Rick Stemm

Experience

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  Madison City Channel

  Nov 2000 - May 2001

  Production Assistant

  Set up and operate lights, camera, and sound

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  WPS Health Insurance

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Analyst

  Maintained provider database, processed claims

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  Epic

  Apr 2005 - May 2011

  Instructional Designer

  Founding member of Epic's e-learning team, building multimedia training program from the ground up. Created the design standards used to this day by Epic and its clients across the country.• Designed, wrote, developed, and narrated high-quality, interactive e-learning simulations• Lessons viewed over 100,000 times per month by medical staff at the country’s top hospitals• Trained clients and staff on software as well as e-learning methods and techniques• Created and implemented online training via new media, including “Do That Now” instructional design podcast, educational webcasts, and mobile learning lessons and simulations for iPhone• Wrote, directed, narrated, and edited internal and customer videos, including nationally used “Journey to an EMR” video• Wrote speeches and hosted company events, including a 6000-person conference• Met deadlines on simultaneous projects while innovating new approaches to learning Show less

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  Dane 101

  Oct 2008 - Apr 2011

  Arts Writer

  Write film reviews, comedy pieces, and hosted the Film101 podcast.

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  Strollers Theatre

  Aug 2009 - Apr 2011

  Fight Director

  Fight choreographer for shows at Strollers Theatre.

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  The Farm Report With Pam Jahnke

  Feb 2011 - Apr 2011

  Film101 host

  Host weekly movie segment on local radio.

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  Twist Education, LLC.

  May 2011 - May 2012

  Instructional Game Designer

  • Conceived and pitched game designs, including story, interactions, and game flow• Wrote branching story, interactive dialogue, tutorials, instructional text, and support text for individual episodes and overall story• Conceived and designed game mechanics and instructional design based on learning needs of physics curriculum, working closely with science SMEs• Designed world, game flow, game interactions, levels, controls, and user interfaces• Script game interactions, design game scenes in Unity• Create and maintain design documents, scripts, and storyboards• Develop vision and share with other teams, ensuring it is met across all departments• Produced and managed projects by coordinating team communication and tracking progress• Produced marketing videos and presentations, aid sales writing Show less

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  Sagacious Consultants

  Jul 2012 - Jan 2015

  Director of Training

  As the Director of Satisfaction and founding member of Sagacious' E-Learning Consulting branch, I worked with multiple large clients across the country to transform their training programs and advise them in all things training and education. I developed internal training and strategic training programs still used. Accomplishments include:- Created the Sagacious Satisfaction and strategic training consulting branch from the ground up- Saved multiple customers hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars through improved efficiency and engagement in training programs- Brought in over $5 million in revenue through sales- Advised executive leadership in the country's top hospitals and clinics in how to create, manage, and improve software training programs Show less

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  Heroic Games

  Jun 2014 - now

  Founder/Creative Lead

  Independent developer of multimedia, transmedia, and video game education and entertainment.Heroic Games' first published project is Heroes Must Die, combining video games and theater. The game is currently available on Steam.I continue my instructional design work through Heroic Games as well, creating e-learning and training media, focusing on helping local companies.

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  Sutter Health

  Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

  Training Specialist - Independent Contractor

  Provided strategic guidance, adult education expertise, organization, and leadership to Sutter's online training centralization and wiki project.

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  UCSF Health

  Nov 2015 - Dec 2015

  E-Learning Specialist - Independent Contractor

  E-learning designer and developer creating content for UCSF Medical Center Apex system. Independent contractor.

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  SAY Sí

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2019

  Teaching Artist - Game Development and New Media

  Teaching artist at Say Si's acclaimed youth art's program. Instructor at the HIVE program of game development and new media.

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  PikPok

  Jul 2019 - now

  Work alongside Chief Design Officer to support, oversee, and set strategy for the design division (primarily game design but including working with games research, audio, UX, and narrative).As Design Manager, I create and guide learning initiatives for the design department, supporting and mentoring game designers. I meet with game designers to help them with goals and career development, and provide expert advice when needed. I also work across departments on collaboration and creative vision for games.As Narrative Director I also am responsible for supervising, growing, and mentoring the new Narrative Design Team, responsible for game writing, narrative systems, theming, and vision support across our games.I don't "manage" the design department, but provide the support, coaching, and cohesion needed to make our designers the best and most effective they can be, within and across departments and projects. Show less

  • Design Manager, Narrative Director

    Apr 2020 - now

  • Game Designer

    Jul 2019 - Apr 2020