Nat***eat
Education
University of Washington (1994 - 1999)
- Degree: BA
- Field of Study: Speech Communications
- Description:
Skills:
Road Maps, Marketing Metrics, Marketing Budget Management, Marketing Campaigns
Work Experience:
Founder at The NPC Guild
- Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
- Duration: 2024-11 to Present
- Description: Leading operations for the newest marketing agency specializing in harnessing fandom and building communities.
VP of Marketing at Blizzard Entertainment
- Location: United States
- Duration: 2023-07 to 2024-10
- Description: • Led global marketing strategy for the Warcraft franchise, driving DAU/MAU growth and community engagement through multi-channel initiatives. • Oversaw a talented team in publishing, GTM creative, PR, events, influencer marketing, UA media buying, social product, and content. • Delivered significant brand growth and player engagement through targeted campaigns and strategic partnerships globally. Blizzard Interim Chief Marketing Officer 01/2024 - 06/2024 • Guided Blizzard through Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, working with Xbox senior leadership team including CEO, CMO and President of Studios to ensure seamless integration and alignment • Developed and executed transition marketing strategies maintaining brand integrity and studio presence in the broader Xbox games portfolio • Managed all Blizzard marketing teams, including Diablo, Overwatch and Creative Design, to drive effective change management and optimize marketing
Head of Franchise | VP, Global Brand Marketing & Strategy at Wizards of the Coast
- Location: Greater Seattle Area
- Duration: 2020-05 to 2023-07
- Description:
VP, D&D Franchise at Wizards of the Coast
- Location: Greater Seattle Area
- Duration: 2019-06 to 2020-05
- Description:
Senior Director, Global Brand Marketing & Strategy at Wizards of the Coast
- Location: Greater Seattle Area
- Duration: 2016-06 to 2019-06
- Description: Lead the development of the D&D Franchise across a portfolio of product expressions (tabletop RPG, digital games, consumer products, entertainment and storytelling media) in partnership with products owner within Wizards of The Coast. I’m directly responsible for the Franchise go-to-market plans and own the Dungeons & Dragons IP development plan, Franchise creative execution as well as Brand-level marketing. Lead the definition and execution of the Franchise multi-year long range strategic plan partnering with each product owner, regional leads and with Hasbro’s Consumer Products and Hasbro Studios counterparts.
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
No significant employment gaps detected; Blizzard to The NPC Guild transition occurs within a brief window (approximately one month), indicating continuous engagement at senior levels.
Career consistently centers on gaming, entertainment, and IP-driven brands, with roles spanning Wizards of the Coast and Blizzard—aligned with Games/Entertainment ecosystems.
Multiple senior roles at Wizards (~3 years), Blizzard (~1 year in the VP/CMO window with an interim CMO assignment), and a founder role. Shorter tenure at Blizzard is common for top-tier executives and entrepreneurship, but warrants discussion on long-term commitment to a single employer.
Education listed as University of Washington with no degree detail; career achievement and scope in senior marketing leadership strongly align with the role requirements, making the match favorable from a US recruitment standpoint.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Chief Marketing Officer, Global Franchise Marketing (AAA Games Publisher)97% fit
Proven track record scaling global franchise marketing across multi-platform products; strong GTM, partnerships, and community leadership demonstrated in Wizards of the Coast and Blizzard.
Executive Vice President / Chief Brand Marketing Officer (Global)93% fit
Deep experience shaping brand strategy for top gaming IPs; cross-media storytelling and partnerships align with large-scale publishers or IP owners (Hasbro-scale potential).
SVP / VP Global Brand Marketing & Strategy (Gaming Publisher)89% fit
Strategic franchise leadership with multi-year roadmaps and cross-functional ownership; aligns with senior executive responsibilities at global studios.
Chief Growth Officer / Chief Brand Officer (Entertainment & Gaming)82% fit
Strong growth mindset, fandom/community building, and partnerships; suited for roles expanding IP reach and monetization across platforms.
Head of Global Marketing & Partnerships (Gaming IP)78% fit
Partnerships and co-marketing strength with cross-media potential; capable of scaling IP across consoles, mobile, digital, and live events.
Related Sourcing Channels
Groups and Events where you can find more candidates with similar skills and background.
Experience AI Recruiter
$0 to start. Don't let your competitors get the AI advantage first.
Join over 10,000 companies using AI-driven recruitment solutions to automate your hiring process and save 80% in time costs.
24/7 automated operation
AI-powered candidate screening
Recruitment without geographical or time zone limitations
Personalized intelligent communication
Automated assessment of candidate engagement
Intelligently mimics and replicates your recruitment style
4-month money-back guarantee
Ensures LinkedIn account security
©Strategybrain Technology Ltd.
info@strategybrain.ca