Experiences at Sony Computer Entertainment America

Enlisted and integrated talent for SCEA

* Recruited professionals with complex skills from technical directors to computer generated artistry
* Engineered a detailed database for tracking communication and talent details interdepartmentally
* Researched cutting edge talent skill sets and maintained a database of talent with detailed tracked data
* Pre-screened potential candidates
* Estimated phases of production to properly secure staff
* Acted as liaison to contractors and SCEA staff enforcing Workforcelogic??? and SCEA policies
* Upheld proper approval and protocol standards
* Negotiated, created and maintained talent contracts with Workforcelogic??? web tool
* Integrated new contractors with Cinematics department teams and processes
* Streamlined time card and hourly wage tracking for proper reporting
* Created and Tracked weekly and monthly financial cost reports
* Trained colleagues on Sarbanes Oxley Compliance Process and associated protocols
* Preserved an 'open-door policy' and strong trusting relationships with contractors and staff

Line Producer
* Managed operations for the cinematics of next generation of video games for Sony Playstation?? 3 title
* Tracked and oversaw technical plans ensuring compatibility with Playstation?? 3 game engine
* Led all teams to maintain deadlines and timely delivery of client requests
* Forecasted and tracked budgets
* Created systems to properly allocate files while employing clients' artistic vision
* Guided team toward successful delivery of game cinematics
* Designed production calendar and communication tools for team cohesiveness
* Selected talent for motion capture sessions
* Expedited talent process for efficient payment of cast and crew...

Starting with Sony in 1997, focused on improving the major functions of IT, supporting the full spectrum of Sony PlayStation products.
In 2000, selected to be the IT leader for a new major Sony business model innovation--setting up a new subsidiary, PlayStation.com (America) Inc, to sell products to consumers in North America via the Internet....

Well, because this is a fast paced video game company, I not only had to have the skills needed, but to have the personality to fit in within the group you are applying for which I did.

Avaya PBX Programmer. Set up all new hires and terminations for the company. In charge of all cell phone services which include setting up new services, worked on all billing concerns, did quarterly reviews on other carriers and their benefits to the company as well as pricing on equipment and services. Did punch down for analog and digital lines. Back up receptionist as well as back up department assistant work, such as booking flights, hotels, purchase orders, receiving, data entry and almost anything else I can do to help out the department as a whole....