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San Mateo, California, US

San Mateo, California, US

Los Angeles, California, US

• Manage test coverage and oversee daily operations of a team of QA Analysts working on PlayStation exclusive titles.
• Inform Management, Production, and Game Director of title status and high risk scenarios in daily triage meetings.
• Write and execute master test plans for a variety of PlayStation exclusive titles.
• Lead a team working closely with Game Developers and Producers to identify, research, and write detailed bug reports for AAA first party, PlayStation exclusive titles. Verify fixed bugs in-game with extreme attention.
• Coordinate and administer regular focus tests to collect valuable feedback for Game Developers and Studio Management.
• Interview new candidates and make hiring decisions to build out a 40+ person QA team.

Glendale, CA, US

• Supervised large teams of artists, and animators in the creation of original assets, props, characters, and sets.
• Scheduled and facilitated approvals meetings with Directors, Producers, Art Directors, and other production departments.
• Created and maintained master department schedules outlining artist assignments, budgets, timelines, and delivery dates.
• Facilitated collaboration between the Surfacing and Character Effects departments to develop new technology needed in the scale & feather system used for the dragon, “Cloudjumper”.
• Managed the first ever team of DreamWorks artists working from India. Developed new procedures, best practices, and guides to working with India that are still being used today. Led meetings with other shows to teach.
• Communicated the status of artist assignments with downstream production departments to ensure smooth handoff of production assets.

Glendale, CA, US

• Supervised large teams of artists in the creation of original conceptual artwork, asset models, characters, and sets.
• Scheduled and facilitated approvals meetings with Directors, Producers, Art Directors, and other production departments.
• Created and maintained master department schedules outlining artist assignments, timelines, and delivery dates.
• Managed the steady flow of conceptual art to downstream departments according to the master production schedule.
• Planned, budgeted, and supervised team-building events, and off campus activities for up to 50 team members.

Glendale, CA, US

• Created and developed successful worldwide promotions and merchandise campaigns for Shrek 3, Bee Movie, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar 2, Monsters Vs. Aliens, How To Train Your Dragon, and Shrek 4.
• Maintained constant communication and positive relationships with large network of DreamWorks agents and licensees in all international territories.
• Managed calendars, scheduling, and creative approvals meetings for the International Product Development department.
• Maintained FTP server for agents to upload new product submissions for creative review.
• Tracked all incoming submissions using Filemaker Pro database software.

• Oversaw the daily operations of a small marketing company focused on developing marketing and branding campaigns for small businesses in Southern California.
• Collaborated with graphic artists and clients to develop effective full-fledged marketing campaigns including logos, websites, print ads, web ads, billboards, bus benches and postcards. Established clear brand identity.
• Managed all company finances, budgets, client invoicing, scheduling, payroll and hiring of employees.