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Detroit Metropolitan Area

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Director of Strategic Partnerships, Ann Arbor, MIIdentified strategic partnerships with outside agencies, clients and competitors, targeting individual products, services and capabilities that presented synergies and mutual benefits. Forged relationships with those entities structuring NDA’s and partnership agreements resulting in increased lead generation, new clients and increased year-to-year revenue. Directed multiple inter-agency teams, for ICON Technology Studio, to deliver end solutions to clients, encompassing: creative department, front and back end development, finance, operations, and production. Created a network of preferred external vendors to manage all areas of business to meet our client’s diverse needs. Recommended new growth strategies to CEO, implemented and managed approved ventures, reporting net gains back to executive team.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Director of Operations—Business Development, Ann Arbor, MIManaged all facets of end-to-end solutions for ICON’s clients including business development and client outreach, capabilities presentations, client discovery, creative ideation, concept design, scripting/copywriting, production estimates, contract creation and negotiation, project management, production logistics, creative oversight, final delivery and ongoing support.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Associate Director—Business Development, Ann Arbor, MIIdentified new business opportunities with brands, regionally and worldwide, and fostered relationships with key stakeholders within those organizations. Analyzed brand positioning, current goals and challenges and developed a strategic plan targeted to address each client’s unique needs. Assembled internal teams most strongly suited to meet the specific challenges and requirements for each client and project. Led ICON’s team from creative concept through final development of each project, managing the timeline and budget to the client’s expectations. Managed budget forecasting and tracking for all current projects. Drafted and presented creative decks and scope of work proposals.

Sherman Oaks

Lost Planet 3 - (X360, PS3, PC)Reported directly to Development Director and Lead Producer, while also providing support to an eight-man production team. Managed team needs for 100 plus developers and support staff. Forecast Overtime and managed approvals for the LP3 team to give the Accounting department advance notice of overtime costs and determine team logistical requirements. Administered Focus Tests assisting with setup, and analyzing follow-up questionnaires. Maintained Sparkbook webpage with current employee bios and photos.•Directed SCRUM meetings for Level, Gameplay, Player-on-Foot, Weapons, Systems, and Multiplayer teams. •Coordinated with all Team Leads to manage timeline expectations utilizing Hansoft Project Manager software•Utilized Unreal Console Editor to navigate levels and obtain texture grabs to assist Lead Environment Artist and Capcom Legal Department in copyright verifications •Conceptualized and story-lined a full Single Player/Multiplayer console video game concept and presented it to Spark Chief Executive Officer•Wrote Multiplayer dialogue for Capcom "fan favorite" Resident Evil character, Hunk, which was recorded and incorporated into in LP3 Pre-Order content.•Integrated focus test data into Excel spreadsheets for LP3 Lead Designer and Multplayer Lead • Designer to chart trends and analyze•Assisted Lead Animator in implementing Notifies for Player-on-Foot animationsLost Planet 3: (X360, PS3) Lost Planet 3: Utilized Unreal Engine 3 Software Development Tools to test Multiplayer and Single Player Campaign modes on multiple platforms. Employed Agile Development techniques through Hansoft management software. Recruited and assisted in placement of new testers to supplement the LP3 team.Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z (X360) Volunteered for focus tests for Single Player campaign. Worked with developers to offer suggested improvements and changes to game functionality.

Santa Monica, Ca

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (Wii/X360) Multiplayer, Campaign and Spec Ops game modes. Assigned to project from Alpha to product launch. Unreleased Project (PS3, X360) Call of Duty: Black Ops (PS3, X360) DLC packs 1-4 on Single Player, Multiplayer and Zombies builds.

El Segundo, Ca

James Bond Bloodstone (PS3, X360, PC): Multiplayer and Campaign mode. Assigned to project from Alpha build to launch.Blur (PC)Call of Duty: Black Ops (X360): Single Player campaign and Multiplayer. Worked with developers to offer suggested improvements and changes to game content and structure.

Santa Monica, Ca

Launched independent Personal Training business grossing over $50,000 during first year of inception. Implemented a web-based advertising program which was successful in generating a peak client base of 24 customers. Business model encompassed private gym, in-home, outdoor and beach fitness training.

Director, Personal Training, Bally Total Fitness, El Segundo, CA Supervised Personal Training Program for full-service gym managing daily and monthly sales budgets and staff of 20 trainers. Hired and trained new employees to revitalize a struggling program. Successfully rebuilt a weakened profit center in a saturated market area tripling monthly earnings from $15,000 to $45,000 within three months in position. Developed department plan of approved programs and schedule, coordinating strategies with other department directors and General Manager.Director, Personal Training - PowerHouse Gym, Grand Rapids, MI (Jun 2004 - Jan 2005) Restructured failing business model for gym owner. Created start up personal training program, blueprinting sales packages, employee salaries and projected profits. Advertised for new employees, interviewed and hired all-new staff from ground up. Communicated and marketed all fitness programs/events through monthly newsletter and flyers.Asst. Director, Personal Training, Bally Total Fitness, West LA, CACo-managed Personal Training Program for flagship gym comprised of 30-40 trainers. Doubled monthly revenue from $50,000 to $100,000 within first two months on board. Managed payroll and timekeeping, organized team-building events and conducted monthly staff meetings. Hired, trained and mentored new personnel to increase viability of program. Administered employee reviews and behavioral correction or recognition to augment performance. Designed fitness regimen for all high-profile and special needs clients.

Portland, Or

Supervised Pacific Northwest Chrysler/Jeep Dealer Advertising Association representing $12M in annual billings. Operated as primary marketing liaison between Dealer Board of Directors, DaimlerChrysler Zone Manager and BBDO management. Forecast shipments, managed financials and designed yearly marketing plan based on projections. Presented quarterly recommendations to Directors, Agency and Zone Managers. Coordinated with off-site Creative Team, Account Executive, Media Planner, Legal Department and Product Specialists within BBDO main office. Developed full campaigns from concept to market encompassing TV, radio, print, and outdoor. Negotiated media buys and added value promotions with local media and sports sales representatives.• Utilized cross-promotion to net $850,000 dollars in media exposure for less than $150,000 in expenditures by leveraging media partners through a joint campaign developed with Les Schwab Tire• Implemented Target Direct Mail Program for the PT Cruiser resulting in 30 per cent increase in monthly sales

Denver, Co

Managed Denver Outstate CJDAA. Projected shipment income, balanced cashflows and developed media plans for 30 DMA’s. Coordinated with off-site Creative Team, Account Executive, Media Planner, Legal Department and Product Specialists within FCB main office.• Represented agency at Dealer Information Fair to explain DAA structure and resources to new dealers from around the country

Atlanta, Ga

Supported Account Supervisor in managing all facets of the Atlanta Zone CJDAA. Developed full campaigns from concept to market encompassing TV, radio, print, web, and outdoor. • Awarded opportunity to lead company as sole test market integrating management of two separate divisions into one central office – chosen ahead of 25 other markets• Fostered experimental program succeeding in first ISO 9001 Quality Assurance certification within a corporate advertising organization • Co-developed a Jeep Wrangler Roller Coaster Marathon with Six Flags theme park that received national and international exposure• Cultivated a positive relationship with Jeep DAA President and member of National Dealer Executive Committee • Managed database containing automotive industry sales statistics to formulate competitive comparisons applied toward annual marketing strategy• Devised an Excel lease template to formulate complex lease calculations to incorporate into Jeep commercials

Southfield, Mi

Internal liaison between Creative, Product, Legal, Account Team and Client. Fostered monthly and quarterly advertising campaigns from conceptual phase through completion.• Created new agency procedure and forms to streamline broadcast traffic process for entire field organization reducing four processes into one

Southfield, Mi

Project coordinator for Harley Davidson, Wolverine World Wide Shoes, and Consumer Power. Worked with each department to obtain proper approvals and move projects through each stage of production process meeting set deadlines. Shipped completed materials to nationwide network of stations.