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An accomplished production executive & studio leader with over 25 years of experience in the videogame industry. Driver of innovation across diverse genres—including FPS, MMO, & RPG—and a broad range of platforms and business models including mobile free-to-play, console, PC MMO, and live services. Providing leadership and direction on complex projects, and thoughtful feedback and support to project directors and game teams. With a prolific background in publishing, design, production and studio leadership at companies large and small, enjoys building and harnessing the leading-edge trends in the gaming industry to create value for businesses and their audiences. Career highlights include:>> Achieved #1 downloaded app ranking on five different mobile titles; #1 top grossing app in over 50 regions including US; three titles achieved top 5 grossing and pioneered the 1st ever free-to-play iOS app. >> Currently co-leading Solid State Studios, Call of Duty Warzone: Mobile and Call of Duty: Mobile organizations at Activision. Launched and operated multiple free-to-play mobile first-person shooter hits (including first-in-genre Eliminate Pro and the smash hit Call of Duty: Mobile — #1 in downloads; #1 top grossing; >$1B in gross bookings; >650M installs)>> Skills and experience developed through 13 years of growth and career progression at Electronic Arts in both studio and publishing capacities, followed by successful startup experience at ngmoco (from pre-launch to acquisition and parent integration). Oversaw game studios in China and UK at Zynga prior to leading mobile at Activision.>> Succeeded in senior creative and production roles on many popular FPS titles across platforms including EA's 007 series, the Medal of Honor series, Call of Duty: Mobile and Eliminate Pro on mobile, and Westwood's Command & Conquer: Renegade>> Built significant RPG/MMO publishing, design, and production experience on titles ranging from original Ultima Online’s launch to Earth & Beyond on PC, and multiple mobile titles including Quests & Sorcery and CCG hybrids>> Excelled in publishing at EA, pioneering the subscription MMO model with Ultima Online and initiating business case for Lord of the Rings film license (film series/multiplatform action); led pitch process with New Line and captured license in collaboration with bizdev (company generated $700M from LoTR licensed games)

Listed skills include Video Games, Game Development, Social Games, Mobile Devices, and 42 others.

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  The Ohio State University

  Marketing And Finance