Christian Watson

Christian Watson

Experienced Web Team Leader

Austin, Texas Area

Past
  • Web Production Manager at True Games Interactive
  • Web Production Manager at NCsoft
  • Interactive Consultant at Ciber, Inc.
Education
  • Keele University
  • Royal Grammar School
  • Stokenchurch Middle School
Connections
308 connections
Industry
Computer Games
Websites

Christian Watson’s Summary

Senior-level web team leader with extensive experience producing highly effective, data-driven, industry-leading consumer websites.

Proven history of strategic planning, design execution, application development, and staff management. Combines strong problem solving and effective communication skills with thought leadership.

Able to translate business opportunities into clear, executable plans that deliver rich consumer experiences and significant company returns.

Christian Watson’s Specialties:

Every aspect of web site development and management: Web strategy; Project management; Information architecture; Persona development; Prototyping and wireframing; Usability and user testing; Search engine optimization; Accessibility; Content strategy and development; Team management (on-site and remote).


Christian Watson’s Experience

  • Web Production Manager

    True Games Interactive

    (Computer Games industry)

    March 2009November 2009 (9 months)

    Ran the web team responsible for company & game websites. Directly responsible for every aspect of website and web application development along with ongoing management and enhancement.

  • Web Production Manager

    NCsoft

    (Public Company; Computer Games industry)

    March 2008March 2009 (1 year 1 month)

    Managed the web team responsible for corporate and game websites. Led high-profile site launches and redesigns.

  • Interactive Consultant

    Ciber, Inc.

    (Public Company; CBR; Information Technology and Services industry)

    March 2007March 2008 (1 year 1 month)

    Worked as a web strategist on a long-term engagement for the AMD web team.

  • Web Strategist

    AMD

    (Public Company; AMD; Semiconductors industry)

    March 2007March 2008 (1 year 1 month)

    Responsible for formulating and executing online strategy to support the marketing goals of the commercial business side of the company. Managed web component of major product/brand launches.

  • Web Services Manager

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    (Non-Profit; Hospital & Health Care industry)

    September 2002March 2007 (4 years 7 months)

    Managed the web team responsible for every aspect of hospital and clinical program websites as well as 3500+ employee intranet.

  • Management Consultant

    Kurt Salmon Associates

    (Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Management Consulting industry)

    April 1997November 2001 (4 years 8 months)

  • Logistics Analyst

    Rank Xerox

    (Public Company; Internet industry)

    19941997 (3 years )


Christian Watson’s Education

  • Keele University

    BA (Hons) , International Relations , 19881992

  • Royal Grammar School

    19811987

  • Stokenchurch Middle School

    19781981


Additional Information

Christian Watson’s Websites:

Christian Watson’s Interests:

Web design and development, web strategy, information architecture (IA), user experience (UX), usability, search engine optimization (SEO), writing for the web, web analytics.

Christian Watson’s Groups:

  •    Austin High-Tech
  •    Refresh Austin
  •    Free 2 Play Assembly
  •    User Experience Group
  •    Kurt Salmon Associates
  •    Web Standards Design + Development
  •    Video Gaming Industry Executives
  •    Keele University Alumni
  •    True Games Interactive
  •    Steiner Technet
  •    Social Game Developers

Christian Watson’s Contact Settings

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  • career opportunities
  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • business deals
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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