Ken Acker, Csm, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

(Remote) Los Angeles, California, United States

o Led operations across multiple live-service mobile games, managing a team of 5 direct reports and collaborating with C-Level executives to ensure alignment with strategic goals for game roadmap development and player retention.o Implemented Agile methodologies, boosting team efficiency by more than 50% while driving successful game monetization.

Remote

o Led the successful development of an innovative Missions System, ensuring all related activities to adhered to schedule, contributed to the ongoing roadmap and efficiently managed backlogs for Casino-style games.o Spearheaded the transition from ad hoc development to an Agile-based system, optimizing resource management and streamlining the game.

Oakland, CA

o Oversaw the successful development of an innovative Missions System, orchestrating all related activities to adhere to schedule and contribute to the ongoing roadmap for Casino-style games.o Spearheaded the transformation of processes, transitioning to a more Agile-based system from ad hoc development. This initiative effectively managed resources and.

El Segundo, CA/Remote

o Led all retainer initiatives for start.att.net within 2-week release cycles, overseeing 3 Scrum teams. Reduced carryover to less than 10% through effective project and backlog management, while managing relationships with a Fortune 10 client and ensuring seamless remote collaboration.o Spearheaded process improvements for a consumer-facing operation.

Santa Monica, CA

o Led all retainer initiatives for Toyota.com within 2-week release cycles, demonstrating adept management of an offshore team. Seamlessly incorporated new projects into maintenance while maintaining high client satisfaction as a Fortune 10 Client manager.o Optimized operational processes to increase team capacity and exceed performance goals, implementing.

o Led multiple Scrum teams across diverse remote projects, introducing new workflows that enhanced efficiency by 10% within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for websites and mobile apps, catering to sectors including ecommerce, finance, and charities.o Negotiated and executed multiple client contracts, driving program success through the.

o Managed all retainer initiatives for Honda Powersports within 2-week release cycles, successfully incorporating new projects into ongoing maintenance while ensuring high levels of client satisfaction as a manager for a Fortune 50 client.o Negotiated and executed multiple profitable client contracts, demonstrating expert budget management, scheduling, and.

o Led multiple vendor development teams, managing budgets, schedules, client communications, SOW creation, and RFPs. Launched the first interactive website for Dr. Seuss, showcasing project management expertise and innovation.o Spearheaded the redefinition of production processes, implementing strategic changes to optimize efficiency and operational.

• Freelance Producer - The Visionaire Group, Marina del Rey, CA
• Accomplishments: Effectively managed difficult client with 100% creative control
• Responsibilities:o Project Management: Manage budgets, schedules, client management, SOWs, RFPs, Business developmento Operations: Help to define and enhance processes and determine appropriate changeso 3rd Party.

o Led vendor development teams, managing budgets, schedules, SOW creation, RFPs, and new business development. Launched an integrated, templated site for Adobe, demonstrating strong project management skills and delivering impactful solutions.o Optimized operational processes, identifying necessary improvements to boost efficiency and drive organizational.

o Spearheaded the launch of the first virtual world for Beanie Babies and developed an award-winning Mash-Up tool for Dippin' Dots. Effectively managed budgets, schedules, SOW creation, RFPs, and business development initiatives.o Defined and enhanced operational processes, implementing strategic changes to improve efficiency and optimize performance.o Led.

Green screen work and VSFX

Worked for a few companies on and off making banners, signs, wraps for vehicles, billboards, posters, Business cards, etc.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Visual Fx

Aas, Commercial Art And Digital Technologies