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About
Specialties: Project Lead, Local & Distance Management, Budgeting, Scheduling, Resource Allocation, Construct Analysis, Freemium Monetization, Deployment (63,000 SKUs/ Year), P&L, CITI Certified for Work with Human Subjects, Working knowledge of Spanish, Trouble Shooting, Multitasking, Brain Storming, Gamification, SCRUM-like Development, Agile Methodology, Training, Hiring.
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Education
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Bachelors of Science Industrial and Product DesignArizona State University1994 - 2001• Utilizing Ethnography to add insight to creative and evaluative processes. • Interdisciplinary, team oriented and independent work experience. • Design and administration of surveys, interviews and field research. • Expertise in Illustrator Photoshop, Quark and Acrobat (Mac & PC). • Sketching, Rendering, Drafting, Model Building
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Interdisciplinary Studies Psychology & AnthropologyArizona State University1994 - 2001
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Experience
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Production ManagerBlue Marble Game Co.Apr 2012 - Present (12 years 8 months)• Scheduling and Budgeting for the games Treasure of Bell Island, RESeT and Zoezi Park
• Managing the Implementation of a Database for Performance Tracking and Data Analysis
• Coordinating Development and Aligning Expectations of all team members
• Optimizing Production Practices and Removing Obstacles to Production
• Reviewing and Coaching the Professional Development of Team Members
• Support Outreach and Research Efforts -
Senior ProducerGameloftNov 2010 - Nov 2011 (1 year)• Managing Local Creation Teams (iOS, Android)
• Analyzing and Implementing Monetization Strategies
• Approval of US & LATAM Publishing Content (Mobile)
• Coordinating Global eBook Development (Published – War in the Pacific & Warplanes)
• Training Associate Producers -
US/CA Deployment CoordinatorGameloftSep 2009 - Nov 2010 (1 year 2 months)• Coordinating All US & Canadian Development for Mobile (63,000 SKUs / YR)
• Managing Development across Studios in Mexico, Argentina, Vietnam and China
• Increased Revenues average of 26% YoY
• Facilitating Communication between Business and Production Teams
• Ensuring Business Objectives are Satisfied
• Optimizing Production Practices
• Determining Production Lists & Promotions -
US Deployment ManagerGameloftNov 2008 - Aug 2009 (9 months)• Coordinating Development of all US and Canadian Embedded Content
• Managing Production for AT&T, T-Mobile, CA Bell, Rogers, Fido
• Maximizing Efficiency for Local Teams (Approx 200 Employees -
ProducerGameloft2006 - Nov 2008 (1 year 11 months)• Coordinating Development of all US and Canadian Embedded Content
• Managing Production for Sprint PCS
• World Interactivity Lead – Online Development
• Managing New Creation Projects (Crazy Campus, New York Nights 2, Spooks) -
Quality Assurance LeadGameloft2005 - 2006 (1 year)• Developing Test Plans, Training New Analysts and Managing Local Content Approvals
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Quality Assurance TesterGameloft2004 - 2005 (1 year)• Assessing Usability of Mobile Video Games – Testing for Functionality and Quality
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Graphic DesignerG2 News2002 - 2005 (3 years)• Designing and Publishing Technology Oriented Trade Magazines
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Quality AssuranceAcclaim Entertainment2003 - 2004 (1 year)• Assessing New Video Games for Usability, Functionality and Quality
• Evaluations and Recommendations for improving titles
• Core platforms have included XBOX, Playstation 2 and Game Cube -
ElectricianDirect Konnection Electric1998 - 2003 (5 years)• Lighting Design, Electrical Installation, Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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Substitute AidePort Washington Public SchoolsJan 2002 - Jun 2002 (5 months)• Assisting special needs students with their educations
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Graphic DesignerBen Franklin Press1999 - 2001 (2 years)• Designing Advertisements, Logos, Magazines, Covers, Business Cards, Direct Mail, Banners, Posters, Media Guides...
• Managing Client Relations (Core responsibilities: Phoenix International Raceway, ASU Sports, Phoenix Coyotes)
• Systems Maintenance (Macintosh and Windows platforms) -
Teaching AssistantArizona State University1998 - 2001 (3 years)• PGS 304 “Effective Thinking” Cognitive Psychology/Decision Making
• Facilitating Round Table Discussions
• Problem Mapping - Visually Representing Concepts and Arguments
• Pioneering Internet Based “Distance Learning” Courses
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Awards
REHABILITATIVE GAMES:
Crystal Chompers;
Treasure of Bell Island;
Reset;
Zoezi Park
DEPLOYMENT COORDINATOR:
Increased Revenue 26% YoY & Delivered 63000 SKUs /Year ---
ADDITIONAL MOBILE GAMES:
Ice Age Village;
The Oregon Trail : American Settler;
Cosmic Colony;
Warplanes - eBoook iOS;
War in the Pacific;
New York Nights 2;
Spooks;
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Affiliations
IGDA
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Industries
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@jacobblack, member since 2002
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