Experience

Resolution Games

• Sweden
• Entertainment Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Public Relations & Content Strategist, Marketing

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  I get to tell the world about the incredible AR and VR created by the world's leading next-reality games studio! I help to steer the company's communications strategies and execution through a myriad of PR campaigns, special projects, marketing efforts and more. Beyond the scope of my daily activities I lend my hand wherever it might be most helpful -- whether that's sharing industry knowledge and insights, identifying external opportunities or providing support to our business development team.Also, I'm also pretty great with the Assassin in Demeo. ⚔️



Rocketship Park

• Canada
• Computer Games

• President & CEO

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  Co-founded a studio with the incredible Shane McCafferty to create video games using emotive-based design principles. Titles released to date include LOVE - A Puzzle Box Filled with Stories, Block Droppin' Blitz, and Word Forward. Co-founded a studio with the incredible Shane McCafferty to create video games using emotive-based design principles. Titles released to date include LOVE - A Puzzle Box Filled with Stories, Block Droppin' Blitz, and Word Forward.



Consort Partners

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2021

  I developed and implemented public relations strategies for a variety of clients, with a focus on elevating brand awareness for emerging technology companies. Additionally, I provided strategic guidance at the organizational level to fine-tune operations and ensure teams were equipped and and balanced to drive the best possible results. I developed and implemented public relations strategies for a variety of clients, with a focus on elevating brand awareness for emerging technology companies. Additionally, I provided strategic guidance at the organizational level to fine-tune operations and ensure teams were equipped and and balanced to drive the best possible results.



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing, Communications & Design Consultant (Games)

  • Jul 2015 - Nov 2021

  Working predominantly with with small to mid-sized mobile games studios and independents, I provide a wide range of consulting services on a work-for-hire basis. This includes, but is not limited to: design and monetization input, marketing and communications feedback, and mock review services.

• Freelance Writer

  • Jul 2004 - Jan 2017

  For more than a decade, I contributed opinion, news, features, and more for a variety of outlets. Many of these have focused on video games, but I was also been proficient in covering everything from technology and popular culture to local news and events. My work has appeared in publications as varied as:● The Toronto Star● TouchArcade● Joystiq● SmartCanucks● MacApper● Gadget.ca● St. Catharines City Guide● Pulse Niagara



Gamezebo

• Computer Games
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor-in-Chief

  • Apr 2009 - Dec 2017

  As the Editor-in-Chief of Gamezebo, it was my job to identify mobile games that were poised to become the next big thing (as well as the hidden gems that everybody should be talking about). I worked with a team of freelance writers on a daily basis to coordinate coverage, create and edit content, and ensure all site standards were being met.I helped to define the overall voice of the site, and to ensure that every choice we made reflected our editorial integrity and supported the growth of the brand.● Started as a freelance writer in April 2009, earned an editorial position in late 2009, and became Editor-in-Chief in 2012● Oversaw Gamezebo's transition from a casual games focus to a mobile games focus● Advised on a major redesign in 2014 to modernize the look and feel of the site, optimizing for mobile device presentation● Developed a large personal network of games industry professionals on both sides of the business; developers and journalists● Administered Gamezebo's social media presence● Crafted more than 3,000 articles, including reviews, features, opinion pieces, news bites, and strategy guides



Ookpixels

• Georgia
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-founder

  • Jul 2015 - May 2017

  Created alongside fellow veteran Canadian games journalist Eli Cymet, Ookpixels is a website dedicated to featuring magazine-style, longform content about Canadian video games, the creators behind them, and Canadian gaming culture as a whole. Believing in content over commercialization, the site runs on an ad-free sponsorship driven model to preserve its visual integrity.Ookpixels was born from our desire to see video game journalism grow beyond its traditional demographics, as well as our belief that the Canadian climate for smaller developers results in one of the strongest national showings of games anywhere in the world.



About.com

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• iOS Games Expert

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2017

  I provide editorial content relating to iPhone and iPad games. This includes reviews, deep dives into major events and product launches, and general observations about the latest and great games on the App Store. I provide editorial content relating to iPhone and iPad games. This includes reviews, deep dives into major events and product launches, and general observations about the latest and great games on the App Store.



theBBPS

• Netherlands
• Hospitality

• Managing Editor

  • Nov 2006 - Dec 2009

  Alongside a core group of contributors, I planned, created, and promoted editorial content related to video games and gaming culture as Managing Editor of theBBPS. I tackled a wide variety of platforms and topics in my time with the site, as well as aided in the creation of the site's partner podcast, theBBPS Bitcast.● Created more than 700 articles on a wide variety of games and industry trends● Participated in the creation of theBBPS Bitcast in 2007, a gaming podcast which ran for two years and 67 episodes● Attended numerous industry events, including Toronto press showcases hosted by the Xbox and PlayStation brands