THQ Company
Industry: Video game company
DescriptionTHQ Inc. was an American video game developer and publisher based in Agoura Hills, California. Founded in April 1990 by Jack Friedman, the company developed products for home video game consoles and handhelds, personal computers and mobile devices. Defunct: 23 January 2013 Headquarters: Agoura Hills, California, United States Founder: Jack Friedman Founded: 1989, Calabasas, California, United States Subsidiaries: Volition, Relic Entertainment, Rainbow Studios,
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THQ Employees
Adhesive Games July 2012 - November 2013
THQ August 2011 - March 2012
Depth Game Studios August 2010 - September 2011
Epic Games, Inc April 2004 - March 2009
Epic Games, Inc April 2003 - March 2004
Duvic's Martini Bar 2000 - 2001
Skills
UnrealScript, Visual Studio, C#, Debugging, Xbox 360, PS3, Game Development, Gameplay, Unreal Engine 3, Game Programming, Perforce, Gameplay Programming, Video Games, User Interface..., Xbox, Scripting, Cross-platform...
Education
Herzing University 2001 — 2002
Microsoft Certified Professional, Windows Server 2000
Tulane University 1995 — 1997
Kaiser Permanente January 2015 - Present
Kaiser Permanente January 2013 - October 2014
Kaiser Permanente July 2009 - January 2013
The Holman Group September 2008 - June 2009
HigherGround, Inc. July 2008 - September 2008
CCG April 2003 - June 2007
Take 2 Interactive (formerly TDK Mediactive) 2002 - 2002
THQ 1998 - 1999
Skills
PeopleSoft, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Management, Quality Assurance
Education
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Brandy Carrillo Law April 2015 - Present
Brandy Carrillo Law February 2015 - Present
Performance Designed Products March 2013 - February 2015
Konami August 2011 - March 2013
Atari June 2010 - August 2011
Law Offices of Brandy A. Carrillo April 2010 - June 2010
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment January 2010 - June 2010
THQ Inc. August 2007 - December 2009
THQ July 2005 - August 2007
THQ April 2003 - July 2005
Skills
Licensing, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Video Games, Contract Negotiation, Digital Distribution, Interactive..., Entertainment, Legal Writing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Entertainment Law, Due Diligence, Mobile Games, Litigation Management, Online Gaming, Copyright Law, Game Development, Trademarks, Social Games, Management, Corporate Governance, Strategy, Casual Games, Digital Media, Trade Secrets, Mediation, Family Mediation, Ad Serving, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, COPPA, CARU
Education
Southwestern University School of Law 1997 — 2000
JD
University of California, Los Angeles 1994 — 1997
BA, Political Science
Mt. Carmel High School 1987 — 1991
Artisan Creative July 2015 - Present
Shoehorn Enterprises April 2012 - Present
Break the Cycle June 2013 - November 2014
Art Center College of Design March 2013 - June 2013
Forever 21 December 2012 - March 2013
Oversee.net September 2010 - January 2012
THQ November 2010 - December 2011
Infuse Creative October 2008 - July 2010
CKMG March 2008 - October 2008
GREENCulture February 2007 - February 2008
Skills
SEO copywriting, Blogging, Copywriting, Content Management, Copy Editing, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Social Media, Wordpress, Web Content, Proofreading, Social Networking, Writing, Facebook, Press Releases, Newsletters, Television, Feature Articles, Film, Twitter, Digital Media, Online Advertising
Education
University of California, Irvine 2004 — 2006
B.A., History
University of California, Los Angeles
Writer's Extension Program
Koch Media / Deep Silver January 2013 - Present
THQ June 2010 - January 2013
CallofDuty.com, InfinityWard.com October 2008 - June 2010
Lancaster Systems Inc. June 2005 - November 2008
Skills
Video Games, Global Communications, Strategy, Public Relations, Community Strategy, Game Development, Social Media, Brand Strengthening, Management, Media Planning, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Social Games, Computer Games
Education
State University of New York College at Cortland
Biology
2K Sports January 2013 - Present
THQ January 2010 - January 2013
Electronic Arts April 2006 - January 2010
Nigro Karlin Segal & Feldstein, LLP April 2005 - April 2006
Interscope Records September 2003 - August 2004
E! Networks June 2002 - September 2003
Skills
Video Games, Social Media Marketing, Interactive..., Digital Marketing, Entertainment, Online Gaming, Branding & Identity, Consumer Products, License Management, Talent Management, Business Strategy, Business Development, Business Relationship..., Business Process..., Business Performance..., Integrated Brand..., Marketing, Digital Strategy, Management, Marketing Strategy, Digital Media, Social Games, Digital Distribution, Monetization, Online Advertising, MMO, Brand Development, Game Design, Mobile Games, Creative Direction, Brand Management, Game Development, Global Communications, Wrestling, Casual Games
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Sociology, Political Science Minor
PetSmart January 2011 - Present
The Walt Disney Studios March 2008 - October 2008
Codemasters October 2007 - February 2008
The Walt Disney Studios June 2007 - October 2007
THQ January 2007 - June 2007
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies January 2006 - September 2006
Paramount Pictures October 2004 - November 2005
MGM Studios January 2002 - February 2004
Fox Filmed Entertainment July 2000 - January 2002
Merrill Lynch January 1995 - January 1997
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Marketing, Product Development, Business Development, Entertainment, CRM, Television, Management, Project Management, Digital Media, Budgets, Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Sales, Digital Strategy, Film, Retail, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising, Online Marketing
Education
Syracuse University - S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications 1998 — 2000
MS, Television, Radio and Film
Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management 1998 — 2000
MBA, Marketing Management
Syracuse University 1985 — 1990
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
THQ July 2008 - Present
Skills
Quality Assurance, Low level Risk Assesment, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PSP, Playstation, Nintendo DS, DevTrack, JIRA, Software Quality..., Test Planning, Test Cases, Game Testing
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Multimedia, Game and Interactive Media Design
Cheyenne Mountain
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
GameFounders January 2014 - Present
Independent 2013 - Present
Mary-Margaret Network 2007 - Present
Suddenly Social 2011 - 2012
Carbon Based LLC 2010 - 2011
THQ 2007 - 2010
THQ 2003 - 2007
Microsoft 2001 - 2003
Microsoft 1998 - 2001
Inner Workings Ltd 1993 - 1998
Skills
Video Games, Mobile Games, Strategic Partnerships, Game Development, Business Development, Social Games, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Game Design, Start-ups, MMO, Mobile Devices, Contract Negotiation, Computer Games, Casual Games, Online Gaming, Monetization, Mobile Applications, Business Relationship..., Strategic Thinking, Portfolio Management, User Experience, iOS, Console, B2B, Licensing, Cross-platform..., Product Evangelism, Intellectual Property..., Unity3D, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Trusted Advisor, iOS Development, Management, Gameplay
Education
The University of Glasgow
Bachelor's Degree, Computing Science
Advanced Imagination, Inc. June 2014 - Present
PG Inc. January 2014 - Present
Rocket Gaming Systems May 2012 - February 2014
SXSWV2V 2013 - 2014
Edge of Reality November 2010 - April 2012
University of Texas at Arlington July 2010 - December 2010
Sega of America, Inc. August 2009 - July 2010
THQ September 1996 - July 2009
Paradigm Entertainment 1996 - July 2009
Hughes Training (L3 Com) January 1981 - August 1997
Skills
Team Management, Production, Mobile, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Mobile Devices, Project Management, Mobile Applications, Game Development, Video Games, Social Games, Mobile Games, Perforce, Wii, PS3, Console, Xbox 360, Creative Direction, Multiplayer, Casual Games, Computer Games, Gameplay, Xbox, MMO, Level Design, Game Programming, Game Design
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 1988 — 1994
BSCSE, Computer Science and Engineering
Cesar Millan Inc June 2009 - Present
THQ May 2006 - June 2009
Electronic Arts 2004 - 2005
Mattel 2003 - 2005
Mattel 2000 - 2003
Electronic Arts 1997 - 2000
The Topps Company 1992 - 1998
Johnson & Johnson / Cotton Inc JV 1986 - 1992
Skills
Mobile, Entertainment, Digital Media, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Executive Management, Advertising, Business Development, Deal-making, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Mobile Devices, Event Management, Marketing, Creative Direction, Product Development, Leadership, Mobile Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Integrated Marketing, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Digital Strategy, Strategy, Public Relations
Education
UCLA 1981 — 1982
Business
UNLV 1976 — 1980
BA, Marketing
Commercial Interiors by Just Office Furniture March 2013 - Present
Nike December 2009 - December 2012
Spike Energy Drinks January 2008 - December 2009
THQ December 2006 - December 2007
Phiten USA, Inc. June 2003 - December 2006
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Product Marketing, Marketing, Retail, Public Relations, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Logistics, Commercial Interiors, Interior Design, Furniture, Corporate Relocation, Commercial Leasing, New Business Development, Management, Marketing Strategy, Team Building
Education
University of California, Riverside
INOVA Services LLC April 2015 - Present
AerCap May 2014 - April 2015
International Lease Finance Corporation January 2013 - May 2014
Deloitte & Touche LLP February 2008 - December 2012
Ernst & Young October 2003 - February 2008
THQ August 2002 - September 2003
Ernst & Young March 1994 - July 2002
Nugan Group (Griffith NSW, Aust) January 1993 - March 1994
Skills
Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Audit, Auditing, Enterprise Risk..., SEC filings, US GAAP, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley, External Audit, Finance, Corporate Governance, COSO, Assurance, Financial Accounting, GAAP, IT Audit, Big 4, Fraud, Contract Compliance, Royalty Auditing, Business Process..., Business Innovation, Process Automation, SEC
Education
The Australian National University
Bachelor of Commerce (BComm), Accounting
Choice Plastics Inc. February 2015 - Present
Wurth Adams 2012 - February 2015
THQ 2006 - 2012
HSBC Card Services 2003 - 2006
Metris Companies 1996 - 2003
IWCO Direct (United Mailing, Inc) 1994 - 1996
Carlson Advisors, LLC 1989 - 1994
Education
St. Cloud State University
BS Accounting
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online February 2015 - Present
Metova, Inc. September 2012 - February 2015
THQ January 2004 - January 2007
Skills
Objective-C, iOS, Java, C++, Git, Ruby on Rails, Software Development, SQL, Unix
Education
University of California, Irvine 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Fisher-Price / Mattel 2012 - 2015
Jakks Pacific 2009 - 2011
Electronic Arts 2008 - 2009
THQ 2005 - 2007
Hasbro Inc 2001 - 2005
Hasbro NZ 1994 - 2001
Skills
Global Brand Management, Strategic Planning, Profit & Loss Management, Product Portfolio..., Product Management, Media and Promotions, Consumer Goods Marketing, Content Management, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Insights, Partnership Marketing, Partnership Management, Licensor Relations, Business Relationship..., Interactive..., Video Games, Consumer Technology, Consumer Products, Integrated Marketing, Global Marketing, Brand Management, Toys, Casual Games, Consumer Electronics, International Marketing, Retail Marketing, Entertainment, Product Development, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Consumer Marketing, Marketing Management, Competitive Analysis, Content Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Market Analysis, Licensing, Customer Insight, Marketing, Product Marketing, Income Statement, Brand Architecture, Partner Management, Project Portfolio..., Business Development, P&L Management, Brand Licensing, Digital Marketing
Education
Auckland University 1991 — 1993
BCom
Yuke's LA, Inc. March 2014 - Present
2K Games February 2013 - June 2013
THQ December 2012 - December 2012
THQ January 2012 - June 2012
Red Giant "Furds" April 2011 - September 2011
Game Wizards "Imly" February 2011 - September 2011
Red Giant "Phantasmagorium" January 2011 - March 2011
The Knights of Good Productions January 2011 - January 2011
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Flash Animation, Storyboarding, Character Rigging, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Autodesk MotionBuilder, 3D Animation, Animation, Computer Animation, Concept Design, Character Animation, Cinematics, 3D, Rigging
Education
The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Media Arts and Animation
Westfield May 2015 - Present
Star+Sky Digital August 2007 - Present
Beats by Dr. Dre March 2012 - August 2012
Beats by Dr. Dre March 2012 - August 2012
Demand Media November 2011 - March 2012
THQ June 2010 - December 2011
TheEargasm.com February 2008 - January 2010
Patma Inc. August 2005 - January 2008
Juice Wireless February 2005 - August 2007
Juice Wireless August 2004 - February 2005
Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Digital Marketing, Viral Marketing, SEO, SEM, Global Marketing, Google Analytics, Yahoo Search Marketing, Google Search, Bing, Web Analytics, Social Gaming, Mobile Marketing, Google+, YouTube Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Advertising, MMO, Content Strategy, Social Networking, Digital Strategy, Entertainment, Brand Development, Mobile Devices, Strategic Partnerships, Analytics, Social Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Brand Awareness, Digital Media
Education
University at Albany, SUNY 2000 — 2003
BA, Communication
Turtle Rock Studios May 2014 - Present
Molten Games July 2013 - March 2014
Petroglyph Games August 2012 - July 2013
Petroglyph Games June 2011 - August 2012
THQ Inc. August 2009 - December 2010
THQ June 2007 - August 2009
THQ April 2007 - June 2007
Student Project November 2005 - June 2007
Acro January 2007 - April 2007
CiTAGA Project September 2005 - April 2007
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, MS Project, Game Design, Perforce, Multiplayer, Casual Games, Xbox 360, Photoshop, Online Gaming, DevTrack, Game Mechanics, MMO, Video Game Production, Quality Assurance, MMORPG
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2008 — 2010
M.S., Game Production and Technology Management
University of Advancing Technology 2003 — 2007
BA, Game Design
Chatsworth HS
Amazon December 2014 - Present
Independent February 2012 - December 2014
THQ December 2010 - January 2012
Autodesk April 2008 - December 2010
Perpetual Entertainment September 2007 - February 2008
Electronic Arts 2005 - September 2007
EA 2003 - 2005
Industrial Light + Magic 1999 - 2002
ILM 1995 - 1999
Skills
Game Development, Product Management, Product Development, Start-ups, Creative Direction, Mobile Devices, Interactive..., Team Leadership, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Leadership, Public Speaking, Agile Methodologies, Partner Management, Entrepreneurship, Monetization
Education
Texas A&M University
MS, Visualization Sciences
Texas A&M University
BS, Computer Science
CounterTack January 2015 - Present
IDrive December 2014 - January 2015
IDrive August 2014 - December 2014
IDrive December 2011 - August 2014
2% Games May 2010 - September 2011
Apple Retail July 2006 - December 2008
Starbucks Coffee Company June 2003 - July 2006
THQ June 2001 - August 2001
Skills
Level Design, Quality Assurance, Video Games, Social Media, Game Design, Game Development, Unreal Engine 3, Unity3D, System Design, iPhone, Game Programming, Game Mechanics
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2009 — 2011
BA, Game Design
University of Advancing Technology 2009 — 2011
BS, Game Programming
Bioware November 2012 - Present
Bioware August 2010 - November 2012
Trion World Network October 2009 - August 2010
THQ July 2009 - October 2009
THQ July 2008 - July 2009
Acro Service Corp July 2007 - July 2008
Citaga Project January 2006 - December 2006
Dark Moon Mod August 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Hammer Editor, DevTrack, Xbox 360, PS3, Level Design, Multiplayer, Wii, Game Design, Gameplay, Hansoft, Video Games, Game Development, Unreal Editor, MMO, MMORPG, Unreal Engine 3, Computer Games, Game Mechanics, Perforce
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2005 — 2006
Multimedia, Game Design, Level Design
The University of New Mexico 2003 — 2004
Media Arts
Red Barrels November 2013 - Present
Ubisoft January 2013 - November 2013
THQ June 2010 - January 2013
Electronic Arts February 2009 - June 2010
University of Montreal & Sherbrooke 2006 - 2010
JCMB Technology Inc October 2001 - December 2005
Skills
Xbox 360, Wii, Computer Graphics, OpenGL, DirectX, Game Development, Video Games, Perforce, GIS, HLSL, Gameplay, Shaders, PS3
Education
Université de Montréal 2006 — 2008
Msc, Computer Science, 4.3 (A+)
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières 2004 — 2006
Bsc, Computer Science, 4.07 (Between A and A+)
Sonos, Inc. August 2012 - Present
Turbine, Inc., a Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment Company May 2011 - August 2012
Activision Blizzard, Inc. 2009 - 2010
THQ 2007 - 2009
Midway Games Inc. 2002 - 2007
Lucent Technologies 2000 - 2002
Skills
Video Games, Software Quality..., Quality Assurance, Test Planning, Xbox 360, Product Management, Game Development, Scrum, Outsourcing, Perforce, JIRA, Management, MMO, Agile Methodologies, Online Gaming, DevTrack, Agile Project Management, Game Design, Gameplay, Computer Games, Strategy, Social Games, Console, Testing, Wii, Bug Tracking, Test Cases, Casual Games, Multiplayer, PS3, Game Mechanics
Education
University of Michigan
BA, Classical Studies
University of California, Los Angeles
Graduate Studies, Ancient History
Starbucks December 2012 - Present
Teabag Games July 2009 - April 2012
THQ April 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Game Design, Photoshop, Game Development, Video Games, Level Design, Quality Assurance, Creative Direction, Microsoft Office, Xbox 360, Pixel Art
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Game and Interactive Media Design
Regus December 2013 - Present
iD Tech Camps June 2013 - August 2013
THQ June 2012 - December 2012
Fry's Electronics September 2011 - May 2012
iD Tech Camps June 2011 - August 2011
Politically Incorrect Games, LLC September 2010 - June 2011
University of Advancing Technology May 2009 - May 2011
Department of Defense June 2010 - August 2010
Clovis Unified School District July 2007 - December 2007
Skills
3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Maya, Illustrator, Zbrush, Microsoft Office, Texturing, Teaching, Flash, 3D, Modeling, Art, 2D, Dreamweaver, Drawing, Illustration, Unity3D, Graphic Design, Photography, Word, Adobe Creative Suite, Unreal, PowerPoint, HTML, Excel, Microsoft Excel, Traditional Animation, Video Games, Game Development, UV mapping
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2008 — 2011
Game Art and Animation, Texture Artist
Center for Advanced Research and Technology 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Game Design, Networking
Petroglyph Games April 2015 - Present
E-Line Media July 2014 - February 2015
Petroglyph Games September 2012 - April 2013
THQ June 2011 - September 2012
THQ May 2007 - June 2011
Skills
DevTrack, Xbox 360, Quality Assurance, Bug Tracking, Video Games, Game Development, Perforce, Testing, Video Game Production, Microsoft Office, Gameplay, Multiplayer, JIRA, Hansoft, Software Quality..., Test Planning, DevTest, Software Documentation, Risk Assessment, Playstation, Managing Database, Regression Testing, Team Leadership, Test Cases, Mentoring, Game Programming, Visual Studio, Unity3D, Software Project..., Microsoft SQL Server, Test Automation, Scrum, MonoDevelop, Agile Project Management, Jenkins, Selenium, Sprint Planning
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, Computer Software Engineering, 3.87
Ubisoft May 2014 - Present
Ubisoft May 2012 - May 2014
VMC March 2012 - May 2012
THQ July 2011 - January 2012
KOMEO COMMUNICATION January 2009 - June 2011
AMBLARD COMMUNICATION February 2008 - November 2008
CKC-NET June 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Marketing Communications, Advertising, Quality Assurance, Localization, Photoshop, Illustrator, DevTrack, JIRA, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Game Design, Game Maker, Customer Support, 2D graphics, Video Games, Perforce, Game Testing, Game Development, Jeux vidéos, Conception de jeux, Développement de jeux, Adobe Photoshop, Assurance qualité, Adobe Illustrator
Education
Winthrop University 2006 — 2007
Mass Comm, Communication - Marketing
ISCOM Montpellier 2005 — 2006
CHEPAM, Communication - Publicité
Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis 2003 — 2005
DUT Infocom, Communication - Publicité
Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis 2002 — 2003
Marketing - Commerce
Lunatic Robots Animation DirectorTigar Hare StudiosMarch 2010 - September 2014
THQ December 2010 - June 2011
Art Institute 2004 - December 2010
Art Institute 2004 - December 2010
Tigarhare Studios 2002 - 2003
Rhythm And Hues Studios 1987 - 2002
Sony Imageworks 1998 - 1999
Walt Disney Feature Animation August 1995 - August 1998
Rhythm & Hues 1987 - 1995
Novocom May 1987 - August 1987
Skills
Character Animation, Animation, Character Rigging, Rigging, Lighting, Character, 3D animation, Maya, Visual Effects, Zbrush, 3D Studio Max, Max, Storyboarding, Photoshop, Post Production, Film, Commercials, XSI, Compositing, Computer Animation, Scripting, Autodesk MotionBuilder, 3D, Animation Direction, Traditional Animation, Facial Animation
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1981 — 1984
MFA, film, animation, puppetry
Giantsdance Game Design July 2009 - Present
Game Design Workshop at GDC 2013 - 2015
Game Design Workshop at GDC 2013 - 2015
Game Design Workshop at GDC 2013 - 2015
Game Design Workshop at GDC 2013 - 2015
EA & Jet Set Games June 2012 - October 2012
Disney Mobile January 2010 - June 2012
THQ July 2007 - May 2009
Come Out And Play 2009 - 2009
Come Out And Play 2009 - 2009
Skills
Game Development, Game Design, Video Games, Concept Design, Gameplay, Level Design, Mobile Games, Character Design, Game Mechanics, Casual Games, Video Game Development, Creative Direction, Writing, Interaction Design, Gaming, iPhone, Mobile, Game Balance, World Building, Feature Design, Narrative Design, Computer Games, Interactive Storytelling, Educational Games, Interactive..., Social Games, Wii, Mobile Devices, Gamification, Narrative, Online Gaming, 3D, Multiplayer, Monetization
Education
UCLA 1985 — 1990
BFA, Graphic Design
2K Games February 2013 - Present
THQ May 2011 - February 2013
Evil Geniuses LLC. January 2004 - October 2010
E-Sports Services July 2008 - September 2010
E-Sports Services November 2007 - August 2009
Activision June 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Video Games, Event Planning, Online Gaming, Brand Management, Marketing
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
NCsoft January 2010 - December 2010
NCsoft December 2008 - January 2010
THQ June 2007 - August 2007
ArenaNet January 2003 - July 2006
Surreal Software January 2002 - December 2002
Skills
MMO, New Media, Product Development, Project Management, Business Development, Product Management, Product Planning
Education
The College of William and Mary - The Mason School of Business 2006 — 2008
MBA
University of Washington 1997 — 2002
BA
Havok July 2014 - Present
Unity Technologies January 2014 - July 2014
Unity Technologies December 2012 - April 2014
Sega of America, Inc. July 2009 - July 2012
SEGA Europe Limited February 2009 - July 2009
SEGA Europe Limited February 2005 - February 2009
THQ February 2001 - February 2005
Hasbro March 2000 - February 2001
Skills
Video Games, Product Marketing, Entertainment, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Creative Direction, Public Relations, Advertising, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis, Budget Management, Product Development, Strategy Development, Marketing Research, Executing Events, Strategy, Online Advertising, E-commerce, Management, Budgets, Mobile Games, Mobile Devices, Marketing, Integrated Marketing
Education
University of Teesside 1991 — 1994
2.1 Hons, Business Communications
Whitecross High School 1984 — 1989
GCSE
Live Concert Production 1988 - Present
Freelance 1982 - Present
TV, DVD/Video, and Web 1989 - 2014
Events 1988 - 2014
Commercial Production 1988 - 2012
Motion Picture 1989 - 2011
Theatre Production 1987 - 2011
Theatre Production 1982 - 2010
THQ 2007 - 2008
Universal Studios July 1999 - September 2000
Skills
Theatre, Film, Television, Theme Parks, Production Managment, Performance Management, Design Production, Art Direction, Japanese, Video, Entertainment, Short Films, Documentaries, Stage
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1983 — 1985
Bachelors of Art, Motion Picture and Television
East Los Angeles College 1981 — 1983
Associate of Arts (AA), Theatre Arts
Pacific Dental Services May 2015 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment April 2013 - January 2015
GREE, Inc. November 2011 - April 2013
GREE, Inc. February 2011 - November 2011
OpenFeint February 2010 - February 2011
Portable Zoo September 2009 - February 2010
Electronic Arts December 2008 - September 2009
THQ June 2006 - November 2008
Skills
Game Development, Perforce, Mobile Games, Gameplay, Video Games, Social Games, Gameplay Programming, Mobile Applications, Wii, Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Maya, iPhone, PSP, Git, Game Design, Scrum, Programming, Xbox 360, Objective-C, PHP, Mobile Devices, MMO, iOS development, iOS Development
Education
University of California, Davis 2002 — 2006
BS, Major: Computer Science Minor: Math
Public Storage March 2011 - Present
Consulting December 2008 - March 2011
THQ April 2008 - December 2008
Pentel of America July 2006 - March 2008
Capital One November 2004 - January 2006
Disney 2003 - 2003
Skills
Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, E-commerce, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., SEO, Product Management, Social Media Marketing, PPC, Market Research, New Business Development, Google Analytics, Product Development, Creative Direction, Marketing, Lead Generation, Facebook, CRM, Digital Marketing, Management, Social Media, Advertising
Education
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business 2002 — 2004
MBA
CSS Industries, Inc. Berwick Offray/Paper Magic/CR Gibson Divisions April 2012 - Present
THQ 2009 - March 2012
THQ 2004 - 2008
THQ October 1998 - 2004
Rose Art Industries September 1993 - September 1998
Boone International June 1989 - September 1993
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Consumer Products, Key Account Management, Consumer Electronics, Account Management, Forecasting, Digital Media, Creative Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Sales Management, Product Launches, Team Leadership, Budget Management, Start-ups, Trade Marketing, Vendor Relations, Business Planning, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science/International Relations
WP Engine November 2012 - Present
HostGator Austin July 2011 - November 2012
THQ August 2010 - June 2011
SMU Guildhall Academy June 2010 - July 2010
L-3 Communications May 2009 - March 2010
The Guildhall at SMU 2008 - 2008
Skills
Video Games, Game Development, Photoshop, Scripting, Maya, Game Design, User Interface Design, Texturing, Unity3D, 3D Studio Max, Computer Games, Unreal Engine 3, Nginx, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Python, WordPress, Blender, Blender Game Engine, Customer Service, 3D Printing, Customer Support
Education
Southern Methodist University 2008 — 2009
Certificate, Art Creation
Digital Dream Forge January 2010 - Present
Collins College February 2010 - December 2010
D3Publisher of America May 2007 - December 2009
Collins College October 2006 - April 2007
D3Publisher of America July 2005 - September 2006
Vivendi Universal Games December 2003 - May 2004
THQ May 2000 - July 2003
Interplay Productions April 1999 - April 2000
Colorbus Technologies November 1998 - April 1999
Interplay Productions August 1996 - March 1999
Skills
Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Video Games, Game Development, Game Design, Online Gaming, Software Documentation, Testing, Project Management, Management, Team Leadership, Software Quality..., Bug Tracking, Training, iPhone, Mobile Games, Test Planning, Localization, Xbox 360, Leadership, Game Programming, Software Development, Computer Games, MMO, Social Games, Flash, Casual Games, Gaming, Level Design
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2004 — 2005
Certificate, Human Resources
Random Media January 2012 - Present
Miramax February 2011 - December 2012
20th Century Fox/MGM 2006 - 2011
THQ 2003 - 2004
Paramount Pictures Corporation 1983 - 2003
Skills
Digital Distribution, Entertainment, Digital Media, New Media, Strategic Partnerships, Television, Digital Strategy, Content Strategy, Video, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Film Production, Digital Marketing, Screenwriting, Video Production, Feature Films, Content Development, Film, Post Production, Licensing, Commercials, Producing, Broadcast, Music Industry, Documentaries, Publicity, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Reality, Short Films, Creative Direction, Multimedia, Long-term Customer..., Entertainment Industry, Production Managment, Web Video, Media Production, Media & Entertainment, Broadcast Television, HD Video, Independent Film, Digital Video, Radio, Home Video
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management 1975 — 1977
MBA, Marketing
University of California, Los Angeles 1971 — 1975
Bachelor, Political Science
Heavenspot September 2013 - Present
Naughty Dog August 2010 - 2013
Activision July 2008 - July 2010
THQ August 2007 - July 2008
Skills
PS3, Video Games, Quality Assurance, Game Development, Level Design, Scripting, Game Design, Maya, Unity3D, Databases, Computer Games, Xbox 360, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, AngularJS, Jira, Mantis, Selenium, Web Development, Manual Testing, Test Planning, Functional Testing, Gameplay, Photoshop, Console, Mobile Games, Wii, jQuery, Premiere, Microsoft Office
Education
Syracuse University
Blueprint Consulting June 2014 - Present
iCoStore, LLC August 2013 - April 2014
iCoStore, LLC April 2013 - August 2013
THQ July 2008 - September 2012
Acro Service Corp February 2007 - July 2008
Forever Interactive LLC January 2008 - May 2008
Cut-Scene Productions July 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Maya, 3D Studio Max, PS3, DevTrack, Video Games, Game Development, Xbox 360, Animation, Photoshop, Wii, Game Design, Video Game Production, Illustrator, Storyboarding, Concept Design, Gameplay, Console Games, Unreal Editor, Game Testing, Mobile Games, Perforce, Zbrush, Computer Games, Hansoft, Multiplayer, Bugzilla, NeoLoad, Selenium
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2004 — 2006
BA, Multimedia
THQ October 2009 - Present
THQ July 2008 - October 2009
THQ October 2007 - July 2008
THQ July 2006 - September 2007
THQ September 2005 - July 2006
Education
University of California, Riverside
B.A., English
Playsino August 2011 - Present
Five Delta June 2013 - Present
FGL/Lucrative Gaming Inc. May 2013 - Present
American Technion Society 2014 - Present
Xfire May 2010 - August 2011
Subtextual August 2009 - July 2010
Twistbox Entertainment, Inc. May 2006 - August 2009
THQ August 2004 - May 2006
THQ July 2002 - August 2004
DISTEFORA Mobile October 1998 - July 2002
Skills
Mobile, Start-ups, Product Management, Mobile Applications, Web Development, Product Development, PHP, Mobile Marketing, Software Development, Digital Media, Social Media, Business Strategy, MySQL, JavaScript, Architecture, Social Networking, jQuery, Digital Strategy, HTML5, Product Marketing, Facebook, Software Project..., Game Development, Social Games, Casual Games, Mobile Games, Mobile Entertainment, Online Entertainment, Bulk SMS, Mobile 2.0, Computer Games, SMS, Text Messaging, Technology Development, Technology Evaluation, Mobile Technology, Executive Management, Mobile Devices
Education
University of Amsterdam
Intentional Software Corporation March 2012 - Present
DRVision Technologies July 2010 - March 2012
NASA Ames Research Center February 2010 - May 2010
University of Houston June 2009 - August 2009
Seattle Public Utilities January 2009 - June 2009
THQ August 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Parallel Computing, Software Project..., GPGPU, Algorithm Design, Game Programming, Development Tools, Image Processing, Search Algorithms, DirectX, Rock Climbing, C++, C#, Java, C++/CLI, C, Programming, XML, Distributed Systems, Computer Science, Visual Studio, .NET, Software Engineering, Software Development, Algorithms, Computer Vision, Software Design, Machine Learning, Git
Education
University of Washington Tacoma 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science in Computing and Software Systems
Tacoma Community College 2007 — 2009
LegalZoom April 2015 - Present
MyLife.com March 2014 - March 2015
Mylife.com January 2013 - March 2014
ActivisionBlizzard Inc. March 2012 - December 2012
ActivisionBlizzard Inc. June 2009 - February 2012
THQ January 2008 - June 2009
McKesson Corp June 2007 - December 2007
Wind River Systems June 2005 - June 2007
Skills
Financial Modeling, Business Analysis, Forecasting, Hyperion Enterprise, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Essbase, Finance, Financial Reporting, Management, Variance Analysis, Cost Benefit, SAP, Strategic Financial..., Expert in Excel, Hyperion Planning, Oracle Applications, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., P&L Management, Process Improvement, SAP R/3, C++, Java, Visual Basic, P&L Analysis, Market Analysis, Business Intelligence, Account Reconciliation, Hyperion HFM, Start-ups, Leadership, Oracle, P&L Ownership, P&L Oversight, Variance Explanations, Financial Variance..., Management Reporting, Cost Allocation, Finance System..., System Implementations, Hyperion Financial..., Hyperion Strategic..., Hyperion, Strategy, Analytics, Funnel Optimization, KPI Dashboards, Tableau, SQL
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2003 — 2005
Economics, Financial Economics
Mt. San Antonio Community College 2001 — 2003
IGETC, Computer Science
Radiangames March 2010 - Present
Volition February 2004 - March 2010
THQ 2002 - 2010
Self Employed August 2003 - February 2004
Outrage Games April 2002 - August 2003
Outrage Entertainment December 1997 - April 2002
Education
University of California, Irvine 1994 — 1997
Bachelor's, Information and Computer Science
Advance Auto Parts January 2011 - Present
Advance Auto Parts September 2010 - January 2011
Markel Corporation October 2009 - September 2010
Advance Auto Parts August 2009 - October 2009
Circuit City February 2008 - January 2009
Video Gaming Technologies July 2006 - February 2008
Vivendi Universal Games July 2003 - April 2006
THQ 2002 - 2003
Bexel Corp May 2002 - August 2002
AT&T 1996 - 1997
Skills
Quality Assurance, Agile Methodologies, Testing, Software Quality..., SDLC, Scrum, Test Planning, Requirements Analysis, System Testing, Test Cases, Regression Testing, Video Games, Software Development, Analysis, User Acceptance Testing, Project Management, JIRA
Education
University at Buffalo 1987 — 1992
B.S.
Electronic Arts May 2013 - Present
Music Mastermind, Inc August 2011 - February 2013
THQ September 2010 - August 2011
Trion Worlds September 2008 - August 2010
Vivendi Universal Games August 2006 - September 2008
Webzen America August 2005 - August 2006
Monolith Productions September 2004 - August 2005
Ubisoft Entertainment August 2001 - September 2004
IGN Vaultnetwork January 1999 - August 2001
Skills
Community Management, MMO, Video Games, Online Gaming, Social Games, Community Sites, Mobile Games, Social Media, Game Development, Digital Marketing, Monetization, Social Networking, Marketing, MMORPG, Computer Games, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Casual Games, SEO, Mobile Marketing, Interactive..., Creative Direction, Customer Support, PS3, Game Design, Xbox 360, User Experience, SEM, Customer Acquisition, Email Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media, Online Communities, Content Strategy, Gaming, Strategy, Content Management, Localization, E-commerce, Digital Distribution, Mobile Applications, Game, Gaming Industry, New Media, Digital Strategy, Management, Mobile Devices
Education
Texas A&M - Commerce 1998 — 2001
Political Science
Blizzard Entertainment September 2015 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment September 2013 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment May 2012 - September 2013
THQ August 2010 - March 2012
THQ September 2009 - August 2010
THQ August 2008 - September 2009
THQ January 2005 - August 2008
Integrated Travel Resources 2001 - 2004
Guitar Center Sacramento 2000 - 2001
Unitrans 1997 - 2000
Skills
Testing, Quality Assurance, Windows, Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Test Planning, Test Cases, Software Quality..., Video Games, Multiplayer, Bug Tracking, Computer Games, Team Leadership, Regression Testing, Game Testing, ISTQB Certified, Foundation Level, Dynamic Testing
Education
University of California, Davis 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
Lycée Français La Pérouse 1992 — 1995
French Baccalaureate
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies December 2012 - Present
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies January 2012 - December 2012
THQ November 2008 - June 2011
THQ February 2006 - November 2008
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SAP, Essbase, Hyperion Enterprise, Financial Reporting, Finance, CPA, Financial Statements, Variance Analysis, US GAAP, GAAP, Consolidation, Accounting, Financial Analysis
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management 2015 — 2018
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of California, Santa Barbara 2001 — 2005
Accounting, Business Economics
Cengage Learning December 2013 - February 2015
Zynga April 2012 - October 2013
Disney Online Studios April 2008 - March 2012
Disney Interactive Studios July 2004 - April 2008
THQ January 2002 - June 2004
Disney Interactive January 1995 - January 2002
Skills
Online Product..., Team Leadership, Process Management, Creative Direction, Virtual Worlds, Management, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Video Games, Game Design, Game Development, Casual Games, Mobile Games, Interactive..., Computer Games, MMO, Online Gaming, Social Games, Console, Wii, Entertainment, Film, Cross-platform..., Game Mechanics, Video Game Production, Character Animation, Animation, Unity3D, Product Development, Xbox 360, PS3, MMORPG, Content Strategy, Digital Media, Monetization, User Experience, Digital Distribution, Storyboarding, Virtual Goods, Level Design, Unreal Engine 3, Console Games, Scripting, Multiplayer, Gameplay, Xbox, Community Management, Mobile Applications, iPhone, Perforce
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1980 — 1982
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Theatre Arts
Tamalpais High School 1972 — 1975
High School Diploma, Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies
The Hero Nuggets Network June 2013 - Present
iD Tech Camps June 2013 - August 2013
Protection Source February 2013 - August 2013
American School of Bombay 2013 - 2013
iD Tech Camps July 2011 - September 2012
Integrate.com August 2011 - November 2011
Leapforce at Home October 2010 - June 2011
Intuition January 2011 - February 2011
THQ July 2009 - October 2010
University of Advancing Technology February 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Document Management, Scrum, Agile Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Market Analysis, Casual Games, Game Development, Gameplay Balancing, A/B testing, Data Analysis, Iterative Design, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Sound Design, Exceptionally Organized, Music Production, Social Dynamics, Social Intelligence, User Experience, Level Design, Rapid Prototyping, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Structured Documentation, HTML, Japanese, Teamwork, Social Media Marketing, Consulting, Collaborative Problem..., Unreal Engine 3, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Animation, Video Games, Podcasting, Audio Post Production, Flash, Audio Editing, Audio Engineering
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Game and Interactive Media Design
Freelance 2009 - Present
Disney Interactive 2013 - 2013
The TerraCotta Group 2011 - 2013
Grubb & Ellis 2010 - 2011
Thomson Reuters Elite 2010 - 2011
U.S. Census Bureau 2010 - 2010
Unions.org 2004 - 2009
THQ 2006 - 2006
Skills
Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Project Management, Google Analytics, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Leadership, Research, Website Development, Video Editing, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Communication Skills, Multitasking Skills, Analysis, Highly detail oriented, Creative Services, Creative Problem Solving, Persuasive Speaker, Negotiation, Technical Analysis, Long-term Customer..., Resourceful..., Written & Oral..., Advertising Research, Adaptive Learning, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Apple OS, Windows, Media Production, Marketing Communications, Multimedia, Concept Development, Presentation Skills, Driving Results, Strategic Consulting, Teaching, Interpersonal..., Organization Skills, Photo Editing, Photoshop, PowerPoint, InDesign, Team Building, Team Motivation, Development Of..., Promotional Copy
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Integrated Marketing Communications - Course Session
University of California, Los Angeles
Accounting and Finance - Information Session
University of California, Los Angeles
Social Media Marketing - Course Session
University of California, Los Angeles
The Power of Brand Management - Course Session
CSU, Channel Islands, CA.
Bachelor's Degree, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, GPA 3.85
University of California, Los Angeles
Media Sales in a Cross-Platform World - Course Session
Disney Consumer Products July 2015 - Present
Flash-Frame Productions June 2014 - February 2015
Mattel February 2013 - April 2014
Mattel February 2012 - February 2013
THQ April 2011 - February 2012
LBi January 2010 - April 2011
Special Ops Media February 2009 - March 2010
NBC Universal 2006 - December 2008
NBC Universal 2006 - 2007
NBC Universal 2005 - 2006
Skills
Digital Media, Publicity, Social Media Marketing, Digital Strategy, New Media, Entertainment, Creative Direction, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Facebook, Public Relations, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Media Planning, Brand Management, Social Media, Management, Brand Development, Social Networking
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Fox Filmed Entertainment August 2013 - Present
Fox Filmed Entertainment August 2012 - August 2013
Atari May 2012 - August 2012
Infinite Game Publishing September 2011 - May 2012
THQ November 2009 - September 2011
Electronic Arts June 2008 - May 2009
Relic Entertainment May 2006 - July 2008
Skills
Leading Change, Evangelism, Team Building, Social Games, Xbox 360, PS3, User Experience, Game Development, Video Games, Online Gaming, Casual Games, Mobile Games, MMO, Game Design, Interactive..., Monetization, Console, Animation, Digital Distribution, Gameplay, Computer Games, Character Animation, User Interface, Creative Direction, Gaming, Community Management, Mobile Applications, Game Mechanics, Community Sites, Free to Play, Level Design, Staff Development, Wii, MMORPG, Xbox, Video Game Production, Comedian, Digital Media, Entertainment, Design Analysis, Narrative
Education
The University of British Columbia 2001 — 2004
JD, Dispute Resolution and Corporate Law
University of Victoria 1998 — 2001
Philosophy (Distinction), Sociology, Art History
Deloitte August 2015 - Present
Deloitte August 2013 - August 2015
MRB Systems, LLC November 2011 - June 2013
THQ June 2011 - November 2011
THQ June 2009 - June 2011
THQ February 2008 - June 2009
THQ June 2007 - February 2008
THQ February 2007 - June 2007
AIG VALIC October 2006 - February 2007
Skills
Leadership, Process Improvement, Game Development, Project Management, Management, Quality Assurance, Software Quality..., Analytic Thinking, Creative Problem Solving, Agile Methodologies, PMP, Analysis, Business Analysis, Leadership Development, Risk Assessment, Communication, Strategy, Scrum, Agile Project Management, Certified Scrum Master..., Budgets, Risk Management, Computer Hardware, Creative Direction, Business Strategy, Coaching, Software Development, Interviews, Team Building, Talent Management, Operations, Business Management, Business Planning, People Management, Writing, Mentoring, Manage Client..., Client Facing Skills, Training & Development, Performance Measurement, Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Program Management, IT Strategy, Consulting
Education
Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business Administration
Nexon America September 2013 - Present
THQ July 2012 - August 2013
THQ January 2010 - July 2012
Next Gen Video Games March 2005 - August 2009
Activision July 2000 - August 2004
Panavision September 1999 - June 2000
The Walt Disney Company December 1995 - August 1999
Price Waterhouse December 1991 - March 1995
Skills
Hyperion, Hyperion Planning, Outlooksoft, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Hyperion Enterprise, Financial Analysis, Forecasting
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1996 — 1999
MBA
Texas A&M University 1987 — 1991
BA
Ubisoft January 2013 - April 2015
THQ February 2007 - January 2013
Budget Inn March 2005 - March 2007
Clarion Hotel & Convention Center February 2001 - May 2003
Skills
- Able to coordinate..., - Self-reliant, - Highly dedicated, - Able to multi-task, - Effective problem..., - Able to quickly grasp..., - Experience in..., - Able to remains..., - Able to coordinate &..., - Extensive customer..., - Extensive office..., - Effective..., - Extensive expereince..., - Experienced in..., - Extensive experience..., - Experience..., - Positive attitude, - Experienced with..., - Able to create and...
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2003 — 2007
Game and Interactive Media Design
Nordhoff High School
MobilityWare September 2015 - Present
Tap Slots November 2014 - August 2015
Petroglyph Games July 2012 - October 2014
THQ April 2007 - July 2012
Skills
Video Games, Video Game Production, Game Development, Quality Assurance, Team Leadership, Risk Assessment, Testing, Documentation, PS3, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, Software Documentation, Gameplay, Game Design, DevTrack, JIRA, Hansoft, Test Planning, Project Management, Online Gaming, Management, Multiplayer, Level Design, Perforce, Bug Tracking, World Building, Game Mechanics, Computer Games, Social Games, Xbox
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia, Focus in Game Design
Mattel June 2013 - Present
THQ April 2011 - October 2012
The Walt Disney Company February 2003 - March 2011
Edelman 2002 - 2003
20th Century Fox 1998 - 2001
Sega of America, Inc. 1995 - 1998
Skills
Corporate Communications, Publicity, Interactive..., Public Relations, Product Launches, Internal Communications, Media Relations, Special Events, Media & Entertainment, Digital Entertainment, Social Media, Consumer Products, Video Games, Event Management, Product Launch, Crisis Communications, Entertainment, Marketing Communications, Broadcast, Content Strategy, Digital Media, Integrated Marketing, Publishing, Strategic Communications, Trade Shows, Press Releases, Brand Development, Brand Management, Messaging, Reputation Management, Brand Awareness, Communications Planning, Spokesperson, Communication Training, Content Development, Copywriting, New Media, Digital Strategy, Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Creative Direction, Strategic Public...
Education
University of Arizona
BFA, Media Arts
Terminal Reality May 2008 - January 2011
THQ December 2006 - January 2008
Skills
Unreal Editor, Hammer Editor, Photoshop, Kismet, Quality Assurance, Wii, Multiplayer, Level Design, PS3, Xbox 360, Gameplay, Unreal Engine 3, Game Mechanics, Computer Games, Game Design, Game Development, PSP, Video Games, Xbox, Environment Art, Console, Maya, Perforce, Seapine Test Track Pro
Education
SMU 2011 — 2012
Master's Certificate, Digital Game Design
University of Advancing Technology 2003 — 2006
BA, Multimedia
Premier Digital Publishing (Acquired by Open Road Media) July 2011 - Present
Campus Steps February 2014 - November 2014
THQ July 2010 - June 2011
Paswaters Studio International March 2007 - July 2010
Electronic Arts, Mobile December 2005 - January 2007
JAMDAT Mobile (Acquired by Electronic Arts) September 2003 - December 2005
Activision, Inc. January 2002 - September 2003
Epoch Networks August 2000 - June 2001
Harbor Justice Center - Office of the Public Defender January 1999 - April 1999
Hoag Hospital August 1995 - April 1999
Skills
Product Marketing, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Digital Media, Mobile Devices, Copywriting, Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Research, Market Research, Public Relations, Business Development, Video Games, Publishing, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Global Brand Management, Mobile Games, Trade Show & Event..., Agency Management, IP & Licensing..., Consumer Marketing, Product Development, Ebooks, Management, Publicity, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Online Marketing, Entertainment, Online Advertising, Content Strategy, Web Content, Email Marketing, Brand Development, Creative Direction, User Experience, Integrated Marketing, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Analytics, Start-ups, Mobile Marketing, Content Development, Social Networking, Entrepreneurship, Mobile Applications, Facebook, Start-up Consulting
Education
University of California, Irvine 1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Social Ecology
University of California, Irvine
OrangeBall Creative 2012 - Present
THQ June 1999 - February 2012
Unique Screen Ad Productions 1997 - 1999
Skills
Video Games, Design, Corporate Branding, Retail Packaging, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Web Design, Online Advertising, Infographic Design, Presentations, Media Kit Development, Event Graphics, Promotions, Style Guide Creation, Email Blasts, Brochures, Banner Ads, Merchandising, POP Displays, Print Ads, Collateral Design, Apparel, Brand Development
Education
St. Cloud State University 1994 — 1998
Graphic Design
IBM 2013 - Present
Cognizant Technology Solutions 2011 - 2013
The Ant Farm 2010 - 2011
Sony Pictures Entertainment 2006 - 2010
Disney Interactive Media Group / Disney Interactive Studios 2003 - 2006
Vivendi Universal Games 2002 - 2003
THQ 2002 - 2002
IBM Global Services 2000 - 2001
Deutsche Bank 1996 - 1999
White & Case 1994 - 1996
Skills
Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, Outsourcing, Account Management, Mobility Solutions, Management Consulting, Vendor Management, Project Management, Solutions Marketing, Video Games, Customer Service, Mobile Devices, New Media, Mobile Applications, Product Marketing, Digital Media, User Experience, Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Digital Strategy, Product Development, Start-ups, Strategic Partnerships, Content Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Social Networking, E-commerce, Mobile Technology, Digital Marketing, Product Management, Android, iPhone, Enterprise Software, Management, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Integration, Software Project..., Telecommunications, Advertising, SDLC, Software Development, CRM, SaaS, Go-to-market Strategy, Business Development, Mobile Internet, Wireless, Analytics
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management 2010 — 2011
Certificate, Executive Program
NYU Stern School of Business 1997 — 2000
MBA, Finance, Marketing
University of Michigan 1990 — 1994
AB, English, Communications
Sckyro Ltd. 2014 - 2015
Sckyro Ltd. 2014 - 2015
Riva Comics / Riva Games January 2014 - April 2014
THQ April 2008 - August 2012
The Hollywood Reporter November 2007 - April 2008
Netflix January 2007 - November 2007
Vivendi Entertainment 2006 - 2007
Baseline 2004 - 2006
YBM Education 2001 - 2003
Spirit Dance Entertainment 1998 - 2001
Skills
Digital Media, Social Games, Film, Online Gaming, Video Games, Budgets, Television, Mobile Games, Game Development, Monetization, Digital Distribution, Game Design, Entertainment, New Media, Content Strategy, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Casual Games, Digital Strategy, Publishing, Creative Direction, Screenwriting, User Experience, Animation, Interactive..., MMO, Mobile Devices, Mobile Applications, Licensing, Computer Games, Integrated Marketing, Gaming Industry, Gaming, Community Sites, Scripting, Mobile Content, Localization, iPhone, Viral Marketing, Community Management, Console, Mobile Marketing, User Interface, Character Animation, Game Mechanics, Wii, PS3, MMORPG, Gameplay, Xbox 360
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1984 — 1989
BA, English Literature
TBConsulting January 2014 - Present
CCS Technologies December 2012 - November 2013
Integrate May 2011 - October 2012
THQ June 2010 - May 2011
Game Developers Conference 2007 - 2011
D3 Publisher July 2009 - September 2009
University of Advancing Technology 2006 - 2008
Skills
C#, ASP.NET MVC, HTML, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, AJAX, Microsoft SQL Server, Web Design, Dreamweaver, Advertising, Game Development, Management, Online Advertising, WordPress, Testing, SEO, Social Networking, Podcasting, Video Games, jQuery Mobile, Quality Assurance, Social Media
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2005 — 2009
DEGREE: B.A, Multimedia; Design
Playtika Santa Monica (formerly Buffalo Studios) October 2013 - Present
THQ June 2012 - February 2013
THQ June 2011 - June 2012
Playdom May 2010 - January 2011
Acclaim Games Inc. June 2009 - May 2010
Acclaim Games Inc. October 2008 - June 2009
Acclaim Games Inc. July 2006 - October 2008
Skills
Social Games, Online Gaming, Video Games, MMO, Monetization, Gambling, Game Design, Game Development, Community Management, Product Management, Mobile Devices, Digital Media, Community Sites, Online Advertising, Casual Games, Mobile Games, Computer Games, Gaming, Product Marketing
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 2003 — 2005
MBA
University of California, Los Angeles 1994 — 1998
BA
Buckley
Buckley
ArenaNet LLC August 2014 - Present
CCP March 2013 - June 2014
Wizards of the Coast October 2010 - March 2013
LeapFrog June 2008 - June 2010
THQ February 2007 - May 2008
Namco Bandai Games March 2005 - February 2007
Sammy Studios September 2003 - February 2005
Lockheed Marting Missiles and Space 1996 - 1999
Mattel June 1995 - December 1995
Skills
Product Marketing, Video Games, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning, Gaming, Market Research, Product Development, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis, Budget Management, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, P&L Management, Social Media Marketing, Analytics, Positioning, Online Advertising, Gambling, Brand Management, Interactive..., Monetization, Content Strategy, Social Games, Computer Games, Online Gaming, Game Development, Marketing, Mobile Games, Leadership, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Product Management, Business Development, Community Management, Strategy, Mobile Devices, MMORPG, Casual Games, Game Design, Project Management, Digital Marketing, Digital Media
Education
University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management 1999 — 2001
MBA
University of California, Davis 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
LA County Sanitation Districts September 2008 - May 2009
Neversoft Entertainment July 2007 - September 2007
THQ June 2006 - September 2006
Education
University of California, Riverside 2004 — 2008
BS, Chemistry
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment February 2015 - Present
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment August 2013 - Present
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment December 2010 - August 2013
THQ January 2010 - December 2010
THQ March 2009 - January 2010
THQ June 2007 - March 2009
THQ April 2006 - June 2007
THQ November 2004 - April 2006
THQ August 2004 - November 2004
mUrgent 2003 - 2004
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Video Games, Brand Management, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Market Research, Product Management, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Research, New Media, Digital Strategy, Marketing, Consumer Products, Advertising, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Development, Mobile Marketing, Marketing Communications
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management 2010 — 2013
MBA, Business
University of California, Riverside 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Software Ops LLC August 2013 - Present
Tactical Restoration October 2012 - July 2013
THQ November 2010 - October 2012
Vigil Games May 2012 - July 2012
Game Developers Conference February 2011 - March 2011
University of Advancing Technology March 2008 - December 2009
Digital Vizions Studio August 2009 - November 2009
Game Developers Conference Austin September 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Quality Assurance, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Time Management, Organization, Game Design, Video Games, Game Development, Xbox 360, Perforce, Photoshop, DevTrack, Unreal Editor, Concept Design, Game Testing, Software Documentation, Computer Games, PS3, Wii, Testing, Gameplay, Level Design
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Game Art & Animation, Concept Art and Design
Blizzard Entertainment 2012 - Present
Reigning Beets 2012 - Present
THQ 2010 - 2012
Electronic Arts 2001 - 2010
Sennari Interactive 1999 - 2000
Adrenalin Entertainment 1995 - 1999
Software Sorcery 1993 - 1995
Education
University of California, San Diego
B.S., Computer Science
University of California, Los Angeles
Scrum Alliance
Certified Product Owner
Scrum Alliance
Certified Scrum Master
Square Enix July 2015 - Present
Square Enix May 2012 - Present
THQ December 2009 - September 2012
THQ January 2008 - December 2009
HJ Heinz July 2006 - January 2008
Yahoo! May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Video Games, MMO, Online Gaming, Social Games, Monetization, Mobile Games, Casual Games, Game Development, Creative Direction, Computer Games, Interactive..., Xbox 360, Game Design, Gaming, Digital Distribution, Strategy, PS3, Analytics
Education
The University of Texas at Austin - The Red McCombs School of Business 2004 — 2006
MBA
The Chinese University of Hong Kong 2006 — 2006
Parachute Home July 2015 - Present
Saatchi & Saatchi LA August 2014 - July 2015
The Search Agency November 2012 - August 2014
The Search Agency 2008 - November 2012
THQ June 2007 - May 2008
Fox Searchlight January 2007 - May 2007
Netamin Communication September 2002 - August 2006
HKSARG August 2001 - August 2002
Viewsonic Corporation July 1997 - July 2001
Sceptre Technologies Corp. 1996 - 1997
Skills
Product Management, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Online Advertising, B2B, Paid Search Campaigns, Salesforce.com, Google Adwords..., Search Engine..., Kenshoo, Coremetrics Analytics, Omniture, Mobile Devices, Marketing Strategy, SEO, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Partnerships, Online Marketing, SEM, Advertising
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 2005 — 2007
MBA, Marketing, Entrepreneurship
University of California, Los Angeles 1993 — 1995
BA, Political Science, Economics
Eltham College (UK) 1989 — 1991
Advanced Level, Economics
St. Joseph Anglo-Chinese School 1978 — 1987
Playlife Media December 2011 - September 2012
THQ December 2009 - December 2011
Capcom Entertainment November 2007 - November 2009
Sega of America, Inc. August 2006 - November 2007
THQ 2001 - August 2006
Activision October 2000 - May 2001
Skills
Licensing, Video Games, Digital Distribution, Mobile Games, Social Games, Consumer Products, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Media, Brand Development, New Media, Casual Games, Digital Marketing, Entertainment, Online Gaming, Monetization, Creative Direction
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1997 — 2001
BA, Sociology
Scientific Games July 2015 - Present
Amplitude Consulting Inc January 2014 - Present
Encore November 2011 - December 2013
THQ October 2008 - October 2011
Neoedge Networks May 2006 - September 2008
Atari January 1997 - May 2006
Humongous Entertainment (Atari) 1997 - 2006
Multicom Publishing March 1994 - December 1996
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Video Games, Complete P&L..., Strategy, Account Management, Advertising, Marketing, Monetization, Strategic Partnerships, Product Development, P&L Management, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Digital Media, Business Development, Start-ups, Product Marketing, Sales, Retail, Management, E-commerce, Leadership, Analytics, Multi-channel Marketing, Social Networking, Negotiation, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Mobile Devices, Digital Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Public Relations, Interactive..., Brand Development, Online Gaming, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Mobile Games, B2B, Casual Games, Marketing Management, Digital Strategy, CRM, Lead Generation, Brand Management, Digital Distribution, Social Games, Integrated Marketing, SaaS
Education
University of Alabama
Communications
University of Kansas
BA, Media Communications
Big Boss Creative December 2013 - Present
PETROL Advertising October 2013 - January 2014
BLT Communications, LLC February 2013 - October 2013
THQ November 2005 - January 2013
THQ March 2005 - November 2005
Skills
Computer Animation, Animation, Video Games, Motion Graphics, Visual Effects, Post Production, Character Animation, Compositing, Video, 3D, After Effects, Film, Graphics, Television, Traditional Animation
Education
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2005 — 2006
n/a, Visual Effects
The University of the Arts 1998 — 2002
BFA, Animation
Crowe Horwath LLP January 2013 - Present
THQ May 2010 - December 2012
KPMG September 2008 - April 2010
KPMG June 2007 - August 2007
Chris Province, CPA January 2006 - April 2007
AMIS June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Federal & State Income..., Tax Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, SAP, Hyperion Enterprise, Access, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Office, Financial Reporting
Education
The Master's College 2004 — 2008
B.S., Accounting, Finance, and Management
THQ June 2007 - Present
THQ March 2004 - June 2007
Acro for THQ Inc. January 2003 - March 2004
UCI March 1999 - June 2002
Skills
Game Development, Game Design, Gameplay, Computer Games, Level Design, Wii, Xbox 360, Quality Assurance, Testing, Software Documentation, MMO, Test Planning, Nintendo DS, Console, Social Games
Education
University of California, Irvine 1996 — 2000
BA, Studio Art / Biology
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
Blizzard Entertainment October 2013 - Present
Trion Worlds, Inc. October 2012 - October 2013
Blind Squirrel Games July 2010 - April 2012
THQ May 2006 - February 2008
Point of View, Inc. May 2005 - May 2006
Electronic Arts March 2003 - March 2005
Zono, Inc. June 1996 - December 2002
Parker Hannifin July 1994 - June 1996
Skills
Video Games, Shaders, Game Development, Software Development, Xbox 360, PS3, Online Gaming, Game Design, Gameplay Programming, Perforce, Gameplay, Game Programming, Mobile Games, Computer Games, Lua, MMO, DirectX
Education
University of California, Irvine 1990 — 1994
B.S., Information and Computer Science
Controlled Chaos Media January 2009 - March 2013
Paradigm Entertainment July 2007 - November 2008
THQ July 2007 - November 2008
Paradigm Entertainment, a THQ Inc. company July 2007 - November 2008
THQ/Paradigm 2007 - 2008
Klear Games 2005 - 2007
Skills
Unreal Editor, Zbrush, Texture Creation, Maya, Environment Art, Game Art, 3D Studio Max, Unreal, Concept Design, Texturing, Animation, Character Rigging, Xbox 360, Rigging, Video Game Development, PS3, Video Games, Game Development, Character Animation, Console, 3D, Character Modeling, Rendering, Illustrator, 3D animation, Photoshop, Unity3D, 2D, Computer Graphics, Low Poly Modeling, UV mapping, User Interface Design, Texture, Texture Painting, Character, Cinematics, Asset Creation, Digital Painting, 3D Modeling
Education
Texas Christian University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Painting
Red Barrels July 2012 - Present
THQ November 2010 - July 2012
Electronic Arts (Montreal) January 2007 - November 2010
Microsoft August 2005 - December 2005
Ubisoft May 2004 - December 2004
Gameloft (Paris) August 2004 - October 2004
Skills
PS3, Game Development, Xbox 360, Character Animation, Artificial Intelligence, Game Programming, Programming, Wii, Computer Games, Gameplay, Animation, Perforce, Video Games
Education
Université de Sherbrooke 2002 — 2006
B. Ing., Computer Engineering
Offbeat Productions powered by Boundless Network June 2015 - Present
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment January 2014 - June 2015
Jakks Pacific 2012 - December 2013
THQ 2011 - 2012
THQ 2009 - 2011
Avanquest North America 2007 - 2009
Mattel 2006 - 2007
Mattel 2004 - 2006
Mattel 2000 - 2004
Mattel 1998 - 2000
Skills
Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Toys
Education
The George Washington University 1987 — 1991
The George Washington University
Ubisoft Montréal August 2012 - Present
THQ May 2011 - July 2012
Eidos October 2008 - April 2011
Artificial Mind and Movement February 2007 - September 2008
Education
Campus Ubisoft 2006 — 2007
AEC, Level Design
Université du Québec à Montréal 2002 — 2003
Certificate, Screenwriting
Cegep of Saint-Hyacinthe 1999 — 2002
DEC, Cinematography
Moss Adams LLP November 2013 - Present
Moss Adams LLP June 2011 - November 2013
THQ November 2009 - May 2011
CNM, LLP October 2008 - November 2009
Grant Thornton August 2007 - October 2008
Grant Thornton July 2005 - July 2007
BDO Seidman October 2004 - June 2005
BDO Seidman September 2002 - September 2004
UCLA Daily Bruin 1998 - 1999
Skills
SOX, Internal Controls, Audit, Compliance, IT Audit, Auditing, Internal Audit, Risk, ACL, SAP, SAP R/3, SAS70, ITGC, Logical Security, Segregation of Duties, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Risk, COSO Framework, COSO ERM, Controls Assessment, General Controls, Assurance, Sarbanes-Oxley, US GAAP, Risk Management, CISA, SOX 404, SEC filings, Enterprise Risk..., Information Security..., Access Lists, CPA, Big 4, COSO, GAAP, IFRS, Financial Audits, Consolidation, Forensic Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, SEC Filings
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1998 — 2002
B.A., Economics
Eagle Rock Jr./Sr. High School 1995 — 1998
North Hollywood High School 1995 — 1998
Castelar Elementary School
REAL Software Systems April 2014 - Present
THQ Inc June 2009 - September 2013
THQ July 2005 - June 2009
THQ June 2004 - July 2005
THQ April 2003 - June 2004
MGM 2001 - 2003
Skills
Digital Distribution, Social Games, Video Games, Online Gaming, Gaming Industry, Interactive..., Licensing, Entertainment, Royalties, Digital Media, Video Game Production, Essbase, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
University of California, Irvine 1996 — 2000
Economics
Roper Industries 2008 - 2010
THQ February 2006 - December 2007
U.S.Navy June 2005 - December 2005
David L. Nunn, P.C. January 2001 - December 2001
Education
Texas A&M University-Kingsville 2003 — 2005
BBA, Accounting
Rockstar Games June 2011 - Present
THQ Core Fighting Group March 2010 - May 2011
THQ July 2009 - May 2011
THQ July 2008 - June 2010
THQ Core Fighting Group July 2009 - April 2010
Skills
Maya, 3D Studio Max, C++, Java, Video Games, Python, User Experience, Game Design, Game Development, Gameplay
Education
ETC, Carnegie Mellon University 2007 — 2008
Masters, Entertainment Technology
Stony Brook University 2002 — 2006
bs, computer science
KPMG US February 2013 - Present
Paramount Pictures August 2012 - January 2013
CSC April 2007 - May 2012
THQ July 2005 - April 2007
Discovery Communications March 2004 - July 2005
CSC July 2003 - March 2004
Vivendi Universal January 2000 - July 2003
Ernst & Young February 1996 - September 1999
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley
Education
The University of Hull 1997 — 1999
MBA
University of Alberta 1991 — 1995
BCOMM, Business
THQ June 2011 - January 2012
Babel Media 2007 - 2009
Education
Université du Québec à Montréal 2005 — 2008
THQ August 2010 - December 2012
THQ September 2007 - August 2010
THQ February 2007 - October 2007
US Army August 1998 - August 2002
Skills
Game Testing, DevTrack, Management, PICT (Pairwise..., Mentoring Of Staff, Peer Mentoring, Peer Leadership, Test Planning, Test Management, Performance Management, Performance Improvement, Training, Interviews, Team Leadership, Communication, Microsoft Office, Quality Assurance, Game Development, Game Design, Mobile Games, Video Game Production, Level Design, Casual Games
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Game and Interactive Media Design
Beachbody May 2010 - Present
THQ September 2003 - May 2010
MGM Studios April 2001 - September 2003
Skills
Royalties, Video Games, Hyperion Planning, Licensing, Online Gaming, Access, Microsoft Excel, Game Development, Variance Analysis, Entertainment, Gaming Industry, Accounting, SEC filings, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Training, Essbase, Project Management
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1997 — 2001
BA, Business Economics
Telltale Games December 2014 - Present
Middark Press April 2013 - Present
Xaviant June 2013 - September 2014
Disney Interactive Studios/ Junction Point May 2011 - April 2013
THQ Carlsbad October 2009 - April 2011
Incinerator Studios April 2009 - November 2009
THQ August 2006 - April 2009
Midway\Surreal Software 2004 - 2006
Interplay Productions September 1994 - August 2004
Skills
Level Design, Game Mechanics, Design Documents, Xbox 360, PS3, Game Design, Gameplay, Game Development, Video Games, Computer Games, Wii, MMO, Unreal Engine 3, Multiplayer, Perforce, Narrative, Unreal 3, Game Design Documents, Interactive Storytelling, Cinematics, Scripting, Writing, Story, Casual Games, Unreal Editor, Storyboarding
Education
University of California, Irvine 1991 — 1997
BA, Comparative Literature
FLIR Systems April 2013 - Present
THQ Inc. January 2010 - April 2013
THQ Inc. September 2008 - January 2010
THQ Inc. February 2008 - September 2008
THQ Inc. January 2003 - June 2004
THQ February 2002 - January 2003
CSC March 2000 - December 2001
Skills
Deferred Compensation, Executive Pay, Employee Benefits, HRIS, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Microsoft Office, Outlook, SAP HR, Oracle HR, ADP Payroll, Equity Edge, Onboarding, Equities, Leadership, HR Policies, SAP, Budgets, Compensation, Management, New Hire Orientations, Payroll, Recruiting, Strategy, Compensation
Education
UC Berkeley
Doctor of Optometry, Optometry
UC San Diego
B.S., Biology
Digital Dinosaur Games 2014 - Present
PopCap Games 2010 - 2012
D2C Games 2007 - 2010
Crave Entertainment 2005 - 2007
Vivendi Universal Games 2003 - 2005
THQ 2001 - 2003
Electronic Arts 1998 - 2001
Midway Home Entertainment 1996 - 1998
Electronic Arts 1993 - 1996
The Walt Disney Company 1990 - 1993
Skills
Business Development, Business Planning, Casual Games, Game Development, Localization, MMO, Mobile Applications, Mobile Devices, Monetization, Mobile Games, Product Management, Social Games, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Video Games, Product Marketing, Online Gaming
Education
University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business
Business Administration, Finance & Marketing
Exploding Tuba Studios October 2013 - Present
Telltale Games May 2010 - Present
Papaya Studio November 2008 - July 2009
THQ October 2000 - October 2007
Mass Media Inc / THQ 2000 - 2007
Skills
Design
Education
The University of the Arts 1996 — 2000
BFA, Film/Animation
Uber Entertainment May 2015 - Present
Signal Studios January 2013 - February 2015
Z2Live August 2012 - December 2012
WB Games October 2008 - August 2012
THQ 2006 - 2008
Skills
Xbox 360, PS3, Video Games, Wii, Computer Games, Multiplayer, Gameplay, MMO, Console, Game Development, Casual Games, Game Design, Social Games, Mobile Games, Level Design, Quality Assurance, Test Planning, Test Cases, Black Box Testing, Xbox, Nintendo DS, Bug Tracking, Game Mechanics, Testing, Game Testing, MMORPG, Perforce, Online Gaming, Interactive..., PSP, JIRA
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2001 — 2006
BA, History
World Oil Companies and Demenno Kerdoon Companies November 2014 - Present
Sonifi Solutions, Inc. November 2013 - October 2014
THQ Inc. January 2013 - October 2013
THQ September 2009 - January 2013
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. January 1997 - June 2008
Hanna-Barbera, Inc. July 1995 - December 1996
National Broadcasting Company April 1992 - July 1995
Security Pacific Bank January 1991 - April 1992
Schachter, Kristoff, et al. September 1984 - December 1990
Skills
Licensing, Mergers, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Video Production, Strategy, Entertainment, Employment Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Joint Ventures, Television, Negotiation, Privacy Law, Corporate Governance, Entertainment Law, Digital Distribution, Patents, Business Affairs, Legal Compliance, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Software Licensing, Securities Regulation, Due Diligence, Trade Secrets, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Mediation, Cyberlaw, Litigation Management, Patent Litigation, International Law, Legal Issues, Venture Capital
Education
Stanford University Law School 1981 — 1984
J.D., Law
University of Virginia 1977 — 1981
B.A. with Honors, Gov't and Foreign Affairs
eBay via Taos Mountain July 2015 - Present
Apple May 2014 - June 2015
Bechtel Corporation October 2012 - April 2014
THQ June 2012 - September 2012
United States Department of Defense September 2010 - December 2010
Best Buy May 2008 - January 2009
Geek Squad November 2004 - January 2006
Hillcrest High School January 2000 - January 2003
Skills
Computer Forensics, Network Security, Security, Vulnerability Assessment, Information Security, Computer Security, Malware Analysis, Incident Response, Networking, Information Assurance, Technical Support, Forensic Analysis, Penetration Testing, Network Administration, Computer Hardware, Troubleshooting, Windows 7, Linux, Malware Reverse..., Splunk, VMware, Python, Technical Writing, TCP/IP, System Administration, FireEye, Mandiant Intelligent..., EnCase, Trac, Wireshark, Hardware, PCAP, Windows, DevTrack, Metasploit, Nmap, Digital Forensics, Social Engineering, Wireless Security
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2010 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Network Security
University of Advancing Technology 2010 — 2011
Bachlor of Science, Technology Forensics
ECA Medical Instruments February 2015 - Present
ECA Medical Instruments August 2014 - January 2015
Robert Half Management Resources February 2013 - July 2014
THQ August 2012 - January 2013
Robert Half International March 2012 - July 2012
Robert Half International August 2011 - January 2012
Verizon July 2006 - November 2008
Verizon October 2002 - June 2006
Verizon August 2000 - September 2002
Skills
Large-Scale Budget &..., Financial Modeling, Financial Variance..., Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Essbase, SAP, Cost-containment, Headcount Reporting, Forecasting, Accounting, Budgets, Process Improvement, Variance Analysis, Call Centers, Account Reconciliation, Analysis, Finance, Financial Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Management, Auditing, Leadership
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management
MBA, Finance
University of California, Los Angeles
BA, Psychology
Foresight Intelligence January 2014 - Present
PEPID October 2012 - December 2013
THQ May 2009 - October 2012
Vigil Games 2012 - 2012
Skills
Network Engineering, Active Directory, DNS Server, Microsoft SQL Server, IIS, Powershell, Windows Server, TCP/IP, IP PBX, Server Backups, PC Hardware, Ticketing Systems, Quality Assurance, DevTrack
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2006 — 2009
Bachelors of Multimedia
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2005 — 2006
Computer Engineering
Accenture September 2010 - Present
Microsoft January 2006 - December 2007
The Regan Group February 1999 - December 2005
MGM Interactive December 1997 - December 1998
Virgin Interactive Entertainment October 1996 - December 1997
THQ May 1994 - October 1996
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1989 — 1993
B.A., English
Spokeo September 2013 - Present
DIRECTV September 2012 - September 2013
THQ October 2011 - September 2012
Deloitte & Touche October 2009 - October 2011
Skills
SEC filings, Internal Controls, GAAP, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, CPA, Financial Accounting, Big 4, External Audit, US GAAP, Revenue Recognition, Sarbanes-Oxley, Auditing, Internal Audit, IFRS, Variance Analysis, Accounting, Financial Statements, Consolidation, General Ledger, Financial Analysis, SEC Filings
Education
The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business 2008 — 2009
Master in Professional Accounting
University of Michigan 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Economics, Statistics
Stuyvesant High School 1999 — 2003
WB Games Montreal Inc. September 2014 - Present
Ubisoft January 2013 - September 2014
THQ December 2012 - January 2013
Ubisoft August 2012 - October 2012
CAE Healthcare January 2011 - August 2012
Gameloft May 2010 - January 2011
Spellborn May 2009 - July 2009
Aldata June 2007 - July 2007
Skills
C++, Visual Studio, Augmented Reality, OpenGL, CUDA, Medical Simulation, Qt, PHP, Linux
Education
2009 — 2010
Certificat en Génie Informatique et Logiciel, Informatique
Polytech' Paris-Sud 2005 — 2010
Diplôme d'ingénieur, Informatique
2K June 2015 - Present
THQ September 2010 - February 2011
THQ August 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Motion Capture, Vicon, Vicon Blade, Video Games, Film, Image Capture, PS3, Cinematics, Post Production, Unreal Engine 3, Game Development, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Character Rigging
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2004 — 2008
bachelor of arts degree, Animation and motion capture
Certain Affinity July 2013 - Present
LucasArts September 2011 - April 2013
Float Hybrid Entertainment April 2011 - September 2011
Raven Software February 2010 - April 2011
Pandemic Studios February 2005 - November 2009
THQ August 2003 - January 2005
Skills
Level Design, Gameplay, Game Design, Game Development, Game Mechanics, Unreal Editor, Multiplayer, Scripting
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2000 — 2003
BA, Art
Vision Globale May 2012 - Present
THQ February 2012 - November 2012
ENDI April 2010 - June 2010
EA Mobile September 2008 - April 2010
Skills
3D, Video Games, iPhone, Texturing, Game Development, Zbrush, Animation, VFX, Compositing, Rigging, Teaching, Leadership, PS3, UV mapping, Visual Effects, Unreal Engine 3, XSI, Wii, Modeling, Mobile Games, 3D Studio Max
Education
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue 2009 — 2010
Bacc, 3D
Université du Québec à Montréal / UQAM 2008 — 2010
Major, Degree Art
San Diego Harley-Davidson October 2012 - Present
San Diego Harley-Davidson June 2012 - October 2012
THQ March 2007 - July 2007
Safeway October 2006 - December 2006
Sears February 2006 - June 2006
Best Buy October 2004 - January 2005
Quizno's April 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Photoshop, Facebook, Data Entry, PowerPoint, Social Media, Outlook, Social Networking, Retail, Quality Assurance, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Final Cut Pro, HTML, Time Management
Education
Universal Technical Institute-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division 2009 — 2012
F.A.S.T
Thousand Oaks High School 2001 — 2006