Sam Houston

Current

Online Marketing Manager at GamerDNA Inc.

Past

Community Manager at gamerDNA Inc.
Game Talent Lead at GamerDNA Inc.
Game Talent Lead at GuildCafe Entertainment Inc.

Volunteer Station Manager at GuildCafe Entertainment Inc.
Volunteer Station Manager at Uberguilds Network

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Education

Franklin University
Hayes High School

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Industry

Computer Games

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Sam Houston’s Summary

Community Manager at gamerDNA where I'm in at the ground floor of the community, growing the member base from a couple hundred thousand people to millions of people and making sure our community scales along with it. At gamerDNA I work with marketing to help design customer acquisition programs and build relationships with other game companies to support our community. I'm constantly in contact with the product team and often give input into the design of the product, the features of the product, and the marketing of the product.

At gamerDNA I strive to have as high level of communication as possible, often using and embracing new technologies along the way that help us communicate more effectively. Mid 2008 gamerDNA fully embraced Twitter as a customer outreach and support tool and I have driven that initiative since the beginning.

Working at a startup has been an absolutely fantastic experience and opportunity and I'm loving every minute of it. Being able to be so involved with the process at gamerDNA has been a very rewarding experience.

The Past:

On the fansite side of things I have been involved with and operating internet radio stations for the past two years, acting as a station manager for the past year. The internet radio stations that I have been involved with have all been for online video game players(MMO video games). Since January 2007 I have been working with The Uberguilds Network and on June 9th we launched the network's flagship radio station, Uberguilds Radio. In November of 2007 The Uberguilds Network was acquired by GuildCafe Entertainment Inc.

Over the years I have worked with all levels of people. I have 4 years experience working with volunteers in an administrative role.

Sam Houston’s Specialties:

Online Radio Stations, Game Fansites, Video Games, Promoting events through the internet, public relations, Marketing, gaming communities

Sam Houston’s Experience

Online Marketing Manager

GamerDNA Inc.

(Computer Games industry)

June 2009 — Present (2 months)

Responsible for Community Management, Press, Social Media Strategy, and Strategic Marketing opportunities.
Community Manager

gamerDNA Inc.

(Computer Games industry)

July 2008 — June 2009 (1 year)

Community Manager for gamerDNA where I represent the company on our website, on external communities and podcasts/blogs, as well as external community/gamer events like Penny Arcade Expo, BlizzCon, etc.
Game Talent Lead

GamerDNA Inc.

(Computer Games industry)

April 2008 — July 2008 (4 months)

This is a marketing position where I work with community influencers in the online video gaming community to promote GuildCafe/GamerDNA/360Voice to their sphere of influence. I identify features that the community would value in our site, help setup and organize in-game and out of game events for the community, as well as working directly with the community influencers themselves.
Game Talent Lead

GuildCafe Entertainment Inc.

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Games industry)

March 2008 — April 2008 (2 months)

This is the same company as GamerDNA, just old name.
Volunteer Station Manager

GuildCafe Entertainment Inc.

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Games industry)

November 2007 — February 2008 (4 months)

Currently I run GuildCafe Radio, an internet radio station under GuildCafe. This station is what used to be Uberguilds Radio and will serve as a way to provide entertaining content and information to the GuildCafe community as well as the gaming community at large. Through this position I help negotiate relationships with game companies so that we can both work together to provide quality entertainment for their communities. GuildCafe Radio also focuses on bringing informative and timely discussions and news from the online gaming industry.
Volunteer Station Manager

Uberguilds Network

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Games industry)

January 2007 — November 2007 (11 months)

I managed Uberguilds Radio, the flagship internet radio station for The Uberguilds Network. I organized a group of 20+ volunteers every day to keep the station running 24/7. I also coordinate competitions, give aways, advertising/marketing campaigns and interviews with Video Game publishers/developers.

Sam Houston’s Education

Franklin University

Marketing , Marketing , 2006 — 2008

I didn't finish school. I went to Ohio Northern University for a year, left and took a few classes at Franklin University..then I took my job at GuildCafe/gamerDNA.

Activities and Societies:

Uberguilds Radio
Hayes High School

2002 — 2006