Managing the Game

Professional Experience

Senior Lead Game Designer
Frima Studios (2011- Present)

• Manage multiple projects over different platforms specializing in MMO’s and 3D Flash
• Mentor and support designers in department and on team

Senior Game Designer
Petroglyph Games (2010)

• Created communication and documentation pipeline between departments for upcoming MMO RTS game.
• Updated and maintained design documentation for wiki

Design Director
Red Dust Studios (2010)

• Created and maintained design documentation, functional specs, and email summaries to communicate a design feature and get it into the game
• Worked directly with cross-discipline leadership to execute and maintain project’s creative vision and deliver high quality game experiences

Lead Game Designer
Icarus Studios (2006 – 2010)

• Experience working in a creative leadership capacity on major IP development
• Led a team of talented designers providing day-to-day and long-term direction, goals, mentoring, and guidance on multiple projects
• Maintained a clear understanding of both the capabilities and the limitations of the game engine, and directed team to create content with those in mind
• Oversaw the implementation of designed elements

Creative Designer
Digitribe Productions (1999 – 2006)

• Designed, implemented, and maintained major design systems and design concepts for multiple games
• Created detailed specs describing concept, content, assets, and rules
• Participated in and ran meetings, reviews, and planning as part of effective communication with the team

Freelance Make-up Artist/Designer
CMMFX (1997 – Present)

• Ensured that all assets created conform to the style guidelines of the production
• Inspired, motivated, and mentored other make-up artists in best practices, processes, and procedures pertaining to production
• Worked closely with production in creating schedules for the make-up department
• Collaborated effectively with Marketing and PR to create and deliver high quality art assets to support the product

Education

Art Institute of Pittsburgh (2006-2011)
Major: Game and Art Design

Make-up Designory (2003)
Master of Make-up Program

Georgia State University (1996-1998)
Major: Philosophy/Religious Studies