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Christopher Tomasso

Seattle,WA

Summary

Human-focused multi-passionate creative leader with 10+ years of experience managing teams. Demonstrated success in facilitating complex creative projects, developing and running learning workshops, and mentoring emerging talent.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Gamification Project and Internal Development Lead

The Octalysis Group
04.2018 - Current
  • Led multidisciplinary creative teams on multi-month projects from inception to implementation.
  • Integratied strategy, behavioral science, and narrative development in fields of Biotech, Consumer Electronics, Wellness, and Web3 (including a collectible card game).
  • Upleveled leadership and client management skills with key team members through coaching, mentorship, and developing internal training tools.
  • Designed and facilitated experiential training workshops for a 13-person team.
  • Created internal narrative design tools and external deliverables, including storylines for ARGs and non-linear narratives.

Curriculum Manager

Thrive Academy
08.2015 - 04.2018
  • Developed and implemented curriculum workflows, from content creation to online management and event delivery.
  • Trained team members in production and logistics processes.

Team and Leadership Facilitator

Synergy Learning Systems
09.2015 - 10.2017
  • Facilitated experiential learning activities (ropes course, product launch simulations, etc) on team culture and leadership development for Silicon valley tech companies and educational organizations.
  • Customized activities to align with organizational objectives.

Route Manager

Custom Touch Vending LLC
09.2009 - 07.2016
  • Managed independent vending route operations, including scheduling, customer service, and inventory control.
  • Developed training materials and educational content for online library.

Education Content Developer

NeuroSky
04.2012 - 08.2012
  • Led a team to create multimedia educational modules about entrepreneurship, communication, and global sustainability challenges - to help found an innovation hub for the Malaysian government.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Digital Media

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06-2003

Skills

  • Team and leadership development
  • Gamification and narrative design
  • Writing / communication
  • Remote collaboration

Timeline

Gamification Project and Internal Development Lead

The Octalysis Group
04.2018 - Current

Team and Leadership Facilitator

Synergy Learning Systems
09.2015 - 10.2017

Curriculum Manager

Thrive Academy
08.2015 - 04.2018

Education Content Developer

NeuroSky
04.2012 - 08.2012

Route Manager

Custom Touch Vending LLC
09.2009 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Digital Media

University of California, Santa Cruz
Christopher Tomasso