David Hooker
Product Manager, The Walt Disney Company | Data-Driven Interactive Experiences & Gaming Product Leader | Public Speaker | Early Career Mentor & Coach
- Role
- Product Manager at Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution
- Location
- Santa Clarita, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About David Hooker
I am a Product Manager with nearly six years of experience at The Walt Disney Company, where I lead strategic initiatives, drive feature roadmaps, and enhance user experiences for high-traffic branded websites and apps. My expertise lies in coordinating interdisciplinary teams to produce high-quality digital products for world-renowned brands, consistently utilizing data-informed decisions and cross-functional collaboration that makes work actually enjoyable.My background combines a lifelong love affair with video games, with professional QA for mobile games, and annual participation in GDC and other industry opportunities that provide a deep understanding of development in interactive entertainment today. Beyond my core product management work, I am an actor, illustrator, and champion for equity and inclusion. I have had the pleasure of being on the task force that developed the Disney On The Yard (HBCU college outreach & engagement program), an Employee Resource Group Leader, and a founding member of the Santa Clarita Branch of the NAACP.As a public speaker and performer, I leverage my passion for entertainment to connect with and empower audiences, always striving to invent compelling entertainment experiences. I actively seek to connect with industry professionals to share insights and explore new opportunities within Product Management and Producer roles in the games and interactive experiences sector. I am also deeply committed to mentoring and consulting with entry-level and transitioning professionals, guiding them in their careers within this dynamic industry.
Experience
Product Manager
Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution
Sep 2019 — Present · Glendale, CA, US
Led product strategy and roadmap development for high-traffic digital platforms (Disney.com, Starwars.com), impacting millions of global users and driving growth in revenue streams (Disney+, Disney Parks & Resorts, ShopDisney).Drove end-to-end feature development for branded websites and apps, from concept to live operations, optimizing user engagement and achieving business objectives.Leveraged data analytics and A/B testing to inform decisions, optimize features, and identify product enhancement opportunities.Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, design, and analytics teams to translate user needs into actionable product requirements and deliver impactful solutions.Served as a D&I leader, developing activations focused on Black technologists, consumer insights, career development, and employee engagement.
Education
Charles H. Flowers High School
High School, Computer Science
2000 — 2004
Bowie State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Theatre Arts
2004 — 2008
Full Sail University
Master's of Science, Entertainment Business
2014 — 2015
Skills
- Tutoring
- Grant Writing
- Leadership
- Blogging
- Editing
- Research
- Administration
- Teacher Training
- Staff Development
- Entertainment
- Television
- Stage
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Acting
- Curriculum Development
- Event Planning
- Student Development
- Program Development
- Volunteer Management
- Training
- Performing Arts
- Budgets
- Creative Writing
- Choreography
- Community Outreach
- Social Networking
- Instructional Design
- Classroom
- Nonprofits
- Customer Service
- Event Management
- Student Affairs
- Curriculum Design
- Non-Profits
- Theatre
- Special Education
- Film
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