Susannah Skerl

WORK HISTORY

ABOUT SUSANNAH SKERL

Highly valued for my strategic capabilities, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and continuous process improvement contributions. Studio-level management of start-ups, game and technology companies, and creative digital agencies during periods of rapid growth and/or change. Adept at honing employer brand, culture and employee experience. Extensive cross-functional people, operations and project management experience. Applying servant leadership to build and support high-performing multidisciplinary technical teams through challenging, complex implementations. Planning & pipeline development, process models & team performance, people operations, strategic talent sourcing, leadership & organizational culture, outsourcing management and freelancer wrangling, vendor selection, partner relations, and negotiations. Formal research, analysis, and advocacy engagements with government, advanced education, and global industry organizations comprising technology, leadership, capabilities building, education and training, community outreach and evangelism. Instructional design & curriculum development, course delivery. Areas of expertise: digital media creation and publishing, entertainment business, animation, visual effects, application development, wearable technology design, 3d art, motion capture, animation, ludology/game theory, art direction, training, diversity and inclusion, women in leadership, cultural intelligence. Full-spectrum product management, customer engagement, business development, marketing and public relations, community management, brand evangelism and social networking, event management, promotion, PR and brand awareness. Overseeing the development of intellectual properties, technical concept/market exploration with a focus on delivery and quality targets - budget and life cycle control, infrastructure, culture and brand, strategy & innovation, product vision and leadership. Volunteer and key contributor for multiple non-profit and community organizations, with duties including fundraising, leadership and strategic initiatives, event coordination and execution, education and training, community engagement and outreach.