Experience

Riot Games

• United States
• Computer Games
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  As the lead for TFT’s (Teamfight Tactics) past two sets (versions of our game), I’ve been responsible for all player-facing words that are not an actual part of the game’s interface. This means coordinating preview events for press and influencers, assisting devs in interviews (blogs, video essays, press), crafting player-facing messaging, launching information campaigns, and writing scripts for our video content. Of course, there’s also the work of a communications professional that never sees the light of day: internal communications, crisis management, and most importantly, providing a voice for our player community internally. In addition to my work with TFT, I’ve worked on communications for Riot Game’s global Pride campaigns for LGBTQIA+ folks both internally and externally. Show less



MXTreality & MYPAD3D

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Marketing Communications

  • Jul 2020 - Nov 2020

  Returning to MXTreality after completing my Master's in Communications, Digital Media, has me taking on a new role with expanded responsibilities. Working on outreach, communications, content strategy, UX design, and storytelling, my return to MXTreality marks my second year operating in the XR world. MXTreality creates immersive, memorable and sharable AR, MR, VR, XR solutions for brands, training, tourism and storytelling needs. Returning to MXTreality after completing my Master's in Communications, Digital Media, has me taking on a new role with expanded responsibilities. Working on outreach, communications, content strategy, UX design, and storytelling, my return to MXTreality marks my second year operating in the XR world. MXTreality creates immersive, memorable and sharable AR, MR, VR, XR solutions for brands, training, tourism and storytelling needs.



Communication Leadership at the University of Washington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Consultant

  • Apr 2020 - Jul 2020

  With the Consultancy, I worked with clients on digital content management, UX writing, and digital communication. I also run the Thoughtexchange, Q and A portions, of our Event Series tackling how COVID-19 has impacted communications. COVID-19 has changed the way we communicate, practically overnight. Every business and organization on the planet is suddenly facing challenges in reaching their clients and customers. As community builders and communication professionals with expertise in digital technology, members of the University of Washington’s Communication Leadership (CommLead) program are uniquely equipped for this moment — and we are ready to take action. CommLead has assembled our COVID-19 Task Force to help nonprofits, small businesses, and on-campus departments navigate the challenges of communicating in the face of this pandemic. • Communicating within your organization (internally) and with your audience (externally) from a distance • Pivoting communications strategies, messaging and business practices to continue in the face of COVID-19 • Creating videos and other multimedia assets while practicing social distancing • Hosting online events We’re offering pro-bono consulting in these areas and can connect organizations with professionals who can help carry out communication projects. Show less



University of Washington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Live Stream Interaction Designer

  • Apr 2020 - Jul 2020

  After working event outreach and interaction with the Center for an Informed Public at the University of Washington, I have continued using these skills crafting opportunities for interaction with the UW Public Lecture Series. Every Thursday from May to the end of June we will be hosting episodes of "Coexisting with COVID-19" covering topics from finding toilet paper to navigating romantic relationships. Here I help bridge communications between panelists and participants using Thoughtexchange and craft various written elements. Show less



Center for an Informed Public

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Communications

  • Sep 2019 - May 2020

  Tasked with holding two launch events in December to build constituents and engage the public. There will be a private event at UW, and a public event in collaboration with Town Hall Seattle. Within these events, I will be helping with promotional efforts; Identifying target markets, crafting messages, developing a social media campaign, and designing event collateral are all potential tasks. More specific tasks are below: Event planning Social Media Strategy Community outreach Design Content marketing A/V technology Show less



Seattle Bouldering Project LLC

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Coach of Seattle Climbing Team

  • Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

  Here I coached three different Climbing Teams, two of which were adult teams while one was a competitive youth team. My responsibilities were hiring and managing coaches, scheduling and implementing instructions, and of course, making sure kids had a space to feel safe and have fun. Here I coached three different Climbing Teams, two of which were adult teams while one was a competitive youth team. My responsibilities were hiring and managing coaches, scheduling and implementing instructions, and of course, making sure kids had a space to feel safe and have fun.

• Communications Specialist

  • Dec 2018 - Sep 2019

  At MXTreality, I wore many hats. From game narrative design that mirrors human-centered design research to content strategy and beyond, I operate within XR realms to create, amplify, and clarify stories. At MXTreality, I wore many hats. From game narrative design that mirrors human-centered design research to content strategy and beyond, I operate within XR realms to create, amplify, and clarify stories.



Climb Tacoma

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Routesetter

  • Aug 2015 - Mar 2018

  Created routes to be climbed by customers. Routesetting is a weekly task where I am responsible for creating a wide range of routes that are both diverse in climbing style and ability level. I work within a routesetting team to constructively better our climbs each week. Created routes to be climbed by customers. Routesetting is a weekly task where I am responsible for creating a wide range of routes that are both diverse in climbing style and ability level. I work within a routesetting team to constructively better our climbs each week.



The Game Haus LLC

• United States
• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer

  • Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

  Writer for League of Legends Esports and more at The Game Haus. Writing portfolio: https://thegamehaus.com/author/rodger-caudill/ Writer for League of Legends Esports and more at The Game Haus. Writing portfolio: https://thegamehaus.com/author/rodger-caudill/

• Researcher

  • Oct 2015 - May 2016

  In 2015 I worked on Live/Play with Riot Game's documentary team by extending research done during my Senior Thesis. For Riot Games, I used ethnographic methods to find and develop real stories involving players across the world from Norway to Venezuela. In 2015 I worked on Live/Play with Riot Game's documentary team by extending research done during my Senior Thesis. For Riot Games, I used ethnographic methods to find and develop real stories involving players across the world from Norway to Venezuela.



All Minds Matter

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Academic Advisor

  • 2011 - 2015

  At All Minds Matter I was both an academic coach and a student advocate. This took the form of explaining the step by step process of a math problem or teaching valuable study skills customized for each students' needs. As a student advocate, I was responsible for assuring that teachers and students were communicating varying needs through IEPs and 504 plans. I have worked at All Minds Matter for four years and thoroughly enjoyed the work environment regardless of the chaos that ensued as a result of having over thirty students. All Mind Matter is currently a hybrid-schooling program that specializes in alternative education, combining homeschooling with public and private school environments. Show less