Dave Chalker

Current

• Web Designer at Macro International
• Editor In Chief at Critical-Hits.com (Sole Proprietorship)

Past

• Senior Technology Specialist at FedEx Kinko's
• Chief of Product Development at Robot Martini Inc.
• Intern and Demonstration Coordinator at Looney Labs

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Education

• University of Baltimore
• Miami University

Recommended

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Connections

32 connections

Industry

Design

Websites

• My Company
• My Blog
• My Portfolio

Dave Chalker’s Summary

I have worked with several small game companies in a variety of capacities. I am an experienced tabletop game designer, tester, and workshopper. I have lectured at several Universities including the Rhode Island School of Design about game related topics. I maintain close connections to a number of game industry professionals and designers.

Additionally, I am editor-in-chief of a sucessful online pop-culture news and review site, Critical-Hits.com. I am well versed in many areas of pop culture.

I am always looking for more freelance work in the game, pop culture, or writing areas.

Dave Chalker’s Specialties:

Game design, game testing, game graphic design, game printing, blog journalism, review, blog editing

Dave Chalker’s Experience

• Web Designer

  Macro International

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  January 2008 — Present (5 months)

  Web design through Dreamweaver, software tester, technical writer, and graphic designer.

• Editor In Chief

  Critical-Hits.com (Sole Proprietorship)

  (Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Writing and Editing industry)

  October 2005 — Present (2 years 8 months)

  Ad-supported pop-culture review website. Responsible for managing layout, content, and advertising.

• Senior Technology Specialist

  FedEx Kinko's

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; FDX; Printing industry)

  February 2004 — January 2008 (4 years)

• Chief of Product Development

  Robot Martini Inc.

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

  August 2005 — May 2007 (1 year 10 months)

• Intern and Demonstration Coordinator

  Looney Labs

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

  May 2001 — September 2001 (5 months)

  Web design, patent writing, game design, rules writing, editing, organization of demo program. And I had to count pop tarts.

Dave Chalker’s Education

• University of Baltimore

  Interdisciplinary Studies, Graphic Design, Electronic Design, Writing, 2006 — 2009 (expected)

  Completed Interdisciplinary Studies BA in 2007. Currently enrolled in the Publications Design MA.

• Miami University

  Interdisciplinary Studies, English, Computer Science, Social Sciences, 2000 — 2003

  Attended the noted Interdisciplinary program "Western College Program"

  Activities and Societies:

  Miami University Strategy Games Club (President)

Additional Information

Dave Chalker’s Websites:

• My Company
• My Blog
• My Portfolio

Dave Chalker’s Interests:

Board Games, Blogging, Writing, Reading, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Comics

Dave Chalker’s Groups:

Boardgamenews and the Gathering, The Gathering of Friends

Dave Chalker’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• expertise requests
• reference requests
• getting back in touch