design, MMO, Quality Assurance, JIRA, Perforce, Computer Games, Scripting, Software Quality..., Test Planning, MMORPG, PS3, Video Games, Xbox 360, Multiplayer, Gameplay
Education
Cerritos College
Certificate in Network Administration, Network and System Administration/Administrator
Mindspark 2014 — 2014
Quality Assurance
California State University-Long Beach 1993 — 1997
Bachelor's Degree, Anthropology
Blizzard Entertainment November 2013 - Present
Tax Law Office of David W. Klasing September 2011 - May 2013
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. August 2009 - July 2011
Skills
HTML 5, CSS3, JavaScript, WordPress, Web Design, PHP, Photoshop, Illustrator, Joomla, SEO, Keyword Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Open Source Software, Data Entry, User Interface Design, Web Development, Digital Illustration, Web Typography, Linux Server, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Web Content Management, Web Content Creation, GIMP, Inkscape
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government