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Miami, Fl, Us

Irvine, Ca, Us

• Founded and managed software and professional services business, growing revenue annually on an average of 164% year over year.• Established and administered budgets with effective procedures to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.• Created and monitored effective promotional strategies to increase sales and profit margins.• Managed all divisions of the company to successfully deliver astonishing results to our clients and retain clients for long-term contracts.• Built and advanced valuable and effective industry partnerships to drive collaboration, engagement and revenue-producing development.• Strengthened operational efficiency and productivity by managing accounts, budgets, and the company structure.• Cultivated a forward-thinking, motivated and performance-oriented business culture to lead the industry in innovation and push progress.• Stayed current with market trends and direction to develop optimal pricing of services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.• Consulted with clients to evaluate needs and propose optimal solutions.

Partner at leading iPhone/iPad and Android mobile applications developer and publisher.• Hired and organized resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes.• Organized and conducted RFP interviews and pre-sales discussions.• Prepared estimates and detailed project planning/timelines for all phases of the project.• Developed and creatively inspired each project's direction to surpass client expectations.• Managed all aspects of all the company's projects remotely to successfully complete and actively support hundreds of software projects.• Communicated with clients to report on project results, metrics, and deployment administration activities.• Held ownership of each project's full life cycle of initiation, deployment, and post-launch management and support.• Provided leadership for project teams around the world by building and motivating team members to achieve project goals, adhering to their responsibilities, and accomplishing project milestones.• Conceptualized the business model, strategy, and overall direction to ensure exceptional profitability.• Participated both creatively and analytically in problem-solving to drive innovation.

Senior Producer and Global Marketing Manager at leading iPhone/iPad and Android mobile applications developer and publisher.• Collaborated with team of developers/programmers and graphic designers to achieve and go beyond what the client desires.• Coordinated client meetings and calls to discuss progression of mobile app development.• Managed content management systems for client’s apps for increased value.• Directed development of iOS games with creative development and media feedback.• Generated effective monetization methods for mobile applications.• Operated planning, development, and completion of apps for top collegiate schools, international sport tournaments, charity portals, and more.• Composed press releases and other marketing materials for distribution and promotion of projects.• Established strong relationships with media outlets for coverage of The APP Company’s projects.

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San Francisco, Ca, Us

• Produced, wrote, hosted, and edited daily video game news show, Nick’s Gaming View.• Coordinated the definitive launch of BiteSize’s GameTech Network.• Developed and executed effective coverage plans and scheduling for a plethora of press/media events.• Contributed delivery of live video assets for BiteSize’s 2013 Oscars broadcast.• Facilitated the relationship between BiteSize Networks and various public relations departments for effective coverage plans.• Managed the daily delivery of Nick’s Gaming View including optimized metadata.• Designed daily thumbnails for gaming and tech shows utilizing Photoshop to attract viewers.

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

Contributed to WRALTechWire.com and specialized in coverage of developments in gaming and technology industries.