Nikki Reese Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Culver City, California, Us

High level team wide initiatives: -Zero downtime/Decoupled release-Incident management framework (including change management)-Studio-wide onboarding framework-Large scale data migration (from one data warehouse to another)-GDPR workflow and partnership with InfoSec and LegalDay to day:-Product Analytics and Growth Initiative Scrum Master-Backend Tech, DevOps, Graphics/Rendering, and Data Engineering Scrum Master

Culver City, California, Us

Previously known as Kabam/Aftershock/FoxtNext Games/Disney :) Games (studio-wide):Avatar (in development)Marvel Strike ForceAreas of Focus:--Release Management (preparing builds for release, getting them out the door, and following up in the days and weeks that follow)--Backend Tech and DevOps Facilitation and Organization--Maintaining Partner Teams Relationships (Marketing, CS, Community, BI) --Communication / Knowledge Share for the Team in re: the project as a whole

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Leads a team of 35+ designers, artists, engineers, producers, and QA analysts to create video games from concept through post-production (as well as content cadence while live) on mobile - Games: WWE ChampionsPlans and organizes production of all game features using scrum, Kanban, and waterfall methodologiesFacilitates all communication with internal departments, in addition to our publisher and other external vendors and outsourcers from coast to coast and in multiple countriesManages a strong relationship with our publisher to, from, and within the studio to ensure that KPIs and other important goals are addressed and metFocuses on resource management and company culture within the studio

South Burlington, Vermont, Us

Opened the studio 30 minutes to an hour before class and preparing each room for the next set of classesAnswered the phone, listening to voice mail messages, and responding to customers inquiries and any issues or concernsGreeted customers before, during, and after classes -- Making sure they were signed in both on paper and in our systemAssisted and educated customers of available classes and purchase options as well as worked the register for various merchandise purchasesGave customers a tour of the studio (restroom, showers, etc) and assisted them with lockersSet up the studio both for regular classes in addition to any types of special events we heldMaintained the cleanliness of our showers and restrooms, the backroom and laundry rooms, as well as cleaning the studio and bikes before and after classMaintained the sidewalk chalkboard with upcoming rides and promotionsClosed down the studio in the evening by preparing for morning classes, which included cleaning and laundry, alerting management/other staff members of items to follow up on the next day, and setting the alarm

Baltimore, Md, Us

Worked closely with the directors, account executives, and other digital producers to utilize a shared digital team of 15+ designers and engineers over multiple varying projectsProduced multiple digital projects (mostly websites) using the waterfall methodologyFacilitated all communication with internal resources to the account teamManaged multiple projects, which includes drawing up contract documents, organizing scope estimates, and developing short and long term schedules

Ran the Baltimore Unites social media accounts for Facebook, Twitter, and Meet UpPlanned and organized bi-monthly meet up events, which included scheduling presentations with individuals, company, and other organizations

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

Worked closely with the Founder/Creative Director and other directors to manage and direct a studio of 15+ designers, artists, and engineers over multiple varying projects. Worked with great companies and studios such as Rosetta Stone, Jakks Pacific, Kelloggs, American Heart Association, etc. Produced multiple AR and mobile video game applications from concept through post-production (both client-based and internal) using scrum, Kanban, and waterfall methodologiesFacilitated all communication with internal departments, in addition to clients, marketing teams, and outsourcers on both coasts and in multiple countriesManaged multiple projects/accounts, which includes drawing up contract documents, organizing project estimates, and developing short and long term schedulesCorresponded with multiple vendors from art and animation outsourcing to film and broadcast media companiesMaintained daily operations within the company, which includes various HR functions, keeping the office stocked with supplies, communicating with building management and services, etc.

San Francisco, California, Us

Art and Tools/Engineering team producerAgile Scrum and Waterfall managementOutsourcing With Domestic and International CompaniesManaged a team of over 20+ artists, a tools development team, and an external engineering team in CaliforniaProduced game projects from concept through post-production (as well as content cadence while live) - Games: FrontierVille, Pioneer Trail, CityVille 2, and ChefVilleRan an agile scrum and waterfall based team, complete with daily scrum, burn down charts, presentations and retrospectivesFacilitated all communication with other producers, software engineers, game designers, and product managers, as well as will marketing teams and outsourcers on both coasts and in multiple countries

Baltimore, Md, Us

Assisted the Lifestyle editor with photo shootsCorresponded with various businesses for articles and photo shootsResearched trends and ideas for upcoming issuesWrote pieces for the magazine as well as entries for its corresponding blogs

Projected fashion trends and creating sales and marketing materials Maintained relationships with vendor representatives and worked closely with customersAssisted in buying inventory and focused on assortment and layout planning

Assistant Designer for the Matty M. division. Sales Assistant in the Los Angeles showroom for LA Market.Worked closely with design teams to research and develop new garment conceptsAssisted in creation of artistic layouts and technical drawingsDeveloped technical packages for manufacturersAssisted fabric and merchandising teams in developing new product SKUsWorked in the company showroom as sales representative for current and potential buyers