//dropslash[portfolio] : v23 : The Time Has Come

Introduction

This is, essentially, the long version of my working resumè. It features an outline of my experiential/event marketing work, dating back to about eight (8) years ago. My work experience extends far beyond that though (about fifteen (15) years now) and I may get around to adding it all here, but for now I'm only including semi-major work. This is a work in progress and i will be adding work, both old and new, to it constantly.

Due to my current fulltime position with Harmonix Music Systems, as of January, 2010, I am no longer accepting contract work.

Most of the images are only thumbnails at the moment. I'm working to get a gallery of all my work up and online soon.

01.10 - Current

Event Specialist - PR/Community Team

Harmonix Music Systems

Detail(s):

Harmonix Music Systems, creators of the critically acclaimed Rock Band video game franchise.
Working within Harmonix Music Systems to help coordinate and manage all Rock Band related events.
Working closely with the Harmonix PR/Community Team to assist with community related events on both national and local levels.
Including: Game Developers Conference (GDC), Destination Playstation (DPS), Las Vegas Bar & Nightclub Convention, South By Southwest, PAX East, E3, PAX Prime, and more.

Media:

12.09

Technical Director - Time Warner Cable presents The Beatles: Rock Band Tour
Client(s):

Revolution Marketing
MTV Games - Harmonix
Time Warner Cable

Detail(s):

An 8 event in-store event tour sponsored by Time Warner Cable.
Managed production and technical aspects for the East Coast branch of the tour.
Event locations included Time Warner Stores, as well as retail partners Best Buy and Wal-Mart.
Facilitated deployment and activation of a custom Rock Band performance stage.
Facilitated, encouraged, and assisted with game play for on-site attendees.
Oversaw and managed all on-site event related videogames systems.
Maintained and repaired all on-site event related materials.
Worked closely with Time Warner Cable, Best Buy and Wal-Mart staff to ensure show stability and success.

Media:

11.09

Technical Director - Old Navy's Gobblepalooza! Rock Band Spectacular
Client(s):

Revolution Marketing
MTV Games - Harmonix

Detail(s):

Old Navy's Gobblepalooza! Rock Band Spectacular.
Managed the Chelsea Flagship Old Navy location at 18th St. & 6th Ave., New York City, NY.
A 4 day in-store event spanning Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and the following weekend.
Facilitated deployment and activation of a custom Rock Band performance stage.
Facilitated, encouraged, and assisted with game play for on-site attendees.
Oversaw and managed all on-site event related videogames systems.
Maintained and repaired all on-site event related materials.
Worked closely with Old Navy and MTV Games staff to ensure show stability and success.

Media:

9.09

Rock Band Activation/System Specialist - Get Schooled 2009
Client(s):

Viacom
MTV Networks

Detail(s):

A landmark educational event developed between Viacom and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Aired live on all Viacom television networks including MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, Spike TV, and VH1.
Facilitated deployment and activation of a custom Rock Band performance stage onsite at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles.
Facilitated, encouraged, and assisted with gameplay for on-site attendees.
Worked closely with Paramount, Viacom, MTV, and all event staff to ensure show stability and success.

Media:

09.09

Production Manager/Technical Director - Old Navy Rock Band Test Activation
Client(s):

MTV Games - Harmonix

Detail(s):

Old Navy's Gobblepalooza! Rock Band Test Activation. San Francisco Flagship at 801 Market St., San Francisco, CA.
A 4 day in-store event to test stage deployment and activation in preparation for Old Navy's Gooblepalooza Thanksgiving event.
Facilitated deployment and activation of a custom Rock Band performance stage.
Facilitated, encouraged, and assisted with game play for on-site attendees.
Oversaw and managed all on-site event related videogames systems.
Maintained and repaired all on-site event related materials.
Worked closely with Old Navy and MTV Games staff to ensure show stability and success.

Media:

6.09

Rock Band Activation/System Specialist - Cisco Live! 2009
Client(s):

Cisco Systems
MTV Games - Harmonix

Detail(s):

The year's premier education and training event for IT, networking, and communications professionals.
The 20th anniversary of Cisco Networkers.
Facilitated deployment and activation of a custom Rock Band performance stage for Cisco's "Digital Crib" footprint.
Facilitated, encouraged, and assisted with gameplay for on-site contests.
Worked closely with Cisco staff to ensure show stability and success.

Media:

06.09

Game/System Producer - Electronic Entertainment Exposition (E3) 2009
Client(s):

MTV Games - Harmonix

Detail(s):

The world's premiere trade show for computer and video games and related products.
Facilitated deployment and activation of a custom Rock Band performance stage for Pepsi's Drink Up, Rock Out contest.
Facilitated, encouraged, and assisted with gameplay for on-site recording and contest video entry.
Assisted with the activation and maintenance of the Lego Rock Band footprint.
Provided technical support both before and throughout the duration of the show.
Oversaw and managed all Pepsi/Rock Band performance stage related videogames systems.
Maintained and repaired all Pepsi/Rock Band performance stage related materials.

Media:

05.09 - 6.09

Production Manager - Can't Stop Rockin'! Tour 2009
Client(s):

iris Nation
MTV Games - Harmonix

Detail(s):

The Can't Stop Rockin' Tour 2009.
Co-Headlined by REO Speedwagon and Styx.
12 shows over 2 weeks.
Facilitated deployment and activation of a custom Rock Band performance stage.
Oversaw and managed all tour related videogames systems.
Maintained and repaired all tour related materials.

Media:

03.09 - 5.09

XBOX 360/Rock Band System Programmer - Harrah's Total Rock, Total Rewards Regionals & Finals
Client(s):

Harrah's Entertainment
MTV Games - Harmonix

Detail(s):

Harrah's Total Rock, Total Rewards National Rock Band Tournament.
Oversaw activation and technical percision of all Rock Band/XBOX 360 related materials.
4 cities over 4 weeks (Las Vegas, Chicago, New Orleans, and Atlantic City).
Helped implement solutions to ensure show stability and success.
Assisted Harrah's staff with development and execution to ensure show stability and success.
Worked closely with MTV Production staff to ensure show stability and success.

Media:

03.09

Event Specialist/Consultant - Harrah's Total Rock, Total Rewards
Client(s):

Harrah's Resort & Casino (Lake Tahoe)
MTV Games - Harmonix

Detail(s):

Harrah's Total Rock, Total Rewards National Rock Band Tournament.
Oversaw deployment and activation of Harrah's Lake Tahoe Total Rock, Total Rewards program.
Helped implement solutions to ensure show stability and success.
Assisted Harrah's staff with development and execution to ensure show stability and success.

Media:

02.09

Production Manager: MTV Games/Harmonix - NCBS
Client(s):

iris Experience
MTV Games - Harmonix

Detail(s):

The Las Vegas Nightclub & Bar Trade Show & Convention.
Part of International Hospitality Week at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Facilitate deployment, activation, and breakdown of Harmonix' custom Rock Band performance stage.
Implemented unique custom solutions for the experience to ensure show stability and success.
Worked with GES and the Las Vegas Convention Center to ensure a smooth and safe handling of all materials.

Media:

01.09

Technical Director: MTV Games/Harmonix - NAMM
Client(s):

iris Nation
MTV Games - Harmonix

Detail(s):

The NAMM 2009 Trade Show.
The longest running trade show in the United States.
1,500 companies and over 85,000 registrants.
Facilitate deployment, activation, and breakdown of Harmonix' custom Rock Band performance stage.
Worked with Fender Instruments to ensure an exciting and unique cross-brand experience.
Worked with Freeman Labor and the Anaheim Convention Center to ensure a smooth and safe handling of all materials.

Media:

07.08 - 11.08

Technical Director: Rock Band Live! Tour
Client(s):

iris Nation
MTV Games - Harmonix

Detail(s):

The Rock Band Live! Tour 2008.
Co-Headlined by Panic At The Disco and Dashboard Confessional.
Also Featuring: The Plain White T's and The Cab.
42 cities over 4 months including pre/post-production inventory.
Facilitated deployment and activation of 4 custom performance stages.
Oversaw and managed all tour related videogames/computers.
Oversaw and managed all tour related networks and information systems.
Maintained and repaired all tour related materials.

Media:

2001 - 2007

Brand Specialist / Industry Advisor
Client(s):

U.S. Concepts

Detail(s):

Advised and consulted for videogame industry marketing strategies.
Specialized in demographic and technological relationships.
Specialized in all aspects of Nintendo strategies.
Focused on authenticity and sincerity in marketing approaches.
Involved in all major U.S. Concepts/Nintendo marketing strategies including;
- 2001: Nintedo Ultimate Summer Job: The Nintendo Street Team
- 2002: Nintendo HypeTeam/CubeClub: Los Angeles and New York City
- 2003: Nintendo Gameboy Advance SP Launch Tour
- 2003: Pokèmon Rocks America

Media:

2003 - 2006

Technical Director: Nintendo Fusion Tour
Client(s):

U.S. Concepts
Nintendo of America

Detail(s):

Nintendo Fusion Tour 2006: Headlined by Hawthorne Heights.
Also Featuring: Reliant K, The Plain White T's, and The Sleeping.
39 cities over 3 months. A fusion of videogames, music, and lifestyle.
Facilitated deployment and security of Nintendo's newest console, The Wii.
Oversaw and managed all tour related videogames/computers.
Oversaw and managed all tour related networks and information systems.
Facilitated/organized tournaments and encouraged game play.

Nintendo Fusion Tour 2005: Headlined by Fall Out Boy.
Also Featuring: The Starting Line, Motion City Soundtrack, Boys Night Out, and Panic at the Disco.
40 cities over 3 months. A fusion of videogames, music, and lifestyle.
Facilitated deployment and security of tour consoles, including the new DS.
Oversaw and managed all tour related videogames/computers.
Oversaw and managed all tour related networks and information systems.
Facilitated/organized tournaments and encouraged game play.

Nintendo Fusion Tour 2004: Headlined by Story of The Year.
Also Featuring: My Chemical Romance, Lostprophets, Letter Kills, Anberlin, and Autopilot Off.
37 cities over 3 months. A fusion of videogames, music, and lifestyle.
Facilitated deployment and security of tour consoles.
Oversaw and managed all tour related videogames/computers.
Oversaw and managed all tour related networks and information systems.
Facilitated/organized tournaments and encouraged game play.

Nintendo Fusion Tour 2003: Headlined by Evanescence.
Also Featuring: Cold, Finger Eleven, Revis, and Cauterize.
25 cities over 3 months. A fusion of videogames, music, and lifestyle.
Facilitated deployment and security of Nintendo consoles.
Oversaw and managed all tour related videogames/computers.
Oversaw and managed all tour related networks and information systems.
Facilitated/organized tournaments and encourage gamed play.

Media:

05.06 - 07.06

Tour Manager: Toyota Yaris Works! Tour (East Coast)
Client(s):

U.S. Concepts
Toyota

Detail(s):

6 cities over 7 weeks, promoting the 2006 Toyota Yaris.
65 total tour events across those 6 cities..
Facilitated deployment, security, maintenance, and travel of 4 2006 Toyota Yaris tour vehicles, drivers, and equipment truck.
Cooperated and coordinated with venue management and artists to ensure tour stability and success.
Oversaw and managed all tour related networks and information systems.
Oversaw and managed all aspects of every event.

Media:

07.05 - 09.05

Technical Director: Nokia - PS1 Warm Up
Client(s):

Jack Morton Worldwide
Nokia

Detail(s):

The famous PS1 Warmup event, promoting the Nokia N90.
Worked with Audio/Visual Director to compile and produce unique works of digital art.
Cooperated and coordinated with venue management and artists to ensure promotion stability and success.
Oversaw and managed all event networks and information systems.

Media:

06.04 - 09.04

Casting Director/Tour Manager: The Nintendo Street Team
Client(s):

U.S. Concepts
Nintendo of America

Detail(s):

The Nintendo Street Team: Ultimate Summer Job 2004
65 total tour events across 6 cities.
Oversaw all aspects of casting 48 team members from thousands of national entries.
Oversaw planning of all team special events.
Provided managerial support for all other cities Market Managers.
Personally managed and lead the New York City Street Team.

Media:

10.03 - 12.03

Production Manager: Who Are You? National Tour
Client(s):

U.S. Concepts
Nintendo of America

Detail(s):

Nintendo Who Are You? National Mall Tour.
6 cities over 7 weeks.
Oversaw and managed all aspects of pre-tour and tour production.
Oversaw and managed all aspects of tour production;
- All truck and equipment transportation mangement.
- All venue and power management.
- All game and technical management.
- Construction, maintainence, and management of unique tour materials including an 8 player, custom, Mario Kart Double Dash! LAN deck complete with go-kart frames and an indoor mock ski lift.
Coordinated with mall management to ensure tour stability and success.
Facilitated/organized tournaments and encouraged game play.

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