DEAN BLACKBURN

Alameda, CA
db576ad6@westpost.net * 510-495-6462 * http://linkedin.com/in/deano

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NaviDate, Inc - Alameda, CA, 2009-2010
Founder
Develop and launch a dating analytics platform solution for online and mobile da
ting. Work with upstream APIs and partners to gather and verify relevant end-use
r data correlations.
Greenberg Brand Strategy - Berkeley and Emeryville, CA, 2008-2009
IT Director
Lead technical and operational execution of Greenberg Brand Strategy and Greenbe
rg Studios into separate corporate entities;**Directed IT-relevant components of
build plan for new Greenberg Brand Strategy offices;**Ensured smooth transition
of IT and telco infrastructure move and in-move upgrades/replacements/retiremen
t, co-ordinated vendors, utilities, and subcontractors;**Led numerous time-sensi
tive projects post-move for consulting arm to meet client deadlines/needs.

VIZ Media - San Francisco, CA, 2000-2008

Director of Information Technology, VIZ Media (2003-2008)
Worked with HR and Operations teams to lead build-out of new VIZ Media offices a
t Fisherman's Wharf;**Worked with HR and Operations teams to plan overall move l
ogistics, as well as address specific IT-related issues with both backend server
transition across town and move weekend desktop breakdown/setup. Created 'techn
ical' and 'human' move workflows and plans;**Worked with licensing and productio
n teams to move forward on expanded digital prepress, asset management, and roya
lty handling systems
Interim Director of Online Development, VIZ, LLC. (2002-2003)
Led launch of VIZ Media site for Shonenjump.com;**Created contests, PR, social m
edia and community presence pre-launch;**Worked with fans, licensors, and depart
mental teams within VIZ to maximize effectiveness of site at launch and through
the first year of print and online publication;**Worked with design and marketin
g departments to hire dedicated online development team
Information Technology Manager, VIZ Communications (2000-2003)
Worked with design department to migrate paper and photostat paste-up production
process to fully digital DTP workflow;**Managed upgrades (and downgrades) of de
sign and productivity software to achieve consistency of results and easier work
flow between in-house and freelance workers;**Led migration plan to move from Ma
cOS 9 to OS X across all creative computers, working with production department
to ensure a consistent platform across working teams under deadlines;**Created f
irst in-house IT infrastructure for email, ftp, etc. Drastically reduced spendin
g on multiple platforms/providers and maintenance vendors through consolidation
and modernization of systems

TOM SNYDER PRODUCTIONS - Watertown, MA, 1999-2000

Network Administrator
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
IT Contract & Work Assignments
YALE UNIVERSITY - New Haven, CT * Student Computing Assistant & Network Administ
rator
AQUENT PARTNERS - Boston, MA * System Integration Consultant & Helpdesk Manager
WGBH - Boston, MA * Desktop Support Specialist
XLCONNECT - Waltham, MA * Senior Network Support Engineer / Cross-Platform Integ
ration Specialist
CADMUS CUSTOM PUBLISHING - Boston, MA * Information Technology Manager
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL - Boston, MA * Migration Coordinator / Mac Specialist &
Install Coordinator
RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN - Providence, RI * Mac Specialist & Network Consul
tant

EDUCATION
Film Theory and Production, YALE UNIVERSITY 1991-1995 - New Haven, CT
Business of Film, BOSTON UNIVERSITY 1997 - Boston, MA
Computer Science and the Fine Arts, HARVARD UNIVERSITY 1998-1999 - Cambridge, MA