Russell Dunn

Current

Group Project Manager, MySpace PMO at MySpace

Past

Project Manager at Ticketmaster
Project Manager at Warner Bros. Online
Project Manager (for WBOL) at The WB Television Network

Project Manager at Sony Pictures
Project Manager at The Designory
Theatre Reviewer at OC Weekly
Executive Producer at Anteye.com
Web Producer at Scour, Inc.
Sr. Producer at Commwerks
Freelance Web Producer at Dakota Films
Producer at Graphix Zone
Box Office Staff at South Coast Repertory
Marketing Associate at Pacific Symphony Orchestra
Box Office Staff at Orange County Performing Arts Center

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Education

University of California, Irvine
Orange Coast College

Recommended

20 people have recommended Russell

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Online Media

Websites

Russell Dunn’s Summary

· Director-level Technical Project and Product Manager for 15+ years in the interactive media industry, serving such brands as MySpace, Ticketmaster, Warner Bros., Sony Pictures, Nissan and others.
· Uniquely talented at organizing disparate collections of tasks into achievable, controllable and repeatable successful projects.
· Proven track record of inventing/architecting Project/Product Management processes across organizations.
· Deep knowledge of a range of interactive product verticals, including streaming media (music and video), data-driven applications, open source development platforms, mobile technology, and product localization.
· Skilled in Agile/Scrum, RUP, SDLC, waterfall and critical path methodologies.
·Expert in all project documentation, including requirements, project/budget planning, technical specification and change control.
· Extensive experience managing large teams of product managers/developers/creative talent.

Russell Dunn’s Specialties:

Chief capabilities are bringing teams together to contribute to major product releases and defining product/project management processes. Demonstrated areas of expertise include information architecture, requirements gathering, use case authoring, estimating, test planning, problem solving, written communication, international online business and creative design. I have had formal training in project management and software development methodologies, including Scrum/Agile, RUP and PMI standards.

Russell Dunn’s Experience

Group Project Manager, MySpace PMO

MySpace

(Public Company; NWS; Internet industry)

April 2007 — Present (2 years 8 months)

· Singled out as the Project Manager entrusted with the launch of MySpace’s largest, most complex deadline-driven projects.
· Expertly managed multiple major initiatives, including the launch of MySpace Music, the debut of the MySpace Developer Platform and Applications Gallery, and the MySpace Mobile product vertical.
· Successfully launched 23 additional MySpace international territories, including MySpace China.
· Key stakeholder/contributor in the formation and process definition of the MySpace Project Management Office (PMO). This office was also responsible for guiding MySpace’s Scrum practice.
· Program Management for the MySpace Mobile vertical, including WAP & WebKit sites, iPhone & Android apps, and support for numerous device-maker/carrier development partners.
· Built Sharepoint application for project/issue tracking and product roadmap management.
Project Manager

Ticketmaster

(Public Company; TKTM; Entertainment industry)

March 2005 — April 2007 (2 years 2 months)

· Managed all aspects of new product development for Ticketmaster.com, including Wireless Alerts.
· In charge of development of international web products (UK, Ireland, Germany, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand).
· Responsible for specification reviews, requirements gathering, technical spec authoring, scheduling, and testing activities.
· Produced MySQL and Oracle relational database analysis (querying, ERD diagrams, troubleshooting).
Project Manager

Warner Bros. Online

(Public Company; TWX; Entertainment industry)

2004 — 2005 (1 year )

· Responsible for product management and build of B2B intranet sites for multiple internal lines of business.
· Managed multiple concurrent client initiatives under tight deadlines.
· Project manager and information architect for design and build of WB Domestic Cable Distribution’s Online Avails Catalog.
Project Manager (for WBOL)

The WB Television Network

(Public Company; TWX; Broadcast Media industry)

2004 — 2005 (1 year )

· In charge of the execution and deployment efforts for The WB Network’s content management application, front-end re-design, and hosting migration.
Project Manager

Sony Pictures

(Public Company; SNE; Entertainment industry)

2002 — 2004 (2 years )

· Independently managed multiple technology initiatives for Sony Pictures’ interactive marketing efforts.
· Led implementation of Stellent content management system to support Sony Pictures’ international consumer web sites.
· Managed external development team of Stellent and Autotask professional consulting resources.
· Skillfully produced detailed requirements documents, use cases, functional specifications, and wireframes.
· Facilitated division-wide work order management application, including product management of proprietary time reporting system.
Project Manager

The Designory

(Public Company; OMC; Marketing and Advertising industry)

2000 — 2002 (2 years )

· Expertly managed Multimedia Team in modeling, testing and delivery of CD-ROM and web interactive presentations, including vendor procurement and relationship management.
· Produced all project documentation for both project planning and information architecture.
· Managed voice-over and video shoot sessions for CD-ROM projects.
· Awarded 2001 International Automotive Advertising Award and 2002 I.D Interactive Media Design Review
Theatre Reviewer

OC Weekly

(Public Company; Online Media industry)

1999 — 2001 (2 years )
Executive Producer

Anteye.com

(Online Media industry)

2000 — 2000 (less than a year)

· Established creative vision and directed production of web site for streaming media entertainment start up.
· Managed all arms of interactive department, including Technology, Creative and Editorial/Community groups.
· Managed development vendor (Qwest Internet Solutions), maintaining delivery schedule and budget.
Web Producer

Scour, Inc.

(Internet industry)

September 1999 — January 2000 (5 months)

· Managed creative and technical implementation for multimedia search engine as well as front end redesign.
· Led QA, interface design and content teams.
Sr. Producer

Commwerks

(Online Media industry)

1999 — 1999 (less than a year)
Freelance Web Producer

Dakota Films

(Online Media industry)

1998 — 1999 (1 year )
Producer

Graphix Zone

(Online Media industry)

1995 — 1996 (1 year )

· Responsible for complete creative concept, detailed functional/technical specifications and writing of all creative copy.
· Created database and storyboard tracking system for entertainment CD-ROM.
Box Office Staff

South Coast Repertory

(Performing Arts industry)

1995 — 1995 (less than a year)
Marketing Associate

Pacific Symphony Orchestra

(Performing Arts industry)

1993 — 1995 (2 years )
Box Office Staff

Orange County Performing Arts Center

(Performing Arts industry)

1989 — 1993 (4 years )

Russell Dunn’s Education

University of California, Irvine

B.A. , Drama , 1991 — 1993

Graduated Cum Laude, 3.71 G.P.A.
Elected to 1992-93 Drama Department Student Council
Orange Coast College

(transfer) , Theatre Arts , 1989 — 1991

Additional Information

Russell Dunn’s Websites:

Russell Dunn’s Interests:

Web 2.0, writing, theatre, theater, politics, ice hockey, classical music, interactive project management, interface design, information architecture, travel, wine, Los Angeles Kings

Russell Dunn’s Groups:

Web 2.0
Project Manager Networking Group
Showbizjobs.com
ThoseinMedia
Project Managers Group
Scrum Practitioners
Internet Product Management Group
Social Media Today
Social Media Marketing
Driftr Travel Community
Warner Bros. Alumni
Digital LA
Media & Entertainment Professionals
INTERACTIVE & DIGITAL MEDIA GROUP
Fox Interactive Media
MySpace: current employees and alumni
LinkedWorking Los Angeles
Entertainment Ticketing Professionals
American Theatre
IT PM JOBS
Fans of Digsby
Sales and Marketing Professionals Promoting HighTech and Technology in Los Angeles and its Vicinity
Twitter Power for Business
Diane Krehbiel Executive and Technology Recruiting
Social Entertainment Professionals
Fox Careers