ThinkFun Company

Industry: Company

Description

ThinkFun, formerly known as Binary Arts, was founded in 1985 by Bill Ritchie and Andrea Barthello. The two started the company from the basement of their home in Virginia, with a product base that initially consisted of four games invented by a family friend William Keister. Founded: 1985, Virginia Video games: Circuit Maze - Puzzle Electric, Drop Shadows - The Secret Puzzle, Game Center(Gold), Smart Box Parent organization: Ravensburger North America, Inc.

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ThinkFun Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Ryan Dalisay Ryan Dalisay Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Ryan Dalisay's ThinkFun Experience March 2007 - April 2007
Job Senior Art Director at Diaz Cooper Advertising
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Diaz & Cooper Advertising  August 2010 - Present
Boogie Bots   May 2008 - 2010
Bates Creative Group  April 2008 - October 2008
MTV's America's Best Dance Crew Season 2   June 2008 - August 2008
Culture Shock Dance Troupe  February 2006 - March 2008
BET NETWORKS  April 2007 - June 2007
ThinkFun   March 2007 - April 2007
Discovery Communications  February 2006 - February 2007

Skills
Graphic Design, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Illustrator, InDesign, Art Direction, Typography, Corporate Identity, Logo Design, Creative Direction, Illustration, Logos, Layout, Web Design, Brochures, Social Media, Graphics, Email Marketing, Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat, Mac, Direct Mail, Creative Development, Brand Development, Multimedia, Visual Communication, Print, Packaging, Corporate Branding, Creative Strategy, Branding, Interaction Design, User Experience, CSS, Image Manipulation, Social Media Marketing, Catalogs, Promotions, Final Cut Pro, Banners, Flyers, Business Cards, Pre-press, HTML, Flash, Motion Graphics, Vector Illustration, After Effects, Digital Illustration

Education
University of Central Florida   2000 — 2005
BFA, Graphic Design

Design & Architecture Senior High   1996 — 2000
High School, Graphic Design

Juan Botero Juan Botero Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Juan Botero's ThinkFun Experience August 2011 - November 2013
Job Director of International Business, LATAM at Lansinoh Laboratories
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Lansinoh Laboratories  November 2013 - Present
Lansinoh Laboratories  November 2013 - December 2014
ThinkFun   August 2011 - November 2013
Alta Bicycle Share  August 2010 - August 2011
Sexto Sentido Colombia   June 2009 - 2010

Skills
International Sales, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Spanish, Process Improvement, Problem Solving, Business Analysis, Market Research, Sales&Marketing, Customer Service, Trade Shows, Operations Management, Social Media, Marketing, Project Management, Account Management, Manufacturing, Advertising, Start-ups, Sales, Management, Event Management, New Business Development, Leadership, Logistics, Marketing Management, Product Development, Business Strategy, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Negotiation, Sales Management, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Competitive Analysis, International Business, Strategy, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Social Media Marketing

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2008 — 2010
BS

Arizona State University   2006 — 2007

Alicia Griffiths Alicia Griffiths Peterborough, New Hampshire Details
Alicia Griffiths's ThinkFun Experience March 2010 - February 2014
Job Graphic Designer at Griffgraff Design & Creative
Industry Design
Experience
Griffgraff Design & Creative   September 2009 - Present
ThinkFun   March 2010 - February 2014
SQN Communications   August 2008 - September 2009
Telfair Museum of Art  January 2008 - August 2008
Robertson & Markowitz Advertising and PR   May 2006 - January 2008
MicroArts  2004 - 2005

Skills
Graphic Design, Packaging, Exhibit Design, Corporate Identity, Art Direction, Illustrator, Direct Mail, Logo Design, Graphics, Corporate Branding, Stationery, InDesign, Invitations, Creative Strategy, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Copywriting, Dreamweaver, Web Design, Mac, Typography, Layout, Interaction Design, Book Illustration, Newsletters, Email Marketing, Brochures, Photography, Adobe Acrobat, Advertising, Brand Development, Information Design, Catalogs, Illustration, Visual Communication, QuarkXPress

Education
Savannah College of Art and Design   2002 — 2006
BFA, Graphic Design

Nicolas Bernal Nicolas Bernal Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Nicolas Bernal's ThinkFun Experience February 2014 - June 2014
Job Sr. Graphic Designer / Creative Director
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
National Philanthropic Trust  June 2014 - Present
The Stoodeeoh   January 2013 - Present
ThinkFun   February 2014 - June 2014
ThinkFun   September 2013 - January 2014
ThinkFun   September 2012 - August 2013
NBEC Des!gn   February 2011 - December 2012
ThinkFun   December 2011 - August 2012
Thompson Hospitality  April 2012 - May 2012
BBDO  June 2009 - September 2009
QCB Studio   July 2008 - July 2009

Skills
Corporate Identity, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Illustrator, Packaging, Advertising, Corporate Branding, Brochures, Brand Development, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Photography, Posters, Flyers, Dreamweaver, Social Media, Creative Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Illustration, Print Production, Typography, Catalogs, Magazines, Art, Retouching, PowerPoint, Creative Strategy, Project Management, Mac & PC platforms, Layout, Copywriting, Graphics, Trade Shows, Branding & Identity

Education
EAE Business School   2008 — 2009
Master of Arts, Image, Advertising, Corporate Identity

Universidad del Aconcagua   2007 — 2007
International Semester, Graphic Design

Politécnico Grancolombiano   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design

Politécnico Grancolombiano   2002 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design, Marketing and Advertising

Colegio Americano   1994 — 2000
High School

Sam Tenenbaum Sam Tenenbaum Greater Boston Area Details
Sam Tenenbaum's ThinkFun Experience 2006 - 2007
Job Commercial Real Estate Research & Investment Analyst
Industry Real Estate
Experience
CoStar Portfolio Strategy  February 2012 - Present
GID Investment Advisers   August 2011 - February 2012
USA Hockey  September 2002 - September 2011
George School  May 2008 - June 2011
Promotional Product Professionals of Canada   January 2011 - April 2011
McGill Teaching with Technology Fair   January 2011 - April 2011
McGraw-Hill Construction  June 2009 - September 2010
Weblications   March 2007 - May 2009
ThinkFun   2006 - 2007

Skills
Excel, PowerPoint, Research, Market Research, Data Presentation, Analysis, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Access, Marketing, Sales, CRM, Microsoft Excel

Education
McGill University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, International Development, Marketing and Hispanic Studies

Chris D'Angelo Chris D'Angelo Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Chris D'Angelo's ThinkFun Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Art Director/Graphic Designer
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
ThinkFun   June 2014 - Present
Freelancer  May 2008 - July 2014
Ketchum  January 2014 - May 2014
Link9  September 2013 - December 2013
Fly Communications  June 2013 - September 2013
URS Corporation  April 2013 - May 2013
Fly Communications  March 2010 - February 2013
Cheil Communications  May 2008 - March 2009

Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Storyboarding, Illustration, Creative Branding, Art Direction, Advertising, Graphic Design, Dodgeball, Retouching, Communication Design, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, Mac, Graphics, Direct Mail, Concept Development, Logos, Social Media, Drawing, Creative Development, User Experience Design, Television, Branding & Identity, Video Production, Digital Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Film, Video, Book Design, Integrated Marketing, Brand Implementation, Image Editing, Outdoor Advertising, Image Manipulation, Creative Services, Digital Media, CMS, Creative Strategy, Videography, Experience Design, Flash Animation, After Effects, Creative Problem Solving, Interactive Advertising

Education
Parsons School of Design   2004 — 2008
BFA, Communication Design

Art Institute of Philadelphia   1998 — 2000
AAS, Video Production

Kelsey LaSeur Kelsey LaSeur Baltimore, Maryland Details
Kelsey LaSeur's ThinkFun Experience July 2012 - July 2012
Job House Manager
Industry Fine Art
Experience
The Tank NYC   July 2014 - Present
Meow Meow Tweet   October 2012 - Present
Phat Buddha Wear  April 2013 - March 2015
Miller's Oath   July 2013 - December 2013
Kitty Jones   November 2012 - November 2013
Christian Joy  January 2013 - October 2013
Asher Levine  January 2013 - June 2013
Charlotte Ronson  October 2012 - December 2012
Maryland Institute College of Art  August 2010 - September 2012
ThinkFun   July 2012 - July 2012

Skills
Draping, Flat Patterning, Paper Mache, Hand and Machine Sewing, Crochet, Sewing, Printmaking, Pattern, Textile Design, Textiles, Photoshop, Fashion, Fashion Design

Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art   2007 — 2012
BFA, Fiber, Experimental Fashion

The Maryland Institute College of Art   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts

Matthew Heislup Matthew Heislup Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Matthew Heislup's ThinkFun Experience January 2014 - April 2014
Job Creative Services Coordinator at Clean Cuts & Cerebral Lounge
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Clean Cuts & Cerebral Lounge  September 2015 - Present
Sole Proprietor  October 2010 - September 2015
ThinkFun   January 2014 - April 2014
Clear Channel Radio  August 2013 - October 2013
Clear Channel Radio  January 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Radio, Radio Advertising, Advertising Sales, Digital Media, Broadcast, Advertising, Radio Promotions, Media Planning, Media Buying, Radio Broadcasting, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, New Media, Online Advertising, Facebook, Sales, Account Management, Digital Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Public Relations

Education
James Madison University   2004 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communication Studies

James Madison University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communication Studies

Spencer Pierson Spencer Pierson Rancho Palos Verdes, California Details
Spencer Pierson's ThinkFun Experience April 2013 - April 2013
Job ProSavant
Industry Real Estate
Experience
USC Marshall School of Business  2013 - Present
ProSavant Incorporated   April 2010 - Present
Disney Accelrator   April 2014 - April 2014
PwC Tax Case Competition   October 2013 - October 2013
ThinkFun   April 2013 - April 2013
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP  2013 - 2013
Peninsula Center Library Film Club   June 2011 - September 2012

Skills
Adobe Flash Animating, leading, analyzing stocks, creating ideas, building a website on..., PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, www.codeacademy.com, Pitching in Commercials, leadership, Excel Basics, business research, business planning, Team Work, Leadership, Market Research, Business Planning, Management

Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business   2013 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Business, Junior

Adnerson Business Advisors   2010 — 2016
None, Corporate, None

Marymount College   2012 — 2013
Business, Freshmen

University of Southern California   2012 — 2012
None, Entrepreneurship Summer Program, Before freshmen year

Palos Verdes High School   2011 — 2012
12

Disney Institute   2011 — 2011
None, Leadership, None

Palos Verdes High School

Elliott de Luca Elliott de Luca Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Elliott de Luca's ThinkFun Experience August 2008 - November 2008
Job Art Director at George Mason University
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
George Mason University  May 2014 - Present
Freelance CD   June 1992 - Present
Puckett & Associates   February 2010 - October 2012
George Mason University  2004 - May 2010
ThinkFun   August 2008 - November 2008
MSHC Partners  October 2007 - August 2008
O'Keeffe & Company   2005 - 2006
White & Partners  2004 - 2005
Public Broadcasting Service  1998 - 2001
TMP Worldwide (form. Stackig Advertising)   1994 - 1996

Skills
Creative Direction, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Web Design, Photography, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Integrated Marketing, Corporate Branding, Graphics, Typography, Mobile Applications, Television, Copywriting, Advertising, Image Manipulation, Image Editing, Direct Mail, Drums, Writing, Pre-press, Concept Development, Corporate Identity, Art, Magazines, Brochures, Creative Strategy, Mac, Experience Design, User Interface, Content Strategy, Digital Strategy, Logo Design, Branding & Identity, Interaction Design, Visual Communication, Brand Development, Posters, QuarkXPress, Illustrator, Banners, User Interface Design, Collateral, Illustration, User Experience, Catalogs, Motion Graphics, Dreamweaver, Interactive Advertising, Layout

Education
George Mason University   1980 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design

Berklee College of Music   1982 — 1984
Certificate, Performance

Herndon High School

Herndon High School

Ilana Sambuco-Paul, MBA Ilana Sambuco-Paul, MBA Baltimore, Maryland Area Details
Ilana Sambuco-Paul, MBA's ThinkFun Experience August 2000 - December 2001
Job
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Maryland State Department of Education, School and Community Nutrition Programs Branch   October 2011 - December 2012
Offit Kurman  July 2008 - March 2010
kajeet  August 2007 - July 2008
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP  September 2002 - June 2007
Thinkfun   August 2000 - December 2001
The Learning Company  1999 - 2000

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Sales, Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Leadership, Business Development, Project Management, Brand Management, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Project Planning, Program Management, Analysis, Newsletters, Public Relations, Press Releases

Education
Loyola University Maryland   2004 — 2007
MBA

Indiana University Bloomington   1997 — 1998

University of Maryland College Park   1993 — 1997

Greenwich High School   1989 — 1993

Jenifer Sessums Jenifer Sessums Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Jenifer Sessums's ThinkFun Experience April 2004 - June 2008
Job Senior Creative; UX / Product / Visual Design
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
GetWellNetwork  December 2011 - Present
Studio 5  June 1999 - February 2013
U.S. Department of State   May 2009 - June 2011
ThinkFun   April 2004 - June 2008
Hasten Design Studio   1995 - 1998
Hasten Design Studio   1995 - 1998

Skills
Graphic Design, Art Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, Graphics, Photography, Illustrator, InDesign, Typography, Adobe Acrobat, Illustration, Creative Strategy, Mac, Photoshop, Logo Design, Corporate Identity, Advertising, Event Planning, Art, Layout, Expert in Adobe CS, Microsoft Office, Pre-press production, Mac and PC platforms, Event Management, Word, PowerPoint, Windows, Outlook, Print, Packaging, Writing, Print Production, Posters, Logos, Copywriting, Corporate Branding, User Experience, Management, Brand Development, Newsletters

Education
University of Delaware   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Visual Communications

Behavior Boot Camp

Erin Phelps Erin Phelps Columbus, Ohio Area Details
Erin Phelps's ThinkFun Experience January 2010 - January 2011
Job Manager, Customer Success at Cvent
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Cvent  February 2015 - Present
Cvent  July 2014 - January 2015
Cvent  August 2012 - July 2014
Cvent  February 2011 - July 2012
ThinkFun   January 2010 - January 2011
Live Nation  December 2008 - January 2010
Cleveland Cavaliers  October 2007 - May 2008
Florida Panthers  June 2006 - October 2007
Atlanta Spirit, LLC (Atlanta Hawks and Thrashers)   September 2005 - June 2006

Skills
Business Development, Management, SaaS, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Salesforce.com, Budgets, Proposal Writing, Technology, Sales Presentations, Referral Networking, Event Management, Campaigns, Hospitality, Project Management, Financial Services, Employee Training, Marketing, Account Management, Training, Sales Process, Leadership

Education
Ohio University   2001 — 2005
B.S. Sport Sciences, Sport Management/Business

Ashley Shepherd Ashley Shepherd Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Ashley Shepherd's ThinkFun Experience April 2012 - August 2014
Job Recruiting Coordinator at Careers In Nonprofits
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Careers In Nonprofits  March 2015 - Present
Charming Charlie  November 2014 - March 2015
The Bozzuto Group  2013 - December 2014
ThinkFun   April 2012 - August 2014
ComRent International  2010 - 2011
SRA International  2009 - 2010

Skills
Customer Service, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Microsoft CRM, Navision, Costpoint, BizFlow, Yardi Property..., Recruiting, Nonprofits

Education
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
B.A, Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing

Jordan Walton Jordan Walton Saginaw, Michigan Details
Jordan Walton's ThinkFun Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Electric Vehicle Advisor, Customer Service Representative at Morley
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
Morley  June 2014 - Present
Saginaw Valley State University  January 2014 - Present
Family Video  May 2013 - Present
Saginaw Valley State University  August 2012 - May 2013
ThinkFun   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Graphic Design, Web Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Skills, Video Production, Video Editing, Digital Media, Video Journalism, Magicians, Motion Graphics, Motion Capture, 3D Studio Max, Rayfire, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Software, Customer Service, Event Management, Event Planning, Character Designs, Logo Design, Data Entry, Secretarial Skills

Education
Saginaw Valley State University   2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Communications and Digital Media Design

Newberry College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Graphic Communications

Amber Harvey Amber Harvey Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Amber Harvey's ThinkFun Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Merchandising, Branding and Strategic Marketing Enthusiast
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
ThinkFun   April 2015 - Present
The Link Up Podcast   October 2014 - Present
World Duty Free Group  March 2014 - October 2014
Ariela-Alpha International  August 2013 - November 2013
MCCS  November 2012 - July 2013
H&M  September 2011 - October 2012
miLA Bridal   June 2011 - August 2011
Plato's Closet  August 2010 - September 2010
Dillards  June 2010 - August 2010
Naval Air Station Oceana MWR Youth Center   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Social Media, Facebook, Sales, Fashion Writing, Photoshop, Window Displays, Jewelry, POS, Apparel, Social Media Marketing, Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Trend Forecasting, Illustrator, Retail Sales, Public Relations, Social Networking, Retail, Sewing, Adobe Creative Suite, Blogging, Data Entry, Tumblr, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Mood Boards, Microsoft Excel, Mac, Cost Allocation, Fashion Blogging, Microsoft Office, Fashion Buying, Inventory Management, Teamwork, Management, Marketing, Styling, Customer Service, InDesign, Adobe Creative Cloud, Intellectual Property

Education
Stratford University   2015 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International/Global Studies

Virginia Commonwealth University   2009 — 2012
B.A., Fashion Merchandising

Amanda Turner Amanda Turner West Palm Beach, Florida Area Details
Amanda Turner's ThinkFun Experience 2005 - Present
Job Creative Director at Frigid Fish
Industry Design
Experience
ThinkFun   2005 - Present
Frigid Fish   February 2014 - Present
Pint Size Art   2001 - Present
Varner Studios   2004 - Present
Goldie Blox   January 2015 - Present
Art Activate   January 2012 - Present
One World Dolls   2012 - 2013
Asvathaa Inc   2011 - 2012
Mattel  2003 - 2009

Skills
Digital & Traditional..., Digital & Traditional..., App & Game Design, Web & Flash Design, Traditional Painting, Doll Design, Concept Design, Character Design, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Painting, Character Animation, Entertainment, Concept Development, Art, Illustration, Television, Digital Media, Web Design, Film Production, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Strategy, Flash, Animation, Film, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Corporate Identity, Packaging, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Brand Development, Social Media

Education
Bournemouth University   2000 — 2001
MA, Computer Animation

Suffolk College   1995 — 2000
BA Hons, Art & Design specializing in Traditional Animation

Bodywork Company Dance Studios   1990 — 1995
Diploma, Performing Arts

Long Road, Cambridge, UK   1991 — 1993
Associates / A-Level, Art, Art History, Biology, English

Nena Von Sternberg Nena Von Sternberg Greater Seattle Area Details
Nena Von Sternberg's ThinkFun Experience 2005 - 2007
Job Finance Consultant, Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe  2011 - Present
Kitsap BEST, formerly Washington C.A.S.H   2010 - Present
Leadership Kitsap   2010 - Present
Harborside Toastmasters   2010 - Present
ThinkFun   2005 - 2007

Skills
Accounting, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning

Education
SUNY Binghamton
Economics

Goli Trump MBA, CRMA Goli Trump MBA, CRMA Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Goli Trump MBA, CRMA's ThinkFun Experience July 2009 - September 2010
Job Enterprise Risk Management, Chief Audit Executive, Internal Auditor, Accounting Professional
Industry Executive Office
Experience
SourceAmerica  January 2011 - Present
ThinkFun   July 2009 - September 2010
NISH  January 2007 - June 2009
ABS Biodiesel   March 2006 - October 2006
Contractor  January 2005 - February 2006
Memberdrive.com   October 2000 - December 2004
SAIC  August 1991 - October 2000
Innovative Community Technology Services   August 1997 - August 1998

Skills
Cost Accounting, Managerial Finance, Internal Audit, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Enterprise Risk..., Internal Controls, Strategic Planning, Financial Reporting, DCAA, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Assurance, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Policy Writing, Operational Risk, Policy, FAR, Strategic Financial..., IT Audit, Government Contracting, Government Accounting, Non-profits, Compliance, I-9 Compliance, Mergers, GRC, Risk Management, Business Process..., COSO Framework, ISO, Earned Value Management, Project Management, International Business..., Government Auditing, Governance, Finance, Nonprofits

Education
University of Virginia   1985 — 1989
BA

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Pamplin College of Business   1993 — 1996
MBA

George Mason University   2010 — 2011
Certificate in International Policy, courses only

Cristina Lucas Cristina Lucas Arlington, Virginia Details
Cristina Lucas's ThinkFun Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Marketing and Communications Professional
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
ThinkFun   June 2012 - Present
Freelance Marketing Communications Services   December 2009 - September 2012
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association  March 2004 - September 2009
Touchstone Energy Cooperatives  June 2001 - March 2004
Volunteers of America  October 2000 - June 2001
Consumer Bankers Association  February 1999 - September 2000
Fortran Corporation   March 1994 - January 1999

Skills
Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Project Coordination, Negotiation, Non-profits, Promotions, Editing, Customer Relations, Trade Shows, Customer Service, Journalism, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Writing, Advertising, Press Releases, Budget Management, Marketing Strategy, Copywriting, Facebook, Account Management, Market Research, Contract Negotiation, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Event Marketing, Blogging, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Management, Budgets, Business Development, Leadership, Sales, Training, Brand Development, Community Outreach, Direct Mail, Online Advertising, Corporate Communications, Integrated Marketing, Media Relations, Marketing Management, Content Management

Education
George Mason University
BA in Communications, Emphasis in Journalism, Marketing

George Mason University
Bachelor's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Darren Gunlock Darren Gunlock Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Darren Gunlock's ThinkFun Experience April 2007 - March 2010
Job Experienced IT Executive, PMP, CIPP/G
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
A.I. Solutions, Inc.   April 2010 - Present
ThinkFun   April 2007 - March 2010
U.S. Department of Justice – Office of the Chief Information Officer   January 2006 - April 2007
U.S. House of Representatives – Committee on Ways and Means   July 2001 - January 2006
U.S. Senate – U.S. Senator Mike DeWine (R-OH)   January 1995 - June 2001

Skills
Information Security, SDLC, PMP, Program Management, SaaS, Management

Education
The George Washington University - School of Business   2004 — 2005
EMIST, Information Technoogy

The George Washington University   2003 — 2005
Masters of Information Systems, Information Technology

Otterbein University   1989 — 1993
BA, Political Science

Colleen St. John Colleen St. John New York, New York Details
Colleen St. John's ThinkFun Experience 2011 - 2012
Job Director of Client Success, Implementation at Schoology
Industry Education Management
Experience
Schoology  July 2014 - Present
Schoology  January 2013 - July 2014
Schoology  April 2012 - January 2013
ThinkFun   2011 - 2012
San Mateo Foster City School District  2007 - 2011
Pacific Autism Learning Services  2006 - 2007
San Carlos School District  2006 - 2006
San Mateo Foster City School District  2005 - 2005

Skills
Educational Technology, Classroom, Teaching, Coaching, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Educational Leadership, Social Media, Training, Administration, Tutoring, Leadership Development, New Client..., Management

Education
Notre Dame de Namur University   2009 — 2011
M.A., School Administration

Notre Dame de Namur University   2005 — 2006
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Education

San Diego State University-California State University   2000 — 2005
BA, Liberal Studies

Tanya Thompson Tanya Thompson Toronto, Canada Area Details
Tanya Thompson's ThinkFun Experience June 2009 - March 2015
Job Head of Global Product Sourcing & Development at Mastermind Toys
Industry Retail
Experience
Mastermind Toys  April 2015 - Present
Chicago Toy and Game Group   February 2013 - Present
HATCH  March 2014 - Present
SNAP Mathematics Foundation   April 2006 - Present
ThinkFun   June 2009 - March 2015
ThinkFun   June 2007 - June 2009
Simcoe County District School Board  November 1995 - August 2007

Skills
Microsoft Office, Packaging, Social Media, Product Development, Inventor Relations, Research, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Advertising, Public Speaking, Retail, Creative Direction, Management, Publishing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Video Games, Online Marketing, Innovation, Newsletters, Budgets, Board Games, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Market Research

Education
Queen's University   2004 — 2005
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Mathematics

McMaster University   1989 — 2004
Honours Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Mathematics

Pretty River Academy

Pretty River Academy

Pretty River Academy

Charlotte Fixler Charlotte Fixler Greater Boston Area Details
Charlotte Fixler's ThinkFun Experience January 2008 - July 2014
Job Director of Communications at Curriculum Associates
Industry Publishing
Experience
TED Conferences  2015 - Present
Curriculum Associates  October 2014 - Present
ThinkFun   January 2008 - July 2014
ThinkFun   July 2011 - July 2013
ThinkFun   January 2008 - July 2011
Beauvoir - The National Cathedral Elementary School  August 2005 - August 2008
St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School   August 2004 - August 2005

Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Writing, Trade Shows, Product Development, Online Advertising, Research, Social Networking, Elementary Education, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Innovation, Creativity, Community Outreach, Brand Development, Management, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Newsletters, Strategic Partnerships, Advertising, Event Management, Integrated Marketing, Online Marketing, Editing, Creative Direction, Event Planning, E-commerce, Email Marketing, Education

Education
The George Washington University - School of Business   2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

The George Washington University   2007 — 2008
M.A., Curriculum & Instruction

Tufts University   2000 — 2004
B.A., Psychology & Child Development

University of Westminster   2003 — 2003
Psychology

Raven Jenkins Raven Jenkins Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Raven Jenkins's ThinkFun Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Administrative Assistant at ThinkFun
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
ThinkFun   July 2015 - Present
Scientific and Commercial Systems Corporation (SCSC)   May 2015 - July 2015
Halt, Buzas & Powell, Ltd.   March 2015 - April 2015
The Great Courses  January 2015 - February 2015
Source Office Suites  October 2014 - January 2015
Phacil, Inc  February 2014 - October 2014
Volition Literary and Art Magazine   August 2013 - December 2013
George Mason University  September 2012 - September 2013
George Mason University  February 2011 - October 2011
Walter Cecil Rawls Library   March 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Creative Writing, Social Media, Teamwork, Interpersonal..., PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Time Management, Management, Copy Editing, Microsoft Excel, Organization &..., Technical Writing, English Composition, Motivated self-starter, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Analytical Skills, Switchboard, Persuasive Writing, Event Planning

Education
George Mason University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

Dan Malks Dan Malks Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Dan Malks's ThinkFun Experience October 2013 - February 2014
Job
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Agile Software  March 2014 - Present
SafeSpot Children's Advocacy Center   April 2014 - Present
Youth Ultimate League of Arlington   November 2013 - Present
ThinkFun   October 2013 - February 2014
JackBe, Corp (Acquired by Software AG)   February 2006 - October 2013
Sun Microsystems  September 1997 - February 2006
www.corej2eepatterns.com   January 2000 - June 2003
Congressional Quarterly  1992 - 1997

Skills
SOA, Distributed Systems, Java, Agile Methodologies, Enterprise Architecture, Java Enterprise Edition, Software Development, Cloud Computing, Web Services, REST, Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Project..., Enterprise Software, Integration, Solaris, Business Intelligence, Solution Architecture, Linux, Web Applications, Unix, System Architecture, Oracle, Design Patterns, SharePoint, IT Strategy, Big Data, Data Analysis, Start-ups, SaaS, XML, Product Management, Strategy, Software Design, Open Source, Scrum, SOAP, Agile Project Management, Tomcat, Architectures

Education
Johns Hopkins University   1991 — 1995
Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Science

The College of William and Mary   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Georgetown University   1997 — 1998
Computational Linguistics / Phonetics

Norfolk Academy HS   1978 — 1983
High School Diploma

Lily Butler Lily Butler Greater New York City Area Details
Lily Butler's ThinkFun Experience June 2010 - July 2010
Job Senior Editor Studio@Gawker at Gawker Media
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Gawker Media  July 2015 - Present
Gawker Media  November 2013 - Present
Gawker Media  July 2013 - Present
Gawker Media  February 2013 - Present
InkWell Management Literary Agency   2011 - 2011
ThinkFun   June 2010 - July 2010
Population Services International  June 2009 - July 2009

Education
Colgate University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

Maret School

John Kilborne John Kilborne Chapel Hill, North Carolina Details
John Kilborne's ThinkFun Experience May 2009 - August 2009
Job MBA Candidate, UNC KenanFlagler Business School
Industry Real Estate
Experience
MAC Realty Advisors LLC  February 2013 - June 2015
Organizing for America  August 2012 - November 2012
United States Senate  November 2010 - January 2011
ThinkFun   May 2009 - August 2009
76ers Basketball Camp   July 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, PowerPoint, Real Estate, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Analysis, Social Media, Event Planning

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School   2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Real Estate

Washington University, College of Arts and Sciences   2008 — 2012
A.B. Degree, Economics

University of Auckland   2010 — 2010
Coursework, Economics

Maret School   1994 — 2008

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School

Ilham Bouzidane Ilham Bouzidane Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Ilham Bouzidane's ThinkFun Experience December 2008 - May 2011
Job Group Coordinator at Boxwood Career Solutions A Naylor Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Boxwood Career Solutions - A Naylor Company  March 2015 - Present
North Star Games   May 2011 - Present
ThinkFun   December 2008 - May 2011
Smithsonian Enterprises  2003 - 2008

Skills
Account Management, Marketing, Training, Sales, Recruiting, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Management, Research, Outlook, Employee Training, Inventory Management, Public Relations, Social Networking, Retail, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Performance Management, New Business Development, Budgets, Team Building, Product Launch, CRM, Sales Plan, Trade Shows, Recruitment and..., Training & Development, Staff orientation and..., Staff Recruitment and..., HR Policy &Procedure..., Client Relationship..., Strategic Sales Planning, ADP Payroll, HRIS, Human Resources

Education
Strayer University (VA)   2007 — 2010
BBA, Human Resources

Kyra Hicks Kyra Hicks Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Kyra Hicks's ThinkFun Experience 1998 - 1999
Job Director, Marketing at National Retail Federation
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
National Retail Federation  July 2012 - Present
Black Threads Press   2003 - Present
AOL  July 2011 - March 2012
Marriott International  2005 - September 2010
Marriott International  2003 - 2005
America Online  2002 - 2002
Washingtonpost.com  1999 - 2001
ThinkFun   1998 - 1999
Hallmark Cards  1991 - 1997
Hallmark Cards  1991 - 1993

Skills
Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Product Marketing, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Affiliate Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Self-publishing

Education
Howard University
BBA, Marketing

London School of Economics and Political Science
Diploma, Accounting and Finance

University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
MBA, Marketing

Lisa Lanning Lisa Lanning Bryan/College Station, Texas Area Details
Lisa Lanning's ThinkFun Experience March 1995 - February 1997
Job CoDirector at Family of Four
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
Family of Four   September 2004 - Present
Sprint Nextel  2003 - 2004
Nextel  2002 - 2004
Nextel  2000 - 2002
Nextel  1998 - 2000
Thinkfun   March 1995 - February 1997

Skills
Testing, Wireless, Telecommunications, Customer Experience, Vendor Management, PMO, Integration, Call Center, Requirements Analysis, Software Project..., Program Management, Release Management, Team Leadership, SQL, Management, Software Development, Training, Call Centers, Quality Assurance

Education
University of Phoenix   2002 — 2004
Information Technology

George Mason University   1995 — 1997
International Relations

Liz Deakin Liz Deakin Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Liz Deakin's ThinkFun Experience January 2008 - June 2010
Job Lead Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Booz Allen Hamilton  July 2014 - Present
Booz Allen Hamilton  October 2011 - Present
Sylvan Learning  December 2010 - October 2011
Sylvan Learning  June 2010 - December 2010
ThinkFun   January 2008 - June 2010
Mirixa Corporation  August 2007 - December 2007
The Walt Disney Company  2003 - 2007
Feld Entertainment  July 2001 - December 2003
Capital One / PeopleFirst.com   1999 - 2001
The Gable Group  November 1997 - April 2000

Skills
Public Relations, Product Launch, Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Market Research, Marketing, Product Management, Advertising, Brand Development, Event Planning, Management, Media Relations, Entertainment, SEO, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development

Education
George Mason University
Bachelor of arts, english

Roanoke College   1988 — 1992
Bachelors, English

Newton High School   1983 — 1987

Chuck Barrow Chuck Barrow Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Chuck Barrow's ThinkFun Experience June 2002 - Present
Job Director, US Sales at ThinkFun, Inc.
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
ThinkFun   June 2002 - Present
Gelia Wells & Mohr  April 2000 - April 2002
The Ad Agency  April 1999 - April 2000
The Reeves Agency   April 1997 - April 1999
Triple 'A' Student Painters   1994 - 1995

Skills
Sales Management, Sales Operations, Demand Forecasting, CRM, PowerPivot, Navision, Educational Games, Integrated Marketing, Brand Management, Negotiation, Business Intelligence..., Key Account Management, Educational Toys, Sales Rep Training, Inventory Forecasting, Channel Strategy, Microsoft Dynamics ERP, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Consumer Products, Product Development, Trade Shows, Advertising, Retail, Forecasting, Marketing Communications, Strategy, Key Account Development, Marketing Management, P&L Management, Public Relations

Education
James Madison University   1990 — 1994
BS, Economics

Dezső Vékássy Dezső Vékássy Hungary area Details
Dezső Vékássy's ThinkFun Experience January 2002 - July 2005
Job Selfemployed IT consultant
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
Self employed  December 2014 - Present
Telenor Magyarország  September 2014 - December 2014
Telenor Magyarország  August 2013 - September 2014
Telenor Magyarország  April 2006 - August 2013
ThinkFun   January 2002 - July 2005

Skills
Project Management, Integration, Telecommunications, Mobile Devices, GSM, Business Analysis, IT Strategy, Wireless, Software Project..., Solution Architecture, Business Intelligence, 3G

Education
The George Washington University   2000 — 2001
Professional, Electrical Engineering

Budapest University of Technology and Economics   1994 — 1999
M.Sc., Electrical Engineering

Stephen Frolich Stephen Frolich Providence, Rhode Island Area Details
Stephen Frolich's ThinkFun Experience February 2005 - April 2006
Job VP of Innovation at Summer Infant
Industry Design
Experience
Tails n' Tubs,LLC.   April 2009 - September 2015
Summer Infant  February 2015 - August 2015
Freelance Consultant  2007 - 2015
ThinkFun   February 2005 - April 2006
Discovery Communications  January 1999 - January 2005
Hasbro  May 1993 - November 1998

Skills
Veterinary, Retail, Merchandising, Product Development, Product Design, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Creative Direction, Team Management, Project Management, Management, Brand Management, Marketing

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology   1988 — 1992

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