Developer Relations for Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment. Support WB Games' business in identifying partners and negotiating transactions in furtherance of strategic initiatives.

Managed all aspects of the P&L (Revenue, SG&A, D&D, and A&P) for the Digital Gaming Team. Worked with the Global Head of Digital Gaming on LRGS forecast and built out slate strategy to ensure YoY growth. Drove value creation by identifying white space in the portfolio. Negotiated business terms and contracts for in/out licensing on Mobile, Console/PC, Arcade, Blockchain, and other platforms. Sourced developers for work-for-hire opportunities. Worked with development, brand, and production teams to establish high-level creative vision to ensure strategic fit with portfolio. Established contract templates with legal that incorporate industry best practices across a variety of business models. Supported cross-functional teams on digital gaming/NFT licensing for automotive, inventor relations, and entertainment. Assisted production teams as necessary on creative design and developer relations.

Lead business development contact for publishing studio. Managed the product acquisition process for licensed and original content reporting directly to both the VP of Publishing and COO/CFO. Managed contract negotiations with both licensors and third party developers. Managed greenlight process and P/L for both premium and free-to-play titles. Established relationships with both licensors/IP holders and external developers. Drafted creative briefs and managed RFP process for external developers. Acted as internal legal hub and managed external legal counsel. Assisted during audit processes. Managed Trademark acquisition process. Established new product approval workflow for J-SOX. Managed lifecycle for digital back catalog.Key Contributions:- Successfully negotiated AAA licensor contracts and multi-year development contracts.- Spearheaded implementation of contract review software for digital tracking of approval workflow.- Completed development project on time in an acting Producer role when project lost its original producer.

Managed the product acquisition process for licensed and original content reporting directly to the VP of Business Development. Managed contract negotiations with both licensors and third party developers. Managed greenlight process and P/L for both premium and free-to-play titles. Established relationships with both licensors/IP holders and external developers. Managed RFP process for external developers. Acted as internal legal hub and managed external legal counsel. Assisted during audit processes. Managed lifecycle for digital back catalog.Key Contributions:- Successfully negotiated AAA licensor contracts and multi-year development contracts.- Managed RFP process for highly successful Marvel Puzzle Quest

Managed projects from inception to release through managing milestone timeline and deliverables, assessing project risks and executing contingency plans. Provide creative and production feedback while acting as a liaison between internal and external development, 1st party, quality assurance, localization, marketing and PR teams. Managed licensor relations to obtain approvals on creative direction, game design, brand assets, and overall product. Assisted marketing team with the generation of promotional materials (screenshots, videos, etc.). Attended trade shows, press events, magazine tours, etc. with PR team to promote titles.Key Contributions:- Main producer on highly successful 2008 Ben 10: Alien Force game (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=25979)- Involved in production of over 50 SKUs during a 3.5 year periodMajor Projects:- Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords (PSP/NDS/Wii/PS2/PC/XBLA)- Ben 10 Alien Force (Wii/PS2/PSP/NDS)- Astro Boy: The Video Game (Wii/PS2/PSP/NDS)- Despicable Me: The Game (Wii/PS2/PSP/NDS)

Translated bugs in the database and weekly reports regarding the status of the project. Worked with Japanese Localization Team to maximize communication efficiency with Development team. Translated technical documentation regarding in-game specifications and other materials regarding prospective titles, such as walkthroughs, impression reports, etc. Worked with the Quality Assurance team in order to assess both internal and external titles. Provided QA support as necessary. Provided interpretation during meetings as necessary.Major Projects:- Final Fantasy XII (PS2)- Kingdom Hearts II (PS2)- Dragon Quest VIII – Journey of the Cursed King (PS2)- Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir (PS2)