THQ Inc.
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: January 23, 2013 Headquarters: Agoura Hills, CA Founder: Jack Friedman Founded: 1989, Calabasas, CA Subsidiaries: Relic Entertainment, Volition, Rainbow Studios,
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THQ Inc. Employees
Demand Media September 2012 - Present
Electronic Arts April 2010 - August 2012
Activision July 2008 - April 2010
Activision (formerly Vivendi Games) October 2006 - July 2008
DLC, Inc. December 2005 - October 2006
THQ Inc. November 2003 - September 2005
The Disney Store August 1999 - November 2003
Skills
Video Games, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Financial Analysis, Online Gaming, Mergers, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Analytics, Corporate Finance, Monetization, Product Management, Budgets, Project Management, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Media, Strategic Financial..., Strategy, Finance, Management, Start-ups, Entertainment, Financial Reporting
Education
Yale University - Yale School of Management
MBA, Marketing & Strategy
University of California, Los Angeles
BA, Economics
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
Geekscape December 2006 - Present
Lodger Films 2005 - Present
THQ Inc. 2006 - 2008
Current TV 2007 - 2007
Skills
Television, Final Cut Pro, Pre-production, Final Draft, Social Networking, Video Games, Visual Effects, Screenwriting, Film Production, Producing, Narrative, Film, Production Managment, Publicity, Entertainment, Podcasting, Feature Films, Viral Marketing
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 2001 — 2006
MFA, Film
University of Pennsylvania 1997 — 2001
Zenixx November 2014 - Present
AtGames Digital Media December 2013 - November 2014
Jambo Enterprises Inc March 2012 - October 2014
THQ Inc July 2010 - January 2012
THQ Asia Pacific Pty Ltd March 2000 - June 2010
THQ Asia Pacific Pty Ltd February 2002 - December 2003
THQ Asia Pacific Pty Ltd March 2000 - January 2001
Time Warner/GT Interactive March 1997 - January 2000
Sony/BMG Interactive July 1996 - March 1997
Skills
P&L Management, Online Gaming, Game Development, Video Games, Contract Negotiations, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Management, Contract Negotiation, Strategy, Mobile Devices, Monetization, Mobile Games, Casual Games, Social Games, Strategic Planning, Game Design, Computer Games, MMO, Digital Distribution, Strategic Partnerships, Product Management, Digital Media, Digital Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Start-ups, Leadership, Licensing, Gaming, Interactive..., Marketing Strategy, Community Sites, Console, Community Management, E-commerce, MMORPG, Xbox 360, Cross-platform..., Gaming Industry, Analytics, PS3, Multiplayer, Game Mechanics, Executive Management, Mobile Applications, iPhone, Video Game Production, Gameplay, Viral Marketing, Virtual Goods
Education
RMIT University 1983 — 1988
Aeronautical Design
Encore VFX / Deluxe Entertainment August 2015 - Present
The Third Floor, Inc. June 2015 - August 2015
Encore Entertainment November 2014 - May 2015
Hydrogen Whiskey Studios August 2014 - October 2014
Pixomondo March 2014 - May 2014
Geisler Graphics November 2013 - January 2014
Zoic Studios July 2013 - September 2013
2K Games February 2013 - May 2013
THQ, Inc. December 2010 - December 2012
WDI, Inc. August 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, Animation, 3D Studio Max, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Cinematics, 3D, Film, Computer Animation, Facial Animation, Computer Graphics, Xbox 360, Max, Motion Capture, Video Games, 3D animation, Compositing, Traditional Animation, Character Rigging, XSI, Console, Storyboarding, Character, Motionbuilder, Previz, Pre-visualization, Rotoscoping, Gameplay
Education
DH Institute Of Media Arts 2002 — 2004
Maya & Combustion User Certification, Maya Training Courses, General Overview
Rhode Island School of Design 1987 — 1989
B of A, Film/Video/Animation
Bethesda Softworks March 2015 - Present
Self-Employed March 2013 - March 2015
THQ, Inc. December 2003 - January 2013
B-Factory, Ltd. September 2001 - November 2003
Activision April 1999 - August 2001
Satelight, Inc. 1994 - 1999
Queues Enforth Development 1988 - 1991
Skills
Video Games, Game Development, Video Game Development, Entertainment, Production, Mobile Games, Game Design, MMO, Social Games, Casual Games, Computer Games, Mobile Devices, Gaming, Xbox 360, PS3, Monetization, Console, Digital Distribution, 3D Studio Max, Gaming Industry, Software Development, Localization, Online Gaming, Wii, Video Game Production, Multiplayer, Gameplay, Xbox, MMORPG, iPhone, Game Mechanics, Community Management, Level Design, Scripting
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1980 — 1985
S.B., Computer Science & Engineering
Medtronic August 2014 - Present
Ryan Herco Flow Solutions January 2014 - July 2014
Sony Pictures Entertainment April 2009 - January 2014
THQ Inc December 2006 - December 2008
POM Wonderful November 2005 - December 2006
M&M's Mars Inc. March 2001 - November 2005
Skills
Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Inventory Management, Demand Forecasting, Forecasting, SAP, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain..., Materials Management, Operations Management, Production Planning, Supply Management, SAP R/3, Negotiation, Warehousing, Consumer Products, Business Analysis, Procurement, i2 Demand Planner, Hyperion Enterprise, AS400 system, Management, Process Improvement, Budgets, Project Management
Education
University of Redlands 2001 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business
California State University-Northridge 1998 — 2001
BA, Business Administration
The Jim Henson Company February 2015 - Present
Self-employed (Freelance) January 2008 - Present
Self-Employed January 2006 - June 2009
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. May 2004 - May 2005
THQ, Inc. May 2000 - May 2004
Self Employed August 1994 - June 1996
Skills
Editing, Final Cut Pro, Video, Avid Media Composer, Premiere, Video Games, Post Production, Feature Films, Film, Screenwriting, Final Draft, Photoshop, Web Design, Quality Assurance, Public Relations, Export, Import, Consolidation, Digitization, Titles, ALE, Adrenaline, Wacom Tablet, PowerPoint
Education
Twin Bridges 2010 — 2015
Screenwriting
Video Symphony 2005 — 2006
Professional, Editing for film and television
University of Miami 1992 — 1996
B.S., Motion Picture Production
LG Electronics July 2014 - Present
Pixel Trash LLC February 2014 - Present
Barnes & Noble July 2012 - February 2014
Freelance Contractor May 2012 - June 2012
Hewlett-Packard July 2011 - May 2012
Palm August 2010 - July 2011
Santa Cruz Games July 2007 - April 2009
MAD April 2006 - July 2007
TKO Software September 2003 - February 2005
THQ Inc March 2002 - February 2003
Skills
Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Salesforce.com, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, Perforce, Filemaker Pro, Scrum, Alien Brain, Microsoft Project, Windows, Crowdfunding, Operations Management, Apps, App curation, MS Project, Game Design, Quality Assurance, Mobile Applications, Online Gaming, Mobile Games, Video Games, Game Development, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Mobile Devices, Xbox 360, Monetization, Test Planning, Alienbrain, FileMaker, Social Networking, Social Games, Training, Management, iPhone, Software Quality..., Creative Direction, Leadership, Team Leadership, Databases, JIRA, SDLC, Android, Facebook, Developer Relations, User Interface, Testing
Education
Cabrillo College
University of Phoenix
Associate Degree, Business and Marketing
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science, Business and Human Resource Management
Glad Pix Garden August 2015 - Present
Jamporium Talent Management May 2014 - Present
PivotPoint Executive Search 2006 - Present
Optomi January 2015 - April 2015
Ignite Payments - Cardpay Solutions September 2013 - September 2014
CanaryVoice November 2011 - April 2012
Anametrix, Inc. March 2010 - November 2011
CheckM8 November 2008 - December 2009
Dynamic Digital Depth December 2003 - March 2008
THQ, Inc. January 2003 - July 2003
Skills
Executive Search, Start-ups, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Internet Recruiting, Venture Capital, Strategic Partnerships
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management 2001 — 2003
MBA, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
California State University-Long Beach 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1982 — 1984
Electrical Engineering
Manalapan High School 1978 — 1982
Diploma
YuMe July 2014 - Present
Roku June 2011 - July 2014
Tangerine Consulting, Inc. March 2004 - January 2012
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. November 2008 - June 2011
THQ Inc. December 2006 - November 2008
Microsoft April 2006 - November 2006
Google, Inc. October 2005 - March 2006
Ross Stores September 2002 - June 2004
Aravali Technologies September 2000 - November 2001
Ivega September 1999 - September 2000
Skills
Technical Recruiting, Sourcing, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, Benefits Negotiation, Onboarding, College Recruiting, Talent Management, Executive Search, Human Resources, Contract Recruitment, Employee Relations, Screening Resumes, Temporary Placement, Employer Branding, Interviews, Screening, Search, Mobile Devices, Management, Cold Calling, Networking, Hiring, Early-stage Startups, Leadership, Business Development, Staffing Services, Vendor Management, Video Games, Digital Media, Employee Engagement, Personnel Management, CRM, Cloud Computing, SDLC, Team Management, Strategy, Start-ups, Information Technology, Software Development, Recruitment Advertising, HRIS, Strategic Sourcing, Permanent Placement, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Sales, Consulting
Education
Bangalore University 1980 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Business
Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica Studio July 2015 - Present
Nexon May 2014 - June 2015
Activision January 2009 - January 2014
THQ, Inc. November 2006 - December 2008
Konami Digital Entertainment August 2004 - November 2006
Konami Computer Entertainment Hawaii September 2002 - August 2004
Square USA November 1997 - May 2002
Oita Prefectural Government August 1994 - July 1997
Skills
Video Games, Social Games, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3, Mobile Games, Game Development, Xbox, Game Design, Monetization, Console, Interactive..., Digital Distribution, Animation, Casual Games, Program Management, PSP, Computer Games, Video Game Production, Character Animation, Team Building, MMO, Perforce, Game Mechanics, Online Gaming, Gameplay, Marketing, Level Design, 3D, Multiplayer, Management, Maya, Localization, Console Games, Gaming, Cross-platform..., Playstation, DevTrack, Free to Play, Cinematics, Hansoft, Virtual Goods, Computer Graphics, Bug Tracking, Developer Relations, Gaming Industry
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1990 — 1994
BA, Japanese Language, International Relations
Kansai Gaidai University 1992 — 1993
Japanese Language, International Relations
Backflip Studios February 2014 - Present
EchoStar Corporation February 2013 - September 2013
THQ Inc October 2009 - February 2012
THQ Inc February 2007 - February 2012
THQ Inc June 2008 - October 2009
Skills
Windows & Mac operating..., Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Nikon, DSLR, DevTest, DevTrack, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, Wii, Testing, JIRA, Game Development, Game Design, PS3, Video Games
Education
Collins College 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Game Design
2K Games May 2011 - Present
Blind Squirrel Games September 2010 - May 2011
YourView, Inc. September 2009 - September 2010
Rockstar Games February 2008 - July 2009
THQ, Inc. September 2006 - February 2008
Property Room June 2003 - June 2006
O Entertainment July 2004 - December 2005
Skills
Object Oriented Design, C#, C++, WPF/Silverlight, SQL, PHP, ASP.NET, JavaScript, jQuery, Java, Visual Basic, Game Development, Xbox 360, User Experience, Mobile Applications, User Interface Design, Video Games, Databases, MySQL, HTML, Web Services, User Interface, WCF, WPF, Lua, Perforce, Xbox
Education
Lehigh University 2002 — 2006
BS, Computer Science, Design
BAE Systems June 2014 - Present
Tecan November 2007 - August 2009
Sony Online Entertainment May 2007 - October 2007
Sigil Games Online August 2006 - May 2007
THQ Inc. March 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Robotics, Testing, Quality Assurance, C++, Java, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Eclipse, Visual Studio
Education
National University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
San Diego Miramar College 2009 — 2011
Availity, L.L.C. April 2009 - July 2012
THQ, Inc. July 2006 - April 2009
Infogrames/Atari - Paradigm Entertainment studio February 2000 - July 2006
Technical Staffing Solutions June 1999 - February 2000
Skills
Employee Relations, Performance Management, Retention Strategies, Onboarding, Talent Management, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Applicant Tracking..., Staffing, Employment-based..., HR Policies & Processes, Agile Methodologies
Education
Oklahoma City University
MBA, Business & Marketing
University of Oklahoma
BA, Psychology
Open Wager, Inc. March 2015 - Present
KIXEYE July 2014 - March 2015
KIXEYE November 2013 - July 2014
KIXEYE September 2012 - October 2013
THQ, Inc. July 2011 - August 2012
THQ, Inc. July 2008 - July 2011
THQ Inc. August 2007 - July 2008
Moneygeyser, Inc. September 2005 - July 2007
Futura September 2001 - July 2004
SARC Media, LLC January 2001 - September 2001
Skills
DevTrack, Xbox 360, Quality Assurance, PS3, Video Games, Wii, Bug Tracking, Testing, PSP, Hansoft, Software Quality..., Test Planning, Game Design, Console, Test Management, Game Development, Game Testing, Microsoft Office, Multiplayer, Manual Testing, Test Execution, Gameplay, Regression Testing, Playstation, DevTest, Team Management, Defect Tracking, Test Strategy, Gaming Industry, LANForge, MS Office Suite, Level Design, Perforce, MMO, Game Mechanics, Performance Testing, Test Automation, User Acceptance Testing, Video Game Design, Game Analysis, Certified Scrum Master..., Atlassian JIRA, Agile Project Management, Agile & Waterfall..., Agile Methodologies, iOS development, Test Cases, Social Game Development, Mobile Game Development, Mobile Devices
Education
Collins College 2004 — 2007
BA, Game Design
Collins College 1998 — 2000
AA, Visual Communication
Champion Window Mfg. and Supply Co. LLC March 2013 - Present
Philadelphia Academies, Inc. March 2004 - Present
Albright College February 2003 - Present
Pennsylvaina SPCA March 2012 - Present
Dealer Tire November 2011 - March 2014
THQ Inc October 2005 - July 2013
Lumber Liquidators 2006 - 2012
Electronics Boutique 1984 - 2005
Skills
Strategic Planning, Public Company..., Global Business..., Leadership, Cultural Change, High Growth Management, Board of Director..., Management, Public Companies, High-growth
Education
Temple University - Fox School of Business and Management 1990 — 1992
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Albright College 1969 — 1973
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Springfield High School 1966 — 1969
Big Fish Games October 2012 - November 2013
THQ Inc 2004 - 2012
Vivendi Games (now Activision/Blizzard) 1998 - 2004
Deloitte & Touche 1989 - 1998
Skills
Video Games, Investor Relations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Forecasting, Finance, Business Strategy, Financial Modeling, Hyperion Enterprise, Mergers, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Online Gaming, Mobile Games, Financial Analysis, Monetization, Project Planning, Strategy, Management, Product Management, Start-ups, Digital Distribution, Social Games, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Digital Media, Hyperion
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Political Science and Government
Cal State East Bay
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
Hunter/Page Realty Group April 2014 - Present
Keller Williams Realty Marina/LA January 2013 - April 2014
MAVEN CONSULTING January 2001 - April 2014
Bridges Community Charter October 2007 - December 2009
DYNAMIC DIGITAL DEPTH, INC January 2004 - December 2009
THQ, INC. January 2003 - July 2003
WARNER BROS. CORPORATE STRATEGIC PLANNING June 2002 - September 2002
RELAY SYSTEMS December 1999 - December 2000
47 PRODUCTIONS April 1997 - December 1999
OUTLAW PRODUCTIONS March 1994 - April 1997
Skills
Digital Media, Film, Television, Entertainment, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Negotiation, Real Estate, Sellers, Buyer Representation, Business Modeling, Film Production, Feature Films, Commercials, Streaming Media, 3D, Start-ups, Video, Licensing, Post Production, Video Production, •Deal negotiation,..., Film Finance, Producing, Strategy, Mobile Devices, Listing Services, Production, Business Affairs, Digital Distribution, Strategic Partnerships, •Distribution via..., •Managing business,..., •Content production,..., •Building financial..., •Managing small and..., •Entrepreneurship and..., 3D Expert for..., VOD, Television Production, Production Management, Content Creation, Media & Entertainment, Entrepreneur, Video Editing, Business Development, New Media, Reality
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management 2001 — 2003
MBA, Strategy & Marketing
University of Michigan 1985 — 1990
BA, Japanese and Business
Gardner-White January 2013 - June 2015
Gardner-White February 2012 - January 2013
THQ Inc. July 2009 - January 2012
THQ January 2002 - June 2009
Inoveris (formerly Metatec/Discovery Systems) May 1999 - January 2002
Inoveris (formerly Metatec/Discovery Systems) June 1997 - May 1999
Inoveris (formerly Metatec/Discovery Systems) January 1994 - June 1997
Inoveris (formerly Metatec/Discovery Systems) May 1991 - January 1994
Skills
Logistics, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Transportation, Vendor Relations, Customer Service, Retail, Warehouse Management, Contract Negotiations, Supply Chain Management, 3PL, Team Building, Process Improvement, SAP, Vendor Management, Coaching, Contract Negotiation
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark 1983 — 1984
Saint Patrick's High School 1979 — 1983
HS Diploma, Required
GameBlocks Servers & Middleware September 2011 - Present
Champlain College January 2013 - Present
DevSupport.com November 2011 - Present
2Dawn Games September 2011 - Present
Thq Inc. Kaos Studios August 2009 - September 2011
THQ Inc March 2006 - August 2009
Skills
Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Vendor Relations, Developer Relations, Community Management, Business Development, Mediation, Brand Licensing, Gaming Industry, Monetization, Online Gaming, Social Games, Video Games, Digital Distribution, Mobile Games, MMO, Game Development, Casual Games, Interactive..., MMORPG, Game Design, Virtual Worlds, Unreal Engine 3, Mobile Devices, PS3, Computer Games, Xbox 360, Level Design
Education
Adelphi University
College of Charleston
Metro Public Relations October 2013 - Present
Bender/Helper Impact March 2011 - October 2013
THQ, INC November 2010 - February 2011
Wagner/Junker Agency April 2010 - September 2010
The Bohle Company November 2009 - March 2010
Clear Channel Communications May 2009 - December 2009
A.D.D. Marketing January 2009 - May 2009
Occidental Weekly January 2008 - May 2009
Occidental College January 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Press Releases, Publicity, Research, Copy Editing, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Advertising, Photoshop, InDesign, Marketing, Content Management, Mac OS, Adobe Director, Statistics, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Media, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Education
Occidental College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film and Media Studies
TurboSquid April 2014 - Present
TurboSquid June 2013 - April 2014
THQ Inc December 2011 - February 2012
2010 - 2011THQ Inc November 2010 - December 2011
Free lance July 2010 - November 2010
Blockbuster February 2006 - December 2007
Cirelli's Foods June 2005 - September 2007
Skills
Ruby, Java, Watir, Selenium, Selenium WebDriver, Selenium Testing, Jenkins, Test Automation, Quality Assurance, JIRA, Ruby on Rails, RSpec, TestNG, Hamcrest, Bug Tracking, Test Cases, Test Case Planning, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Photoshop, 3D Modeling, Game Design, Texturing, 3D Studio Max, UV mapping, Level Design
Education
Collins College 2008 — 2010
Game Design, Game Design
Collins College: School of Design and Technology 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Game Design
Pipeworks Software May 2014 - Present
Pipeworks Software February 2009 - April 2014
Brash Entertainment November 2007 - November 2008
Heavy Iron Studios/THQ August 2005 - November 2007
THQ Inc. July 2003 - February 2005
THQ Inc. January 2001 - January 2003
Skills
PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, Game Development, Video Games, Mobile Games, Gameplay, Monetization, Casual Games, Computer Games, Producing, Game Design, Maya, Social Games, MMO, Console, Multiplayer, Xbox, Video Game Production
Education
Maritzburg College 1991 — 1995
Ateneo de Manila University
Lourdes
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
Video Surveillance Systems, LLC August 2012 - Present
Freelance March 1997 - August 2012
THQ Inc November 2008 - May 2009
THQ February 2008 - May 2009
Volition February 2008 - May 2009
Volition February 2008 - November 2008
Volition Inc February 2008 - October 2008
Dell & IBM through QualxServe May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
CSS, HTML, SQL, XML, Xbox 360, PS3, FTP, Video Games, Game Design, Game Development, Perforce, Gameplay, DevTrack, Hansoft, Multiplayer, Wii, Quality Assurance
Education
Purdue University
CIT Networking
Lake Central High School Graduate 2006
Purdue University
TigerLead Solutions January 2013 - Present
Tactara March 2012 - December 2012
Neversoft Entertainment May 2008 - August 2011
THQ Inc May 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Photoshop, C++, 3D Studio Max, Video Games, PS3, Xbox 360, Microsoft SQL Server, Rally, Bugzilla, Black Box Testing, DevTrack, DevTest, Regression Testing, Manual Testing, Agile Methodologies
Education
Los Angeles Pierce College 2011 — 2013
Computer Science
The Trinity Film Group June 2008 - Present
Technicote, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Standard Register January 2012 - May 2014
International Diamond Jewelers October 2010 - January 2012
THQ, Inc June 2007 - March 2008
Skills
Writing, Film, Customer Service, Production, Creative Writing, Sales, Social Media, Event Planning, Management, Social Media Marketing, Trade Shows, CRM, B2B, Sales Process, Marketing, Training, Social Networking, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Cold Calling, Salesforce.com, Business Development
Education
Ohio University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, Journalism
Tahirih Justice Center March 2014 - Present
Robert Half Management Resources December 2013 - March 2014
Deloitte November 2010 - March 2013
Legal Aid Justice Center February 2003 - November 2010
THQ, Inc. February 2002 - May 2002
J.B. Oxford & Company August 1999 - November 2001
Financial Relations Board May 1998 - August 1999
Comdial Corporation August 1997 - May 1998
SNL Financial November 1995 - May 1997
LatinFinance, LLC February 1994 - November 1995
Education
University of Virginia 1987 — 1992
B.A.
University of Maryland University College 2007 — 2010
M.S.
Albemarle High Schoool
St. Anne's Belfield
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated July 2015 - Present
Van Wagner Group, LLC October 2014 - January 2015
Van Wagner Communications LLC March 2011 - October 2014
THQ Inc. June 2006 - March 2009
Triad Systems International February 2006 - May 2006
Galaxy Theatres February 2004 - February 2006
Skills
Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Valuation, Managerial Finance, Financial Statements, QuickBooks, Accounts Receivable, Internal Controls, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, CPA, Tax, Auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Hyperion Enterprise, GAAP, Budgets, General Ledger, Finance, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Accounts Payable, US GAAP, Variance Analysis
Education
California State University-Northridge 2000 — 2006
B.S., Business Administration
DreamWorks Animation December 2014 - Present
AerCap 2014 - December 2014
Sony Network Entertainment Int'l (SNEI) 2014 - 2014
Pacific Capital Bancorp/ Union Bank 2013 - 2013
Roll Global 2013 - 2013
UCLA Anderson School of Management 2010 - 2012
Superior Industries International, Inc. 2008 - 2011
Westfield Corp. 2006 - 2008
Intermix Media - Division of Fox Interactive Media/News Corp 2004 - 2006
THQ Inc. 2003 - 2004
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, SEC filings, Accounting, Financial Analysis, GAAP, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Internal Controls, Budgets, Consolidation, Variance Analysis, US GAAP, General Ledger, Cash Flow, Auditing, Mergers, Financial Accounting, Hyperion Enterprise, Corporate Finance, Social Entrepreneurship, Technical Accounting..., Mentoring Of Staff, Leadership, Teamwork, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Hyperion, Accounts Payable, Mergers & Acquisitions, SEC Filings, Finance, Analysis, Process Improvement, Financial Statements, Revenue Recognition, Fixed Assets, Due Diligence, ERP, Consulting, Strategic Planning, SAP, Valuation
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management 2010 — 2012
MBA
California State University-Northridge 1993 — 1997
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration and Accounting
Tubby Table Toys, Inc. November 2011 - Present
MB Consulting Partners July 2011 - March 2012
THQ, Inc July 2009 - July 2011
Universal Music Group August 2006 - April 2009
Electronic Arts 1992 - 2006
Skills
Retail Marketing, Partnership Marketing, Sales, Go-To-Market Strategies, P & L analysis, Forecasting, Customer Relations, Personnel Management, CPG Sales, Budget Management, Budget Development, Promotions, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Negotiation, Retail Mar, Competitive Analysis, Sports Entertainment, Social Media Marketing, Bilingual, Cross-functional..., Multi-channel Retail, Organizational..., Communication, Networking, Management, Leadership, Mentoring New Hires, Consulting, Merchandising, Collaboration, Event Planning, Retail, Budgets, Start-ups, Supply Chain, Online Marketing, Consumer Products, Go-to-market Strategy, Product Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Product Development, Brand Management, Trade Marketing, Strategic Planning, FMCG, Brand Development, Entrepreneurship, Strategy
Education
California State University-Long Beach
MBA, International Business
Colorado College
Summer School Course in Creative Writing
Indiana University Bloomington
BA, English, Journalism
THQ, Inc. August 2010 - September 2011
Chase Paymentech April 2008 - April 2010
United States Air Force 2002 - 2008
Education
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2009
B.S., Software Engineering
Community College of the Air Force 2003 — 2007
Associate, Applied Science - Munitions Systems Technology
CBIT Games February 2013 - Present
THQ June 2011 - December 2012
THQ, Inc. December 2010 - June 2011
THQ September 2008 - January 2010
THQ, Inc. September 2008 - January 2010
Kapi'olani Community College January 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Xbox 360, Video Games, Quality Assurance, Game Development, Gameplay, Console, Multiplayer, Online Gaming, Xbox, Bug Tracking, Test Planning, Game Design, Release Management, Maya, Project Coordination, Computer Games, Wii, PS3, Electronic Submissions, PSP, Unreal Editor, Modeling, Gaming, Level Design, MMORPG, Texturing, Perforce, Rigging, Trailers, Demos, Premium Themes, Tokenization, season pass, DevTrack, Digital Distribution, Monetization, Unreal Engine 3, Video Game Development, Strategic Financial..., Promotions, gamerpics, Agile Project Management, Agile Testing, Agile & Waterfall..., Test Automation, Test Automation..., C#, Python
Education
Scaled Agile Academy 2015 — 2015
SAFe-(SP) -Scaled Agile Framework - Practitioner Certified, Scaled Agile Framework
Kapiolani Community College 2002 — 2005
Associate of Science, Animation and Modeling
THQ
Monster Energy Company October 2013 - Present
Arbonne International February 2007 - October 2013
Golden State Water Company August 2006 - February 2007
Sybron Dental Specialties 2005 - 2006
THQ Inc 2003 - 2005
Silgan Containers 1994 - 2003
Skills
Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Finance, Strategic Financial..., Cash Management, Banking, Management, Treasury Management, Financial Planning, Forecasting, Budgets, Cash Flow, Process Improvement
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 1990 — 1992
MBA, Finance
THQ, Inc 2008 - Present
Self-employed September 2003 - Present
Answerthink, Inc. 2001 - 2003
Condor Technology Solutions 1998 - 2001
Global Core Strategies 1997 - 1998
Skills
ABAP, SAP BW, SAP, SAP R/3, SAP ERP, Business Intelligence, ERP, SAP Implementation, SAP Netweaver
Education
University of Central Florida 1985 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Florida State University 1984 — 1985
Deep Silver Volition August 2012 - Present
Volition 2001 - Present
THQ Inc. 2001 - Present
Volition, Inc. / THQ 1996 - Present
Parallax Software 1995 - 2000
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1993 — 1996
BFA Industrial Design
DICE (EA Digital Illusions CE AB) May 2013 - Present
EA June 2011 - May 2013
Code Particle Inc October 2010 - June 2011
Blind Wink Games August 2009 - January 2011
Point of View December 2007 - August 2009
THQ Inc November 2006 - December 2007
NDS May 2006 - October 2006
VBeing India Ltd December 2005 - May 2006
RelQ April 2003 - October 2003
Skills
Gameplay Programming, C++, C, Xbox 360, Unreal Engine 3, PS3, Video Games, Game Development, Gameplay, Online Gaming, 3D, Game Engines, Cross-platform...
Education
The University of Hull 2004 — 2005
Masters, Computer Game Programming
Christ University, Bangalore 2000 — 2003
BCA, Computer Science
Firaxis Games January 2015 - Present
ZeniMax Online Studios August 2012 - January 2015
Big Huge Games March 2010 - May 2012
THQ Inc August 2006 - May 2009
Sony Computer Entertainment of America October 2005 - August 2006
Oakton High School September 2003 - August 2005
Skills
PS3, Xbox 360, Computer Games, Video Games, Wii, Gameplay, Multiplayer, Game Development, Game Design, Level Design, Perforce, DevTrack, Xbox
Education
George Mason University 1998 — 2003
BA, Communication: Media Production
Culture Crypt February 2013 - Present
THQ Inc. March 2006 - August 2012
THQ Inc. March 2006 - August 2012
THQ Inc. March 2005 - March 2006
THQ Inc. October 2002 - March 2005
THQ Inc. July 2002 - October 2002
THQ Inc. April 2001 - July 2002
Skills
Mobile Games, iPhone, Product Development, Game Design, Video Games, Game Development, Social Games, Casual Games, PS3, Computer Games, Online Gaming, Gameplay, Perforce, Xbox 360, Scrum, Gaming, Console, Mobile Devices, Quality Assurance, Level Design, Community Management, Monetization, Wii, User Interface, Animation, Scripting, Localization, Digital Distribution, Community Sites, Unity3D, Game Mechanics, Agile Project Management, JIRA, Gaming Industry, MMORPG, Mobile Applications, Android, Interactive...
Education
Bowling Green State University 1993 — 1997
BA, Communications
Motion Picture Association of America August 2015 - Present
Motion Picture Association of America June 2014 - August 2015
Motion Picture Association of America November 2013 - June 2014
Acumenventures - Consulting & Professional Services January 2012 - June 2014
THQ Inc. January 2007 - February 2012
The Walt Disney Company January 2003 - January 2007
Maxell Corporation of America 2001 - 2002
On Command (became LodgeNet, now Sonifi Solutions) 1997 - 2001
Mediacopy, Inc. 1995 - 1996
Rank Organisation, PLC (later acquired by Deluxe) 1987 - 1995
Skills
Supply Chain, Vendor Management, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, P&L Management, Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Procurement, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Team Leadership, Sourcing, Change Management, Negotiation, Program Management, Budgets, Continuous Improvement, Business Development, Warehousing, Sales, Project Planning, Six Sigma, Quality Assurance, Cross-functional Team..., Photography, Retail, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Process Scheduler, Packaging, Content Management, Production Management, Account Management, Human Resources, Materials Management, Global Sourcing, Start-ups, Consumer Electronics, Loss Prevention, Strategic Sourcing, Sales Operations, Software Documentation, Customer Satisfaction, Project Management
Education
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Science
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies November 2012 - Present
Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP April 2012 - November 2012
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment March 2012 - April 2012
THQ Inc. March 2008 - March 2012
Intuit, Inc. July 2006 - March 2008
The Law Office of D. Joshua Staub June 2006 - March 2008
Skills
Negotiation, Contract Negotiations, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Document Drafting, Real Estate Transactions, Video Games, Licensing Negotiations, Software Licensing, Licensing Agreements, Distribution, New Business Development, Entertainment Law, Privacy Law, Cyberlaw, Strategic Partnerships, Commercial Litigation, Project Management, Entertainment
Education
Pepperdine University School of Law 2005 — 2007
Juris Doctor
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 2000 — 2004
B.S., Finance
The Walt Disney Company June 2013 - Present
THQ Inc. 2010 - 2013
20th Century Fox / Fox Group Legal January 2004 - November 2010
ICM Partners (formerly International Creative Management) November 2002 - May 2003
Skills
Licensing, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Trademarks, Legal Research, Copyright Law, Entertainment Law, Entertainment, Contract Management, Chain of Title, Piracy, Document Drafting, Video Games, Document Review, Entertainment Industry, Anti-piracy, Privacy Law, Digital Media, Legal Affairs, Corporate Law, Film, Litigation, Digital Distribution, Westlaw, Trademark Infringement, Business Affairs, Employment Law, Litigation Support
Education
California State Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Science, Finance, Real Estate and Law
Southwestern Law School
Juris Doctorate
e-Rewards November 2013 - Present
e-Rewards March 2011 - November 2013
THQ October 2009 - July 2010
THQ September 2008 - October 2009
THQ Inc. May 2007 - September 2008
THQ October 2001 - April 2007
ASI Advanced Structures Inc. 1998 - 2000
Skills
Accounting, SEC reporting, Revenue Recognition, Financial Control, Entertainment, Construction, Reorganization, Publishing, Royalties, Software Development, Internal Controls, SOX, Small Business, US GAAP, Costing, Financial Reporting, Consolidation, Cost Accounting, 10Q, Financial Analysis, Due Diligence, Mergers, GAAP, Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Restructuring, International Accounting, Controlling, Divestitures, Accounting Policy, MIS, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Real Estate, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Managerial Finance, SEC filings, Mergers & Acquisitions, Auditing, Essbase, Finance, Leadership, Management, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Strategy
Education
California State University-Northridge 1993 — 1996
BS, Business Administration / Accounting
ArenaNet LLC April 2015 - Present
Christy Clemens June 2005 - Present
2XL Games June 2012 - June 2014
2XL Games October 2010 - June 2012
2XL Games September 2009 - October 2010
THQ Inc June 2009 - September 2009
THQ April 2007 - June 2009
Acro Service Corp January 2007 - April 2007
Skills
Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects, Angelcode, Microsoft Office, User Interface, User Interface Design, Video Games, 3D Modeling, 3D, Xbox 360, iPhone, Low Poly Modeling, PS3, Game Development, Animation, Game Design, User Experience, Maya, Storyboarding, Level Design, Texturing, Wii, Console, Unity3D, Gameplay, Environment Art
Education
Art Institute of Phoenix 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Game Art and Design
OPENFRAME TECHNOLOGIES October 2012 - Present
COMPLITECH Ltd February 2008 - May 2012
THQ Inc. August 1999 - January 2008
Skills
.NET, Oracle SQL Developer, ASP.NET, Bootstrap, JavaScript, UML Tools, Business Analysis, Quality Assurance, LINQ
Education
McGill University 2011 — 2015
Computer Software
Stanford Health Care November 2014 - Present
Kaijin MMA June 2009 - November 2014
Yahoo November 2013 - 2014
Cisco December 2012 - 2013
United States Department of Defense December 2007 - August 2012
Deloitte (Formerly BearingPoint August 2007 - December 2009
First Investors Corporation April 2007 - June 2007
University of California June 2006 - February 2007
THQ, Inc June 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Financial Statements, Networking, Troubleshooting
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2004 — 2006
BA, Economics
Financial Profiles, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Women Founders Network May 2013 - Present
MacMedan Financial Communications March 2014 - March 2015
Demand Media May 2011 - February 2014
THQ Inc. November 2002 - May 2011
PondelWilkinson May 1999 - November 2002
The Nasdaq Stock Market 1993 - 1999
The Nasdaq Stock Market 1987 - 1993
Skills
Corporate Message..., Financial Media..., Investor Targeting, Corporate Communications, Investor Relations, Annual Reports, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Financial Analysis, IPO, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Governance, Public Speaking, Business Strategy, Investors, SEC filings, Digital Media, Finance, Corporate Finance, Strategy, Leadership, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Social Media, Investments, Mergers & Acquisitions, Start-ups, Executive Management, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship
Education
George Mason University - School of Management 1989 — 1993
MBA, Finance & international Business
University of Richmond - Robins School of Business 1983 — 1987
BS in Business Administration, Finance, 3.8/4.0
Bandai Namco Games America April 2013 - April 2015
Namco Bandai Games America January 2011 - April 2013
THQ November 2009 - January 2011
AZOMOB March 2009 - November 2009
THQ, Inc. January 2008 - March 2009
THQ, Inc. September 2006 - December 2007
THQ, Inc. October 2005 - September 2006
THQ, Inc. June 2004 - October 2005
CareThere 2000 - 2002
Skills
Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Product Marketing, Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Product Management, Digital Strategy, Digital Media, Video Games, Mobile Games, Mobile Applications, Casual Games, Online Gaming, Social Games, Monetization, Multi-channel Marketing, Interactive..., Marketing, Management, Mobile Devices, Strategic Partnerships, Entrepreneurship, Creative Direction, Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Online Advertising, Competitive Analysis
Education
University of California, Irvine 2002 — 2004
MBA, Marketing
Pepperdine University School of Law 1994 — 1995
University of California, San Diego 1990 — 1994
BA, Political Science
Eadrock Games February 2014 - Present
Spark Unlimited September 2013 - January 2014
Mobile Deluxe October 2010 - May 2012
Toadstool Productions November 2007 - September 2009
Intellikey Labs July 2007 - September 2007
THQ, Inc November 2006 - May 2007
THQ, Inc February 2006 - November 2006
Hastings Entertainment Inc. 2003 - 2003
Hastings Entertainment Inc. 2003 - 2003
Skills
Storyboarding, Video Games, Photoshop, Game Design, Animation, Quality Assurance, 3D, Game Development, Xbox 360, Maya, Level Design, Character Animation, Art, Traditional Animation, Computer Games, Flash
Education
Los Angeles Valley College 2012 — 2014
Associate of Science (A.S.), Biomedical Technology/Technician
Santa Monica College 2010 — 2010
Associates, Programming
Art Institute of California - Los Angeles 2003 — 2004
none, Video Game Art and Animation
The College of Santa Fe 1996 — 2000
Bachelors, Studio Art
Los Angeles Valley
Los Angeles Valley College
Freelance Game Design and Marketing Consulting April 2009 - Present
A2Z development 2011 - 2012
Activision Blizzard July 2008 - March 2009
VU Games May 2008 - July 2008
THQ inc. May 2006 - March 2007
Skills
Quality Assurance, Console, Testing, Video Games, Computer Games, Multiplayer, Bug Tracking, Mobile Games
Education
Cal State Long Beach 2003 — 2004
Certificates in 3DstudioMax,Maya,Adobe Creative Suite And Flash, Computer graphics and Animation
Golden West College
AA equivalent, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Idaho Gastroenterology Associates July 2011 - Present
Evnti.com November 2009 - June 2011
Duke Computer Solutions April 2008 - June 2011
THQ Inc August 2007 - March 2008
Hillstone Restaurant Group October 2006 - May 2007
Duke Computer Solutions May 2006 - August 2006
BestBuy (GeekSquad) March 2005 - November 2005
A+ Computers January 2003 - May 2004
Skills
Microsoft Exchange, Windows Server, ShoreTel, Lync Server 2010, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows 7, Visual Studio, Project Management, Allscripts, Provation, Mirth, HL7, HIPAA, Cisco Routers, Hyper-V, PMI Trained, Virtualization, Windows, Software Installation, PS3, Network Administration, Security, Testing, IIS, Active Directory, VMware ESX, Hardware, Databases, DHCP, Technical Support, DNS, Networking
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering, Summa Cum Laude
Wood River High School 2000 — 2003
The Starke Mark (Starke Marketing Research & Analytics) July 2011 - Present
Farmers Insurance Group December 2010 - May 2011
THQ Inc. March 2007 - January 2009
BrandIQ (et al.) August 2005 - February 2007
The Jackson Rivers Company May 2004 - August 2005
OTX (Online Testing Exchange) January 2004 - May 2004
Godbe Research May 2002 - December 2003
Skills
Marketing Research, Qualitative Research, Consumer Insights, Segmentation, Statistics, Market Research, SPSS, Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Focus Groups, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Research, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Social Media, Forecasting, Competitive Intelligence, Excel, Direct Marketing, Market Analysis, Product Management, Business Strategy, Data Mining, Customer Relations, Account Management, Business Intelligence, Product Marketing, New Business Development, Consumer Behavior, Management Consulting, Team Leadership, Marketing Management, Budget Management, Customer Insight
Education
Claremont Graduate University - School of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences 1999 — 2001
M.A.
Claremont Graduate University - Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management 1999 — 2001
Master of Business Administration (MBA) program
San Diego State University-California State University 1991 — 1995
B.A.
Guitar Center April 2015 - Present
Prospect Mortgage, LLC April 2014 - April 2015
The Cheesecake Factory June 2012 - March 2014
Prospect Mortgage August 2009 - June 2012
THQ Inc April 2005 - March 2009
IndyMac Bank April 2001 - March 2005
Collecto, Inc September 1999 - October 2000
Skills
HRIS, Employee Benefits, Management, Leadership, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Deferred Compensation, PeopleSoft, Human Resources, Onboarding, Performance Management, HR Policies, FMLA, ADP Payroll, Vendor Management, Organizational..., New Hire Orientations, Applicant Tracking..., Training, System Administration, Project Management, Open Enrollment, Strategic Planning
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2004 — 2006
HR Certification
University of California, Santa Barbara 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Women's St
Double Down Interactive January 2014 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios March 2013 - November 2013
Experis April 2012 - December 2012
Electrotank Inc. July 2009 - June 2011
Pandemic Studios July 2006 - April 2008
THQ, Inc. 2002 - 2006
Visual Concepts May 2002 - July 2002
Autodesk September 2001 - February 2002
Mindscape April 1999 - September 2001
Skills
Game Development, PS3, Xbox 360, Localization, Gameplay, Video Games, Quality Assurance, Video Game Development, Perforce, Computer Games, JIRA, Flash, HTML, Production, Testing, Test Planning, Microsoft Office, Software Quality..., Scheduling, Multiplayer, MS Project, Team Management, Game Testing, MMO, Casual Games, Console, Bug Tracking
Education
Santa Rosa Junior College
Associates of Science, Computer Science
Santa Rosa Junior College
Associate of Arts, English
WB Games San Francisco May 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive December 2012 - Present
NCsoft July 2010 - October 2012
Disney Interactive Media Group November 2008 - July 2010
THQ Inc. March 2008 - November 2008
THQ Inc. November 2006 - February 2008
THQ Inc. December 2005 - November 2006
Namco Hometek Inc. May 2004 - December 2005
ehobbies.com - NextPlanetOver.com April 2000 - August 2001
Harris Comics 1994 - 1998
Skills
Brand Management, Market Research, Positioning, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Game Design, E-commerce, Marketing, Social Media, Digital Media, Brand Development, Advertising, Monetization, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Digital Strategy, Online Gaming, Video Games, Competitive Analysis, Game Development, Analytics, MMO, Social Games, Mobile Games, Interactive...
Education
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business 2002 — 2004
MBA, Marketing and Strategy
George Mason University 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Experian July 2008 - Present
Silverpoint Investments LLC January 2008 - June 2008
THQ Inc. June 2007 - September 2007
AV-Base Systems, Inc. January 2006 - August 2006
Phoenix Interactive April 2005 - October 2005
Legal Edge Consulting February 2002 - April 2005
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, CRM, Product Development, Market Research, Innovation Management, Business Development, Analytics, SharePoint, Marketing, Management, Management Consulting, Global Team Leadership, Change Management, Program Management, Financial Modeling, Business Requirements, Mergers & Acquisitions, Concept Development, New Business Development, Data Analysis, Virtual Team Leadership, Competitive Intelligence, Communications Strategy, Organizational Change, Marketing Communications
Education
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business 2006 — 2008
MBA, Marketing, Strategy, Finance
Western University 1997 — 2000
LL.B., Law
The University of Western Ontario 1993 — 1997
B.A.(Honors), Economics
Edwards Lifesciences September 2010 - September 2011
Ignition Entertainment July 2008 - September 2010
Meguiar's February 2008 - July 2008
THQ, Inc. August 2006 - February 2008
Experian Consumer Direct July 2004 - August 2006
Walt Disney Company- Mighty Ducks January 2001 - July 2004
Skills
Promotions, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Market Research, Channel Marketing, Financial Analysis, Product Planning, Creative Development, Product Marketing, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Research, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Budget Management, Strategic Partnerships, Video Games, Facebook, Event Management, Email Marketing, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Collateral Material..., Mobile Application..., Entertainment Industry, Creative Direction, Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Strategy, Brand Management
Education
Chapman University 2002 — 2004
MBA, Business
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1996 — 2001
BA, Behavioral Sciences
Respawn Entertainment August 2014 - Present
MakeData LLC May 2014 - Present
SCE Santa Monica Studio August 2007 - February 2014
SCE Santa Monica Studio August 2007 - May 2012
Heavy Iron Studios a division of THQ Inc. March 2005 - August 2007
Heavy Iron Studios a division of THQ Inc. March 2004 - December 2004
THQ Inc. January 2003 - December 2004
Tips and Tricks Magazine January 2002 - January 2003
THQ Inc January 2000 - January 2001
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, Unity3D, PS3, Animation, Game Design, Gameplay, Visual Effects, Character Animation, Scripting, Level Design, Computer Games, Creative Problem Solving, Social Games, Management
Education
University of California, Riverside 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Electronic Arts February 2013 - Present
Electronic Arts November 2012 - February 2013
Activision January 2007 - September 2012
THQ, Inc. August 2005 - January 2007
Microsoft Games Studios 2000 - May 2005
Skills
Usability Engineering, User-centered Design, Usability Testing, Heuristic Evaluation, User Experience, Paper Prototyping, User Scenarios, Usability Design, Iterative Design, Video Games, Game Design, Focus Groups, Game Development, Social Games, Perforce, User Research, User Interface, User Interface Design, Usability, Xbox 360, Human Computer..., Human Factors, Research Design, MMO, Online Gaming, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Mobile Games, Monetization, Mobile Applications, Persona, iPhone, Mobile Devices, Computer Games
Education
Alma College 1991 — 1995
BS, Psychology & Sociology
Clay High School
Electronic Arts June 2012 - June 2014
Indie Game Development September 2011 - June 2012
Griptonite Games October 2008 - August 2011
Cat Daddy Games (Take-Two Interactive) August 2008 - October 2008
THQ Inc May 1999 - July 2008
Cranky Pants Games October 2005 - June 2007
Locomotive Games October 2004 - October 2005
Pacific Coast Power & Light May 1999 - October 2004
Don Traeger Productions, Inc. April 1998 - May 1999
Regal Productions 1996 - 1997
Skills
Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, Maya, Game Development, Unreal Editor, Environment Art, Level Design, Video Games, Texture Painting, Texturing, 3D, Shaders, Gameplay, Unreal Engine 3, Low Poly Modeling, Digital Sculpting, UV mapping, Xbox, Console, Cinematics, Unreal 3, Game Art, Game Design, Zbrush, Multiplayer, Perforce, Computer Games, World Building, Game Mechanics, Photoshop, UV Mapping
Education
Cogswell Polytechnical College 1995 — 1998
BA, Fine Art, Computer and Video Imaging
Cabrillo College
Gaikai, a Sony Computer Entertainment Company February 2011 - Present
SuperVillain Studios March 2008 - February 2011
THQ, Inc. August 2006 - March 2008
InXile Entertainment April 2006 - August 2006
Shiny Entertainment December 2003 - April 2006
Taldren December 2002 - September 2003
Centercode, Inc. May 2002 - December 2002
Skills
Game Programming, PS3, Gameplay, Perforce, Xbox 360, Gameplay Programming, Game Design, Game Development, Video Games
Education
University of California, Irvine 1998 — 2002
BS, Information and Computer Science
The Walt Disney Company July 2012 - Present
The Walt Disney Company March 2009 - July 2012
The Walt Disney Company May 2008 - March 2009
WDIG March 2006 - May 2008
THQ Inc. January 2003 - March 2006
Midway Games June 2002 - January 2003
Skills
Video Games, Game Development, Quality Assurance, XML, Project Management, Web Development, Testing, HTML, Social Games, Leadership, MMO, Mobile Devices, Game Design, Online Gaming, Monetization, Scrum, Xbox 360, PS3, Agile Project Management, JIRA, Gameplay, User Experience, Mobile Applications, Test Planning, Omniture, Publishing, Localization, Disney, New Media, Interactive..., Computer Games, Mobile Games, Content Strategy, Web Project Management, iOS, Production Managment
Education
University of California, San Diego 1998 — 2002
B.A. - Visual Arts - Computers, Visual Arts
Respawn Entertainment July 2013 - Present
THQ Inc. March 2010 - June 2012
THQ November 2005 - March 2010
Skills
Video Game Development, Game Development, Production, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Office, Unity3D, PS3, Photoshop, Xbox 360, Level Design, Video Games, 3D Modeling, 3D Studio Max, Wii, Game Design
Education
University of South Alabama 1998 — 2001
Target May 2015 - Present
Adecco Staffing, USA November 2013 - May 2015
United States Postal Service June 2013 - August 2013
United States Postal Service March 2013 - June 2013
THQ June 2012 - August 2012
THQ Inc. July 2008 - June 2012
THQ Inc. September 2005 - July 2008
Acro Service Corp May 2004 - September 2005
Game Dude December 1997 - April 2004
Volt Temp Agency for Activision June 2003 - November 2003
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Typing, Communication, English, Spanish, Wii, PS3, Video Games, DevTrack, Xbox 360, Quality Assurance, Game Design, Game Development, Video Game Production, Test Planning, Software Documentation, Training, Nintendo DS
Education
Los Angeles Pierce College 1993 — 1998
Certificate for Microcomputer Technology, Computer Science and Technology, 3.657 GPA
TPN December 2014 - Present
Geometry Global September 2013 - December 2014
Marketing Professional May 2013 - September 2013
Dyson January 2012 - May 2013
Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment March 2009 - September 2011
Codemasters March 2008 - March 2009
THQ Inc. April 2007 - February 2008
Sony Pictures Entertainment October 2002 - April 2005
Sony Pictures Entertainment 2002 - 2005
Investor's Business Daily 1999 - 2002
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Brand Development, Entertainment, Account Management, Trade Marketing, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Sales Operations, Shopper Marketing, Building Relationships, Sales Presentations, Brand Implementation, Customer Engagement, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Trade Finance, Trade Promotions, Channel Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Cross-functional..., Budget Forecasts, Budget Setting, ROI Justification, ROI Optimization, Product Launch, Strategy, Multi-channel Marketing, Management, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Marketing
Education
UCLA Extension 2006 — 2007
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communication
Benet Academy 1991 — 1995
HS Diploma
HBO January 2010 - January 2010
Untitled project January 2010 - January 2010
NBC Universal Television Digital Development October 2009 - January 2010
Alibi Entertainment October 2009 - January 2010
OFB Productions October 2009 - December 2009
Empirical Reality October 2009 - December 2009
2K Games January 2008 - May 2009
2K Games December 2006 - January 2008
2K Games August 2006 - November 2006
THQ Inc. October 2005 - July 2006
Education
Santa Monica College 2002 — 2003
no degree, Marine Biology; Oceanography
Austin Community College 2000 — 2002
no degree, Marine Biology
BRG Sports June 2014 - Present
Easton-Bell Sports July 2013 - June 2014
Easton-Bell Sports January 2012 - July 2013
Easton-Bell Sports March 2011 - January 2012
Easton-Bell Sports March 2009 - April 2011
Easton-Bell Sports September 2007 - March 2009
THQ Inc January 2004 - September 2007
Guitar Center 2001 - 2003
Deloitte & Touche August 2000 - November 2001
Skills
Global Marketing, Purchasing, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Action Sports, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Budgets, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Team Building, Management, Business Planning, Change Management, Retail, Operations Management, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Business Development, Business Analysis, Analysis, Leadership, Business Process, New Business Development, Training, P&L, P&L Management, Finance, Corporate Finance, Start-ups
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management 2008 — 2010
MBA
University of Notre Dame 1996 — 2000
BBA, Accounting and Computer Applications; Concentration: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Air National Gaurd July 2009 - Present
2k games February 2008 - February 2010
2K Games January 2007 - February 2007
THQ Inc. January 2006 - December 2006
Activision August 2005 - December 2005
Education
Los Angeles Valley College 2003 — 2004
Computer Programming
Glendale community college 2003 — 2003
General Courses
Devry in Pamona 2000 — 2001
Computer Programming
Social Interest Solutions February 2013 - Present
THQ June 2011 - October 2012
THQ Inc February 2007 - June 2011
Skills
Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, Gameplay, Game Mechanics, Video Games, Bug Tracking, PSP, Software Quality..., Quality Assurance, Testing, Console, DevTrack, Game Design, Game Development, JIRA, Multiplayer, Test Cases, Test Planning, Level Design, Texturing, Unity3D, Video Game Production
Education
Collins College 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Game Design
Nordic Games GmbH July 2013 - Present
THQ Inc. February 2013 - June 2013
THQ Inc April 1999 - January 2013
Interplay Productions September 1991 - April 1999
Interplay Productions September 1996 - August 1998
Skills
Video Games, Online Gaming, Mobile Games, Casual Games, Game Development, MMO, Social Games, PC Games, PS3, Computer Games, Digital Distribution, Xbox 360, Gaming Industry, Monetization, Strategic Sales Plans, Sales Analysis, Account Sales Strategies, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Strategy, Business Development, Unity3D, Strategic Partnerships, Community Management, Community Sites, Content Strategy, Game Design, Interactive..., Mobile Devices, Mobile Applications, Gaming, Localization, Digital Media, iPhone, Level Design, New Business Development, E-commerce, Mobile Content, Viral Marketing
Education
University of California, Irvine 1991 — 1994
Bachlor of Arts, Psychology
Disney Interactive November 2013 - Present
Disney Interactive April 2013 - October 2013
THQ Inc. 2010 - February 2013
THQ Inc. 2008 - 2010
THQ Inc. 2003 - 2008
THQ Inc. 1999 - 2003
THQ Inc. 1998 - 1999
THQ Inc. January 1996 - 1998
Dr. Dream Records 1994 - 1996
Skills
Vendor Management, Advertising, Procurement, Project Management, Xbox 360, Video Games, ESRB, Packaging, Localization, Marketing, MMO, Casual Games, PS3, Product Marketing, Management, Computer Games, Social Games, Mobile Games, Video, Wii, Online Gaming, Console, Monetization, Game Development, MMORPG, Game Design, Gameplay, Game Mechanics, Interactive...
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1993 — 1995
BS, Communications - Radio/TV/Film
Mt. San Antonio College 1992 — 1993
Communications - Radio/TV/Film
San Diego State University-California State University 1989 — 1992
Computer Science
Culhane Meadows PLLC June 2013 - Present
FisherBroyles, LLP February 2013 - June 2013
THQ Inc. 2004 - 2012
Financial Industries Corporation 1999 - 2003
Ford, Fritz, Byrne & Head, LLP 1998 - 1999
Wilson & Varner, LLP 1995 - 1998
Skills
Licensing, Negotiation, Mergers, Corporate Governance, Interactive..., Securities Regulation, Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual Property, Corporate Finance, Securities, Commercial Litigation, Risk Management, Digital Distribution, Video Games, Business Planning, Start-ups, Entertainment Law, Legal Writing, Restructuring, Privacy Law, Trademarks, Joint Ventures, SEC filings
Education
The University of Texas School of Law 1992 — 1995
JD
University of California, Los Angeles 1987 — 1990
BA, Economics & Int'l Studies
Cerritos High School 1982 — 1986
BICP 2013 - Present
Cognizant Technology Solutions 2011 - 2013
Zaffera 2011 - 2012
Slalom Consulting 2010 - 2011
Axon Solutions 2008 - 2010
Accenture 2005 - 2008
PepsiCo 2005 - 2008
THQ Inc. 1999 - 2005
Skills
SAP ERP, Business Intelligence, SAP BW, SAP BI, SAP R/3, ERP, Integration, Data Warehousing, Business Process..., Project Management, IT Strategy, Requirements Analysis, SAP Implementation, Solution Architecture, Data Migration, Business Analysis, SAP, ABAP, Master Data Management, Requirements Gathering, Business Process Design, Business Process, SDLC, Data Modeling, SAP Netweaver, Consulting
Education
University of Pittsburgh 1994 — 1997
DreamWorks Animation May 2013 - Present
THQ Inc. January 2004 - January 2013
Farmers Insurance April 2003 - December 2003
NBC Universal Studios February 1998 - March 2003
Prudential Insurance September 1995 - February 1998
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Auditing, Internal Audit, Accounting, Information Technology..., Information Technology..., External Audit, Finance, Due Diligence, Sarbanes-Oxley, Risk Management, Managerial Finance, Financial Modeling, Governance, Financial Reporting, Strategic Financial..., IT Service Management, Enterprise Systems..., ACL Software Expert, IT GRC, ERP, Enterprise Risk..., Budgets, Financial Analysis, GAAP, Risk Assessment, SAP, Financial Accounting, Information Technology, Financial Risk, IT Audit, Management, Business Process..., Process Improvement, Change Management, Forecasting, Project Management
Education
California State University-East Bay
Skyline High
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
505 Games September 2013 - Present
THQ Inc. May 2009 - January 2013
THQ October 2008 - May 2009
THQ December 2001 - October 2008
LucasArts January 2001 - September 2001
LEGO Media 1999 - 2000
Broderbund 1993 - 1999
Skills
Xbox 360, Video Games, Game Development, PS3, Wii, Developer Relations, Localization, Project Management, Multiplayer, Game Publishing, In-game Advertising, Video Game Production, Casual Games, Gameplay, Online Gaming, Computer Games, Digital Distribution, Bug Tracking, Quality Assurance, Console, Social Games, Game Design, Gaming
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1990 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration, Strategic Management
Santa Rosa Junior College 1987 — 1990
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Business Administration and Management, General
EMC August 2015 - Present
NBCUniversal, Inc. March 2013 - August 2015
THQ Inc May 2011 - March 2013
THQ December 2009 - May 2011
THQ July 2006 - December 2009
THQ March 2004 - July 2006
THQ October 2002 - March 2004
Boeing April 2002 - October 2002
Skills
Scripting, Active Directory, NetApp, Powershell, Virtualization, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Vendor Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Storage, Enterprise IT Strategy, Storage Area Networks, Big Data, IT Infrastructure Design, VMware, Microsoft Exchange, Infrastructure, DNS, IIS, Servers, Data Center, Enterprise Software, Storage, IT Operations, Windows Server, Backup Exec, Storage Virtualization, EMC Storage, SAN, System Deployment, Server Architecture, Dell PowerEdge Servers, NAS, Netbackup, VMware ESX, High Availability, Citrix
Education
California State University-Northridge
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Managment Information Systems
Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation February 2014 - Present
Natrol, Inc. September 2012 - January 2014
Kensington February 2011 - August 2012
Belkin International Inc September 2009 - January 2011
THQ Inc September 2008 - June 2009
Shell Car Care February 2001 - January 2008
Education
California State University-Northridge 1988 — 1990
Bachelors Degree Economics, Concentration - Finance, Marketing
Coca-Cola 2011 - 2012
HJ Heinz March 2011 - August 2011
StarKist April 2010 - March 2011
Wrigley February 2008 - August 2009
THQ Inc. 2007 - 2008
Johnson & Johnson 2006 - 2007
McCormick 2005 - 2006
SAP America 2005 - 2006
Coca Cola Amatil 2004 - 2005
Education
University of Missouri-Rolla 1997 — 1999
Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital March 2015 - Present
United States Postal Service August 2013 - Present
BluFocus Inc. October 2013 - October 2014
BluFocus Inc. August 2011 - October 2013
THQ September 2009 - July 2011
THQ April 2008 - September 2009
THQ Inc. October 2007 - April 2008
THQ September 2004 - October 2007
Skills
Quality Assurance, Security, Xbox 360, Video Games, Xbox, Compliance Testing, Testing, DevTrack, Hansoft, Wii, PS3, PSP, Game Testing, Multiplayer, Playstation, Console, Gameplay, Gamecube, Nintendo DS, Computer Games, Video Game Production, MMO, Console Games, Test Planning, Game Design, Level Design
Education
Heald College 2000 — 2000
n/a, Tech
Mile 9 February 2010 - Present
Warner Bros. Games April 2009 - February 2010
THQ, Inc. March 2008 - December 2008
THQ December 2005 - March 2008
THQ June 2004 - November 2005
Activision July 1999 - June 2004
Buena Vista Home Entertainment June 1997 - May 1999
Skills
Brand Management, Online Gaming, Integrated Marketing, Consumer Marketing, Competitive Intelligence, Advertising Management, Pricing Strategy, Brand Architecture, Interactive..., Content Management, Product Planning, Strategic Planning, Monetization, Strategy, Product Development, Brand Development, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, Global Marketing, Leadership
Education
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business 1995 — 1997
MBA, Marketing
Ivan Magana Accounting and Consulting, Inc August 2005 - Present
THQ Inc. 2005 - 2008
Seagram / Universal 2000 - 2003
E&Y 2000 - 2000
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies 1997 - 1999
Education
California State University-Los Angeles
Shopzilla, Inc. October 2012 - Present
United Online, Inc. January 2005 - June 2012
THQ Inc. April 2003 - January 2005
THQ Inc. August 2001 - April 2003
THQ Inc. August 1998 - August 2001
Grant Thornton LLP January 1994 - July 1998
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Cash Management, Process Improvement, Leadership, SEC filings, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Revenue Recognition, Sarbanes-Oxley, IPO, Mergers, Consolidation, US GAAP, Financial Reporting, GAAP, Cash Flow, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Accounting, Auditing, SEC Filings, CPA, Finance
Education
California State University-Northridge
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration: Accounting Theory and Practice
Interamerican Motor Corporation April 2013 - Present
Jakks Pacific April 2012 - April 2013
THQ, Inc. February 2006 - May 2012
THQ 2006 - 2009
Skills
Accounts Payable, SAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Video Games, JD Edwards
Education
American InterContinental University 2004 — 2008
Deluxe Digital Studios August 2014 - Present
Testronic Labs February 2011 - August 2014
THQ, INC October 2008 - August 2010
THQ July 2007 - October 2008
THQ August 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Xbox 360, PS3, Quality Assurance, Production, Video Games, Video Game Development, Game Development, Multiplayer, Casual Games, Test Planning, Bug Tracking, Localization, PSP, Scrum, Computer Games
Education
Moorpark College
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
Disney ABC Television Group November 2014 - Present
ActiveVideo July 2014 - September 2014
Disney Interactive Studios July 2012 - May 2014
THQ, Inc July 2010 - January 2012
THQ July 2009 - June 2010
THQ January 2007 - June 2009
THQ January 2005 - January 2007
Skills
Quality Assurance, Communication Skills, Video Games, Test Planning, Xbox 360, PS3, Team Leadership, Test Cases, Scrum, Risk Assessment, Wii, Game Development, Multi-Cultural Team..., Testing, Software Documentation, Computer Games, Multiplayer
Education
University of Northern British Columbia 1995 — 2003
BA, History
University of Northern British Columbia 1995 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
U&I Entertainment April 2012 - Present
THQ Inc April 2005 - January 2012
Reynold's Consumer Products February 2004 - April 2005
M&M/Mars June 1995 - March 2003
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1990 — 1994
BA, Liberal Arts
Vournas Coffee Trading, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Amazing Taste Foods, Inc. January 2013 - February 2015
Amgen June 2010 - March 2012
THQ Inc. May 2006 - March 2010
DZN, The Design Group August 1998 - January 2006
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Mac, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Purchasing, Quick Books
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1985 — 1990
BS, Graphic and Package Design
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
Spikes Security May 2015 - Present
Space Exploration Technologies August 2011 - Present
Heavy Iron Studios June 2009 - August 2011
THQ, Inc 2002 - May 2009
Skills
Perforce, Subversion, Git, Apache, LDAP Administration, Kerberos, Python, Perl, Linux, Scripting, Game Design, Game Development, Xbox 360, Bash, PS3, Puppet, Cisco Technologies, Video Games, Nagios
Education
Université de Nantes 1995 — 1998
Comp Sci
Sprint December 2008 - November 2014
Sprint Nextel (Digicom) December 2008 - November 2014
Disney Interactive Studios April 2008 - October 2008
Electronic Arts (EA) June 2007 - March 2008
Activision June 2005 - May 2007
THQ INC January 2005 - June 2005
US Bank Home Mortgages January 1999 - January 2004
United States Marine Corps January 1993 - January 1998
Skills
RF Engineering, EVDO, Wireless, 4G, LTE, CDMA, RF, GSM, Mobile Technology, 3G, Microwave, Cellular Communications, WiMAX, UMTS
Education
Art Institute of CA
Game Design; Liberal Arts
Santa Monica College
Biology
Consultant February 2015 - Present
The Playforge 2013 - December 2014
Famous Games Manufacturing Co 2010 - October 2012
Independent 2011 - 2012
THQ, Inc 2001 - 2008
Swan Systems June 2000 - September 2001
Crosspoint Ventures February 2000 - May 2000
LucasArts 1991 - 2000
Skills
Video Games, Casual Games, Mobile Games, Social Games, Game Design, Game Development, MMO, Online Gaming, Gameplay, Monetization, iPhone, Wii, Computer Games, Console, MMORPG, Mobile Devices, PS3, Digital Distribution, Interactive..., Xbox 360, Gaming, Multiplayer
Education
University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business 1987 — 1989
MBA
Brandeis University 1980 — 1984
B.A., Politics, French
Beckman Coulter March 2007 - Present
THQ Inc October 2006 - December 2006
Medtronic MiniMed February 2001 - May 2006
Sentex Systems (A Chamberlain Group) June 1998 - February 2001
Castle Precision Industries January 1996 - June 1998
Xantech Corporation August 1992 - January 1996
Skills
MRP, Procurement, ERP, Six Sigma, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Contract Management, Materials Management, SAP Implementation, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Management, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Negotiation, ISO 13485, Lean Manufacturing, SAP, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Kanban, Medical Devices, Product Development, FDA, Quality System, CAPA, ISO, Continuous Improvement, Electronics, Management
Education
Los Angeles Pierce College
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
Daisy Container Company January 2011 - Present
Trion Worlds January 2012 - July 2013
Blizzard Entertainment March 2011 - December 2011
Vivendi Universal / Activision June 2008 - August 2009
THQ, Inc September 2006 - November 2007
MCEL Internet Labs at Pacific University January 2004 - January 2005
McDonald’s June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Video Games, Wii, Xbox 360, Illustration, Quality Assurance, Dreamweaver, Computer Games, Game Development, PS3, Social Games
Education
Pacific University 2002 — 2006
B.A. Degree, Art
Maple Grove Senior High
Cornerstone OnDemand July 2014 - Present
SQA2 May 2013 - July 2014
U-Verse Customer Care Agent July 2007 - May 2013
University of California Los Angeles Arts Library July 2005 - December 2006
THQ Inc June 2004 - September 2004
MTV February 2004 - May 2004
Skills
Quality Assurance, Databases, Agile Methodologies, C#, TFS, Acceptance Testing, WebDriver, UFT, Test Automation, XPath, C, C++, Python, VBScript, Regular Expressions, ASP.NET MVC, Bash, T-SQL, MySQL, SQL, IIS, CSS3, HTML 5, Apache, PHP, Linux, λ-calculus, Mathematical Logic, SDLC, NUnit, Version One API, Version One, REST, Vim, Bootstrap, ReSharper, Technical Support, OS X, Networking
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2010
Masters, Information Sciences, 3.5
University of California, Los Angeles 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics
THQ Inc. July 2011 - Present
Skills
DevTrack, Photoshop, PS3, Xbox 360, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Lync, Google Docs, Skype, Video Games, Game Testing, 3D Studio Max, Quality Assurance
Education
Collins College 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Visual Art; emphasis in Game Art
Kansas City Art Institute 2006 — 2007
Graphic Design
Butler County Community College 2004 — 2006
Fine and Studio Arts
Criterion Pictures USA June 2013 - Present
OUTrageous! Santa Barbara LGBT Film Festival April 2008 - Present
Arenalingua January 2011 - March 2013
European Film Festival Göttingen October 2010 - October 2012
Allergan March 2010 - September 2010
Santa Barbara International Film Festival September 2006 - March 2009
Allergan March 2007 - September 2007
UCSB Extension January 2006 - March 2007
University of California Santa Barbara September 2005 - January 2006
THQ Inc June 2000 - September 2005
Skills
Editing, Event Management, Final Cut Pro, Fundraising, Newsletters, Television, Video, Film, Non-profits, Entertainment, Creative Direction, Photoshop, Research, Screenwriting, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Customer Service, Content Management, Training, Microsoft Excel, Teaching, Social Networking, Facebook
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Film and Media Studies 2007
Harvard-Westlake
City of Los Angeles April 2015 - Present
Filmtools October 2013 - Present
Moulton Logistics Management October 2006 - October 2013
Syska Hennessy Group March 2005 - October 2006
THQ INC March 2002 - March 2005
TAN-TECH INC January 1998 - January 2002
Skills
Budgets, Purchasing, Negotiation, Forecasting, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Procurement, SAP, Quality Control, Customer Service, Human Resources, Executive Management, Profit, Finance, Sarbanes-Oxley, Directing, Job Costing, Policy Analysis, Peak, Project Management, Team Building, Management, Analysis, Leadership, Warehousing, Operations Management, Training, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Vendor Management, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Cross-functional Team...
Education
American InterContinental University
BA, Healthcare Management
American Intercontinental University
AA, Business Administration
Demand Media October 2012 - Present
Disney ABC Television Group July 2010 - October 2012
THQ Inc. May 2009 - July 2010
Deloitte & Touche September 2007 - March 2009
Skills
Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, SEC filings, Financial Modeling, Accounting, Forecasting, Internal Controls, GAAP, Variance Analysis, Revenue Recognition, Consolidation, Auditing, US GAAP, SAP, Finance, Corporate Finance
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 2003 — 2007
BA, Business Economics
APAC Customer Services July 2014 - Present
Good Neighbor Support Services May 2012 - March 2015
THQ Inc. October 2007 - September 2010
D3 Publisher of America inc. August 2008 - December 2008
Skills
3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Video Games, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, DevTrack, Game Design, Flash, After Effects, Maya, Level Design, Illustrator, Game Development, Game Testing
Education
Carrington College-Phoenix 2013 — 2014
Certificate, Pharmacy Technician
Art Institute of Phoenix 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Game Art & Design
The Walt Disney Company July 2012 - Present
THQ Inc. July 2008 - July 2012
Liner Grode Stein Yankelevitz Sunshine Regenstreif & Taylor LLP February 2006 - June 2008
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law 2002 — 2005
JD, Law
University of California, San Diego
B.S., Bioengineering
Robert Half - Financial Services Group May 2015 - Present
Nokia May 2013 - February 2015
Harbor Freight Tools, Classic Party Rentals, LA Unified 2011 - 2013
THQ Inc. October 2009 - March 2011
QAD Inc March 2007 - September 2009
Land Project LLC August 2004 - February 2007
Whirlpool Corporation April 1996 - March 2000
Skills
Forecasting, Budgeting, Cost Accounting, P&L, Variance Analysis, Income Statement, Budgets, Financial Analysis, SAP, Market Research, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Analysis, Accounting, Management, Essbase, Business Intelligence, Access, Strategy, Account Reconciliation, Finance, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Project Planning, Revenue Recognition, Financial Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Planning, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Consulting, Leadership, Executive Management, Business Process..., Risk Management, Managerial Finance, ERP, Microsoft Excel, Business Planning, Business Analysis, Microsoft Office, Internal Controls, Planning, Business Development, Key Performance...
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 2009 — 2011
MBA, Finance
THQ Inc. September 2012 - Present
Nestlé USA, Inc. December 1990 - December 2011
Skills
Credit Management, Leadership, Strategic Financial..., Team Building, Business Process..., Financial Analysis, Negotiation, SAP, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Modeling, Budgets, Risk Management, Accounting, Credit Risk
Education
California State University-Northridge
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration/Finance
Winding Road Creative Inc. May 2015 - Present
Independent Consultant April 2014 - Present
D3Publisher of America November 2004 - March 2014
THQ Inc. January 2000 - October 2004
Intermetrics/Looking Glass Studios October 1997 - December 1999
JVC Musical Industries October 1994 - October 1997
Turbo Graphx May 1992 - October 1994
Skills
Video Games, Online Gaming, Interactive..., Game Development, Licensing, Mobile Games, Social Games, Strategy, Product Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Casual Games, Gameplay, MMO, Console, Computer Games, PS3, Team Management, Game Design, Xbox 360, Monetization, Digital Distribution, Animation, Product Management, Mobile Devices, Strategic Planning
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master's Degree
Pepperdine University
Bachelor's Degree
Piranha Marketing September 2012 - Present
Yazamo June 2012 - November 2012
THQ Inc June 2011 - February 2012
THQ Inc March 2010 - June 2011
Mobile Post Productions February 2010 - April 2010
THQ Inc February 2007 - July 2008
D3 Publisher December 2006 - December 2006
Skills
PS3, Console, Video Games, Computer Games, Mobile Games, Bug Tracking, Multiplayer, Xbox 360, Wii, PSP, Testing, Quality Assurance, Multitasker, Problem Solving, Highly Adaptable, Organizing, PSN, Analytical Skills, Avid Gamer, Defect Tracking, Software Documentation, Software, Software Quality..., Regression Testing, Standards Compliance, Compliance Testing, Game Testing, DevTrack, Test Cases, Test Planning, Game Design, Manual Testing, Playstation, Online Gaming, Gaming Industry, PS2, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Close Attention to..., Self-driven, Self-starter, Point of Contact, Oral & Written..., Overtime, Highly detail oriented, Report Writing, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Document Review
Education
Collins College 2006 — 2009
Bachelors of Arts, Game Design
Preferred Legal Support, LLC October 2014 - Present
Law Offices of Lottie Cohen January 2014 - September 2014
A.O.E LAW & ASSOCIATES February 2013 - January 2014
Persolve, LLC December 2012 - February 2013
Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP January 2012 - April 2012
Bleau Fox a P.L.C. May 2011 - August 2011
Christensen & Auer May 2011 - August 2011
THQ Inc. September 2010 - April 2011
Pepperdine University School of Law May 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Information Technology, Computer Repair, Legal Research, Litigation, Motions, Hearings, Civil Litigation, Pleadings
Education
Pepperdine University School of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor
Sophia University 2007 — 2008
University of California, Berkeley 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Japanese Language and Literature
Pasadena City College 2003 — 2005
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Education