Tony Blackwell

About Tony Blackwell

Dynamic, motivated professional with a recognized skillset in audio, innovation, process improvement and pragmatic problem solving. Proven success enhancing business efficiency for multiple teams and groups, reducing operational downtime and spearheading complex, technical development projects. 5+ years experience in managing pipelines, data analytics, inventories, large budgets and reports.

Experience

1. Production Director

   Obsidian Entertainment

   Feb 2023 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

   Manage the prioritization of all aspects of game production; Features, milestone goals, tasks, bugs, design iteration, and feedback- Define meaningful goals with the team and organize the team to accomplish those goals at quality- Ensure that the project is running smoothly, and that internal teams and external partners understand their goals and directives- Manage development budgets, working with internal teams and external partners- Identify and mitigate risks that could impact project timelines, budgets and quality- Provide editorial guidance on all aspects of the game: Art, Design, Playability, Technology, Audio, Marketing, Public relations- Lead the team with a dedication to overall team health

Education

• University of Southampton

  BA (Hons), Music

  2003 — 2006

Skills

• Musical Theatre
• Entertainment
• Music Education
• Social Networking
• Pro Tools
• Teaching
• Music Industry
• Studio Recording
• Concerts
• Music
• Composition
• Band
• Recording
• Music Theory
• Social Media
• Editing
• Sound
• Logic Pro
• Music Production
• Event Management
• Piano