Debra Kaplan Email & Phone Number

California, United States

San Mateo, California, Us

Cary, Nc, Us

Los Gatos, Ca, Us

-Partnered with 3 core technology teams focusing on tools, development technology, console ports, and engine support.-Implemented new processes to help efficiency and communication studio-wide, including launching new technical design documentation and improving core team workflows-Assisted in the launch planning of a major IP AAA title-Participated in creating studio-wide Covid response and WFH procedures-Helped grow cross-departmental communication and understanding

Seattle, Washington, Us

-Supported 3 technical software development teams (core tech, infrastructure, and tools), a game development pipeline, the core experiences pod, and live operations projects-Owned studio initiatives such as improved FTUE and new game features from project inception to studio assessment-Producer and liaison for external partners-Owned and managed build and app submission pipeline for iOS and Android platforms including: metadata, localization, release, scheduling, and featuring-Created a youth outreach program to teach girls aged 10-14 to learn about the games industry and create their own games through education in multiple disciplines.Speaking Engagements: Networking for Your Career, Big Fish Games 2019Creating and Maintaining an Inclusive Womens Groups, GDC 2019Games and Neuroscience, Big Fish Games 2018

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Functioned as Business Development, Account Manager, and Project Manager- Managed projects by coordinating with cross-functional teams and vendors to meet client and internal goals- Led projects across 2D, 3D, animation, and VR disciplines- Partnered with top-tier gaming clients such as: Turbine, Square Enix, Disney, Bethesda, EA, HTC Vive, and Blizzard- Worked with top grossing IPs including Lord of the Rings, Batman, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, League of Legends, and Marvel Properties- Executed sales, production, and operations pipeline -- from initial outreach through project post-mortem- Utilized a deep understanding of clients and IPs to preserve the client's vision and create cohesion throughout all assets and teams (internal and vendor)- Managed and assisted with the asset delivery, scheduling, and feedback process- Led cross-functional team to manage client priorities, quality control, and meet deadlines- Created and managed budgets and schedules- Managed pitches, projects, storyboards and more for clients & internal projects including Warner Brothers, Microsoft, Rovio, King, and EA- Utilized project management platforms such as JIRA, BASECAMP, Shotgun, Salesforce, and Hubspot- Participated in creation and implementation of new on-boarding procedure – for training new team members in effectively communicating and maintaining relationships with clients and working with internal teams- Promoted and fostered a collaborative company culture, including implementing new communication processes between departments.- Identified key personas through multiple channels including email and social media campaigns- Owned initiative to normalize CRM usage, improve documentation, and reorganize production and sales database- Organized and initiated kick off and post mortem - Created company portfolio 2014, 2015(available below), 2016

Bath, Bath & Northeast Somerset, Gb

Steel Media offer a wide range of contract publishing, design and editorial services as well as the opportunity to promote your products and services on our market-leading websites. We also produce some of the industry's most infamous and well attended networking events. 2014 saw us launch the hugely successful PG Connects in London.The Steel Media Network includes:www.pocketgamer.co.uk // www.pocketgamer.biz // www.pocketgamer.fr // www.148apps.com // www.qualityindex.com // www.iphonealliance.com

Emeryville, Ca, Us

- Assisted in the development of a new mobile storefront for the Madefire Platform- Organized and maintained knowledge of huge backlog from top publishers like DC, Marvel, Darkhorse, and more- Data entry and management- Partnered with other vendors to progress the project

-Oversaw 18 student theatre and film productions through All Campus Theatre (ACT) as leadership board member, 6 months as PA on commercial and local film sets.-Managed resources including budget and volunteer manpower, selection of committee leaders and show directors, guidance to ACT’s theatrical teams, networking for the group, negotiating use of theatrical space and technical equipment. -5 years experience as director or assistant director for community and regional theatres.-Managed technical and artistic teams, upkeep of group morale, working with teams to bring creative visions to life, casting, interpretation and dramaturgy of scripts, leading rehearsals, guiding actors and management team toward goals and strong performances.-10 years experience in theatrical productions as assistant or lead stage manager, 3 years in events -Lead organizational force for rehearsals, meetings, and deadlines, support the cast and crew, create a bridge between the cast/crew and the creative leadership, run and call the performance cues, managing budget and profits, be the grounding force to the directors creative visions.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater