GameSpot Company
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DescriptionGameSpot is a video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information on video games. The site was launched on May 1, 1996, created by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein. It was purchased by ZDNet, a brand which was later purchased by CNET Networks. Date launched: January 13, 1996 Type of site: Video game journalism Awards: VGX Award for Best Gaming Web Site Owner: CBS Interactive
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GameSpot Employees
GameSpot 2008 - 2014
G-Pinions February 2002 - May 2008
Skills
Writing, Podcasting, Video Editing, Communication, Team Leadership, Interviewing Skills, Curating
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2005 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General
Columbia College Chicago 2002 — 2005
Creative Writing
GameSpot January 2014 - Present
Mfactor Inc September 2011 - January 2014
Superfad September 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Motion Graphics, Motion Design, Graphic Design, Animation, Cinema 4D, After Effects, Compositing, Photography, 3D, 3D graphics, Computer Animation, Logo Design, Video, Art Direction, Storyboarding
Education
Art Center College of Design 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Graphic Design
CBS Interactive May 2007 - August 2014
Freelance 2010 - July 2014
GameSpot September 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Live Event Producer, Event Planning, Video Engineering, Video Production, Live Video Streaming, Department Budgeting, Video Editing, Trade Shows, Photography, Producing, Premiere, Photoshop, Content Management, DaVinci Resolve, Video Games, Colour Correction, Camera, Digital Media, Emerging Technologies, Video, Broadcast, Content Strategy, Studio Photography, Colour Management, Lightroom, Web Video, Podcasting, Multimedia, Videography, New Media
Education
Academy of Art University 2000 — 2003
GameSpot May 2011 - May 2014
540 CLUB January 2007 - 2011
pixel-daisy.com January 2001 - 2011
APPLE INC September 2003 - May 2007
Skills
YouTube, OS X, Mac, Photoshop, Facebook, Video, Dreamweaver, Troubleshooting, Logo Design, iLife, Flash, User Experience, Social Networking, XHTML, Social Media, Web Site Production, Software Documentation, iWork, Operating Systems, Customer Service
Education
American InterContinental University2005 2003 — 2005
Bachelors of Fine Art, Visual Communication
Eckerd College 1997 — 1999
Theater
Academy of Art University
Masters of Fine Art, Visual Communication
Future US / GamesRadar Network July 2012 - Present
GamesRadar October 2011 - July 2012
GameSpot June 2008 - October 2011
home September 1996 - March 2009
IGN Entertainment February 2008 - June 2008
The Pioneer January 2007 - March 2008
GamingExcellence July 2007 - February 2008
GamersInfo.net March 2006 - February 2008
GamesRadar January 2008 - January 2008
D2C Games June 2007 - September 2007
Skills
French, Blogging, Editorial, Video, Chinese, HTML, Podcasting, Writing, Photography, Photoshop, Journalism, Video Games, Dogs, Piano, Music, WordPress, Press Releases, Editing, Social Media, Social Networking, Facebook, Proofreading, Web Content, Feature Articles, Public Relations, Project Management, Content Strategy, Content Management, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Freelance Writing, Digital Media, Creative Writing, Content Development, Community Management, Marketing, Publishing, AP Style, Online Publishing, Solution Selling
Education
California State University-East Bay 2006 — 2008
B.A. in Communication, option in Journalism, Mass Communication
Las Positas College 2004 — 2006
General studies
Diablo Valley College 2000 — 2002
General studies
University of Ottawa 1999 — 2000
Biochemistry
Royal Conservatory of Music 1988 — 1996
Piano
Drunken Temple January 2013 - Present
VentureBeat October 2013 - Present
Grizzly Panda December 2010 - March 2011
Lithium Technologies May 2008 - February 2009
1UP.com 2007 - 2008
GameSpot 2003 - 2004
GX Media 1999 - 2000
Zenguin Inc. 1998 - 1999
QOOLE 1997 - 1998
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Illustration, Animation, Quality Assurance, Game Testing, Maya, 3D Modeling, 3D Studio Max, Zbrush, Editorial, Journalism, Software Industry, Video Game Journalism, Video Game Production, Video Games, Game Design
Education
Academy of Art University 2001 — 2006
BA, Fine Art, Computer Arts
GameSpot June 2015 - June 2015
High Class Photography September 2012 - August 2013
Limerrick Entertainment August 2010 - August 2013
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Editing, Adobe Premier, Avid, Film, Video Editing, After Effects, Film Production, Video Production, Cinematography, Feature Films, Screenwriting, Camera Operating, Television, Documentaries, Directing, Premiere, Videography, Entertainment, Post Production, Final Cut Studio, DVD Studio Pro, Music Videos, Short Films
Education
The American Film Institute 2013 — 2015
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Film Editing
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film
Utica High School 2004 — 2007
High School Diploma
Ogilvy & Mather July 2015 - Present
mcgarrybowen September 2013 - July 2015
BoomBox February 2010 - September 2013
Fox Interactive Media May 2006 - December 2009
IGN Entertainment May 2005 - May 2006
GameSpot April 2004 - May 2005
IGN Entertainment February 2003 - April 2004
Freelance February 2002 - January 2003
IGN Entertainment August 2000 - January 2002
Skills
Concept Ideation, Art Direction, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Typography, Web Design, Interaction Design, Social Media, Mobile Design, Adobe Creative Suite, User Experience, Flash, Layout, Logo Design, Interactive Advertising, Information Architecture, Facebook, Digital Media, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Creative Direction, Video, Branding & Identity
Education
Florida State University 1996 — 2000
BFA, Fine Arts
GameSpot April 2015 - Present
Middle of Nowhere Gaming July 2014 - April 2015
Villanova Preparatory School July 2011 - March 2015
HWI March 2013 - June 2014
Skills
Social Media, Editing, Photoshop
Education
San Francisco State University 2015 — 2017
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Santa Barbara City College 2011 — 2015
Associate's degree, Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Riot Games August 2014 - Present
IGN Entertainment July 2013 - August 2013
IGN Entertainment September 2013 - August 2014
WarCry.com July 2013 - July 2013
WarCry.com April 2013 - June 2013
GameSpot April 2013 - May 2013
G4TV January 2011 - November 2012
G4TV August 2010 - January 2011
G4TV May 2010 - August 2010
20th Century Fox May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Writing, Video Games, Online Gaming, Video Production, Post Production, Video Editing, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, SEO, SEO copywriting, On-camera Talent, Blogging, Social Media, New Media, Press Releases, Creative Writing, Mobile Games, MMORPG, Entertainment, Storytelling, Digital Media, Content Strategy, Video, Final Cut Pro, Community Management, Scripting, Content Management, Video Game Journalism, Editorial, Editing, MMO
Education
University of Florida 2006 — 2010
BS, Telecommunications
Lithium Technologies May 2014 - Present
Klout October 2013 - April 2014
Klout February 2012 - September 2013
Blockboard October 2010 - February 2012
Consultant March 2009 - October 2010
Technorati April 2004 - March 2009
Covalent Technologies February 2001 - March 2004
Salon.com June 1999 - January 2001
Gamespot February 1996 - June 1999
Taos Mountain November 1995 - February 1996
Skills
Python, Ruby on Rails, Memcached, Hadoop, MySQL, REST, Apache, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services..., JavaScript, Software Development, Open Source, Integration, Web Applications, jQuery, Java, Scalability, Agile Methodologies, Git, Ruby, Linux, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Mobile Applications, Test Driven Development, Unix, Scrum, Java Enterprise Edition, JSON, Scala, SOA, System Architecture, Databases
Education
San Francisco State University 1983 — 1991
BA, Special Major - Arms Control and Cold War Studies
Yahoo! October 2007 - June 2012
Yahoo! July 2006 - October 2007
Yahoo! July 2005 - July 2006
Yahoo! April 2002 - July 2005
Epylon Corp November 2001 - April 2002
NBCi.com October 2000 - April 2001
eHow Inc. April 2000 - October 2000
GameSpot December 1998 - April 2000
Skills
Behavioral Targeting
Education
Carrington College California-San Leandro 2015 — 2015
Medical Billing and Coding
University of California, Santa Barbara 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
De Anza College 1992 — 1994
Associate's Degree
CBS Interactive January 2012 - Present
That VideoGame Blog June 2010 - December 2011
GameSpot May 2010 - December 2011
Ultimate-Guitar November 2010 - January 2011
The Examiner April 2010 - June 2010
The Examiner February 2010 - June 2010
Blast magazine February 2009 - June 2010
The Equinox February 2009 - May 2010
GameStop May 2008 - January 2010
91.7 WHUS 2005 - 2007
Education
Keene State College 2008 — 2012
BA, Communications major
The Daily Dot July 2013 - Present
Weirder Web November 2012 - December 2013
Corner Media August 2012 - January 2013
Gamespot June 2012 - June 2012
Major League Gaming September 2011 - February 2012
ESFI World January 2011 - October 2011
GosuGamers.net January 2011 - July 2011
SK Gaming March 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Editing, Journalism, Ap Style, Fact-checking, Video Production, Feature Articles, Books, Copy Editing, Content Management, Creative Writing, Web Content, Video Editing, Blogging, Social Media, Copywriting, Social Networking, Facebook, Content Strategy, WordPress
Education
SUNY Purchase 2008 — 2010
Adelphi University 2006 — 2008
Maker Media September 2014 - Present
Self Employed September 2013 - September 2014
GameSpot July 2008 - September 2013
Skills
Video, Podcasting, Digital Media, Content Strategy, New Media, Web Video, Video Editing, Video Production, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Camera, Blogging, Editorial, Content Management, Editing, Broadcast Television, Motion Graphics, Videography, Journalism, Storytelling, Photography, Broadcast, Marketing Strategy, Entertainment, Copy Editing, Television
Education
Cogswell Polytechnical College 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer & Video Imaging
Santa Rosa Junior College 1995 — 1997
GamesRadar October 2014 - Present
GameSpot November 2010 - August 2014
PC Gamer Magazine May 2009 - August 2009
The Escapist February 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Video Games, Content Strategy, Journalism, Editorial, Magazines, Video Editing, Photoshop, Blogging, On-camera Talent, Game Design, Public Relations, Podcasting, Copy Editing, Community Management, Social Media
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
Batesville Public High School 2002 — 2006
Forbes September 2013 - Present
Forbes Media January 2012 - Present
eHarmony.com July 2009 - January 2012
Glam Media November 2007 - July 2009
Insight Express 2007 - 2007
Forbes.com April 2002 - July 2006
Ziff Davis Media May 1997 - November 2001
GameSpot March 1996 - May 1997
CMP June 1995 - April 1996
Skills
Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Sales, Mobile Advertising, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Strategy, Leadership, Advertising Sales, Digital Marketing, Lead Generation, Digital Media, Advertising, DoubleClick, Integrated Marketing, Salesforce.com, Mobile Marketing, Sales Management, Project Management, Social Media Marketing
Education
San Francisco State University, College of Business
BS, International Business
Strava, Inc. March 2011 - Present
Freelance July 2002 - Present
MRM Worldwide October 2009 - February 2011
McCann Worldgroup January 2008 - October 2009
CNET Networks May 2007 - December 2007
GameSpot May 2007 - July 2007
The Kessler Group March 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Marketing Solutions, User-centered Design, Art Direction, Concept Design, Advertising, Web Design, User Interface Design, Integrated Marketing, Creative Direction, Design Strategy, Product Design, Creative Strategy, Marketing, InDesign, Interactive Advertising, Brand Development, Content Strategy, Digital Strategy, Online Marketing, Flash, User Experience
Education
Academy of Art University 2001 — 2006
School of Computer Arts, New Media, Coursework in graphic design & digital production techniques
EA SPORTS January 2013 - Present
GameSpot July 2011 - March 2012
GameFocus.ca September 2008 - June 2011
Sugoi Performance Apparel March 2007 - June 2011
Skills
Blogging, Social Networking, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Writing, Sports Gaming, Sports, Sports Marketing, Online Journalism, Gaming, Gaming Industry, Entertainment, Video Games, Community Management, WordPress, Journalism, Podcasting
Education
University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa 2001 — 2005
Social Sciences, Sociology
Hillcrest High School 1996 — 2001
TechWell Corp June 2014 - Present
GameSpot January 2014 - Present
IGN Entertainment October 2013 - Present
VideoGamer May 2014 - Present
Paste Magazine April 2014 - Present
VG24/7 March 2014 - Present
Gameranx April 2013 - April 2014
Stick Skills May 2012 - August 2013
Perkins Family Restaurant May 2010 - August 2013
PSN Fans January 2012 - July 2012
Skills
Creative Writing, Feature Writing, Musical Theatre, Blogging, Editing, Editorial, Press Releases, Journalism, Social Networking, Social Media, Copy Editing, Copywriting, New Media, Online Journalism, Video Games, Feature Articles, Content Management, Media Relations, Digital Media, News Writing, Public Relations, Content Strategy, Freelance Writing, WordPress, Podcasting, Community Management, Web Content, Magazines, Storytelling, Content Development
Education
Clarion University of Pennsylvania 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Communications, 4.0
Maplewood High School 2007 — 2010
GamesRadar April 2014 - Present
GameSpot October 2013 - Present
GAMINGtruth.com June 2009 - October 2013
The Collegian, Fresno State August 2012 - May 2013
Bentley's Fresh Market December 2007 - October 2010
Skills
Social Media, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Facebook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Blogging, Editing, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Research, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Copy Editing, Newspapers, Press Releases, Journalism, InDesign, Writing, News Writing, Storytelling, Copywriting, WordPress, Creative Writing, Feature Articles, Online Journalism, New Media, Editorial, Digital Media, Public Relations, Media Relations
Education
California State University-Fresno 2010 — 2013
Mass Communication and Journalism, Print
Fresno City College
Computer Science
The Dallas Morning News May 2012 - Present
GameSpot May 2011 - Present
Christian Answers January 2005 - Present
Freelance January 2004 - Present
Joystiq February 2012 - January 2015
Future US May 2010 - January 2013
BubbleLife Media February 2012 - May 2012
The Dallas Morning News August 2011 - May 2012
The Daily Toreador January 2008 - May 2011
Texas Tech University Department of Student Media 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Writing, Editing, Blogging, Social Media, Video Games, Fiction, Storytelling, Video Editing, Publishing, Creative Writing, Stories, Video, Newspaper, Web Content, Gaming, Entertainment, Podcasting, Journalism, Copy Editing, AP Style, Proofreading, Photoshop, Copywriting, Editorial, InDesign, Freelance Writing, Facebook, Social Networking, YouTube, Final Cut Pro, Video Production, Press Releases, Magazines, Content Creation, Wordpress, Short Stories, Newspapers, Content Strategy, News Writing, Film, Books, Online Journalism
Education
Texas Tech University 2007 — 2011
Senior, English Creative Writing
Gamers with Jobs May 2010 - Present
Joystiq January 2011 - February 2015
Tech Thing Daily March 2011 - November 2012
Game Thing Daily November 2010 - November 2012
GameSpot October 2011 - December 2011
CastMedium November 2008 - April 2011
Neowin.net April 2010 - July 2010
Zenken December 2002 - July 2004
Skills
Podcasting, Video Games, Blogging, New Media, Journalism, Editorial, Video Production, Audio Post Production, Web Design, Public Relations, Editing, Content Strategy
Education
上智大学 2000 — 2008
BA, International Business and Economics
Cornell University 2005 — 2006
Certificate of Completion, Chinese FALCON
New York Film Academy 2004 — 2005
Certificate of Completion, 1 Year Director's Course
Cornell University 1999 — 2000
Certificate of Completion, Japanese FALCON
Thomas L. McDonald (Writer & Editor) January 1988 - Present
Patheos, Inc. April 2012 - Present
EWTN 2008 - Present
Maximum PC 1996 - Present
Games Magazine January 1998 - October 2014
Catholic World Report April 2014 - April 2014
Our Sunday Visitor January 2013 - December 2013
Catholic News Service August 2011 - March 2013
Ziff-Davis Publishing 1992 - 2005
GameSpot April 1996 - January 2004
Skills
Ghostwriting, Writing, Editing, Magazines, Journalism, Literature, Newspaper, History, Entertainment, Religion, Book Reviews, Gaming, Publishing, Publications, Books, Film, Press Releases, Copywriting, Social Media, Copy Editing, Blogging, Editorial, Freelance Writing, Teaching, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Video Games, Proofreading, Web Content, Research, Pop Culture, Content Strategy
Education
Holy Apostles College and Seminary 2011 — 2014
MA, Theology, History, Summa Cum Laude
New York University 1987 — 1990
BFA, English, Film
Volkswagen Springfield October 2009 - November 2009
Avon January 2009 - April 2009
EmbroidMe August 2008 - October 2008
Planet Play July 2008 - August 2008
GameSpot August 2006 - September 2006
EB Games May 2006 - August 2006
Fisher's Hardware July 2005 - October 2005
Springfield Plaza Laundromat June 2005 - July 2005
Education
ITT Technical Institute 2007 — 2009
Bachelor's, Multimedia
Liberty University 2006 — 2006
Theater
Zillow Group February 2015 - Present
Core Dump Studios January 1998 - February 2015
Gigwalk July 2014 - December 2014
Gigwalk April 2014 - July 2014
Trulia September 2012 - April 2014
Trulia April 2011 - September 2012
Trulia July 2010 - March 2011
Trulia August 2009 - June 2010
FFWD January 2007 - July 2009
GameSpot November 2003 - January 2007
Skills
MySQL, PHP, Apache, JavaScript, AJAX, Java, CSS, Perl, XML, Smarty, Subversion, Android, Unix Shell Scripting, Employee Management, Python, Bash, Ubuntu, Databases, Linux, LAMP, Scalability, Amazon Web Services..., Git, Android Development, Eclipse, Mobile Applications, Shell Scripting, JSON, Web Applications, Memcached, APIs, Solr, JIRA, Agile Methodologies, Web Development, OOP, Database Design, Lucene, Unix, HTML, REST, Software Architecture
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1991 — 1992
Philosophy
San Francisco State University 1990 — 1991
Philosophy, Journalism
Orange Coast College 1988 — 1990
Philosophy, Journalism
Big Fish July 2014 - Present
Onawa Productions July 2013 - Present
IDG Consumer & SMB July 2012 - July 2013
GameSpot June 2012 - July 2012
CBS Interactive / Gamespot February 2012 - April 2012
Mevio.com May 2010 - December 2011
SONY, Intel, MeVIO February 2010 - December 2011
Mevio.com March 2009 - February 2010
Amazon.com 1999 - 2005
Skills
Video, Production, Final Cut Pro, Multimedia, Editing, Post Production, Video Production, Documentaries, Video Editing, Documentary, Music Videos, Radio, Screenwriting, Entertainment, Television, Social Media, Copywriting, Content Strategy, Social Networking, Digital Strategy, Web Video, Digital Media, Editorial, Camera, Producing, Video Game Journalism
Education
State University of New York - System 1994 — 1996
Associates, Journalism
GameSpot September 2015 - Present
Self-employed November 2012 - September 2015
Future US May 2008 - November 2012
Future US March 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Editorial, Copy Editing, Publishing, Magazines, Editing, Journalism, Web Content, Copywriting, Feature Articles, Creative Writing, Publications, Writing, Content Management, Editorial Strategy, Media Relations, Product Reviews, Reviews
Education
UC Berkeley 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
Winthrop University August 2015 - Present
Red Ventures February 2015 - Present
Red Ventures January 2011 - Present
Europa Sports Products August 2012 - October 2012
GameSpot 2008 - 2012
SPAN Enterprises January 2010 - November 2010
The Mecklenburg Times February 2009 - December 2009
TC Magazine March 2006 - September 2008
Harding University August 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Copywriting, Blogging, Editing, SEO copywriting, Press Releases, Social Media, Advertising, Web Content, SEO, Creative Writing, Marketing, Content Strategy, Video, Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, Newspapers, Magazines, Copy Editing, Journalism, Facebook, Social Networking, Content Management, Newspaper, Television, Marketing Copy, Illustration, Design, Online Marketing, Writing, Management
Education
Harding University 2006 — 2007
Master of Science of Education, English
Harding University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Print Journalism
CBS Interactive April 2013 - Present
CBS Interactive April 2013 - Present
The Popular Workshop October 2012 - December 2012
RunWilder January 2012 - July 2012
GameSpot March 2011 - July 2011
CNET Networks April 2008 - July 2010
Five Four Club July 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Art Direction, Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Media, Creative Direction, Graphics, Illustrator, Online Advertising, Photoshop, Social Media
Education
The Art Institute of California-San Francisco 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Graphic Design
38 Studios July 2009 - May 2012
self-employed January 2001 - January 2009
GameSpot 2003 - 2006
Skills
Video Games, Photoshop, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Unreal Engine 3, Film, Entertainment, Storyboarding, After Effects, Editing, Storytelling, Unreal Editor, Game Development, Animation, Creative Writing
Education
Maine Media Workshops 2003 — 2004
Film
Middlebury College 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies
American Infrastructure MLP January 2008 - Present
Teresa Hegg Consulting February 1997 - December 2007
GameSpot January 1996 - January 1997
Hanford Healy Asset Management June 1992 - July 1995
Hanford/Healy Asset Management Company 1992 - 1995
Shearson Lehman Mortgage Corp January 1990 - January 1991
Western Digital Corporation January 1988 - January 1990
Laventhol and Horwath January 1983 - January 1988
Skills
Finance, Tax, International Tax, Real Estate Accounting, Private Equity, Compliance, Financial Audits, Internal Audit, Corporate Finance, Return on Investment, US GAAP, US GAAP reporting, FIN 48, FAS 157, Accounting, Tax Accounting
Education
Golden Gate University
MS, Taxation
University of Iowa
BA, Business; Accounting
Zynga June 2015 - Present
EVA Automation, Inc. October 2014 - June 2015
GREE International, Inc April 2013 - October 2014
thismoment, Inc August 2010 - January 2012
SendMe, Inc. January 2009 - August 2010
Netflix March 2008 - August 2008
Yahoo! June 2007 - March 2008
SendMe, Inc. June 2006 - June 2007
CNET Networks October 2000 - October 2005
GameSpot September 1998 - October 2000
Skills
User Experience, User Interface Design, User Interface, Web Development, Interaction Design, Web Design, Interactive Marketing, User Experience Design, Social Media Marketing, Digital Strategy, Mobile Applications, User-centered Design, Online Advertising, Digital Media
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1991 — 1996
BS, Art & Design
Ziff Davis, Inc. July 2013 - Present
GameSpot March 2013 - Present
Future Publishing March 2013 - Present
Redline Editorial November 2012 - Present
Bestofmedia Group September 2012 - Present
Self-employed August 2012 - Present
Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA) June 2012 - Present
Destructoid.com June 2011 - January 2014
Extra Credits December 2012 - June 2013
ScrewAttack Entertainment LLC December 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Writing, Microsoft, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Political Science, Political Campaigns, Political Communication, Political Philosophy, Political Economy, Constitutional Law, Video Games, Composition, Critique, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Monitoring, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Event Management, Event Marketing, Events Organisation, Technical Communication, Mobile Technology, Social Media Measurement, Blogging, Social Networking, Podcasting, Creative Writing, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Journalism, Video Editing, Marketing, New Media, Community Management, Feature Articles, Content Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2012
B.A., Political Science, Anthropology, Journalism
Yesware, Inc. July 2010 - Present
MuseTrek January 2009 - August 2010
Candyspark September 2007 - January 2009
GameSpot April 2004 - November 2005
Wireless Gaming Review August 2001 - April 2004
Wireless Gaming Review August 2001 - April 2004
Engage 1999 - 2001
Voice Control Systems, Cambridge, USA 1997 - 1998
Skills
Mobile Devices, Start-ups, Web Services, Linux, Web Applications, Strategic Partnerships, Integration, Product Management, Wireless, Mobile Applications
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1990 — 1994
S.B.
Centric Digital June 2015 - Present
Ziff Davis, Inc. November 2013 - February 2015
Exponential June 2012 - November 2012
CBS Interactive November 2009 - March 2012
GameSpot November 2009 - March 2011
CBSi-- Upload July 2006 - December 2009
National Archive Publishing Company June 2005 - July 2006
Skills
Product Management, project managment, Agile, Product Development, Product Marketing, Product Design, Product Launches, Product Strategy, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Customer Experience, User Experience, Program Management, Campaign Management, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Partner Management, Partnership Development, Strategic Partnerships, Partnership Marketing, Partner Relations, Partnership Management, Online Publishing, Agile Methodologies, Project Management, Web Analytics, Market Research, Mobile Devices, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Advertising, Business Development, Marketing, Account Management, CMS, Online Advertising, Affiliate Marketing, Mobile Marketing, E-commerce, Mobile Applications, Content Management, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Facebook, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Scrum, SEM, Management, Online Marketing
Education
University of Louisville 2000 — 2004
BS, Political Science with a Concentration in Law and Public Policy
GameSpot April 2011 - Present
Skills
Community Management, Content Strategy, Digital Media, Content Management, Copywriting, Editorial, Blogging, Video Games, Social Media, Web Content, Podcasting, Copy Editing, Social Networking, YouTube, New Media, Live Events, Storytelling, Digital Strategy, Online Publishing, Digital Marketing, Trends, Journalism, Creative Writing, Facebook, Tournaments
Education
Sonoma State University 2009 — 2011
General Degree
Innography: IP Answers. Business Results. February 2015 - Present
Innography 2010 - January 2015
Hoovers Inc. January 2009 - July 2010
Austin American-Statesman 2006 - 2008
IGN Entertainment 2000 - 2002
GameSpot 1997 - 1999
Skills
Sales, Salesforce.com, Marketing, Selling, Online Marketing, Cloud Computing, Solution Selling, Business Intelligence, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Operations, Leadership, New Business Development, SaaS, Lead Generation, Enterprise Software, Start-ups, B2B, Competitive Analysis, Management, Customer Service, Sales Presentations, Sales Process, Licensing, SEO, Competitive Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Direct Sales, Advertising, Strategy, Product Marketing, CRM
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
BA, English
Hearsay Social November 2012 - August 2015
Nokia January 2009 - May 2012
Aquent June 2008 - December 2008
Microsoft August 2006 - May 2008
Godfrey Q 2005 - 2006
World Savings December 2002 - December 2005
Publicis August 2000 - August 2002
AOL October 1999 - June 2000
PCWorld.com March 1999 - September 1999
GameSpot October 1995 - January 1999
Skills
User Experience, Visual, Graphic Design, InDesign, Art Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Problem Solving, Photoshop, Email Marketing, Advertising, Interaction Design, Mobile Devices, Online Marketing, Flash, Web Design, Information Design, User Interface, User Experience Design, User Interface Design, Creative Direction
Education
Academy of Art University 1989 — 1993
Fashion & Graphic Design
Performance Food Centers June 2011 - Present
BioClinica June 2007 - January 2011
Boscov's August 2002 - June 2007
XRT March 1999 - October 2001
GameSpot August 1996 - March 1999
Skills
T-SQL, SQL Server 2005/2000, Active Directory, Group Policy, Terminal Services, Documentation, Data Transfer, Computer Setup, Windows support, Applications Support, FTP, International Shipping, Data Entry, Data Migration, Data Quality, Proprietary Software, Desktop Hardware, Windows Security, Software Documentation, Technical Support, Software Installation, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, Desktop Computers, Troubleshooting, Databases, Networking, SQL, Windows Server, Servers
Education
Spring House Education Center 2008 — 2008
Vocational, MS SQL
Northern Virginia Community College 1991 — 1993
Associates, Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
EEDAR May 2014 - Present
Sony Computer Entertainment America April 2012 - April 2014
Red 5 Studios September 2011 - December 2011
Millennium Creative Group June 2011 - September 2011
Sony March 2011 - June 2011
Yahoo! January 2009 - August 2010
GameSpot 2007 - 2009
Game Revolution October 2004 - May 2007
Skills
Corporate Communications, Oral & Written..., Social Media Marketing, Business Development, Brand Management, Market Research, PowerPoint, Facebook, Video Games, Public Relations, Blogging, Marketing, Management, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Analysis, Business Strategy, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Product Development, Digital Media
Education
Rady School of Management, UC San Diego 2010 — 2012
MBA, Finance and Marketing
University of California, Berkeley 1999 — 2003
B.A, English
Mable Barron 1985 — 1994
Stormglass October 2011 - Present
Beats Music February 2014 - March 2015
The Commercial Press November 2009 - November 2010
Troma Entertainment March 2005 - November 2008
About.com April 2007 - May 2008
GameSpot June 2001 - July 2004
ZDNet February 2000 - June 2001
GameSpot July 1998 - February 2000
GameSpot November 1996 - July 1998
The Daily Pennsylvanian September 1992 - December 1995
Skills
SEO, Creative Direction, Editing, Video, Advertising, Film, User Interface Design, Graphic Design, Film Production, Editorial, Web Development, Publishing, Marketing, Documentaries, CMS, Digital Media, New Media, Blogging, Social Media, Mobile Devices, Digital Strategy, Final Cut Pro
Education
University of Pennsylvania 1991 — 1995
BA, Communications, 3.4
The Royal College of St. Peter in Westminster, aka Westminster School 1986 — 1991
A-levels, Maths, English, Economics
Hill House 1979 — 1986
Common Entrance, General
American Heart Association October 2009 - Present
Freelance Writing June 2007 - Present
D Magazine June 2010 - June 2013
Writing Instructor August 2000 - August 2011
Computec Media AG June 1999 - June 2000
GameSpot October 1998 - 1999
GameSpot October 1997 - October 1998
GameSpot May 1997 - October 1997
Skills
Editing, Writing, Editorial, Feature Articles, Magazines, Storytelling, Books, Freelance Writing, Blogging, Web Content, Journalism, Creative Writing, Training, Teaching, Content Strategy, Content Writing, Content Development, Branded Content, Mobile Content
Education
University of Notre Dame 1991 — 1995
BA, English/philosophy
The University of Texas at Austin 2000 — 2002
MA, English
Texas State University 2002 — 2005
MFA, Creative Writing - Poetry
The Hockaday School 1987 — 1991
CBS Interactive March 2012 - Present
Whiskey Media January 2010 - March 2012
Giant Bomb June 2008 - March 2012
GameSpot April 2006 - May 2008
CNET Networks 2006 - 2008
Freelance/Contract 2005 - 2006
Teachscape 2002 - 2004
Shooting Gallery 2000 - 2001
Skills
Digital Media, Video, Video Editing, Content Strategy, Final Cut Pro, Editorial, Social Media, New Media, Broadcast, Live Event Producer, Live Video Streaming, Content Management, Video Games, Video Production, Television, Multimedia, Web Video, Podcasting
Education
University at Buffalo 1996 — 2000
BFA, Fine Art
Massapequa High School 1992 — 1996
High School Diploma
IS Logistics, Inc. November 2009 - Present
CNET Networks 2000 - 2003
GameSpot 1996 - 2003
Skills
Web Development, MySQL, User Experience, Coding/Scripting, Project Management, Tech/Non-tech interface
Education
San Francisco State University 1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science
LeapFrog September 2014 - Present
Orange Silicon Valley July 2013 - September 2014
Ayopa Games August 2011 - July 2013
Logitech October 2008 - August 2011
Sega of America, Inc. August 2007 - July 2008
Sega of America, Inc. December 2005 - July 2007
Blizzard Entertainment August 2004 - December 2005
GameSpot May 1998 - November 2000
Computer Gaming World September 1995 - May 1998
Skills
Monetization, Mobile Devices, Casual Games, Public Relations, Community Management, PS3, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, User Experience, Video Games, Creative Direction, Wii, Console, Strategy, Mobile Games, Game Design, Marketing Communications, Content Strategy, Advertising, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Business Planning, Online Advertising, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Electronics, Entrepreneurship, Brand Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing Copy, Customer Insight, Customer Experience, Mobile Game Development, Developer Relations, Strategic Leadership, Market Research, Writing, Search Advertising, Website Development, Android, iPhone, Brand Development, Product Management, Content Management, Start-ups
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1991 — 1995
BA, Mass Communications
The Chinese University of Hong Kong 1993 — 1994
Friendship House Association of American Indians July 2005 - Present
Netswitch Technology Management 2005 - 2006
Metanetix March 2001 - October 2005
GameSpot September 1998 - February 2001
OnPoint August 1995 - June 1998
Kornblum Law Offices August 1994 - August 1995
Skills
Linux, Networking, Cloud Computing, Project Management, VoIP, Web Analytics, Business Development, Integration, Windows Server, Windows 7, Microsoft Exchange, Cloud Storage, Event Planning, Network Security, Web Development, Fundraising, Google Apps, Spiceworks, Enterprise Software, Microsoft SQL Server, Backup Exec, Microsoft Office, T1s, EHR, Cisco VPN, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Leadership, TCP/IP, Unix, Internet Strategy, Team Building, Web Video, SQL, Sonicwall, Active Directory, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008, HIPAA, Routers, iOS, Android, Mobile Devices, OS X, Data Center, Office 365, Windows 8, VMware ESX
Education
University of California, Davis 1990 — 1994
BA, Political Science, Public Service
Abraham Lincoln High School - San Francisco 1986 — 1990
High School Degree
Sony Computer Entertainment America September 2013 - Present
YouTube September 2011 - June 2012
Slide April 2010 - January 2011
GameSpot 2003 - 2008
Skills
Video Games, Digital Media, Editorial, Community Management, Social Networking, Content Management, User Experience
Education
University of New Hampshire 1995 — 1997
Computer Science
Acatar August 2014 - Present
Acatar April 2013 - Present
Reflex Ion LLC January 2013 - Present
Stanford University February 2010 - May 2012
Stanford University July 2006 - February 2010
Gamespot March 2005 - March 2007
Stanford University July 2004 - July 2006
Stanford University 2003 - 2003
ZEFER June 2000 - September 2000
ZEFER June 1999 - August 1999
Skills
Higher Education, Teaching, Instructional Technology, Curriculum Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, Faculty Development, E-Learning, Instructional Design, Distance Learning, Research, Editing, University Teaching, Academic Administration, Student Affairs, Public Speaking, Educational Research, College Teaching, Lecturing, Tutoring, Digital Humanities, Web Development, Film Editing, Freelance Writing, Drupal, FileMaker, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, XML, SQL, Perl Script, Dreamweaver, Final Cut Pro, Motion Graphics, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, iMovie, Audacity, Audio Visual Support, Critical Thinking, Enrollment Management, PeopleSoft, Storyboarding, Product Marketing, Literature, History, Multimedia
Education
Stanford University 2002 — 2003
Master's, Modern Thought and Literature
Stanford University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor's, Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities
Hawken School
CBS Interactive April 2013 - Present
CBS Interactive June 2008 - April 2013
CNET Networks October 2000 - May 2008
ZDNet January 1999 - October 2000
GameSpot April 1997 - January 1999
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SEC filings, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Accounting, US GAAP, Financial Analysis, Finance, Internal Controls, Financial Modeling, GAAP, Financial Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cash Flow
Education
San Francisco State University
B.A.
Misc tech companies January 2012 - Present
The Freelance Game Podcast January 2014 - Present
Touchfight Games August 2014 - Present
Kung Fu Grip Press September 2012 - Present
Contently January 2013 - Present
Paste Magazine October 2013 - September 2014
The Sims Magazine September 2013 - September 2014
The Magazine June 2013 - August 2014
Polygon July 2012 - August 2014
GameSpot January 2010 - August 2014
Skills
Editing, Freelance Writing, Feature Writing, Feature Articles, Geek Culture, Magazines, Interviews, Publishing, Web Content, Storytelling, Publications, Newspapers, New Media, Online Journalism, Books, Reviews, Social Media Marketing, Music, Content Development, Digital Media, Community Management, Media Relations, Publicity, Content Management, Content Strategy, AP Style, Headline Writing, WordPress, News Writing, Online Publishing, Proofreading, Fact-checking, Ghostwriting, Magazine Articles, Content Writing, Digital Journalism
Education
Johnson State College
BA, Journalism
Westminster College December 2012 - January 2013
Westminster College August 2011 - January 2013
Directed Study June 2012 - September 2012
Westminster College January 2012 - May 2012
GameSpot December 2005 - February 2006
Winner International May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
GIS applications, Microsoft Office, Mac OS, Open Office, Research
Education
Westminster College (PA) 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy; Economics (minor), Cum Laude ~ 3.74/4.00
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango 2008 — 2009