Cranium, Inc.
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DescriptionCranium, Inc. was a toy and board game developer. The company was founded in 1998 by two former Microsoft executives, Richard Tait and Whit Alexander. They co-developed the Cranium board game. Founded: 1998 Parent organization: Hasbro Headquarters: Seattle, WA Defunct: 2008 Founders: Richard Tait, Whit Alexander
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Cranium, Inc. Employees
Brooks Running Company February 2013 - Present
Brooks Running Company March 2011 - February 2013
Microsoft May 2008 - March 2011
Cranium a Division of Hasbro, Inc. September 2005 - April 2008
Cranium, Inc. February 2006 - March 2007
Edelman July 1999 - September 2005
Tunheim Partners October 1997 - July 1999
Minnesota State Lottery September 1995 - October 1997
Skills
Brand Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Social Media, Online Marketing, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Publicity, Executive Communications, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, Corporate Branding, Digital Strategy, Media Relations, Product Marketing, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Strategy, Leadership
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 1993 — 1995
Master's of Business Communications
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1989 — 1993
BA
MakerWear Design September 2013 - Present
Moment Lenses September 2013 - Present
Simple & Crisp November 2012 - Present
Simple & Crisp November 2012 - Present
Golazo November 2010 - Present
BoomBoomBrands February 2008 - Present
Starbucks June 2008 - June 2010
Cranium Inc. January 1998 - February 2007
Microsoft July 1988 - June 1998
Skills
Brand Management, Consumer Package Goods, Consumer Products, Entrepreneurship, Food, Game Design, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Selling, Social Media Marketing, Sports, Start-ups
Education
Dartmouth College - The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth 1986 — 1998
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Heriot-Watt University 1982 — 1986
Honors Degree, Computer Science
Rebecca Kraus Creative February 2006 - Present
Allrecipes.com March 2013 - April 2014
Allrecipes.com, the world's #1 digital food brand February 2010 - March 2013
Classmates.com February 2008 - November 2009
Cranium, Inc. August 2006 - April 2007
Mattel, the world's largest toy company August 1997 - January 2006
Entertainment@Home Magazine April 1996 - April 1997
Skills
Content Strategy, Copywriting, Online Advertising, SEO, User Experience, Advertising, E-commerce, Integrated Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Web Design, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Email Marketing, Content Management, Newsletters, Strategy, Mobile Applications, Packaging, Editorial, User Interface Design, Social Media Marketing, Creative Writing, Editing, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Content Development, Web Content Management, Digital Strategy, Mobile Devices, Team Management, Blogging, Creative Direction, Magazines, Video, Web Analytics, Brand Development, Mobile Marketing, Marketing Communications, Concept Development
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara
BA, Psychology
University of York, England
Psychology, Social Policy
Brentwood School, California
Brooks Running June 2014 - Present
Brooks Running 2014 - 2015
Brooks Running 2014 - 2015
PopCap Games May 2010 - June 2014
Prep Sportswear January 2009 - April 2010
Freelance October 2008 - January 2009
AdReady July 2008 - October 2008
Cranium, Inc. August 2005 - March 2008
Youth Theatre Northwest 2000 - 2008
Amazon.com September 2002 - July 2005
Skills
Content Strategy, Copywriting, Content Management, Marketing Copy, Editing, Marketing, Content Writing, Blogging, Brand Development, Copy Editing, Editorial, Creative Writing, Publishing, Content Development
Education
Emerson College 1989 — 1991
Pacific Conservatory of Performing Arts (PCPA) 1987 — 1989
theatre
SpringWit (YC S14) February 2014 - September 2014
Rosetta Stone April 2013 - June 2014
Atari August 2012 - April 2013
Zynga February 2011 - March 2012
Microsoft Corporation April 2007 - February 2011
Cranium Inc. September 2005 - February 2007
Microsoft Corp June 2000 - September 2005
Sumitomo Heavy Industries Limited October 1998 - August 1999
Skills
Mobile Devices, iPhone, Gambling, Casual Games, Product Management, Social Games, Game Design, Analytics, User Experience, Agile Methodologies, Video Games, Scrum, Mobile Games, Android, Quality Assurance, Cross-functional Team..., JIRA, User Interface, Cloud Computing, Monetization, Mobile Applications, Competitive Analysis, Go-to-market Strategy, Product Planning, Game Development, Product Development, Management, Gameplay, iOS, Leadership, Mobile Internet, Usability Testing, Xbox 360, Mobile Technology, Software Product..., Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Strategy, General Awesomeness
Education
The University of British Columbia 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (minor Business Administration)
Xbox (Microsoft Corp.) May 2014 - Present
Xbox (Microsoft Corp.) December 2010 - May 2014
Xbox (Microsoft Corp.) March 2008 - November 2010
Cranium Inc. April 2007 - June 2008
Cranium Inc. May 2005 - April 2007
Cranium Inc. August 2003 - May 2005
Edelman Public Relations, Germany October 2000 - July 2003
Salaction Public Relations, Germany January 1999 - October 2000
Skills
Packaging, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Project Management, Marketing, Digital Media, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Partnerships, Product Management, Brand Development, Team Building, Advertising, Product Launch, Management, Creative Direction, Start-ups
Education
University of Erlangen-Nuremberg 1992 — 1998
MA
Bonneville Power Administration June 2015 - Present
Aerotek June 2012 - Present
PeaceHealth November 2011 - June 2012
Pariveda Solutions January 2011 - May 2011
Energy Trust Oregon April 2010 - January 2011
Washington Mutual June 2007 - January 2009
Cranium Inc. November 2006 - May 2007
Musicians Friend May 2006 - November 2006
Harry and David March 2005 - May 2006
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital/Banner Health March 2003 - May 2004
Skills
Management, Visio, Strategy, SharePoint, Finance, Vendor Management, ERP, Analysis, Team Leadership, Forecasting, Requirements Analysis, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Manufacturing
Education
University of Alaska Fairbanks 1998 — 2000
Master of Science (MS), Business/Clinical Management
Pacific Market International August 2012 - Present
Pacific Market International December 2011 - August 2012
Pacific Market International October 2007 - December 2011
Cranium, Inc. May 2004 - September 2007
Wog Design October 2001 - April 2004
Los Altos School District August 1998 - March 2003
Skills
Product Development, Product Management, Product Marketing, Social Media, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis, Product Launch, Marketing Management, Strategy, Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Strategic Planning
Education
Pepperdine University 1993 — 1997
BA, Art
Santa Clara University 1997 — 1998
Teaching Credential K-8, Emphasis: Cross Cultural, Language & Academic Development
Haiku Deck February 2011 - Present
Cabin Fever May 2010 - February 2011
Mr. Youth January 2009 - April 2010
Microsoft January 2007 - December 2008
Cranium, Inc. 2000 - 2006
Stamps.com 1998 - 2000
iShip.com 1998 - 2000
iCat 1997 - 1998
Microsoft 1994 - 1997
U.S. House of Representatives and US Senate 1987 - 1988
Skills
New Business Development, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Brand Development, Promotions, Budgeting, Creative Development, Budgets, Creative Direction, Start-ups, Business Development, Strategy, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, E-commerce, Digital Marketing, Product Design, Lead Generation, Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Strategic Partnerships, Presentation Design, Advertising, Mobile Applications, Analytics, Management, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Enterprise Software, Online Marketing, Market Analysis, Digital Strategy, Online Advertising, B2B Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Integrated Marketing, SEM, Product Development, Web Analytics, Market Planning, Web Marketing, Digital Media, Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Content Strategy, Mobile Devices, SEO
Education
Tufts University 1990 — 1994
BA
University of Niamey, Niger, West Africa 1992 — 1992
US House Page School 1987 — 1988
US Senate Page School 1987 — 1988
LeapFrog June 2013 - Present
LeapFrog April 2010 - Present
Disney Consumer Products October 2008 - April 2010
Cranium, Inc. May 2006 - April 2007
Tommy Hilfiger 1999 - 2000
Tommy Hilfiger 1998 - 1999
Wing Han Imports & Exports Trading Co., Ltd. 1993 - 1997
Skills
Toys, Content Development, Product Development, Schedules, Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Disney, User Experience, Brand Development, Brand Management, Packaging, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Customer Insight, Video Games, Creative Direction, Market Planning, Concept Development, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Brand Licensing, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Advertising, Merchandising, E-commerce, Product Design
Education
University of California, Berkeley
BA, Art
Twirl Events September 2006 - Present
The Heart of America Foundation May 2011 - April 2012
Dufour& Co. September 2007 - May 2011
Cranium Inc. August 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Event Management, Social Media, Advertising, Corporate Events, Project Management, Community Outreach, Marketing, Fundraising, Research, Event Planning, Editing, Community Development, Social Networking, Public Relations, Sponsorship, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Management, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Trade Shows, Microsoft Office, Meeting Planning, Program Development
Education
Principia College 2001 — 2005
B.A., Studio Art: Graphic Design
Department of Recreation LLC June 2013 - Present
Discovery Bay Games February 2011 - May 2013
AT&T Mobility May 2007 - April 2010
Cranium, Inc May 2004 - April 2007
Microsoft September 2000 - April 2004
Stanford Alumni Association July 1999 - July 1999
Education
Stanford University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Human Biology
zulily July 2014 - Present
Miracle House Guild of Seattle Children's Hospital January 2000 - Present
Brooks Running Company September 2013 - July 2014
Seattle Children's March 2010 - September 2013
Eddie Bauer August 2009 - February 2010
Self-Employed January 2005 - August 2009
Cranium, Inc. May 2005 - April 2007
Walt Disney Internet Group January 2000 - December 2004
Bensussen Deutsch & Associates August 1999 - December 1999
Skills
Dreamweaver, Newsletters, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Creative Direction, Photoshop, CSS, Logo Design, User Experience, Illustrator, InDesign, User Interface Design, Photography, E-commerce
Education
Bellevue College
UW Professional & Continuing Education
Certificate
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts
Amazon August 2014 - Present
AdaQuest, Inc. October 2007 - August 2014
adaQuest, Inc. August 2012 - Present
AdaQuest, Inc. October 2007 - June 2012
Cranium, Inc. January 2006 - April 2007
Cranium, Inc. December 2004 - January 2006
Wizards of the Coast December 2003 - December 2004
Wizards of the Coast August 2000 - December 2002
Wizards of the Coast June 1998 - August 2000
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Localization, Quality Assurance, Project Management, PMP, Internationalization, SharePoint, Game Development, Software Documentation, Software Project..., Website Localization, Team Leadership, L10n, Program Management, Globalization, Integration, Project Planning, Market Research, Product Development, Management, Strategy, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodologies, International Project..., Localization Testing, Training, Vendor Management, Leadership, Product Management, Project Portfolio..., Translation, MS Project, Scrum, Visio, Process Improvement, WorldServer, SDL Trados, Trados, Terminology, Enterprise Software, Microsoft Project
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 2013
Certification in progress
SolutionsIQ
Certified Scrum Master
Project Management Institute
PMP Certification
University of Washington, Film and Video Certificate Program
Certificate
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates July 2008 - Present
Filter/ Freelance May 2007 - July 2008
Forrest-Pruzan Creative May 2007 - July 2007
Cranium, INC May 2003 - April 2007
Digital Media Inc USA June 1998 - May 2003
Skills
Packaging, Art Direction, POS, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Brochures, Logos, Advertising, Graphics, Layout, Catalogs, Pre-press, Print Production, Adobe Creative Suite, Retouching, Posters, Creative Direction, Typography, Visual Communication, Illustration, Concept Development, Brand Development, Corporate Identity, Illustrator, Branding, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Mac, Creative Strategy, Photography, Photoshop, Concept Design, Collateral, Creative Services, Integrated Marketing, Toys, Artworking, Banners, Brand Architecture, Vector Illustration, Environmental Graphics, Visual Identity, Brand Management, Digital Photography, Corporate Branding, Web Design, Image Editing, Flash, User Experience, User Interface Design
Education
Southern Oregon University 1995 — 1998
BA, Graphic Design and Multimedia
Wonder Forge March 2009 - Present
Self Employed July 2007 - March 2009
Cranium Inc. December 2002 - July 2007
Foster + Co. PS CPA 1999 - 2002
Jacobsen Center / Hilltop Health Care Inc. 1994 - 1999
Skills
Accounting, Budgets, Managerial Finance, Payroll, Invoicing, Forecasting, Journal Entries, Inventory Management, Fixed Assets
Education
Seattle University 1996 — 1998
MBA, Accounting
University of Washington 1989 — 1994
BA, Mathematics
Cranium Inc. October 2006 - February 2008
Lakeshore Learning Materials October 1996 - November 2004
Education
Boston University 1992 — 1996
FILTER LLC August 2013 - Present
Discovery Bay Games November 2010 - May 2013
NCsoft March 2010 - November 2010
Microsoft Game Studios 2009 - March 2010
Hasbro 2009 - 2009
Cranium, Inc. 2005 - 2009
Cranium, Inc. 2003 - 2005
Freelance Graphic Design 2002 - 2005
New Century GlobalNet 2000 - 2002
Skills
Product Development, Game Development, User Experience, Project Management, Video Games, iOS, Cross-functional Team..., Creative Direction, Product Marketing, Product Management, E-commerce, Start-ups, Marketing, Brand Management, Management, Brand Development, Leadership, Strategy
Education
Oberlin College 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and Studio Art
Marin Academy High School 1988 — 1992