Kim Long , PMP

Experience

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  CHEM-SCIENCE LABORATORIES (Pty) Ltd

  Jan 1997 - Jul 1998

  Food Technologist

  This formed a part of my practical experience after studying. We provided a wide range of scientific services such as bacteriology and chemical testing of foodstuffs, waters, agricultural commodities, pharmaceuticals, petroleum products, feeds and pet foods. We also performed on-site hygiene compliance visits and trips to the harbour to test damaged goods.

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  Creations Design Studio

  Aug 1998 - Feb 2000

  Desktop Publisher

  This role gave me the opportunity to learn desktop publishing skills and applications, such as Photoshop and Freehand. Responsibilities included deep etching and advert layout. Worked on some special projects such as creating a physical Kangol product suitcase.

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  RJP Advertising

  Mar 2000 - Aug 2001

  Desktop Publisher

  Desktop Publishing responsibilities, layouts for newspaper adverts, pamphlets. I traveled to customers and obtained some hands on customer experiences.

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  Derivco

  Sept 2001 - Jan 2020

  Project Manager - Game Technology TeamMost of my Project Management career has been in the design and creative arena, however, in the last 2 years I have been more involved in the software development space. My latest experience in software development has given me valuable understanding of Agile methodologies and continuous delivery.Responsible for planning and tracking continuous delivery within an Agile software development team. Including removing roadblocks, tracking dependencies, sprint reporting and deployment planning. Show less Derivco Creative Dept and Stormcraft Studios:Promoted to Project Manager level 2. I managed a team of maximum 4 project managers/project coordinators). We ensured the delivery of all new game assets to the Development teams for Derivco, from inception of design, to prototyping, to playability of the final product, and marketing.Once we became Stormcraft Studios, we ensured delivery for this Studio. I enjoyed the roadmap planning in particular and keeping a high level overview of the Studio and all of the projects on the go. Show less Promoted to Project Manager of the Game Design team: Part of the roadmap planning team, and then taking these games from planning stages through to delivery of the game assets, animations and sounds to the Development team. Facilitating the playability of these games before final sign-off and the marketing, including assets for tradeshows and conferences.I dealt with internal and external stakeholders (Publishing, Marketing team and Account Managers at head office); and was the point of contact for most information on new games in general.I was responsible for managing the Platforms team's performance (12 people) as well as their deliverables. Delivering all our games, ready for each of the different platforms (download, mobile, landbased, flash) to the Development teams. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Feb 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Project Manager and Team Lead

    Jun 2014 - Jan 2018

  • Game Design Project Manager and Platforms Team Lead

    Jan 2010 - May 2014

  • Game Design Project Coordinator and Game Production Design Technical Lead

    Mar 2006 - Dec 2009

  • Game Production Designer

    Sept 2001 - Feb 2006
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  Stormcraft Studios

  Jan 2020 - May 2022

  Business Analyst

  To follow

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  None

  May 2022 - now

  I am taking a relocation break - moved country