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Senior Producer – Lucky VR
Casino, Player Account, Player Suite, PlayStation
2023 – Present

• Own the project(s) vision
• Manage multiple teams and act as their champion
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and external partners, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project objectives
• Used the project management methodologies of Agile and Scrum to enhance and maintain productivity, and adjust priority in a LiveOps environment
• Develop detailed feature requirements and roadmaps, using Jira to assign and track tasks & maintain project documentation
• Led cross-functional teams in the development of PlayStation, Quest, and Steam projects and features collaborating with game designers, programmers, artists, and quality assurance to achieve project goals & deadlines
• Conducted regular risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to address potential issues and challenges throughout the production process
• Commitment to quality assurance and user experience, using player feedback and analytics to create new, and improve existing, features
• Provided leadership and mentorship to junior producers and team members, fostering personal & professional growth and collaborative culture

Producer – East Side Games
IdleKit
2022 – 2023

• Take ownership of IdleKit (IK) framework and associated products; communicate outages to partners and own major product announcements
• Own the execution of and contribute to the strategic vision of IdleKit
• Own the re-skinnable IdleKit Starter Project for partners to release games more quickly & efficiently
• Provide partner support for publishing, roadmap prioritization, and growth coordination for any new IK proof of concept games where best practices aren’t yet documented or demonstrated elsewhere in the market
• Create specifications to communicate a project’s vision, short & long term goals, budget, and schedule
• Communicate project status, needs, and risks to stakeholders on an ongoing basis
• Used Agile and Kanban methodologies with Jira to manage day-to-day project requirements and maintain scope with a cross-functional team of artists, designers, engineers, QA, and UX
• Stayed informed of industry trends and emerging mechanics in the idle gaming genre, incorporating innovative features and design elements into IdleKit projects

Producer, Stormy Shore Studios
2020 – 2022

• Manage a team of developers remotely across North America and Europe
• Established, implemented, and documented production process and best practice
• Create specifications to communicate a project’s vision, short and long term goals, budget, and schedule.
• Directly manage and scope the work associated with small features and improvements
• Assign tasks and manage projects for teams of engineers, artists, designers, and QA testers
• Assisted with recruitment and training of new employees, while also monitoring the productivity and concerns of existing employees.
• Assign tasks and manage projects for teams of engineers, artists, designers, and QA testers with JIRA and Agile methodology

Producer, Orange Slip Studios
2016-2020

• Oversaw every aspect of administration and development
• Established, implemented, and documented production process and best practice
• Represented the company domestically and abroad
• Hired and managed a remote team of experienced developers
• Co-created original IPs Disastrophe (Roblox) and Relocation (PC)
• Sourced and fostered B2B and B2C relationships
• Created marketing plans and promotional materials (images, videos, giveaways, banners, etc…)
• Assign tasks and manage projects for teams of engineers, artists, designers, and QA testers with JIRA and Agile methodology

Project Manager, Fundmetric
2017-2018

• Increased charitable donations by 30%
• Created educational material on our proprietary machine learning workflow and industry best practices (including social media marketing)
• Worked closely with Sales, Programming, and Management departments to enhance the overall client experience and to advocate on the clients behalf
• Identified and maximized sales opportunities
• Ensured products aligned with company strategies and goals
• Collected, analyzed, and reported user feedback to relevant stakeholders
• Prioritized product requirements and set realistic expectations in regards to development timeline
• Assign tasks and manage projects for a team of engineers with JIRA and Agile methodology

Associate Producer, Other Ocean Interactive
2015 – 2017

• Managed and implemented project budget and requirements
• Managed relationships with influencers and B2B partners
• Promoted OOI online and in person at industry events across the world
• Created promotional material (images, gifs, videos, giveaways, merchandise, etc…) 
• Measured campaign performance and identified areas for improvement
• Worked in collaboration with internal stakeholders to define project goals and establish a timeline and plan to achieve them
• Assign tasks and manage projects for teams of engineers, artists, designers, and QA testers with JIRA and Agile methodology

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Credits

Education

Memorial University of Newfoundland
BA History, hons

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