Cross-functional team leader; I ensure that projects are completed within scope, budget, and on schedule. Relationship builder; I facilitate communication and transparency among all levels of an organization. Problem solver, extremely adaptable, and am comfortable dealing with ambiguity in a fluid environment. Strong organizational skills and detail oriented; I remove roadblocks and potential bottlenecks within processes. Collaborated with UX, Visual Design, Brand Strategy, and Production teams to deliver new features, product enhancements, and improve user experiences. Prepared project documentation and communications while managing feedback, changes, and approval cycles. Partnered with the account manager to build productive client relationship and led client interactions. Coordinated with the engineering and design teams, focusing on client needs and ensuring that approved designs were executed properly in development.

– Scoped product roadmap, created timelines, and communicated daily project status updates.
– Managed a backlog of content and creative tasks, prioritizing with the client and briefing the team.
– Identified and removed obstacles that prevented the team from meeting their objectives.
– Took detailed internal and external meeting notes and shared these with the appropriate stakeholders.

Proficiently oversaw all aspects of successful development, pre- and post-launch activities for the world’s best-selling, highest-rated, NBA video game franchise — NBA 2K. Ensured all 15 iterations of NBA 2K were produced and delivered within budget, scope, and deadline. Rapidly understood requirements for PS4, Xbox One, PC, iOS, and Android to produce games for all platforms. Effectively and efficiently gained consensus with NBA and ESRB decision makers to gain approval. Ensured the development team had time and accurate data to make necessary updates; partnered with NBA leadership to coordinate when post-release content could be released to the public.

– Liaison between the development team and the NBA’s licensing team to ensure compliance with league policies.
– Led a team-centered effort to improve game quality and realism in conjunction with engineers and artists as well as relevant departments (Audio, Marketing, PR).
– Oversaw the roster database (complete game code).
– Consistently completed all motion capture requirements 30%+ under budget while continuously increasing quality of work.
– Multitasked logistics to bring in NBA talent for motion capture sessions; coordinated travel and all arrangements.