Executive / Senior Director
Creative Project / Product Design & Direction
Accomplished and innovative manager and designer with 15+ years of experience optimizing visibility and growth of web-based service and software development companies through outstanding management and creative design / development expertise. Significant talents in championing organization and product brand recognition through compelling video, graphics, and website design / development. Excels at optimizing operational processes and creative problem solving through broad technical, programmatic, and management skills. Articulate and collaborative communicator, negotiator, and leader with proven ability to build strong, talented multi-faceted teams and effectively interface with clients while facilitating communication between developers and artists to resolve issues and reach agreement on project priorities. Possesses unique and versatile knowledge and expertise that are well suited to variety of organizational environments, missions, and target groups.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Client Interaction • Project / Product Design & Direction • Internet Development / Consulting • Software Design / Execution • Organization / Product Branding • Business / Account Development • Team Building / Leadership Process / Content Optimization • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) / Social Networking (Facebook / Twitter)
EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
THE CORPORATE EXECUTIVE BOARD, Arlington, Virginia • 2010-Present
Leading global network-based performance advisory firm supporting senior executives at the world’s leading organizations. Workforce of more than 2,000 employees, NYSE: EXBD.
Technical Project Manager / Associate Director, Sales and Marketing Practice, MES
Responsible for directing all technical aspects of the multimillion dollar revenue generating Marketing Excellence Survey program and leading development research products and services that both meet client needs and reach sales targets, including system upgrades, implementation tools, diagnostics, and Web-based content. Accountable for managing the entire application portfolio, key internal partners / external vendors, and identifying new opportunities for additional services.
- Maximizing company’s ability to meet business objectives, through innovative management of survey, analysis, reporting and learning management system (LMS) platforms.
- Enhancing program operations and revenue potential through experience with complex technical infrastructures, software applications, and internet technology / trends.
NEW VILLAGE MEDIA, Columbia, Maryland • 2008-2010
Internet / website development company that specializes in design and construction of non-profit and regional internet sites built on CMS. Workforce of 7-10 employees
Project Manager and Creative Director
Direct multiple projects simultaneously including design and development of large e-commerce and information-based websites. Guide and monitor technical and artistic teams in creating and maintaining content management systems, including proprietary and TYPO3 systems, and websites. Accountable for production management; staff, hiring, training, and terminating; client interaction, training and technical assistance; design documentation; and TYPO3 installation configuration and implementation. Oversee operations budget, analyzing costs to promote resource efficiency and savings.
- Optimized company’s ability to launch 10+ content management websites from conception through deployment including The Jamestown Foundation website that contains over 33K news articles and has considerable security concerns.
- Strengthened company’s operations and growth by utilizing impressive blend of technical, artistic, and management background and skills to liaison successfully with clients, developers, and artists.
ZENIMAX MEDIA COMPANY, Rockville, Maryland • 1999-2008
Unique media organization that creates and publishes original interactive entertainment content for consoles, PCs, and handheld / wireless devices. Third largest privately held personal computer entertainment software company in United States with workforce of 100+ employees.
Video Design and Production Manager,
Bethesda Softworks - Bethesda Game Studios • 2005-2008
Guided design, management, and production of videos including in-game cinematics, attract and demo modes, trailers, and gameplay videos for several of company’s most popular titles. Directed 3D animation, video editing, and managing of external video and DVD productions. Managed several internet advertising campaigns and created presentation videos and slide shows for senior executives. Video and animations were developed in HD and standard definition formats for games on XBOX360, PS3, XBOX, PS2, PC, and associated marketing media platforms
- Enhanced company’s reputation and profits by editing or managing creation of 30+ promotional trailers including Fallout 3, Star Trek Legacy, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
- Served as go-to person for wide range of issues including contract development and legal visual documentation due to long history with parent company and comprehensive understanding of its mission and priorities.
Product Manager/ Senior Creative Director,
Bethesda Softworks - Mud Duck Productions • 2002-2005
Charged with managing retail game projects, guiding multiple projects and teams simultaneously in United States and Europe. Interfaced with developers, console manufacturers, and publishers to launch retail products and develop promotional materials such as print, interactive advertisements, marketing DVDs, and videos.
- Maximized growth and viability of company by personally managing development of 20+ retail products, collaborating on teams that released numerous other products such as The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and Fallout 3.
- Enhanced company’s operations by overseeing game production budgets of $10K - $500K each, ensuring that projects were on schedule / budget and were approved by Sony and Microsoft, console manufacturers.
Project Manager / Senior Creative Manager,
VIR2L TECHNOLOGY, INC., Rockville, Maryland • 1999-2002
Guided talented teams of 2-30 people for large internet sites, online games, CMS systems, and marketing projects. Provided project management, human resources, budget oversight / cost containment, hands-on product development and design, and client service and support.
- Directed and participated on creative and development teams for several large content management system websites including Big Brother Scandinavia and Victoria’s Secret.
- Enhanced company’s growth and profits by creating branding and marketing materials for many Fortune 500 companies including Victoria’s Secret, SBS Broadcasting, RJ Reynolds, and Lifetime Television.
CAREER NOTE
Additional positions as President / CEO for Doctor Deejay, Inc.; Senior Artist / 3D Modeler for XL Translab; CAD Operator for Charles E. Anthony Architects; and Construction Manager for prototype modular home designed at The Catholic University of America. Details upon request.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
The Catholic University of America, Washington, District of Columbia
Associates Degree in Architecture
Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, Maryland
Network Analysis Systems Certification
Construction Project Scheduling Course Taught by United States Army Corps of Engineers
Washington, District of Columbia
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Expert-level - Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, 3D Studio Max, and Microsoft Office
Experience with - entire Adobe CS4 Suite, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, HTML, CSS, TYPO3, Drupal, Joomla, CMS, Flash, Proposal Graphics, Desktop Publishing, User Experience Design (UX), User Interface Design (UI), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Digital Photography and many other software packages and solutions.
