• Scouting, reviewing, disseminating materials to the team, and signing off on all games for Whitethorn• Negotiating Xbox Games Pass deals / Nintendo Indie World reveals / PlayStation Plus inclusions• Collaborating with marketing & communications on upcoming opportunities for Whitethorn and our developers• Syncing with the QA, accessibility, and UX leads and approving the quality of our games throughout development and after release• Leading all outsourcing initiatives including localization, porting, and QAStrategizing with the CEO about current trends with extensive industry knowledge• Conducting post-mortem analyses on games to derive actionable insights and improve future decision-making

• Successfully scouted and reviewed thousands of games based on brand fit, budget, timeline, technical capabilities, and market potential for the decision-making team• Identified, pursued, and closed new business deals with Amazon, Crunchyroll, Limited Run, and more• Provided insights and recommendations on potential areas for growth, new markets, and emerging technologies• Ensured that the portfolio maintained the brand’s identity and adhered to its values of inclusivity and accessibility• Managed the portfolio lifecycle from acquisition through development, launch, and post-release support

• Level Design• Level Art• 3D Modeling/Texturing• Lighting Art• Camera Design

• Scouted both in/outbound indie titles for publishing consideration• Developed and maintained relationships with indie game developers, studios, and platform partners• Analyzed the performance of published games, providing regular reports on sales, player reception, and market penetration• Explored and established new business opportunities to expand the company’s portfolio and market presence

I started my company Wakefield Interactive in order to release my solo-developed game Where the Bees Make Honey on Xbox One, PS4, and PC.