
Community Director - Fallen Earth at Icarus Studios
Austin, Texas Area

Community Director - Fallen Earth at Icarus Studios
Austin, Texas Area
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Games industry)
September 2008 — Present (5 months)
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Computer Games industry)
July 2008 — Present (7 months)
(Public Company; Computer Games industry)
2007 — Present (2 years)
(Computer Games industry)
2006 — Present (3 years)
www.migsq.com
(Non-Profit; Myself Only; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
November 2006 — Present (2 years 3 months)
Computer gaming is a passion or hobby shared by a community of people spanning all ages, all races, and all professions. Our community recognizes that soldiers currently deployed are also part of the same community, yet their access to gaming is limited . Gifts From Gamers (GFG) gives us an opportunity to entertain these men and women by donating new or used entertainment items. More than just simple gifts, GFG provides a means for this community to bring a piece of home to those currently deployed. www.giftsfromgamers.org
(Computer Games industry)
December 2006 — July 2008 (1 year 8 months)
(Computer Games industry)
December 2006 — July 2008 (1 year 8 months)
(Computer Software industry)
December 2005 — April 2007 (1 year 5 months)
Consultant
(Public Company; Computer Games industry)
August 2004 — November 2005 (1 year 4 months)
Directed and oversaw liaison activities and communication between development team, community, Lucas Arts and SOE for Star Wars Galaxies to improve products pre and post launch
Directed and trained team members of SOE and external contractors; delegated project responsibilities, evaluated performance and provided quality reviews and assessments.
Ensured regular new content posted to forums and main website; managed member expectations, promoted community participation and growth and oversaw web development. Composed and edited articles for Star Wars Galaxies for publication online including web content and press releases.
Created and executed on/offline community management strategies, new ways to be more effective in community outreach, including viral programs, online events, contests, online chat discussions, etc.
Acted as the public voice of Star Wars Galaxies to the fans of the game. Developed trust utilizing an online persona that generated fan loyalty within the communities.
(Public Company; ERTS; Computer Games industry)
1999 — 2004 (5 years)
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
February 2000 — December 2000 (11 months)
Responsible for developing and maintaining community building tools such as forums and Web-based chat for a federal employee target market. Ran online public discussions with journalists, politicians, and other persons of interest. Maintained and moderated public forums and PlanetGov's community portal.
1980 — 1984
Bearing Deathwing's Call