Bill Loguidice

Current

Author at John Wiley and Sons
Writer and Producer at Lux Digital Pictures
Corporate and Technical Writer at Galaxy Systems

Co-founder and Creative Director at Myth Core Productions, Inc. (Sole Proprietorship)
Managing Director at Armchair Arcade, Inc. (Sole Proprietorship)
Freelance Writer at Freelance Writer

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Past

Author at Focal Press
Senior Procurement Analyst at Volt Information Sciences
Director of Operations at JobReq

Business Analyst, Developer, Webmaster, Network Administrator and Researcher at Churchill & Harriman
Lead Technical Writer, Lead Network Administrator and Webmaster at Modis
Lead Sales Representative at Computer City
Technical Writer, Editor and Proofreader at ProWright Business Technologies

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Education

Various
Rider University

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Connections

116 connections

Industry

Writing and Editing

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Bill Loguidice’s Summary

Bill Loguidice is a professional writer, multimedia professional and businessman skilled in Technical and Creative Writing, Technology, Creative Development, Procurement, Project Management, Operations, Supervision, Analysis, and Process Engineering.

After obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Rider University, Mr. Loguidice has been a long-time business, technology, staffing and creative professional. He has contributed to various business, entertainment, and medical periodicals, including U.S. 1, Video Game Collector, and Surgical Rounds, writing and developing ideas on a broad range of topics. A videogame and personal computer collector since before it was trendy, Bill is the co-founder and Managing Director for the online publication, Armchair Arcade, one of PC Magazine's Top 100 Websites for 2005. Bill is also the co-founder of Myth Core, a creative development company.

As a top videogame and computer historian and collector, Bill personally owns and maintains more than 300 different systems from the 1970s to the present day, including a large volume of associated software, accessories, and literature. It is from these great resources and his sincere passion for the topic that Bill is often called upon to provide subject matter expertise to both public and private media interests, including the Las Vegas Review-Journal and the Orlando Sentinel. He is also co-author on a book from Focal Press/Elsevier, "Vintage Games: An Insider Look at the History of Grand Theft Auto, Super Mario and the Most Influential Games of All Time", and other upcoming books and projects, including a book focusing on interviews with videogame professionals and a feature film documentary on videogames.

Bill Loguidice’s Specialties:

Business Operations Analysis, Leadership/Supervision, Client Relations/Retention, Procurement Analysis, Communications, Policies and Procedures, Start Up Operations, Presentations, Writing and Editing, Strategic Planning, Organizational Development, Strategic Problem Solving, Training/Motivation, Business Liaison Relations, Operations Management, Technology, Budget and Contract Management, Desktop Publishing and Design

Bill Loguidice’s Experience

Author

John Wiley and Sons

(Public Company; Publishing industry)

February 2009 — Present (10 months)

Co-author of "Wii Fitness for Dummies."
Writer and Producer

Lux Digital Pictures

(Motion Pictures and Film industry)

January 2009 — Present (11 months)

Co-writer and Producer on "Playing Games" (working title), a feature film documentary.
Corporate and Technical Writer

Galaxy Systems

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

April 2007 — Present (2 years 8 months)

Also, GalaxE.Solutions, Inc.

Skills used: Business, Technical and Creative Writing; Business Analysis; Project Management; and Creative Design and Development
Co-founder and Creative Director
Myth Core Productions, Inc. (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Online Media industry)

January 2004 — Present (5 years 11 months)

Myth Core is a dynamic group of creative individuals brought together to develop original and provocative content in the areas of videogames, literature and other entertainment mediums.
Managing Director
Armchair Arcade, Inc. (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Online Media industry)

September 2003 — Present (6 years 3 months)

Founded in September 2003, Armchair Arcade is an award winning classic and modern videogame and computer Website and publication that caters to thinking gamers and technology connoisseurs alike. Featured in media outlets throughout the world, Armchair Arcade has become a choice destination for everyone from the casual enthusiast to top industry professionals. Our ongoing mission is to chronicle the complete history of videogames and computers.
Freelance Writer

Freelance Writer

(Publishing industry)

January 1994 — Present (15 years 11 months)

(Selected)
2009 - Present, Feature Film Documentary (as Writer and Producer): Playing Games (working title); Publisher: Lux Digital Pictures Group

2009 - Present, Book: Wii Fitness for Dummies; Publisher: Wiley

2008 - 2009, Book: Vintage Games: An Insider Look at the History of Grand Theft Auto, Super Mario and the Most Influential Games of All Time; Publisher: Focal Press/Elsevier; March 2009 release

2007 - 2009, Contributing writer for Gamasutra (ongoing historical article series, “A History of Gaming Platforms” & "The History of...")

2005 - 2009, Book: Retrogaming: The Rise of Home Videogames and Computers (working title)

2006, Contributing writer for Video Game Collector magazine & Technology Rewind
Author

Focal Press

(Writing and Editing industry)

March 2008 — March 2009 (1 year 1 month)

Co-author of "Vintage Games: An Insider's Look An Insider Look at the History of Grand Theft Auto, Super Mario, and the Most Influential Games of All Time." For Focal Press/Elsevier.
Senior Procurement Analyst

Volt Information Sciences

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; VOL; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

September 2004 — April 2007 (2 years 8 months)

Also for ProcureStaff, Ltd. division. Prior Role: Senior Operations Analyst. Skills used: Procurement, Business Analysis, Business and Technical Writing, Project Management, Design and Development, and Process Engineering
Director of Operations

JobReq

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

December 1999 — June 2004 (4 years 7 months)

Prior Roles: Operations Manager and Senior Business Analyst
Type of Company: Business-to-Business (B2B) staffing exchange and vendor management
Skills used: Management, Business Analysis, Human Resources, Business and Technical Writing, Project Management, Technical Support, Network Management, and Process Engineering
Business Analyst, Developer, Webmaster, Network Administrator and Researcher

Churchill & Harriman

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

September 1998 — February 2003 (4 years 6 months)

Skills used: Supervision, Analysis, Business and Technical Writing, Project Management, Development, Technical Support, and Network Management
Lead Technical Writer, Lead Network Administrator and Webmaster

Modis

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; MPS; Information Technology and Services industry)

May 1996 — September 1998 (2 years 5 months)

Skills used: Supervision, Business and Technical Writing, Development, Technical Support, and Network Management
Lead Sales Representative

Computer City

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Retail industry)

March 1995 — May 1996 (1 year 3 months)

Skills used: Sales, Supervision, Business Writing, Technical Support
Technical Writer, Editor and Proofreader

ProWright Business Technologies

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Publishing industry)

September 1994 — February 1995 (6 months)

Consulting assigment. Skills used: Business and Technical Writing and Editing

Bill Loguidice’s Education

Various

1994 — 2012 (expected)

Training classes and seminars: Consol; Personic EZaccess; Introduction to VISION: Pursuit; Administering MS Windows NT 4.0 (MS803), Networking Essentials (MS578), Supporting NT 4.0 Core Technologies (MS922); Microsoft Developer Days ’99; CoreBuilder 9000 Sales Training; Internet Marketing Workshop; Freelance Writer; Creating Active Web Pages; Blazing New Networking Trails; Hands-on UNIX; Sales Through Passion and Focus

Activities and Societies:

1996 – Present Various
Both led and participated in various internal company training sessions, ranging from sales and marketing to Microsoft Office products. Attended numerous business and technical seminars, and trade shows.
Rider University

BA , Communications , 1990 — 1994

Radio, Television, Journalism