Production

In roles of leadership, I have had the opportunity to manage a diverse range of projects, each with its own unique set of challenges and requirements. My experience spans across various genres and platforms. With a passion for overseeing the development process from concept to launch, I have honed my skills in project management, team coordination, and resource allocation. In this introductory section, I will provide insights into my role as a game producer and highlight some of the projects I have successfully managed throughout my career.

One key to my success is my ability to facilitate the needs of team members. My experience across various departments has provided me with valuable insight into their respective processes. This knowledge enables me to identify and address any bottlenecks or delays in the pipeline, offering assistance or finding solutions to keep the project moving forward smoothly. During team meetings, I leverage this understanding to focus discussions on actionable tasks and maintain enthusiasm among the team regarding the project and its progress.

Elephant Mouse/ Villain

IOS Game Management

Elephant Mouse is an award-winning IOS game developer. While I served many roles there, I had a large part in their QA team. From managing the team, developing test plans, and acting as a tester myself we released high-quality titles for the end user. 

Archetype was a competitive FPS on IOS. The game was designed to allow multiplayer up to 5v5 over the 3G network.  This was a Live-Ops project that was continual with new free features as well as DLC. While I acted in many roles on this project, I primarily acted as a Producer to keep the project on schedule. 

Duties:
• Production
• Documentation
• Communicate changes and tasks to departments
• Manage QA staff and testing
• Manage Localization
• Pay staff and services

Elephant Mouse partnered with CBS Interactive, Paramount Pictures, and Bad Robot to develop Star Trek: Rivals, a dynamic card game for iOS featuring characters, starships, and other elements from the 2013 film Star Trek: Into Darkness.  

Duties:
• Manage Localization
• Manage QA staff and testing.

Elephant Mouse partnered with CBS Interactive, Paramount Pictures, and Bad Robot to develop Star Trek: Rivals, a dynamic card game for iOS featuring characters, starships, and other elements from the 2013 film Star Trek: Into Darkness.  

Duties:
• Manage Localization

Virtual pet collecting and breeding game with over 5,000 combinations of characteristics and social elements. 

Duties:
• Manage Localization

BrainGenix

Research Game Engine

BrainGenix is a subsidiary of the non-profit research of Carboncopies. Our goal is to develop a game that will promote the research. I worked in many roles with the team and provided feedback on the development of their ERS engine as well as helped design the primary game, which is currently still in development.  While I did not act primarily as a producer I was able to lend my knowledge to assist in the organization of the project. 

I helped evaluate the state of the project and produced feedback that went into organizing the project. This included setting task priorities,  writing job listings, interviewing new artists, and delegating tasks to the art department. You can read about my other work there from my main software development page. 

Duties:
• Delegate Art Duties
• Documentation and planning
• Interviews and job descriptions

SIUE URCA

Education and Grants

These are projects I completed at SIUE, one of them being a funded research grant to develop an educational application. While I was the single team member that handled all aspects, I had to manage each element’s time as well as delegate tasks to my professors and research subjects for these projects. 

I was awarded a student-funded project by SIUE to develop a teaching tool based on a dice game created by Barb Nwacha. I managed the entire project and accomplished all portions of it within the self-imposed milestones. You can find more detailed information about this project in the UX/UI section. 

Duties:
• Managing the entire development process
• Time management
• Quality Control
• Skill acquisition
• Stakeholder Communication

For my senior BFA show, I utilized my expertise in Graphic Design, HCI, and computer science to undertake a significant project. Throughout a fourteen-week period, I acquired proficiency in Unity and developed “Nori and the Curry Caper,” a 2D action platformer featuring original characters. I successfully managed this project while concurrently fulfilling Design Constraints and maintaining full-time attendance at school. This endeavor showcases my exceptional time management skills and capacity to accomplish tasks effectively.

Duties:
• Managing the entire development process
• Time management
• Quality Control
• Skill acquisition

Metro Pulse/ Knoxville Magazine

Publication Design Management

This is a non-software example of my management. As Creative Director and Production Director, I managed the art staff of the publications, printing schedule, and budget.  

Metro Pulse was a weekly publication where, as Creative Director, I held the responsibility of designing and overseeing the design staff, photographers, and artists. Managing the budget and collaborating directly with the printer were also integral parts of my role. Furthermore, I served as a liaison, facilitating communication and collaboration between the sales staff and the design team.

Duties:
• Designing and overseeing the work of the design staff, photographers, and artists.
• Managing the publication’s budget.
• Working directly with the printer 
• Acting as a liaison between the sales staff and the design team

Knoxville Magazine was a monthly publication where, as the Production Manager, I had the responsibility of ensuring proper design and managing the design and art staff. I successfully organized and coordinated the production of this publication while also working full-time at Metro Pulse.

Duties:
• Designing and overseeing the work of the design staff, photographers, and artists.
• Managing the publication’s budget.
• Working directly with the printer 
• Acting as a liaison between the sales staff and the design team