Disney Interactive Studios
Industry: Video game company
DescriptionDisney Interactive Studios, Inc. was an American video game developer and publisher owned by The Walt Disney Company through Disney Interactive. Prior to its closure in 2016, it developed and distributed multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. Headquarters: Burbank, California, United States Defunct: 10 May 2016 Founded: 1988, Glendale, California, United States Parent organizations: The Walt Disney Company, Subsidiaries: Avalanche Software, Studio Ex, Gamestar (China) Ltd.
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Disney Interactive Studios Employees
PRO Unlimited for Mattel - Playground Productions December 2014 - May 2015
Mattel 2002 - April 2014
Disney Interactive Studios 2000 - 2002
Mattel 1997 - 2000
Digital Facades 1996 - 1997
Philips 1994 - 1996
Reno Philharmonic Orchestra 1981 - 1983
Skills
Internationalization, Localization, Globalization, Project Management, Website Localization, Web Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Software Project..., Agile Methodologies, Localization Testing, Translation, Foreign Languages, Digital Strategy, Content Development, CMS, Web Content Management, Web Design, Mobile Applications, Social Media Marketing, Budgets, Management, SDLC, Multimedia, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Content Strategy, E-commerce, Entertainment, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Social Media, New Media, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Creative Direction, Video Games, User Experience, Web Content, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Video Production, Editorial, SEO, User Interface Design, Strategic Communications, Email Marketing, Video, Mac, Software Documentation
Education
University of Chicago
MA, International Relations
University of Southern California
BA, International Relations & Russian Studies
Saint Petersburg State University
Certificate, Summer Russian study program
National Music Camp - Interlochen, Michigan
2 summer camps, Double bass performance
The University of Texas at Austin October 2013 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios 2007 - January 2013
Junction Point Studios November 2004 - September 2007
Ion Storm Austin September 1997 - November 2004
Ion Storm 1997 - 2004
Eidos 1997 - 2004
Looking Glass Austin April 1996 - June 1997
Origin January 1989 - April 1996
Electronic Arts 1992 - 1996
TSR, Inc. 1986 - 1989
Skills
Game Design, Gameplay, Game Mechanics, Video Games, Computer Games, Interactive..., Game Development, Xbox 360, PS3, Level Design, Wii, Creative Direction, Writing, Comic Books, Console, Storyboarding, Scripting, Quality Assurance, Sound Design, Gaming, User Interface Design, DevTrack, Film, Video Game Production, Xbox, Concept Design, Gaming Industry, Digital Distribution, Cross-platform..., Cinematics, World Building, Localization, 3D, Content Strategy, Virtual Worlds, Perforce, Character Animation, PSP, Game Balance, User Interface, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Narrative, Lighting, Hansoft, Computer Animation, Console Games, Visual Effects, User Experience, Project Management
Education
University of Texas, Austin 1978 — 1980
M.A., Communication
Northwestern University 1973 — 1977
B.S., Speech
Horace Mann School 1967 — 1973
High School
Disney Interactive Studios June 2006 - Present
Skills
Maya, Game Development, Texturing, UV Mapping, Xbox 360, Video Games, Game Design
Education
Southern Utah University
Mido Play June 2014 - Present
Zynga July 2010 - May 2014
Disney Interactive Studios January 2010 - May 2010
Electronic Arts May 2008 - August 2009
Skills
DirectX, Game Development, OpenGL, Mobile Devices, Xbox 360, Gameplay Programming, C++, C#, JavaScript, Perforce, Python, Unity3D, Subversion, Objective-C, Software Engineering, Java, Agile Methodologies
Education
University of Utah 2007 — 2010
Masters, Computer Science, Graphics track
Salt Lake Community College 2006 — 2007
Associates, Computer Science
Disney Mobile May 2013 - April 2014
Disney Interactive Studios February 2010 - January 2013
Disney Interactive Media Group January 2010 - February 2011
Disney Interactive Media Group August 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Video Games, Management, Facebook, YouTube, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, Social Games, Mobile Games, Casual Games, Strategy
Education
New York University 2000 — 2001
Dramatic Writing
Disney Consumer Products July 2014 - Present
Disney Consumer Products June 2013 - July 2014
Disney Consumer Products August 2010 - June 2013
Disney Interactive Studios February 2008 - August 2010
Hilton Hotels Corporation November 2006 - February 2008
The Cannery August 2005 - November 2006
Image Entertainment August 2004 - August 2005
Universal Music & Video Distribution January 2004 - April 2004
Universal Music & Video Distribution January 2001 - August 2003
Universal Music & Video Distribution October 1996 - July 2000
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, CRM, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Strategy, Marketing Communications, Global Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Brand Development, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Loyalty, Global Brand Development, Retail Marketing, Entertainment, P&L Management, International Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Spanish, Leadership
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
B.A., Communication Studies
Universidad de Salamanca
Certificate - Intermediate Spanish, Language & Humanities
University of Hawaii at Manoa
M.A., Communication, International/Business Emphasis
Enloop July 2008 - Present
sampleplan.com 2002 - 2007
Kaplan 2000 - 2001
Disney Interactive Studios June 1995 - December 1997
Television, Film, Interactive Media 1985 - 1994
Skills
SEO, Start-ups, Business Planning, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, Project Planning, Strategic Partnerships
Education
Saint Mary's College of California
MBA, Business
Disney Interactive Studios March 2006 - Present
Take Two Interactive, SLC, Ut 2004 - 2006
Microsoft 2001 - 2004
Kodiak Interactive Studios 1998 - 2001
Skills
Cinematics, Character Animation, Maya, Video Games, Computer Animation, Animation, Illustrator, 3D, Facial Animation, Storyboarding, Xbox, Computer Games
Education
Sheridan College 1996 — 1998
Computer Animation
H. B. Beal Art, London, Ontario 1988 — 1990
Painting, Etching
GDCI, Goderich, Ontario, Canada 1976 — 1980
Riot Games April 2014 - Present
Disney Consumer Products July 2013 - November 2013
VIRURL December 2012 - May 2013
2K Games April 2010 - April 2011
Disney Mobile April 2008 - April 2009
Los Angeles Unified School District January 1998 - January 2008
Neversoft Entertainment January 2007 - October 2007
Disney Interactive Studios October 2000 - November 2004
Disney Interactive Studios May 2000 - October 2000
Skills
Video Games, DevTrack, Quality Assurance, Hansoft, Photoshop, Web Development, Music Theory, Unity3D, Atlassian JIRA, Seapine Test Track Pro, Product Development, Music Education, Music, iOS development, Graphic Design, Analytics, Software Project..., Music Production, Final Cut Pro, Computer Hardware, Computer Science, Computer Maintenance, Percussion Performance, IBM Websphere Commerce, IBM Rational Tools, Perforce, Online Gaming, MOBA, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Compatibility Testing, Performance Testing, Computer Building, Python, Test Automation, Java, Jenkins, Automation, Computer Repair, Information Technology, Tableau, Performance Metrics, SCCM, Test Lab Management, Cross-browser..., Computer Lab Management, Hardware Diagnostics, Hardware Installation, Computer Hardware..., Debugging Code
Education
R.D Colburn School of Performing Arts
N/A, Drums
Santa Monica College
N/A, Math Music and Computers
Electronic Arts (EA) March 2015 - Present
Electronic Arts (EA) August 2014 - March 2015
Disney Interactive Studios April 2014 - August 2014
Electronic Arts (EA) June 2013 - April 2014
University of Utah August 2011 - May 2013
Apple Retail December 2011 - January 2013
Utah Film Center (Formerly SLC Film Center) August 2010 - June 2011
Equality Utah January 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Video Games, Game Design, Game Development, Maya, Unity3D, Video Editing, Film Production, Sound Editing, Customer Service, Film, Scrum, Film Editing, Final Cut Pro, Video Game Production, Media Production, Assisting Executives, Sales, XNA, Screenwriting, Retail, Event Planning, Production Planning, Administrative..., Retail Category..., Gameplay, Perforce, Agile Methodologies, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3, Wii U, Xbox One, Microsoft Office, Photoshop
Education
University of Utah 2011 — 2013
Master's of Fine Arts, Video Game Production
University of Utah 2010 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Film/Cinema/Video Studies
University of Alaska Anchorage 2007 — 2009
AA, Dance Studies
Spiral Toys (OTCQB: STOY) January 2015 - Present
RoCap Marketing (ROCP) June 2014 - January 2015
Spiral Toys, Spiral Games March 2011 - June 2014
Disney Interactive Studios August 2005 - April 2011
Sony Computer Entertainment America August 2003 - August 2005
Midway Games July 1995 - August 2003
Skills
Online Gaming, Social Games, Creative Direction, Mobile Devices, Scrum, Video Games, Product Development, Business Development, Start-ups, Licensing, Game Design, Mobile Games, Game Development, MMO, Computer Games, Software Development, Xbox 360, Monetization, Mobile Applications, Gameplay, Agile Methodologies, PS3, Console, Perforce, iOS, Wii, Product Management
Education
University of Chicago 2000 — 2003
Masters in Business Administration, Finance, Strategic Management
North Dakota State University 1991 — 1995
BS EE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Certain Affinity July 2014 - Present
Thomas Whitlow April 2013 - July 2014
Disney Interactive Media Group August 2010 - April 2013
Disney Interactive Studios 2010 - April 2013
Thomas Whitlow January 2001 - August 2010
Skills
Computer Hardware, Computer Service, Network Administration, Network Design, Perforce, Visual Studio, Computer Hardware..., Console, Troubleshooting, Xbox 360, Security, Game Programming, Video Games, Game Development, Wii, Mobile Games, Computer Games, Multiplayer, Xbox, Information Technology, JIRA, PS3, Software Installation, Gameplay, Linux, MMO
Education
Texas Tech University 1991 — 1993
AT&T Interactive July 2009 - July 2012
Fandango (Comcast Interactive Media) August 2007 - July 2009
eBay Inc. November 2006 - July 2007
eBay Inc. March 2004 - July 2007
Sterling Brands 2001 - 2004
Prophet 2000 - 2001
Amazon 1999 - 1999
Disney Interactive Studios 1995 - 1998
Adrenalin Interactive, Inc. 1993 - 1995
Skills
Team Leadership, Clear Communication &..., Player/Coach Team..., Innovative Thought..., Creative Catalyst For..., Return On Investment..., Conversion Reporting &..., Strategic Partnerships..., Analytics and Key..., Multivariate..., New Product Development..., Consumer Engagement..., User Profiles &..., E-Commerce Strategy &..., Lifetime Value Analysis..., Net Promoter Score, Strategic Partnerships..., Social Media Marketing..., PR/media Outreach, Mobile Marketing, Email Marketing and..., Affiliate Marketing and..., Pay Per Click..., Search engine..., Search engine marketing..., Acquisition & Retention..., Multi-channel Marketing..., Brand Advertising and..., Customer Relationship..., Segmentation & Targeting, Brand Strategy &..., Consumer Research &..., Integrated Marketing..., Advertising, Budgeting, Team Building, Business Strategy, Business Management, Change Management, Product Development, Data Analysis, E-commerce, Online Marketing, Social Media, Program Management, New Business Development, Public Relations, Market Research, Email Marketing, Online Advertising
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1998 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Southern California 1989 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS)
b spot™ February 2014 - Present
HNDP Music Development Workshops July 2009 - Present
Majesco Entertainment February 2013 - January 2014
Disney Interactive Studios January 2012 - February 2013
Disney Interactive Studios April 2008 - December 2011
Walt Disney Internet Group February 2007 - November 2008
Neopets 2003 - 2005
Skills
Video Production, Mobile Devices, User Interface Design, Software Development, HTML, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Project Management, iOS development, Software Documentation, Video Games, Mobile Applications, Mobile Games, Quality Assurance, Game Development, Online Gaming, Social Games, Product Development
Education
San Jose State University 2002 — 2006
Radio Telivision Video and Film Production, RTVF, Sociology, Music
papercrafted.com July 2011 - Present
Penguin Group USA 2012 - 2013
Disney Interactive Studios 2010 - 2010
Cartoon Books September 2009 - October 2009
4Kids Entertainment July 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Video Games, Game Design, Casual Games, Game Development, Computer Animation, Flash, Interactive..., Illustration, Traditional Animation, ActionScript, Multiplayer, Digital Painting, Comics, Toys, Photoshop, Drawing, Concept Design, Product Design
Education
Pacific Northwest College of Art 2008 — 2010
arts and communications magnet academy 2006 — 2010
high school diploma, visual arts
Creative Pulse Media, LLC April 2011 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios April 2007 - April 2011
Aquent 2007 - 2009
NBC Universal January 2006 - November 2006
Schooled LLC 2005 - 2006
Freelance February 1996 - August 2001
Skills
Film, Video Games, Video, Entertainment, Graphics, Interactive..., Television, Post Production, Film Production, InDesign, Digital Media, Animation, Commercials, Final Cut Pro, Broadcast, Producing, Documentaries, Photoshop, Storytelling, Web Video, Video Production, After Effects, Screenwriting, Content Strategy, New Media, Video Editing, Editing, Avid, Final Draft, Final Cut Studio, Premiere, Feature Films, Directing, Creative Direction, HD Video, Motion Graphics, Visual Effects, Pre-production, Scripting, Production Managment, Avid Media Composer, Media Production, PS3, Camera, Short Films, Storyboarding, Videography, Music Videos, Dvd, DVD Studio Pro
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science, Communications - Film History, Theory and Criticicism
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts - Emerging Media Studies
JPMorgan Chase August 2011 - Present
Electronic Arts August 2010 - August 2011
Contactual Inc March 2010 - April 2010
MyWeb.com March 2010 - April 2010
Disney Interactive Studios September 2005 - April 2009
ITM Electronics, Deadnuts Locator January 2008 - March 2008
Wild Brain Inc. 1997 - 2001
6 Foot 2 Productions 1994 - 1996
Skills
UI/UX Mobile Experience, Mobile Interface Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, User Experience Design, User Interface Design, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Storyboarding, After Effects, HTML/CSS, Flash, Proto.io, Prototype, Responsive Web Design, Agile & Waterfall..., Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Strategy, Accessibility, ADA Compliance, Strategic Concept..., Bass Guitar
Education
Bay Area Video Coalition (BAVC) 2009 — 2010
Certificate, Web Design and Development
Ringling College of Art and Design 1988 — 1991
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Illustration/Painting
The Art Institute of Southern California 1987 — 1987
Certificate of Illustration, Illustration Program
New Matter 2014 - Present
Majesco Entertainment 2012 - 2014
THQ 2011 - 2012
Activision 2010 - 2011
Disney Interactive Studios 2008 - 2010
Disney Interactive Studios 2007 - 2008
Disney Interactive Studios 2006 - 2007
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Brand Development, Campaign Management, Product Development, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, P&L Management, Forecasting, Packaging, Marketing Research, Market Research, Marketing Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Video Games, Consumer Products, Entertainment, Asset, Brand Management, Creative Direction, Advertising, Strategy, Analytics, Marketing Management, Social Media, Management, Asset Creation, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Mobile Devices, CRM, Product Management, Strategic Partnerships, Monetization, Entrepreneurship, Mobile Marketing, Digital Strategy, Customer Insight, Digital Media, Public Relations, Cross-functional Team..., Digital Distribution, Content Strategy, Interactive..., Social Games, Online Marketing, Mobile Games, Public Speaking, Xbox 360, PS3
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 2008 — 2011
M.B.A., Marketing/Finance
University of Southern California - Annenberg School for Communications 2005 — 2007
M.A., Communication Management
University of Arizona 2000 — 2004
B.A., Communication
Lockheed Martin October 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios January 2014 - September 2014
Freelance June 2006 - August 2014
Dollar Tree Stores June 2011 - August 2011
JC Penny June 2010 - August 2010
Michaels Arts and Crafts September 2006 - January 2008
Skills
Photoshop, Corel, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, Monkey Jam, Maya, Word, Concept Development, Conceptual Art, Visual Development, Cartoons, Visual Arts, Painting, Storyboarding, Character Animation, Illustration, Drawing, Animation, Art, Microsoft Word
Education
Ringling College of Art and Design 2008 — 2013
Illustration, Visual Development, Illustration
Disney Interactive Studios April 2014 - Present
Zack Petroc Studios August 2012 - April 2014
JAC Games Shop September 2007 - August 2012
Skills
DevTrack, Microsoft Office, SPSS Statistics, Roxio Game Capture, Adobe Photoshop, Team Leadership, Communication, Sales, PowerPoint, Research, Analysis, Training, Photoshop, Quality Assurance
Education
The University of Akron 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
Disney Interactive May 2011 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios October 2009 - January 2011
Luxoflux November 2008 - October 2009
Treyarch April 2006 - November 2008
Activision May 2004 - April 2006
Skills
Video Game Development, Console, Game Development, Xbox 360, PS3, Video Games, Computer Games, Wii, Gameplay, Animation, Character Animation, Casual Games, Cinematics, Console Games, DevTrack, Digital Distribution, Game Balance, Game Design, Game Mechanics, Game Programming, Game Testing, Hansoft, Interactive..., Level Design, MMO, MMORPG, Maya, Mobile Games, Monetization, Multiplayer, Online Gaming, PSP, Perforce, Playstation, Quality Assurance, Social Games, Texturing, UV mapping, Unity3D, Unreal Editor, Unreal Engine 3, Video Game Production, Xbox, iPhone
Education
New York Film Academy 2002 — 2003
Film Production, Cinematography and Film/Video Production
The University of North Dakota 1999 — 2002
None, Film Studies, English Literature
Trost Marketing November 2014 - Present
SpringPoint Technologies February 2014 - October 2014
Jim Norton Toyota September 2012 - February 2014
EXPRESS April 2012 - September 2012
Resource Acquisition Services May 2011 - April 2012
Sarpino's Pizzeria June 2010 - April 2011
Lids July 2009 - February 2010
Blockbuster Inc April 2008 - July 2009
Disney Interactive Studios May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Negotiation, Customer Retention, Account Representation, Marketing Communications, Written & Verbal..., Closing Sales, Time Management, Strategic Account..., Sales Operations, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Customer Satisfaction, Automotive, Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Recruiting, Sales, PowerPoint, Leadership, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel
Education
Oklahoma State University 2008 — 2010
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration; Marketing
Tulsa Community College 2007 — 2008
Associate's degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Metro Christian Academy
M3 USA 2014 - Present
Thomson Reuters, Elite 2011 - 2013
Disney Interactive Studios 2008 - 2011
Cisco Systems 2004 - 2008
Siemens Management Consulting 2003 - 2004
McKinsey & Company July 2001 - December 2002
The Boston Consulting Group 1997 - 1999
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT GROUP 1994 - 1997
Skills
Strategy Development, Corporate Development, International Markets, Emerging Markets Entry, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Business Restructuring, Deal Negotiations, Strategic Partnerships, China Market, Emerging Markets, Strategy, Product Marketing, Valuation, Business Planning, Business Development, Marketing, Market Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, New Business Development, Start-ups, Acquisition Integration, Product Management, Management, Pricing, Due Diligence, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Investments, Telecommunications, Sales, Financial Modeling, Integration, China Business..., Leadership, Venture Capital, International Marketing, Restructuring, Business Strategy, Analysis, Pricing Strategy, Analytics, Finance, Enterprise Software
Education
Stanford University
BA, Economics
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
MBA, Finance
Teradata January 2014 - Present
Life After Television, Inc. August 2013 - March 2014
Consensus Point November 2012 - June 2013
IBM August 2010 - February 2012
SAS January 2010 - August 2010
Teradata Aster March 2009 - January 2010
Teradata November 2006 - March 2009
SageMetrics February 1999 - November 2006
Disney Interactive Studios April 1994 - January 1999
National Geographic Channel January 1994 - April 1994
Skills
Business Intelligence, Licensing, Analytics, Data Warehousing, Database Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Strategy, Business Development, Management Consulting, Start-ups, Enterprise Software, CRM, Business Process, Cloud Computing, Solution Selling
Education
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service
BS, International Economics in School of Foreign Service
Germantown Academy
Oxford University, Oxford, England
Graduate level studies in International Comparative Management.
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Economics and politics; courses conducted in Spanish.
Muti Labs September 2014 - Present
NZN Labs, Inc. June 2013 - Present
Disney Interactive 2010 - January 2013
Brovsky Capital, Inc. March 2008 - January 2010
Disney Interactive Studios September 2005 - February 2008
Take-Two Interactive December 2004 - September 2005
Electronic Arts May 2004 - November 2004
Red Road December 2000 - February 2004
Stan Lee Media March 2000 - December 2000
e-bex February 1999 - March 2000
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Monetization, Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, Video Games, iPhone, Android, Social Games, Xbox 360, Mobile Games, Product Marketing, Social Media, Cycling, Online Advertising, Start-ups, Mountain Biking, Positioning, PS3, Online Marketing, Wii, Console, Facebook, Entrepreneurship, Brand Development, Game Development, New Media, Content Strategy, Digital Media, Quantified Self, E-commerce, Strategy, Casual Games, Entertainment, Mobile Devices, Marketing, Interactive..., Digital Distribution, Strategic Partnerships, Online Gaming, Mobile Marketing, MMO, Digital Strategy, Mobile Applications, Community Management, Television, Lead Generation, Gaming, Game Mechanics, Developer Relations
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
B.A., Humanities Honors Program
Disney Interactive Studios July 2013 - January 2015
Dream Talent Management March 2011 - June 2013
Skills
JIRA, DevTrack, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office 2007, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Windows Phone, Apple OS, Android SDK, Google Docs, Google Apps, PowerPoint, Xbox 360, Video Games
Education
University of California, Irvine 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), East Asian Studies
Pasadena City College 2007 — 2010
Japanese Language and Literature
VMC December 2014 - Present
Booyah July 2012 - April 2013
Sega of America, Inc. May 2011 - July 2012
Sega of America, Inc. November 2009 - May 2011
Sega Europe Limited April 2009 - November 2009
SEGA Europe Limited October 2006 - March 2009
Disney Interactive Studios August 2005 - October 2006
Square Enix July 2001 - July 2005
Square Europe Ltd November 2000 - June 2001
Skills
Roadmap, Corporate Publishing, International Project..., Strategic Communications, Video Games, Internationalization, Product Development, Publishing, Online Gaming, Mobile Games, Gameplay, Casual Games, Localization, Localization Testing, Social Games, Computer Games, Console, Xbox 360, Game Design, Monetization, MMORPG, Gaming, Wii, PS3, MMO
Education
UCL 1998 — 1999
LLM, International Law and Human Rights
Institut Europeen des Droits de l'Homme 1996 — 1997
D.E.A, European Human Rights
University of Exeter 1995 — 1996
Maitrise, International Law and Human Rights
Otis College of Art and Design August 2014 - Present
Artopolis LLC April 2011 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios September 2005 - March 2011
Los Angeles Unified School District September 2004 - August 2006
TDK February 1997 - May 2002
Skills
Art, Art Direction, Wii, Illustration, Animation, Character Animation, Maya, Video Games, Creative Direction, PS3, Concept Design, Computer Animation, Level Design, Xbox 360, Console, After Effects, Mobile Games, Xbox, Game Development, Cinematics, Texturing, Perforce, User Interface Design, User Interface, Zbrush, Visual Effects, Game Design, Illustrator, Environment Art, Storyboarding, UV mapping, Texture Painting, Traditional Animation, Digital Painting, Gameplay
Education
Otis College of Art and Design
MFA, Fine/Studio Arts, General
El Camino Community College
Associate Art, Fine Art
Disney Interactive March 2015 - Present
FedEx Ground October 2014 - Present
Freelance Videographer June 2011 - Present
Deluxe Entertainment Services Group April 2014 - June 2014
Beachhead Studio September 2013 - November 2013
Disney Interactive Studios April 2013 - September 2013
Emerging Entertainment December 2011 - September 2012
9K9 October 2011 - November 2011
Total Education Solutions March 2011 - October 2011
Sepulveda Voluntary Service Center June 2009 - December 2010
Skills
HTML + CSS, Photoshop, After Effects, PHP, JavaScript, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash Design, Web Design, Dreamweaver, Drawing, Video Editing, Painting, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, XML, Podcasting, Concept Development, Avid, Post Production, Facebook, HTML, ActionScript, Word, CSS, PowerPoint, Outlook, TV production, Excel, MySQL, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Videography, DVD Studio Pro, Motion Graphics, Flash, Microsoft Word, Multimedia, Video Production, Video, Adobe Creative Suite, HD Video, Producing, Non-linear Editing, Documentaries, Dvd, Editing, Final Cut Studio, DVD authoring, OS X
Education
California State Northridge 2009 — 2010
2010 Bachelor Degree, Cinema and Television
San Diego City College 2006 — 2008
2008 Associates Degree, Liberal Arts
DIRECTV March 2015 - Present
Stauffer Inc. July 2014 - February 2015
DIRECTV November 2012 - May 2014
Konami Digital Publishing June 2010 - November 2012
Disney Interactive Studios November 2010 - March 2011
Activision Publishing January 2008 - January 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Photoshop, HTML, Public Speaking, Budgets, Editing, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Quality Assurance, Xbox 360, Mobile Applications, Testing, JIRA, Databases
Education
Rio Hondo College 2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science
SeanEdwardForeman.com October 2012 - Present
Scopely December 2013 - December 2013
Disney Interactive Studios November 2013 - December 2013
5LINX Enterprises Inc. July 2012 - August 2013
Mobile Deluxe February 2009 - May 2013
Electronic Arts June 2007 - February 2009
Netflix September 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Organization, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PC, Photoshop, Problem Solving, Team-oriented, Video Games, Internet, JIRA, Flash, Java, BREW, Console Games, iOS, Android, Portables, PDF Creator, Test Planning, Game Development, Social Games, Quality Assurance, Level Design, Wii, Casual Games
Education
Art Institute of Los Angeles 2005 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Game and Interactive Media Design
Santa Monica College 1998 — 2001
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Graphic Design
Kawaii Crate May 2015 - Present
Doki Doki Desu March 2014 - Present
ZooShoo May 2012 - Present
Cybercow Games January 2012 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios November 2014 - February 2015
UPS August 2010 - May 2012
Skills
CSS, JavaScript, Web Development, Game Design, Web Design, Programming, HTML, Microsoft Office, C++, User Interface Design, InDesign, Java, Unity3D, Photoshop, Game Maker, HTML 5, Game Development, C#, OpenGL, Online Marketing, Data Management, Data Analysis, Volusion, E-commerce, Mobile Game Development, Video Games, PHP, Python, WordPress, OS X, Shopify, Marketing, Google Adwords, Lua, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Management, Customer Service, Social Networking
Education
Santa Barbara City College 2009 — 2012
Computer Science
University of California, Santa Barbara 2008 — 2009
Diamond Ranch High School 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma
Game Circus July 2013 - Present
Zynga October 2010 - June 2013
Bonfire Studios June 2010 - October 2010
Disney Interactive Studios March 2009 - June 2010
DAZ 3D November 2007 - March 2009
TenX Networks March 2007 - November 2007
Skills
Game Development, Gameplay Programming, OpenGL, Win32 API, Game Design, C#, C++, Scripting, Python, Visual Studio, Java, C, DirectX, Android Development, User Interface..., Perforce, User Interface, iOS development, User Experience Design, ActionScript, Unity, Photoshop, Maya, CUDA, Flash, Actionsc, .NET, Visual St, Eclipse, XML, XML Schema, Tortoise SVN, 3D Modeling, Video Games, Artificial Intelligence, Image Processing, Computer Vision, Geometric Modeling, Splines, Ray Tracing, 3D rendering, Xbox 360, Unity3D, Objective-C, Subversion, Gameplay, Lua, User Interface Design, Computer Games, Mobile Games
Education
University of Utah 2006 — 2009
Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Science
Culinary Institute of America 2000 — 2002
Associate's degree, Culinary Arts and Related Services
Industrial Light & Magic June 2014 - Present
yU+co March 2014 - May 2014
Blue Sky Studios June 2012 - August 2012
Buck April 2011 - August 2011
Disney Interactive Studios July 2010 - December 2010
Pixar Animation Studios June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Maya, 3D, Rigging, 3D Modeling, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, After Effects, Zbrush, Modeling, Character Animation, Concept Design, Lighting, Texturing, Shading, ZBrush
Education
Texas A&M University 2011 — 2014
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Visualization
University of California, Berkeley 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Architecture
Disney Interactive February 2015 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios September 2011 - Present
Vivi-Q Teleprompting January 2002 - May 2008
Skills
Writing, Digital Media, Entertainment, New Media, Editing, Game Development, Microsoft Office, Mobile Devices, Social Media, User Experience, Video Games
Education
UC Berkeley 2008 — 2010
BA, Political Science
University of California, Berkeley 2008 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
The Walt Disney Company December 2004 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios October 1999 - June 2002
Disney Interactive 1999 - 2002
Warner Bros. TV Animation January 1998 - October 1999
KWHY-TV 22 1991 - 1995
KWHY-TV/The Business Channel December 1991 - December 1994
Financial News Network October 1989 - May 1991
WVIT-TV 1984 - 1989
Skills
Broadcast, Television, Video, Post Production, Facebook, Digital Media, Entertainment, Video Production, Digital Video, Event Planning, Monetization, Production Managment, Social Networking, Film Production, New Media, Film, Advertising, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Product Management, Digital Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Project Management, Content Strategy, Customer Service, Social Media
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1991 — 1993
Film & Television Studies
Southern Connecticut State University 1982 — 1986
B.S., Communications
Sacred Heart High School, Waterbury, CT
The Webster School, Waterbury, CT
Beachbody September 2014 - Present
Chris Isom April 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios November 2013 - April 2014
RG/A April 2013 - October 2013
David&Goliath April 2012 - April 2013
sabertooth.tv January 2010 - April 2012
Famous Interactive March 2008 - January 2010
Young and Rubicam 2009 - 2009
freelance software developer "self employed" 2003 - 2008
Day Software 2000 - 2002
Skills
HTML5, Flex, ActionScript, Android, CSS, jQuery, PHP, JavaScript, Web Development, XML, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Web Design, XHTML, Information Architecture, HTML, SEO, OOP, MySQL, AJAX, Front-end Development, Eclipse, Graphic Design, Programming, Subversion, Social Media, SQL, Apache, User Interface Design, User Experience, SQL Server, Agile, Web Standards, CMS, HTML 5, E-commerce, Front-end, Flash Animation, Facebook API, Microsoft SQL Server, Agile Methodologies, User Interface, Interaction Design, Interactive Advertising, Mobile Applications
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General
Disney Interactive Studios July 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios January 2014 - July 2014
University of Utah September 2012 - September 2013
DAZ 3D May 2012 - September 2012
Allstate February 2009 - December 2010
United States Marine Corps September 2004 - December 2008
Skills
JavaScript, Programming, Maya, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Java, Blender, Film Production, Video Game Development, Modeling, Animation, 3D, Film, Art, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Mac OS X, Microsoft Office, Video Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Zbrush, Game Development, Video Games, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Drawing, Computer Graphics
Education
University of Utah 2012 — 2014
Masters of Entertainment Arts and Engineering, Game Art
University of Utah 2009 — 2012
Bachelors of Film and Media Arts, Entertainment Arts and Engineering Study
Salt Lake Community College 2008 — 2009
Associates of Applied Science
Testronic Labs June 2011 - Present
Disney Interactive Media Group July 2010 - January 2011
Disney Interactive Studios March 2008 - May 2010
United States Postal Service March 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Console, Video Games, Quality Assurance, Mobile Devices, Testing, Game Testing, Xbox 360, Computer Games, Game Development, JIRA, Game Design, Film, PS3, Television, Wii, Bug Tracking, Test Planning, Gameplay, Perforce, Mobile Games, Casual Games, MMO
Education
Glendale Career College 2007 — 2007
Medical Billing Certificate, Medical coding and billing
Pasadena City College 2003 — 2005
N/A, Computer Science
KIXEYE November 2012 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios November 2011 - November 2012
DeVry University July 2011 - December 2011
TouchFactor (Formerly Factor 5) June 2011 - November 2011
Applied Visions July 2008 - July 2011
State University of New York (SUNY) September 2004 - May 2008
State University of New York (SUNY) September 2002 - May 2008
Skills
C++, C#, OpenGL ES, Objective-C, Unity3D, XNA, Game Design, Game Programming, Computer Graphics, Mobile Games, Casual Games, Social Games, Shaders, GLSL, 3D visualization, JavaScript, Lua, JSON, Android, iOS, Team Leadership, Agile Project Management, Asset Management, Software Design, Teaching, Technical Writing, Gameplay, Video Games, OpenGL, Xbox 360, Artificial Intelligence, Game Development, Perforce, Git
Education
State University of New York at Stony Brook
M.S., Computer Science
Stony Brook University
B.S., Computer Science
Hawaii Pacific Health February 2013 - Present
The Walt Disney Company March 2012 - January 2013
Disney Online Studios 2010 - April 2012
Disney Interactive Studios January 2010 - January 2011
Disney Interactive Media Group 2010 - 2011
Overture Films August 2009 - January 2010
USC Marshall School of Business August 2007 - May 2009
McCann Erickson 2009 - 2009
Siegel+Gale 2008 - 2008
Level 1 Entertainment/Smart Entertainment 2003 - 2006
Skills
Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Interactive Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Branding & Identity, Social Media Marketing, Entertainment, Digital Media, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Customer Insight, Brand Development
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 2007 — 2009
Master of Business Administration
New York University
BFA, Film and Television
Punahou School
Disney Interactive Studios July 2012 - Present
Crowdstar May 2010 - July 2012
Slide January 2010 - March 2010
Metaplace June 2008 - December 2009
Savannah College of Art and Design September 2004 - July 2008
Artificial Evolution January 2007 - March 2007
Skills
Casual Games, Computer Games, Game Design, Game Development, Mobile Games, Social Games, Video Games, Online Gaming, Leadership, Gameplay, Game Mechanics
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2004 — 2008
Walt Disney Imagineering July 2011 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios August 2010 - September 2011
h.u.m.a.n. Healthy Vending October 2009 - August 2010
Pacific Alternative Asset Management Company 2004 - 2007
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2007 — 2009
University of Virginia
Au Lac DTLA March 2015 - Present
Goodwill Southern California April 2014 - December 2014
Disney Interactive Studios January 2013 - September 2013
Electronic Arts April 2011 - September 2011
Electronic Arts August 2010 - April 2011
Electronic Arts March 2008 - April 2009
Namco Bandai Games America May 2007 - October 2007
U.S. First Credit Union May 2006 - August 2006
Century Theatres February 2004 - June 2004
EB Games November 2002 - December 2003
Skills
Quality Assurance, PS3, Video Games, Xbox 360, DevTrack, Writing, Copy Editing, Test Planning, Testing, Game Design, Test Cases, Gameplay, Bug Tracking
Education
Skyline College
Activision September 2015 - Present
Electronic Arts April 2012 - August 2015
Disney Interactive Studios July 2010 - April 2012
University of Massachusetts Amherst September 2009 - May 2010
Disney Interactive Studios May 2009 - August 2009
University of Massachusetts Amherst September 2007 - May 2009
Skills
C++, 3D Graphics, DirectX, OpenGL, C#, Python, Qt, 3D graphics, Game Development, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Programming, Game Programming, Perforce, Video Games, Lua, Perl, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2007 — 2010
M.S., Computer Science
Tianjin University 2003 — 2007
B.E., Software Engineering
Microsoft December 2012 - Present
Warner Bros. Games September 2011 - January 2013
Disney Interactive Studios June 2008 - August 2011
Disney Interactive Studios July 2006 - July 2008
Skills
Marketing, Branding & Identity, Brand Management, International Marketing, Advertising, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Products, Consumer Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Interactive..., Video Games, Consumer Package Goods, Consumer Packaged Goods..., Social Games, Xbox 360, Playstation, Wii, Digital Media, Social Media, Product Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Marketing Research, Strategy, PS3, Game Development, Digital Distribution, Cross-functional Team..., Digital Marketing, Online Gaming, Digital Strategy, Computer Games, Creative Direction, Market Research, MMO, Monetization, Community Management, Marketing Management, Market Planning, Content Strategy, Online Marketing, Mobile Games, Casual Games, Brand Development, Product Launch, Entertainment, Strategic Partnerships, Public Relations, Management, Integrated Marketing
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management
MBA, Marketing
Western Washington University
BA, Business Administration - Marketing Concentration
Disney Interactive Studios May 2014 - Present
Mastersfx January 2014 - February 2014
Kepler-x47 January 2014 - February 2014
Tranquility Tea Room March 2011 - January 2014
Tranquility Tea Room January 2004 - January 2014
Red Giant April 2011 - June 2013
Borders November 2009 - January 2010
Lexus of Thousand Oaks January 2007 - September 2008
Skills
3D Rigging, Technical Artist, Computer Animation, Character Animation, Graphic Design, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Adobe Illustator, After Effects, Compositing, C++, Adobe Flash, Zbrush, Mental Ray, Digital Illustration, Sketching, Painting, Problem Solving, 3D, CGI, Character Rigging, 3D Modeling, UV mapping, Illustrator, Texturing, Python, MEL, Nuke, Rotoscoping, Graphics, Motion Graphics, Animation
Education
The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Media Arts and Animation
University of Southern California - Institute of Creative Technologies 2009 - 2011
Disney Interactive Studios February 2008 - December 2008
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC May 2005 - June 2007
Acclaim Studios / Iguana Studios West March 1999 - August 1999
Skills
Professional Audio, Digital Audio..., Music, Game Design, Video Games, Video Game Production, Computers, Communication, Typing, Mathematical, Multi-tasking Skills, Organization, Problem Solving, Writing, Sony Playstation..., Operating Systems: All..., Xbox 360, PS3
Education
Northern Michigan University
Undeclared
Salt Lake Community College
Computer Science
University of Utah
Computer Science, Computer Science
Emoderation Limited June 2012 - Present
Emoderation Limited 2012 - Present
PhotosbySanders April 2012 - Present
Mozilla Corporation March 2012 - Present
CuriOdyssey May 2012 - May 2014
"The Final Four" May 2012 - May 2012
Meteor Games LLC March 2011 - December 2011
Disney Interactive Media Group October 2009 - March 2011
Disney Interactive Media Group February 2009 - October 2009
Disney Interactive Studios February 2008 - February 2009
Skills
sculpting, Creative Writing, sax, Video Games, Game Design, Casual Games, Digital Media, Facebook, Social Networking, Game Development, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Social Media, Editing, Digital Photography, Photography, Portrait Photography, Event Photography, Photojournalism, Lightroom
Education
Aperture Academy - San Jose 2012 — 2012
Digital Photography, Photography
Art Institute of California - San Diego 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science Degree, Media Arts and Animation
University of Arizona 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts Degree, double; Media Arts & Creative Writing
Paradise Valley Community College 1997 — 1999
Associate of Arts, General Studies
Disney Interactive Studios October 2011 - Present
Cricket Moon Media May 2005 - August 2011
Suckerpunch Studios 2003 - 2003
POP 2000 - 2003
Crave Studios 1998 - 1999
Headbone Interactive 1995 - 1997
Skills
Animation, Flash, Maya, Flash Animation, 3D Modeling, 3D, Character Animation, 3D Studio Max, Tool Scripting For..., MEL, Digital Illustration, Game Design, Character Rigging, Art, Technical Art, Pipeline Development, Python, JSFL, Max Script, C#
Education
The Evergreen State College 1993 — 1995
BA, Animation
Seattle Central Community College 1992 — 1993
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Comercial Art
SLD - Starrucca Lucky Design May 2015 - Present
27rayArt July 2008 - Present
NBC Universal May 2013 - January 2014
NBC Universial October 2011 - January 2014
Nuii LLC February 2010 - October 2010
NBC Universal January 2007 - March 2010
AOL August 2005 - February 2007
Disney Interactive Studios October 2004 - June 2005
TDK Mediactive December 2001 - August 2004
Fox Kids/ Fox Family Worldwide August 1999 - November 2001
Skills
Graphic Design, Art Direction, User Experience Design, User Experience, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, User Interface Design, Web Design, Illustrator, Branding & Identity, Digital Media, Creative Direction, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Art, InDesign, Corporate Branding, Dreamweaver, User Interface, Marketing, CMS, Video, Creative Strategy, Mac, WordPress, After Effects
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1986 — 1990
Bungie July 2015 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios September 2012 - June 2015
Superplay Games April 2012 - September 2012
Blizzard Entertainment January 2006 - February 2012
Sagres Discovery November 2002 - March 2004
ConAgra Foods May 1999 - December 2001
Skills
C++, C#, MySQL, Subversion, Perforce, Databases, Game Development, MFC, Ant, Linux, Jenkins, .NET, ASP.NET MVC, WCF, REST, Ruby on Rails, Git, Debugging, Perl, Java, SQL Server, WF, Entity Framework, jQuery, Microsoft SQL Server, Video Games, Software Engineering, JavaScript
Education
Southern Methodist University 2004 — 2006
Masters Level Cert. in Digital Game Development, Software Engineering
University of California, Davis 1996 — 2001
BS, Computer Science
ZeniMax Online Studios August 2013 - Present
Bethesda Softworks July 2012 - August 2013
ZeniMax Online Studios March 2010 - July 2012
Strategic Marketing Partners January 2006 - August 2008
Atari January 2002 - January 2006
Disney Interactive Studios May 2000 - January 2002
GT Interactive Entertainment (Atari) July 1996 - May 2000
Virgin Interactive Entertainment May 1995 - July 1996
Skills
MMO, Online Gaming, Video Games, Product Management, Strategic Partnerships, Social Games, Digital Marketing, Merchandising, Sales, Management, Forecasting, Mobile Games, Computer Games, Game Development, Interactive..., Casual Games, Online Marketing, Digital Distribution
Education
Towson University
Bachelor of Science, Public Relations/Business
Towson University
Disney Interactive October 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive October 2009 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios April 2007 - October 2009
Disney Worldwide Services, INC. July 2005 - April 2007
Walt Disney Imagineering April 2001 - July 2005
Skills
Data Center, Integration, Project Management, Active Directory, Cisco Technologies, Networking, Troubleshooting, Vendor Management, Management, Process Improvement, Network Architecture, System Administration, Information Technology, Routing, Microsoft Technologies, Business Analysis, Servers, Disaster Recovery, Outsourcing, NetApp Filers, Cisco Routers, IT Management, Network Design, SharePoint, ITIL, IT Operations, Windows Server, VMware, Security, Cloud Computing, Cisco Routing &..., Project Planning, Linux, IT Strategy, SDLC, Virtualization, Enterprise Architecture, Databases, Service Delivery, Visio, Switches, Network Security, Riverbed Data..., Big Data
Education
The George Washington University - School of Business 2006 — 2006
Project Management
American Intercontinental University 1999 — 2001
Information Technology / International Business
College of Oceaneering 1992 — 1993
Marine Technology / Hyperbaric Medical Technician / EMT-1a
MEMS Academy
Military Emergency Management Specialist
Apple December 2012 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios June 2006 - December 2012
Take Two Interactive / Indie Built October 2004 - June 2006
Microsoft August 2001 - October 2004
Motorola August 1999 - July 2001
Skills
Game Development, C++, Xbox 360, Video Games, Python, C, Perforce, Gameplay, Objective-C, Agile Methodologies, JavaScript, OpenGL, Django, Game Engines, Software Development, PS3, Console, Game Design, Lua, Computer Games, Web Development, Software Engineering, Multiplayer, Cross-platform..., DirectX, Git, Visual Studio, Game Programming, Mobile Devices, Xbox, C#, Subversion, Wii, Software Project..., Mobile Games, iOS development, Mobile Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Celery, Go, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ
Education
The University of Glasgow 1995 — 1999
BSc. Hons, Computer Science
The Crystal Project June 2015 - Present
Kaiser Permanente October 2014 - Present
CanSurround July 2014 - Present
Getting More Inc. March 2014 - Present
Kaiser Permanente October 2014 - Present
Betfair February 2013 - August 2014
Sulake September 2011 - December 2012
Disney Interactive Studios September 2010 - September 2011
Playdom November 2009 - September 2010
eSolar March 2008 - November 2009
Skills
Mergers, Online Gaming, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Negotiation, Acquisition Integration, Monetization, Business Development, New Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Online Advertising, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Security, P&L Management, Start-ups, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Management, Product Management, Contract Negotiation, E-commerce, Business Planning, Marketing, Team Building, Networking, Online Marketing, Venture Capital, Mobile Devices, Process Improvement, Sales, Social Games, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Analytics, CRM, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing
Education
United States Military Academy at West Point 1982 — 1986
BS Engineering, Operations Research & Statistics
SGN (Social Gaming Network) December 2014 - Present
Space Inch LLC July 2013 - December 2014
Wild Brain September 2011 - December 2012
Wild Brain January 2011 - August 2011
Killspace Entertainment October 2009 - November 2010
Disney Interactive Studios January 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Animation, Character Animation, Storyboarding, Background Art, Game Development, InDesign, Digital Painting, PS3, Creature Animation, Character Designs, Character Concept, Character Concept Design, Traditional Art Skills, Lighting, Conceptual Art, Drawing, Visual Arts, Digital Illustration, Flash, Art, Computer Animation, Mac, Video Games, Art Direction, Illustration, Creative Direction, Photoshop, Illustrator, Game Design, Entertainment
Education
Otis College of Art and Design
BFA, Illustration
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment June 2013 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios August 2011 - April 2013
Disney Interactive Studios - Junction Point Studio August 2010 - August 2011
Peel, Inc. January 2009 - August 2010
Studio 563 June 2008 - October 2008
Skills
Project Management, Team Management, Graphic Design, Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, Video Games, Quality Assurance, Team Leadership, Game Development, Game Design, Computer Games, Gameplay, Game Mechanics, Level Design, MMO, Management, Microsoft Office, Hansoft, Console
Education
St. Edward's University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design
Austin Community College 2004 — 2006
NA, Graphic Design
Baylor University 2002 — 2003
NA, Studio Art
Sea Entertainment/Sea Ministries May 1999 - Present
Faith in Film 2011 - 2012
Disney Interactive Studios 1995 - 1998
Walt Disney Imagineering September 1988 - May 1993
Skills
Motivational Speaking, Entertainment, Creative Direction, Producing, Screenwriting, Creative Writing, Theme Parks, Music Videos, Disney, Television, Film, Themed Entertainment, Social Media
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1996 — 1999
Extensions program - screenwriting
San Diego State University-California State University
B.A., Journalism, Political Science
Disney Interactive Studios August 2013 - Present
Sony Computer Entertainment America July 2012 - Present
CEX Complete Entertainment Exchange December 2011 - July 2012
Lincoln Financial Media Company October 2008 - September 2011
Legend 3D January 2011 - June 2011
San Diego State University January 2009 - May 2010
Pala Mesa Resort January 2005 - July 2006
Skills
Computer Proficiency, Illustration, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Computer Animation, Typography, Tutoring, Arts, Visual Arts, Eye for Details, Detailed Organization, Learn New Software..., Adaptive Leadership, Nuke, Maya, Adobe, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Mocha, HTML scripting, CSS
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2007 — 2010
BA, Applied Arts and Sciences with an emphasis in Graphic Design
Mira Costa College 2003 — 2007
AA, Graphic Design
Fallbrook High School 1999 — 2003
Diploma, General Education
Disney Interactive Studios April 2013 - Present
UCLA August 2009 - Present
Irvine University November 2011 - 2013
Disney Interactive Media Group February 2011 - August 2012
Summa Enterprises 2010 - 2012
California Lutheran University December 2010 - June 2011
Youth Policy Institute 2010 - 2011
EF International Language School 2008 - 2010
Skills
Higher Education, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Teaching English as a..., Tutoring, Foreign Languages, Spanish, Public Speaking, Editing, Linguistics, Research, Staff Development, ESL, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Office, Curriculum Development, Classroom, University Teaching, English, Social Media, Translation, Language Teaching, E-Learning, Training, Intercultural..., Teacher Training, International Education, Qualitative Research, Analysis, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Blogging, Student Affairs, Event Planning, Proofreading
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2009 — 2011
TESOL/ESL, Linguistics, CALL and E-Learning Systems
University of California, Los Angeles 2001 — 2007
M.A. Latin American Studies, Education, Spanish, Linguistics
Universidad de Santiago de Chile 2002 — 2003
Spanish Language and Literature
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
Linguistic Anthropology
Zynga June 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios March 2013 - June 2014
Disney Interactive Media Group June 2012 - March 2013
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. June 2011 - August 2011
Merrill Lynch June 2010 - September 2010
85 Broads March 2010 - April 2010
Caltech June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Program Management, Product Management, User Experience, Analytics, Mobile Applications, Competitive Analysis, Data Analysis, Mobile Devices, Strategy, PowerPoint, Market Research, Java, Game Development
Education
Stanford University 2008 — 2012
BS, Management Science and Engineering
The Mill December 2012 - Present
DDB January 2012 - December 2012
DDB West, Los Angeles April 2010 - January 2012
DDB West June 2009 - March 2010
DDB April 2008 - May 2009
Disney Interactive Studios 2007 - 2008
Skills
Advertising
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2001 — 2006
Bachelors of Arts in General Communications and Minor in Theater Arts
Disney Interactive Studios July 2006 - Present
Raster Software Inc September 2004 - July 2006
Hash Inc. September 1994 - September 2004
Skills
C++, Computer Animation, Game Development, Game Programming, Mobile Applications, OpenGL
Education
Oregon Institute of Technology 1988 — 1993
CSET, Software
Claudia Ross Consulting 2007 - Present
Claudia Ross Photography 2007 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios 1998 - 2007
Saatchi & Saatchi 1998 - 1998
The Palace, Inc. 1997 - 1998
Virgin Sound and Vision 1995 - 1997
DDB Needham Worldwide, Inc. 1991 - 1992
Carter Hawley Hale, Inc. – The Broadway Department Stores 1990 - 1991
Skills
Creative Direction, Entertainment, Integrated Marketing, Online Marketing, Photography, Corporate Branding, Brand Development, Brand Awareness, Event Planning, Web Development, Promotions, Online Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Facebook, Web Design, Social Media, Brand Management, Film, Mobile Devices, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Marketing, Digital Strategy, Event Management, Content Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Multimedia, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Trade Shows, Corporate Identity, New Media, SEO, Interactive Marketing, Web Analytics, Email Marketing, SEM, Creative Strategy, Branding, Website Development, Logo Design, Event Marketing, Social Networking, Mobile Marketing, E-commerce
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Business 1992 — 1994
MBA, Marketing
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business 1986 — 1990
BS, Business Administration
Fairfax High School 1983 — 1986
Disney Interactive Studios January 2012 - Present
Freelance January 2004 - Present
Skills
Concept Design, Storyboarding, Illustration, 3D Studio Max, Painting, Drawing, Art, Digital Painting, Visual Arts, Conceptual Art
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 2000 — 2004
BFA
Valve corporation April 2012 - Present
PDI/DreamWorks July 2011 - April 2012
PDI/Dreamworks May 2009 - April 2012
Industrial Light and Magic February 2009 - May 2009
Disney Interactive Studios February 2006 - February 2009
Ubisoft Montréal October 2004 - February 2006
Warthog Games UK June 2002 - March 2004
Warthog Games UK June 2001 - June 2002
Skills
Character Animation, Cinematics, Maya, Animation, Computer Animation, Facial Animation, Game Development, Character Rigging, 3D Modeling, Video Games, Creative Direction, Feature Films, Texturing, Illustration, MEL, 3D
Education
Staffordshire University 1997 — 2001
BA, Graphic Design
JAQ Creative Services June 2006 - Present
Pinnacle Designs March 2008 - May 2014
Disney Interactive Studios January 2007 - June 2007
Art Institute of California, Santa Monica January 2007 - April 2007
Skills
Holistic Financial..., Personal Financial..., Life Insurance, Comprehensive Planning, Creative Direction, Storyboarding, Illustration, Illustrator, Art Direction, Entertainment, Leadership, Marketing, Logo Design, Computer Animation, Animation, Television, Customer Service, Social Networking, Brand Development
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Pioneer Infotech January 2015 - Present
Haronian Insurance Services November 2012 - January 2015
Activision November 2010 - November 2012
Disney Interactive Studios April 2008 - October 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Creative Writing, SEO, Microsoft Office, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Photoshop, Health Insurance, General Insurance, Illustrator, Management, Facebook, Copywriting, Advertising, Social Media, Blogging, Marketing, Twitter, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Video Games, Quality Assurance, Digital Copywriting, Multiple Project..., SEO Copywriting, Competitive Analysis
Education
New York Film Academy 2005 — 2007
Screenwriting
The Walt Disney Company August 1999 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios 1999 - Present
The Walt Disney Company 1999 - 2012
Skills
Digital Distribution, Patents, New Media, Entertainment, Licensing, Music Licensing, Intellectual Property, Entertainment Industry, Strategic Partnerships, Entertainment Law, Digital Media, Management, Video Games, Social Games, Corporate Law, Film, Casual Games, Mobile Games, Trademarks, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation, MMO, Media & Entertainment, Legal Writing, Content Strategy, Social Media, PS3, Privacy Law, Wii, Interactive..., Strategy, Mobile Devices, Television, Game Design, Xbox 360, Online Gaming, Copyright Law, Monetization, Business Affairs, Start-ups, Game Development, Film Production, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy
Education
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law 1991 — 1994
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Florida 1985 — 1989
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
Scopely June 2015 - Present
Self-employed 1995 - Present
Disney Mobile July 2012 - June 2015
Disney Mobile April 2011 - July 2012
Disney Interactive Studios January 2008 - April 2011
Westwood College January 2006 - March 2011
Electronic Arts September 2007 - January 2008
Electronic Arts November 2000 - September 2007
IADT-International Academy of Design & Technology September 2005 - December 2005
Electronic Arts November 2000 - July 2001
Skills
Zbrush, Maya, Traditional Art Skills, Video Games, Game Design, Game Development, Texturing, Animation, Character Animation, PS3, Xbox 360, 3D, 3D Modeling, After Effects, Art, Art Direction, Casual Games, Cinematics, Computer Animation, Computer Games, Computer Graphics, Concept Design, Conceptual Art, Creative Direction, Digital Painting, Game Art, Game Mechanics, Gameplay, Graphic Design, Graphics, Illustrator, Lighting, Low Poly Modeling, Mobile Games, Modeling, Photoshop, Product Development, Social Games, Storyboarding, Texture Artist, Traditional Animation, UV mapping, Unity3D, User Interface, User Interface Design, Wii, Xbox, UV Mapping, ZBrush
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 1996 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Computer Animation
DragonDev March 2015 - Present
Bia Sport May 2014 - December 2014
Disney Interactive Studios January 2014 - May 2014
Playdom/Disney Interactive Studios May 2012 - December 2013
The Walt Disney Company January 2012 - May 2012
Walt Disney World May 2011 - January 2012
Banana Republic September 2009 - May 2011
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority March 2008 - May 2011
Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity September 2007 - May 2011
JP Morgan Chase June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Leadership, Project Management, PowerPoint, Training, Marketing, Management, Time Management, Product Development, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Game Development, Budgets, Mobile Applications, Facebook, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Social Media
Education
Syracuse University 2007 — 2011
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Minor: Management Studies
Daybreak Game Company LLC February 2015 - Present
Daybreak Game Company LLC December 2011 - February 2015
Walt Disney Internet Group August 2009 - June 2012
Disney Interactive Studios August 2007 - March 2009
Sony Online Entertainment April 2003 - July 2007
Microsoft August 2000 - March 2003
Self Employed June 1995 - December 2000
Sound Transit October 1997 - July 2000
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia May 1996 - May 1997
Strategy Magazine June 1995 - January 1996
Skills
Video Games, Game Design, Game Development, Graphic Design, Digital Media, MMO, Gameplay, Content Strategy, Press Releases, Game Mechanics, SEO, Creative Direction, Social Games, Social Media, Animation, User Experience, PS3, Multiplayer, Computer Games, MMORPG, Marketing, Level Design, Character Animation, Online Gaming, Information Architecture, Mobile Games, Technical Writing, Xbox 360, Casual Games, Perforce, Wii
Education
Ryerson University 1991 — 1995
BA
The University of British Columbia 1990 — 1991
Check Disc Labs July 2012 - February 2015
Disney Interactive Studios 2008 - 2009
GOSUB60 October 2007 - June 2008
Electronic Arts April 2007 - July 2007
Jakks Pacific August 2006 - March 2007
Education
John Muir High School 1998 — 2001
diploma, Music
Pasadena City College
Music & Computer science
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies 2012 - 2015
Deluxe Entertainment Services Group 2011 - 2012
Ascent Media Group 2009 - 2011
Disney Interactive Studios 2008 - 2009
Amgen 2003 - 2007
Nestle and Warner Bros. Studios 2002 - 2003
AOL Time Warner - Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. 1999 - 2003
jeTECH Data Systems 1996 - 1999
The Walt Disney Company 1995 - 1996
Caesars World, Inc. 1993 - 1995
Skills
Project Management, PMO, Business Analysis, SDLC, Software Project..., Vendor Management, MS Project, Program Management, Agile Project Management, Business Process, Management, Product Development, IT Strategy, PMP, Integration, Requirements Gathering, Software Development, ERP, Enterprise Software, Requirements Analysis, Project Delivery, Project Portfolio..., Visio, Business Intelligence, Agile Methodologies, Telecommunications, Business Process..., SharePoint, Enterprise Architecture, Scrum, IT Management, ITIL, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement
Education
Roosevelt University
Bachelors, Computer Science
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Computer Science
Crystal Dynamics January 2015 - Present
Crystal Dynamics August 2009 - Present
Brian Horton Art 1994 - 2014
Disney Interactive Studios October 2008 - September 2009
Vivendi Universal Games December 2007 - October 2008
The Collective February 2001 - December 2007
DreamWorks Interactive January 1997 - January 2001
Electronic Arts 2000 - 2001
Disney Interactive December 1994 - January 1997
Skills
Video Games, Art Direction, Xbox 360, Lighting, 3D Modeling, Character Animation, Process Scheduler, Lightwave, PS3, Art, Cinematics, Conceptual Art, Creative Direction, Game Design, Game Development, Xbox, Texturing, Storyboarding, Level Design, Game Art, Environment Art, Digital Painting, Computer Games, 3D
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration/painting
Disney Interactive February 2010 - Present
Pandemic Studios June 1999 - January 2010
Pandemic Studios October 1998 - May 1999
Activision August 1997 - September 1998
Disney Interactive Studios July 1996 - July 1997
Self Employed September 1994 - June 1996
Skills
Art Direction, Game Development, Visual Development, Project Management, Artist Workflows, Due Diligence, Outsourcing, Concept Design, Console Games, Mobile Games, Social Games, Branding & Identity, Video Games, Game Design, Maya, Low Poly Modeling, Computer Games, Gameplay, PS3, World Building, Visual Arts, Xbox 360
Education
School of Visual Arts 1992 — 1995
BFA, Illustration
Pratt Institute 1989 — 1991
AFA, Illustration
Zynga September 2014 - June 2015
Zynga December 2013 - August 2014
Centrix Studio March 2012 - December 2013
SChow Consulting March 2012 - December 2013
Disney Interactive Studios July 2007 - February 2012
Electronic Arts May 2004 - June 2007
Electronic Arts April 1999 - May 2004
Electronic Arts February 1992 - April 1999
Distinctive Software Inc February 1989 - February 1992
Skills
Video Games, Game Development, Game Design, Online Gaming, PS3, Interactive..., Animation, Computer Games, Mobile Devices, Console, Social Games, User Experience, Casual Games, Xbox 360, Level Design
Education
Simon Fraser University
Mathematics and Computer Science
Hasbro September 2011 - Present
Glu Mobile July 2010 - August 2011
I-play and Oberon Media 2004 - January 2010
Mattel 2003 - 2004
Disney Interactive Studios 2000 - 2002
Ion Storm 1997 - 2000
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Mobile Marketing, Digital Strategy, Product Marketing, Mobile Devices, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Go-to-market Strategy, Mobile Games, Brand Management, Community Management, Product Management, Video Games, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Product Launch, Mobile Advertising, Search Advertising, Shopper Marketing, Consumer Insight, Business Analytics, Social Games, Brand Development, Shopper insights, Consumer Insight..., Team Leadership, Multi-channel Retail, Retail Marketing, Product Planning, Interactive Advertising, Retail Packaging, Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing, Monetization, Consumer Products, Segmentation, Digital Marketing, Interactive..., Strategy, Management, Digital Media, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Mobile Applications, Creative Direction, Advertising, Start-ups
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1991 — 1995
Plano Senior High School 1989 — 1991
Nest May 2015 - Present
Vino Artist October 2014 - March 2015
Apple June 2014 - September 2014
Disney Interactive Studios October 2013 - February 2014
Apple August 2012 - August 2013
KidLead August 2012 - August 2012
California Pizza Kitchen June 2005 - August 2012
LucasArts February 2011 - February 2011
ACME Network August 2006 - December 2009
Bay Area Young Positives May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Maya, Premiere, Illustrator, 3D Modeling, Animation, Illustration, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Concept Design, Digital Illustration
Education
San Jose State University 2001 — 2010
BFA, Animation/Illustration
Data Cortex November 2013 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios July 2013 - September 2014
Zynga July 2012 - June 2013
PlayViews April 2012 - June 2012
Shah Consulting 2009 - March 2012
Western Digital 2008 - 2009
Bel Air Internet 2006 - 2007
NoCat Networks 2003 - 2006
2nd Iteration 2001 - 2003
Blue Sky Labs 2000 - 2001
Skills
Product Management, Product Development, Agile Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Mobile Devices, Agile Methodologies, Start-ups, Strategy, SaaS, Integration, Entrepreneurship, Requirements Analysis, Management, Analysis, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Analytics, Marketing, Monetization, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Mobile Applications, E-commerce, Strategic Partnerships, Web Applications
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management 2002 — 2005
MBA, Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
University of Southern California 1996 — 2000
B.S., Biomedical Engineering
Disney Interactive Studios December 2013 - Present
Budge Studios May 2013 - November 2013
Budge Studios April 2012 - May 2013
Electronic Arts May 2010 - April 2012
MDA Corporation May 2009 - August 2009
CMC Electronics May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
C/C++, Objective-C, Java, JavaScript, Photoshop, Digital Photography, Eclipse, Visual Studio, C++, C#, WPF, NetBeans, 3D Studio Max, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Windows, Mac, Linux, OpenGL, OpenGL ES, GLSL, DirectX, FMOD, Irrlicht, Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Modeling, Generalist, 3d programmer, Python, HTML, HTML + CSS, HTML5, PHP, MySQL, Flash, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Android, iPhone development, Game Development, Unity3D, iOS development, Video Games, Game Design, Mobile Games, Perforce, User Interface, Programming, Gameplay
Education
Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Computer Software Engineering
Beaubois
Amazon May 2014 - Present
Independent and Consulting November 2010 - May 2014
Propaganda Games January 2005 - October 2010
Disney Interactive Studios January 2005 - October 2010
Electronic Arts August 1999 - January 2005
Vertigo 3D 1996 - 1996
Skills
Game Development, Game Programming, Video Games, Software Development, Software Design, Software Engineering, Mobile Games, Console Games, C++, C#, Objective-C, Python, Unity3D, Unreal Engine 3, iPhone, PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Team Leadership, Software Project..., Agile Project Management, Business Planning, Business Strategy
Education
Simon Fraser University 1997 — 2000
Master of Science, Computer Science
Simon Fraser University 1990 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
3rd AV July 2014 - Present
3rd AV February 2014 - Present
David Weise and Associates July 2012 - March 2014
Disney Interactive Studios March 2011 - August 2012
Disney Interactive Media Group January 2011 - August 2012
Playdom Inc February 2010 - January 2011
Disney Interactive Media Group 2010 - 2011
First Regional Bank April 2005 - February 2010
Playdom 2009 - 2010
First Regional Bank November 2004 - February 2009
Skills
Active Directory, SAP Portal, Inventory Management, VMware, Servers, Windows Server, Cisco Technologies, Linux, Microsoft Exchange, DHCP, Integration, Networking, Project Management, Procurement Contracts, Vendor Management, Vendor Relationships, Vendor Contracts, System Migration, Contract Management, Contractor Management, Video Conferencing, Client Relations Skills, Switches, Hardware, Help Desk Support, Group Policy
Education
San Diego State University 2002 — 2003
Information Technology
San Diego State University-California State University 2002 — 2003
Computer Science
Santa Monica College 1999 — 2002
UCLA
Mob Scene Creative + Productions March 2015 - Present
Mob Scene Creative + Productions October 2014 - Present
BLT & Associates August 2011 - October 2014
BLT & Associates July 2009 - August 2011
Jason Marks Talent February 2009 - August 2009
BLT & Associates February 2009 - July 2009
Buddha Jones Trailers October 2008 - January 2009
Buddha Jones Trailers May 2008 - October 2008
Disney Interactive Studios September 2007 - April 2008
Purple Pacific Pictures May 2007 - September 2007
Skills
FileMaker, Final Cut Pro, Project Management, Video Production, Operations Management, Research, Voice Over, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Mac, Editing, Graphic Design, Producing, Broadcast, Motion Graphics, Multimedia, Post Production, Video, Television, Creative Direction
Education
University of Southern California 2007 — 2007
Film
University of Houston 2005 — 2007
Communications, Media Production, Business
Texas Tech University 2000 — 2005
Civil Engineering/Architecture
MARANT S.r.l.; MAN S.r.l; PASTAMORE S.r.l June 2010 - Present
Activision August 2006 - June 2009
Activision Blizzard September 2002 - August 2006
Activision June 2000 - September 2002
Activision January 1999 - June 2000
Activision August 1998 - January 1999
Disney Interactive Studios 1995 - 1998
Disney Interactive Studios 1994 - 1995
Education
PMP Campus 2009 — 2009
PMI Certification, Project Management
University of California, Los Angeles 1994 — 1995
Video Game Design
Computer Learning Center 1991 — 1992
Computer Programming
Sapienza Università di Roma 1988 — 1990
Business Management and Computer Science
Istituto Tecnico Amerigo Vespucci 1986 — 1988
of Business Analyst: Budgeting and Accounting
Technomedia March 2004 - Present
BBA 2002 - 2004
agency.com 1998 - 2001
Disney Interactive Studios 1996 - 1998
Willie H Productions 1989 - 1996
Skills
Executive Management, Executive Producer..., Music Production, Game Design, Digital Media, Online Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Production, Social Networking, Product Management, Product Development, Online Advertising, Budgeting, Recruitment Advertising, Account Management, Public Speaking, New Business Development, Negotiation, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Digital Marketing, Information Architecture, Vendor Management, Performance Management, Leadership Development, User Experience, Organizational..., Change Management, Web Design, Coaching, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Management, Sales Engineering, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Software Implementation, Project Execution, Process Engineering, Business Process..., Strategic Leadership, Budgets, Project Management, Management, Account Servicing, CRM
Education
State University of New York Empire State College 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of The Arts, Music Composition
LeAnn Phelan
Ogilvy & Mather March 2008 - Present
AOL Time Warner March 2003 - March 2008
Disney Interactive Studios May 1997 - July 1997
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1998 — 2002
BS, Journalism
Anderson Technical Recruiters LCC April 2007 - Present
Time Warner Inc. 2007 - Present
Novartis 2001 - 2007
Disney Interactive Studios 2001 - 2005
HBO August 1993 - April 2001
CNBC April 1985 - June 1993
Pfizer June 1979 - March 1985
Pfizer 1974 - 1979
Skills
Technical Recruiting, Recruiting, Vendor Management, PMP, PMO, Project Portfolio..., SDLC, Business Process..., Information Technology, Resource Management, Professional Services, Program Management, Interactive Media
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1981 — 1985
MBA, Quality and Organizational Improvement
Pace University 1977 — 1980
BS, Technology and Education
Disney Interactive Studios March 2007 - Present
Sony March 2005 - March 2007
Jaleco 2003 - 2005
Pharaoh Productions 2003 - 2003
Artifact Entertainment 2000 - 2003
Skills
Zbrush, Texturing, Game Development, Maya, Video Games, Perforce, Unreal Editor, CAD, Max, Mudbox, Photoshop, PS3, Mobile Games, Storyboarding, Level Design
Education
University of Advancing Technology 1998 — 2001
Bachelors
High Tech Institute 1996 — 1997
Associates
Clovis High School
Ninja Metrics April 2014 - Present
Rhythm NewMedia (acquired by blinkx plc 12/2013) February 2013 - April 2014
Rhythm NewMedia September 2011 - January 2013
Walt Disney Internet Group March 2010 - September 2011
Disney Interactive Studios 2008 - March 2010
CSMG Sports May 2005 - August 2007
Kellogg School of Management May 2005 - August 2005
Food & Snacks Productions October 2001 - August 2003
Distant Corners Entertainment 1999 - 2001
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Intellectual Property, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Digital Media, Mobile Devices, Strategic Partnerships, Product Management, Product Marketing, Start-ups, Business Development, Business Strategy, New Media, Digital Strategy, Mobile Applications, New Business Development, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Mobile Marketing, Strategy, Online Advertising
Education
Disney Emerging Leader Institute 2011 — 2011
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2003 — 2006
JD-MBA
Yale University 1995 — 1999
BA
Disney Interactive Studios September 2013 - Present
Zynga March 2009 - August 2013
Gaia Interactive June 2007 - February 2009
SupportSoft March 2000 - June 2007
Corning Photography January 1996 - January 2000
Franklin Design January 1993 - December 1995
Skills
Information..., Information Graphics, Wireframes, User Interface Design, Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop, User Experience, Illustration, Interaction Design, Visual Design, User Interface, Game Design, CSS, Game Development, Graphic Design, Web Design, Layout, Graphics, User Experience Design, Usability, Creative Direction
Education
San Jose State University 1988 — 1992
BA, General Design Studies
San Diego State University-California State University 1986 — 1988
Fine Art
Zig Zag Zoom May 2014 - Present
Disney Asia Games @ The Walt Disney Company January 2013 - May 2014
Disney Interactive Media Group March 2011 - January 2013
Disney Interactive Studios August 2008 - March 2011
Activision Blizzard July 2008 - July 2008
Activision May 2008 - July 2008
Sierra Entertainment, Vivendi Games December 2007 - May 2008
Sierra Entertainment, Vivendi Games November 2006 - December 2007
Vivendi Games April 2006 - November 2006
Vivendi Universal Games November 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Video Games Development, Technical Direction, Music creation, Eating noodles, Product Development, Creative Direction, Technology Research, Risk Assessment, Concept Development, Multilingual, Developer Relations, Digital Distribution, Mobile Games, Social Games, Team Leadership, Video Games, Music Creation, Game Development, PS3, Wii, Xbox, Mobile Devices, Game Mechanics, Gaming, Mobile Applications, PSP, Casual Games, Console, iOS, MMO, Computer Games, Xbox 360, Quality Assurance, Online Gaming, Game Design, Monetization, Level Design, Unity3D, Multiplayer, Interactive..., Gameplay, Perforce, Cross-platform..., Game Programming, Gameplay Programming, JIRA, Lua, MMORPG, Mobile Game Development, Scripting
Education
University of California, Irvine 1999 — 2003
BS, Computer Engineering
Western Michigan University 1998 — 1999
B.S., Computer Science
National Computer Center 1996 — 1998
Assc., Computer Studies
Methodist College Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1994 — 1998
Diploma, High School
Play On Games, LLC June 2015 - Present
Play On Games, LLC October 2013 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios October 2012 - June 2013
Disney Interactive Studios July 2011 - October 2012
Playdom January 2011 - June 2011
Playdom January 2010 - December 2010
Playdom April 2009 - December 2009
Playdom December 2008 - March 2009
Playdom October 2008 - November 2008
BumpQ January 2005 - October 2008
Skills
Social Games, Scalability, Game Development, Mobile Games, Monetization, Video Games, Mobile Applications, Distributed Systems, Agile Methodologies, User Interface, Python, REST, Git, Java, JavaScript, Ant, Perl, PHP, Bash, Linux, Mac OS, Eclipse, ActionScript, Flash Builder, Team Management, Software Project..., Release Engineering, Object Oriented Software, Facebook, iOS development, iPhone, Android, Web Applications, MySQL, User Interface Design
Education
Stanford University 1993 — 1997
BSE Computational Molecular Nanotechnology
michael schapps
Performance Designed Products LLC July 2014 - Present
Performance Designed Products LLC May 2011 - July 2014
Disney Online June 2009 - 2010
Disney Interactive Studios October 2006 - February 2009
Activision May 1998 - October 2006
Skills
Video Games, Xbox 360, Game Development, Game Mechanics, Casual Games, Localization, Computer Games, Online Gaming, Mobile Games, Gameplay, PS3, User Experience, Wii, Console, Social Games, Perforce, Level Design, Interactive..., Monetization, Game Design, Flash, Gaming, Creative Direction, iPhone, Xbox, DevTrack, Mobile Applications, iOS development, JIRA, Animation, User Interface, Digital Distribution, Unity3D, 3D, Content Strategy, Concept Design, iOS, Mobile Devices, PSP, Multiplayer, Video Game Production, MMORPG, Gaming Industry, User Interface Design, Mobile Game Development, Community Management, Scripting, Bug Tracking
Education
University of California, Davis 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Hueneme High School 1986 — 1990
Disney Interactive Studios December 2006 - Present
square-enix, U.S.A. July 2006 - October 2006
Private 2005 - 2006
Square Enix 2005 - 2006
Bandai U.S.A. 2004 - 2005
Toyota 2003 - 2004
LessonLab 2001 - 2003
Skills
Game Development, Video Games
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1996 — 2001
Westchester High School 1992 — 1996
Asahigakuen Japanese School
Buena Vista Games/Disney Interactive February 2013 - Present
CashCall September 2011 - February 2013
Disney Interactive Studios December 2006 - March 2011
Skills
Design Documents, Visual Studio, Wii, Video Games, PS3, Computer Games, Game Development, Xbox 360, Mobile Games, iPhone, Console, PSP, MMO, Quality Assurance, Level Design, Casual Games, Gameplay, DevTrack, Xbox, Game Design, Online Gaming, Bug Tracking, Perforce, Social Games, Console Games, MMORPG, Multiplayer
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1989 — 1995
BS Physical Education, Athletic Training/Trainer
WB Games Montreal Inc. June 2013 - Present
THQ June 2007 - May 2013
Disney Interactive Studios August 2000 - June 2007
Magnet Interactive January 1998 - July 2000
Disney Interactive May 1996 - January 1998
Autodesk, Inc May 1995 - May 1996
Berlitz Translation Services August 1993 - May 1995
IDOC June 1990 - August 1993
French Public School System September 1976 - June 1990
Skills
Localization, Video Games
Education
Université de Nantes 1972 — 1976
BA, Education
Lycee Livet 1969 — 1972
Baccalaureat, High School
Lycee Jules Verne 1965 — 1969
California State University (LA) January 2006 - Present
ABC /Disney Buena International TV May 2007 - June 2007
Disney Interactive Studios September 2005 - March 2007
Stargate Digital March 2006 - April 2006
Education
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2007 — 2007
3D Visual Effects; Animation
Pratt Institute 2001 — 2004
Northern Illinois University 1997 — 1999
BFA, Fine Art
Red Pepper Software October 2014 - Present
Delcam May 2014 - October 2014
Fidelity Investments May 2011 - May 2014
Disney Interactive Studios June 2010 - June 2011
University of Utah February 2010 - May 2010
Sensory Sweep May 2003 - September 2009
Viewpoint Digital October 1999 - March 2003
Viewpoint Digital August 1998 - June 1999
Skills
Flash Animation, Maya, Game Design, Video Games, Game Development, Xbox 360
Education
University of Utah 2013 — 2014
Master of Computing, Graphics and Visualization
University of Utah 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Salt Lake Community College 2008 — 2009
Associate of Science (A.S.), General Studies
Salt Lake Community College 1999 — 2000
Multimedia
Murray High
Emergent VR October 2014 - Present
Condition One May 2012 - September 2014
DreamWorks Animation June 2010 - October 2012
Disney Interactive Studios June 2008 - June 2010
Bohannan Huston May 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Maya, OpenGL, Xbox 360, Game Development, Animation, Perforce, C++, Video Games, Character Rigging, Python, Gameplay, Qt, C, Objective-C, Visual Studio, Computer Graphics, Windows, Xcode, GIS, Shaders, Software Engineering, DirectX, Java, PHP, Mac OS X, Linux, AccuRev, Git, PIX, Mobile, Evolutionary Algorithms, Technical Writing, Character Animation, Visual Effects, Rigging, User Interface, Artificial Intelligence, Game Programming, Unreal Engine 3, CUDA, GPGPU, Virtual Reality, OpenCL, iOS, Multithreading, Mobile Devices, PS3
Education
The University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Storm8 January 2015 - Present
Storm8 May 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios June 2013 - April 2014
Lucasfilm Animation October 2010 - May 2013
Electronic Arts October 2009 - February 2010
Playdom 2010 - 2010
Big Huge Games November 2008 - September 2009
Electronic Arts January 2007 - August 2008
Lightsource Studios June 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Character Design, Concept Design, Maya, Visual Development, Matte Painting, Digital Painting, Illustration, Game Design, Gameplay, Texture Painting, 3D, Traditional Animation, Video Games, Environmental Design, Art Direction, Production Design, Drawing, Digital Illustration, 2D, Environment Art
Education
San Jose State University 2001 — 2006
Animation/Illustration
NBC Sports August 2015 - Present
NBC Sports April 2014 - Present
NBC Sports January 2012 - April 2014
Digitas August 2011 - January 2012
Princess Cruises December 2008 - December 2010
Disney Interactive Studios October 2003 - May 2008
SD Entertainment March 2002 - October 2003
Balloon Dog Studios February 2001 - April 2002
Flinch Studio March 1999 - January 2001
Magnet Interactive May 1998 - February 1999
Skills
Television, Animation, Production, Social Media, Film, Digital Marketing, olympics, digital streaming, Project Management, Web Development, Advertising, Broadcast, Content Strategy, Creative Direction, Entertainment, Digital Strategy, Digital Media, Digital, Game Design, Game Development, Marketing, Media Production, Mobile Devices, PS3, Producing, Video Games, Video Production, Wii, Mobile Games, New Media, Online Advertising, Publishing
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Film and Video Technology
Attraction Studios October 2009 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios January 2000 - January 2009
Skills
Game Development, Video Game Production, Game Design, Video Games, 3D Modeling, 3D visualization, UV mapping, Texture Painting, Texturing, Blender, GIMP, Unity3D, Zbrush, Maya, Photoshop, UVLayout, Vray, Manga Studio, Sketchbook Pro, Softimage, Daz Studio, SketchUp, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, 3D Architecture..., Modo, Editing, ZBrush, Digital Media, Social Media, Animation
Education
Utah Academy of Emergency Medicine
Utah State Certification, EMT Intermediate
West Valley Fire Academy
Utah State Certification, Firefighter I & II, Hazmat Ops and Awareness
Salt Lake Community College
General Education & Utah State Certification, EMT Basic
College of Eastern Utah
Art Major
American Association of Univerisity Women - Mpls March 2010 - May 2013
Minnesota International Center May 2010 - 2012
Americans for UNFPA May 2008 - 2012
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment International 2001 - 2003
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment International 1998 - 2001
Disney Interactive Studios 1995 - 1997
Sony Imagesoft 1994 - 1995
Education
University of Hawaii - Shidler College of Business 1992 — 1994
MBA
University of Hawaii at Manoa 1992 — 1994
MBA
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1992
BA
Sophia University 1989 — 1990
WIS International November 2011 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios March 2005 - March 2009
Vivendi Universal Entertainment June 2004 - March 2005
Borders Books & Music October 1997 - July 2003
Skills
Recruiting, Project Management, Training, Management, Mobile Devices, Leadership, Quality Assurance
Education
Santa Monica College 1997 — 2000
Lanyon, Inc. March 2009 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios February 2008 - March 2009
Fidelity Investments May 2007 - January 2008
AT&T August 1999 - July 2005
Skills
Java, Oracle SQL, Struts, AJAX, Spring, Javascript, C++, Python, C# 2.0, PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL, JavaScript, Object Oriented Design, Software Development, Programming, Agile Methodologies, XML, Scrum, Linux, SaaS, Web Applications, HTML, Enterprise Software, Web Services, CSS, Web Development, Subversion
Education
University of Utah 2003 — 2007
Bachelors, Computer Science
Salt Lake Community College 1999 — 2003
Associate of Science, General Studies
GSN (TV & Games) December 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios February 2012 - November 2014
Disney Mobile December 2011 - November 2014
Beachhead Studio October 2011 - December 2011
Beachhead Studio September 2011 - October 2011
Activision December 2008 - April 2011
Activision April 2005 - July 2007
Activision May 2003 - April 2005
Fox Kids 2000 - 2001
Fox Kids 2000 - 2001
Education
Santa Monica College 2011 — 2014
English
Pasadena City College 1991 — 1993
Evergreen Elementary School
Homeroom - Production / Creative November 2013 - Present
SGN (Social Gaming Network) March 2015 - Present
WeOwnthe8th 2013 - Present
Visual Communications December 2009 - Present
Freelance 2002 - Present
JC Horizon Ltd. September 2011 - November 2013
Kollaboration October 2009 - January 2013
Disney Interactive Studios May 2007 - November 2010
The Walt Disney Company 2007 - November 2010
THQ January 2007 - March 2007
Skills
Animation, Production, Media Production, Film Production, Acting, Music, Show Production, Event Planning, Trading, Brokerage, Hair Cutting, Graphic Design, Dance, Photography, Photoshop, Journalism, Film Festivals, Concert Production, Concert Promotion, Promoting Events, Organizing, Community Service, Video Games, Laboratory Experience, Phlebotomy, Dispatching, Conversions, Social Networking, Social Marketing, Singer/Songwriter, Film, Martial Arts, Logo Design, Business Cards, Logistics, Concerts, PS3, Casual Games, Mobile Games, Game Design, Computer Games, MMO, Xbox 360, Online Gaming, Gameplay, Short Films, MMORPG, Wii, Maya, After Effects
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark
English Language and Literature, General
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh-Online Division
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Disney Interactive Studios September 2011 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios March 2011 - September 2011
VOLT contracted Disney Interactive Studios September 2010 - March 2011
VOLT contracted Disney Interactive Studios December 2009 - September 2010
VOLT contracted by Jakks Pacific July 2009 - November 2009
VOLT contracted by Jakks Pacific February 2009 - July 2009
VOLT contracted by Disney Interactive Studios February 2008 - February 2009
Planet Bingo February 2007 - December 2007
Facilities and Technical Services at Syracuse University 2002 - 2006
Skills
PS3, Social Games, Management, Wii, Video Games, Testing, Game Design, Xbox 360, Computer Games, C#, Quality Assurance, Databases, Gameplay, Programming, Console, Game Development, MMO, Perforce, Python, Bug Tracking, Bugzilla, JIRA, Lua, Xbox
Education
Syracuse University 2002 — 2006
B.S., Computer Science
Comcast May 2008 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios July 2004 - May 2008
Skills
Digital Media, Start-ups, Product Marketing, Product Management, Advertising, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Marketing, Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Integrated Marketing
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1996 — 2000
JD/MBA
Princeton University 1990 — 1994
BSE, Chemical Engineering & Environmental Studies
Molten Games October 2013 - Present
Psyonix November 2011 - July 2013
TimeGate Studios November 2009 - October 2011
Disney Interactive Studios July 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Illustrator, Illustration, Photoshop, Concept Design, Storyboarding, Drawing, Art Direction, Digital Painting, Digital Illustration
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Digital Media
Dell March 2014 - Present
Catapult Systems October 2011 - March 2014
frog July 2011 - October 2011
3M March 2011 - July 2011
Disney Interactive Studios March 2009 - March 2011
Freescale Semiconductor February 2008 - March 2009
SigmaTel January 2004 - February 2008
Advanced Micro Devices February 2001 - January 2004
Blue Byte August 1998 - February 2001
Cirrus Logic November 1995 - August 1998
Skills
Quality Assurance, JIRA, Software Quality..., Business Analysis, Perforce, Testing, Technical Writing, Console, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Regression Testing, Wii, Databases, Game Development
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1993 — 2000
Bachelors of Science, Radio-Television-Film
XLrator Media 2012 - Present
ARC Entertainment 2010 - 2012
Genius Products 2008 - 2010
Genius Products 2005 - 2008
Warner Home Video 2000 - 2005
Disney Interactive Studios 1998 - 2000
Activision 1995 - 1998
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing Research, Marketing, Digital Media, Product Launch, Strategic Partnerships, Leadership, Entertainment, Content Strategy, Public Relations
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 1987 — 1989
M.B.A.
Swarthmore College 1980 — 1984
B.A.
Disney Mobile July 2014 - Present
Disney Mobile April 2012 - July 2014
Disney Interactive Studios November 2009 - April 2012
Disney Interactive Studios January 2009 - August 2010
Disney Interactive Studios June 2008 - December 2008
Disney Interactive Studios January 2008 - June 2008
Skills
Storyboarding, Illustration, Concept Design, 3D Modeling, Illustrator, User Interface Design, Photoshop, Game Development, Mobile Games, Texturing, Video Games, Maya, Character Animation, Microsoft Word, Art Direction, Wii, Xbox
Education
Ringling College of Art and Design 2003 — 2007
BFA, Illustration, Visual Development
The Illustration Academy 2006 — 2006
Sony Computer Entertainment America February 2011 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios May 2007 - February 2011
Vivendi Games 2000 - 2007
Skills
Account Management, Product Marketing, Video Games, Brand Management, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Digital Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Retail, Consumer Electronics, Online Gaming, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Digital Distribution, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Entertainment, Marketing, Digital Media, P&L Management, Mobile Devices, Merchandising, Product Development, Sales Management
Education
University of Arizona 1991 — 1995
The Walt Disney Studios October 2009 - Present
PosterAppraisal.com November 2008 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios July 2007 - November 2008
Mixed Bag Gifts September 2006 - July 2007
St Joseph County Police Department 2002 - 2005
The Nostalgia Factory 1998 - 2005
United States Navy 1992 - 1998
Cashman Interbeton 1991 - 1992
Skills
Entertainment, Facilities Operations, Organization, Security, Television, Event Planning, Leadership, Social Networking, Acting, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Editing, Training
Education
California School of Culinary Arts 2006 — 2007
New York University 1987 — 1989
Pratt Institute January 1999 - Present
Walt Disney Feature Animation 1997 - 1999
Disney Interactive Studios 1996 - 1997
University of Maryland Baltimore County 1995 - 1996
Skills
Animation, Digital Art, Illustration, Teaching, Maya, Higher Education, Theory, Photoshop, Art, Art Education, Mac, Art Direction, Critical Theory, Lecturing, Art History, InDesign, College Teaching, Research, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, University Teaching, After Effects, Fine Art, Storyboarding, Typography, Computer Animation, Motion Graphics, Character Animation, Modeling, Digital Painting, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Premiere, Concept Design, Printmaking, Visual Arts, Texturing, Painting, Traditional Animation, 3D, 3D Modeling
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 1993 — 1996
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Imaging and Digital Arts
Ringling School of Art and Design 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
The Walt Disney Company August 2014 - Present
Warner Music Group October 2013 - August 2014
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Group August 2008 - October 2013
Disney Interactive Studios December 2005 - August 2008
Skills
Financial Modeling, Video Games, Essbase, Financial Analysis, Television, Entertainment, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, SAP, Variance Analysis, Budgets, Strategic Financial..., Accounting, Consolidation, Analytics
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 1996 — 1998
Comcast June 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive September 2012 - Present
DIRECTV September 2011 - September 2012
Nike August 2010 - August 2011
Disney Consumer Products April 2007 - August 2010
Disney Consumer Products April 2004 - March 2007
Disney Consumer Products May 2002 - April 2004
Disney Interactive Studios December 2000 - May 2002
Skills
Visio, SQL, HTML, Visual Basic, Unix, C++, PeopleSoft, SAP, SharePoint, HRIS, Analytics, Access, Databases, Analysis, Business Intelligence, Organizational..., Project Management, HR Consulting, Presentations, Cognos, Taleo, System Administration, Microsoft Excel, Programming, Microstrategy, Business Objects, Survey Design, Statistics, Executive Reporting, Report Development, Data Governance, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Compensation & Benefit, SPSS, SuccessFactors, Succession Planning
Education
Sierra College 1997 — 2001
Bachelor, Computer Information Technology
Compass Systems Consultants (in support of the Department of the Interior) September 2010 - Present
KT Consulting/USGS October 2009 - August 2010
Earned Value Advisors Inc. (EVA Inc.) September 2009 - October 2009
Empire Merchants North October 2007 - September 2009
Half Moon Theatre 2004 - 2009
CSIG/VISCO January 2004 - October 2007
SUNY Ulster August 2002 - December 2003
Disney Interactive Studios September 1999 - August 2002
Skills
Program Management, MS Project, Project Management, Strategy, Management, Project Planning, Integration, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Budgets, Event Management, Security, E-commerce, ERP, Sales, Business Process
Education
West Virginia University 1985 — 1987
MFA, Theatre
University at Albany, SUNY 1981 — 1985
BA, Liberal Arts & Theatre
Crystal Dynamics March 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios April 2013 - March 2014
Gameloft March 2011 - March 2013
Double Tap Games 2010 - 2010
Double Tap Games June 2009 - October 2009
THQ/Helixe 2008 - 2008
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, Game Design, Gameplay, Mobile Games
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 2006 — 2010
Information Technology
McDonald's Corporation April 2012 - August 2014
tekservePOS February 2010 - February 2011
British Petroleum August 2008 - December 2008
Siemens Enterprise Communications December 2006 - June 2008
Target April 2005 - March 2006
Sprint January 2003 - August 2004
Disney Interactive Studios January 2002 - April 2002
Skills
Switches, Team Leadership, Troubleshooting, Servers, Networking, Technical Support, Training, Management, Software Documentation, LAN-WAN, TCP/IP, Call Centers, Routers, Wireless, Help Desk Support, Program Management, Leadership, Ethernet
Education
Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business 1999 — 2001
BBA, Management Information Systems
GSN (TV & Games) November 2013 - Present
Zynga February 2013 - June 2013
Zynga April 2010 - February 2013
Disney Interactive Studios July 2008 - December 2008
Made in Paradise Production, Inc. May 2007 - September 2007
Los Alamos National Laboratory September 2003 - December 2004
Skills
Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Flash, Maya (modeling), Game Art, Traditional Animation, Digital and Traditional..., Pen and Ink Drawing, Sketching, Style Guide Creation, Storyboarding, Illustrator, Flash, Illustration, Concept Design, Character Designs, Mobile Games, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Animation
Education
Laguna College of Art and Design 2005 — 2008
BA, Fine Art--Animation
University of California, Davis 1999 — 2003
BS, Biology--Neurobiology, Physiology, Behavior
Zynga January 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios September 2013 - January 2014
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC August 2011 - August 2013
The Base Studio May 2011 - June 2011
Ex'pression College August 2006 - September 2009
Skills
Modeling, Texturing, Digital Painting, Lighting, Rigging, Storyboarding, Animating, Drawing, Carpentry, Painting, Video Games, Animation, Character Animation, Digital Art, Maya, Rotoscoping, Zbrush
Education
Ex'pression 2006 — 2009
Bachelors of Applied Science, Animation and Visual Effects
New York Film Academy 2006 — 2006
3d Graphics and Effects
CLYP media Inc October 2013 - Present
Freelance September 2011 - September 2013
GOSUB 60, Inc. May 2009 - June 2010
Disney Interactive Studios September 2007 - March 2009
Wipro Technologies August 2005 - February 2007
Skills
Core Java, Mobile Devices, Video Games, Test Planning, Perforce, J2ME, Android, Agile Methodologies, Apache, Game Development
Education
Sathyabama University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Engineering
Deluxe Digital March 2011 - June 2015
Screening Pros March 2010 - April 2010
Apartment Owners Association February 2008 - August 2008
Check Disc Labs Inc. April 2004 - February 2007
Disney Interactive Studios March 2000 - April 2002
Exact Staff December 1999 - March 2000
Skills
Video Games, Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, Quality Assurance, JIRA
Education
Pierce College 2002 — 2003
Graphic Art, Art Drawing 101
Ace fitness
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Sprint December 2008 - November 2014
Sprint Nextel (Digicom) December 2008 - November 2014
Disney Interactive Studios April 2008 - October 2008
Electronic Arts (EA) June 2007 - March 2008
Activision June 2005 - May 2007
THQ INC January 2005 - June 2005
US Bank Home Mortgages January 1999 - January 2004
United States Marine Corps January 1993 - January 1998
Skills
RF Engineering, EVDO, Wireless, 4G, LTE, CDMA, RF, GSM, Mobile Technology, 3G, Microwave, Cellular Communications, WiMAX, UMTS
Education
Art Institute of CA
Game Design; Liberal Arts
Santa Monica College
Biology
Paramount Pictures 2014 - 2014
Confidential A+ List Entertainment Family 2010 - 2012
The Walt Disney Studios 2006 - 2010
The Walt Disney Studios 2005 - 2006
The Walt Disney Studios 2004 - 2005
The Walt Disney Company 2001 - 2004
Disney Interactive Studios 2000 - 2001
The Millennium Dome 1999 - 2000
Skills
Entertainment, Digital Media, Film, Television, Event Planning, Executive..., Executive Support, Theatrical Marketing
Education
Smith College
Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature
Disney Interactive Studios January 2014 - Present
Electronic Arts January 2013 - September 2013
React Games May 2012 - December 2012
Imagination Films January 2011 - August 2011
Promexico May 2010 - September 2010
Microsoft's Imagine Cup January 2010 - May 2010
Centro Nacional de las Artes - Mexico August 2008 - March 2009
Skills
C++, C#, XNA, Problem Solving, Maya, Modeling, 3D, Game Programming, Unity3D, Flash, HTML, Spanish, WPF Development, Video Games, Programming, Game Development, Perforce
Education
University of Utah 2011 — 2013
MS. Computer Science, Game Engineering
Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Interactive Desgin & Programming
Crackle August 2015 - Present
DIRECTV June 2014 - August 2015
Disney Interactive March 2012 - September 2013
Infinity Ward March 2011 - July 2011
Disney Interactive Studios June 2008 - June 2009
Jakks Pacific November 2007 - June 2008
quick tally interactive systems, inc June 1996 - July 2007
Skills
Game Development, Mobile Games, PS3, Quality Assurance, Video Games, Wii, Xbox 360, Computer Games, Game Design, Gameplay, Social Games, Console, Casual Games, Game Mechanics, Test Planning, JIRA, Testing, Bug Tracking, Regression Testing, iOS, Online Gaming, MMO, Analytics
Education
Santa Monica College 2009 — 2013
Game Development, General Education
The Disney Store February 2012 - Present
Jakks Pacific January 2012 - March 2012
Disney Interactive Studios April 2011 - October 2011
Lousy Games January 2010 - October 2010
Skills
HTML, Video Games, Testing, Facebook, Xbox 360, Playstation, Nintendo, Game Testing, JIRA, DevTrack, PS3, iPhone, Game Design, PSP, Wii, Level Design, Gameplay, Quality Assurance, Computer Games, MMO, Bug Tracking
Education
The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles 2002 — 2007
NBCUniversal, Inc. July 2012 - Present
GRAVITY-short film, Alcove Productions May 2013 - 2013
NW Natural Gas commercial, The Picture Lab Production Company May 2013 - 2013
NBCUniversal, Inc. July 2011 - July 2012
NBCUniversal, Inc. February 2011 - July 2011
The Janks - music video 2010 - 2011
Jared Cruce Photography, llc 2010 - 2011
Rogue River (2010) November 2010 - December 2010
LEVERAGE, Electric Productions May 2010 - August 2010
Disney Interactive Studios 2010 - 2010
Skills
Film Production, Final Cut Pro, Video Production, Film
Education
Southern Oregon University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Film Studies, Communications
Hemisphere February 2012 - Present
Intelecom Intelligent Telecommunications November 2008 - March 2012
Numedeon, Inc. April 2008 - November 2008
WCI Studios November 2007 - May 2008
Disney Interactive Studios November 2006 - November 2007
Skills
HTML, OS X, Microsoft Office, Game Development, Internet Savvy, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, works with Mac's and..., Computer Hardware..., iLife, iWork, Filemaker Pro, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner, OpenOffice, Learns New Programs..., 50 wpm, Resourceful, Attention to Detail, Excellent..., Scrum, Agile, Project Management, Photoshop, CSS, Xbox 360, MMO, iPhone, FileMaker, User Acceptance Testing, Video Games, Open Office
Education
Mountain Goat Software 2013 — 2013
Certificate, Agile Estimating and Planning
San Diego State University-California State University 2000 — 2004
BA, Religious Studies
Gilbert High School
Disney Interactive Studios October 2012 - Present
Nihilistic Software August 2012 - September 2012
Namco Networks September 2010 - January 2011
Sony Computer Entertainment America September 2009 - November 2009
Electronic Arts June 2008 - February 2009
Skills
PS3, Wii, Quality Assurance, Xbox 360, Android, PSP
Education
The Art Institute of California-San Francisco 2004 — 2005
Game Art and Design
Union County College 2002 — 2003
Visual Arts
Dates of Attendance
Tango Me September 2014 - Present
TinyCo June 2014 - May 2015
Wicked Loot, Inc. December 2013 - June 2014
Disney Interactive Studios September 2013 - November 2013
Crowdstar August 2013 - November 2013
Zynga August 2012 - August 2013
Nickelodeon Animation Studios January 2012 - June 2012
Education
San Jose State University 2005 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
Walt Disney Company July 2014 - Present
The Walt Disney Company September 2012 - June 2014
The Walt Disney Company 2005 - September 2012
Mattel 2004 - 2005
Disney Interactive Studios 1996 - 2004
Skills
Producers, Animation, Project Management, Creative Writer, Voice Direction, Game Design, Management, Interactive Media, Feature Films, Talent Developer, Agility, Writing, Technical Writing, Presentations, Poker, Computer Animation, Entertainment, Film
Education
SDSU
Master of Arts (MA), Telecommunications and Film
University of Alberta
BA (Honors), Psychology