Results-driven and adept at establishing strategic partnerships, driving revenue growth, and identifying industry trends. Skilled in improving business performance, leading development, and managing successful teams. Proven ability in revitalizing units, collaborating for vision execution, market expansion, and process optimization through program implementation.
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Tony Gascon
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Work History
AmberSan Francisco, CA
Program Director (Head of Art Studio)
2021 - 2023 (2 years)
Job overview
- Transformed Art Studio into a profitable unit with a 450% YOY revenue increase by securing large projects.
- Improved client services and internal processes through operational enhancements and quality control.
- Conducted hiring and salary adjustments to increase studio capacity.
- Drove studio improvement and capability expansion via innovative internal programs.
- Mentored leads on client management for improved client relationships.
- Managed multinational teams across Mexico, Romania, Canada, the Philippines, and Taiwan for various projects.
Mineloader StudiosSan Francisco, CA
Business Development
2018 - 2020 (2 years)
Job overview
- Led the company's North American market expansion, securing recurring deals with marquee clients.
- Counseled on cultural and optimal business practices for North American interaction.
- Increased market visibility through successful long-tail sales strategy, presentation roadshows, and trade show plans.
- Handled lead generation, business matching, and partnership-focused business development.
FresviiRedwood City, CA
General Manager
2015 - 2017 (2 years)
Job overview
- As Turnaround CEO, launched products, driving adoption and partnerships.
- Streamlined product features for customer and market fit, enabling market launch.
- Cultivated developer and strategic alliances for market adoption.
- Boosted developer registrations and user numbers.
Fifth Column GamesSan Francisco, CA
Director of Business Development
2014 - 2015 (1 year)
Job overview
- Successfully secured development and publishing deal for original title with publisher
- Performed publisher profiling and lead generation
- Prepared relevant materials for business development campaigns
- Aligned goals of internal stakeholders and publishers
- Navigated complex development and publishing agreements to the company's advantage
Reinvented IncSan Francisco, CA
Founder & CEO
2003 - 2014 (11 years)
Job overview
- Founded and operated Reinvented Inc. for 11 years, offering creative services to game and tech companies and achieving multiple awards.
- Built operations from the ground up, recruiting and managing global multinational teams.
- Established partnerships with resource providers, enhancing the company's operational capacity.
- Filled multiple roles, including Business Development, Client relations, and Production Manager, ensuring smooth operations and client satisfaction.
- Contributed to the maturity and growth of the Philippine game development industry.
Education
Platt CollegeSan Francisco, CA
from Graphic Design, Computer Graphics
University Overview
- Visual communication. Design principles. Graphic illustration. Color theory. Advertising art. The business of graphic design.
- Digital image generation, manipulation, and editing. Pixel, vector, and 3D illustration.
Skills
- Leadership and Management
- Strategic Business Development
- Strategic Partnerships and Partner Management
- Strategic and Operational Planning
- Communication and Problem-Solving
- Team Building and Development
- Client and Customer Relationship Management
- Program Development and Implementation
- Service Sales and Market expansion
- Gaming Industry Knowledge and Trends
Timeline
Program Director (Head of Art Studio)
Amber
2021 - 2023 (2 years)
Business Development
Mineloader Studios
2018 - 2020 (2 years)
General Manager
Fresvii
2015 - 2017 (2 years)
Director of Business Development
Fifth Column Games
2014 - 2015 (1 year)
Founder & CEO
Reinvented Inc
2003 - 2014 (11 years)
Platt College
from Graphic Design, Computer Graphics
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