Oxnard CA
805-889-2242
email: mike.platteter@me.com
Profile
I'm a documentation and communication specialist with a strong project management background. I've worn several different hats over eighteen years in the video game industry and worked on many high-profile game titles with companies such as DreamWorks, Activision and THQ. I write, design and work magic in creating design documents, presentations, instruction manuals and other communications. I have expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop and Illustrator, excellent Macintosh skills including Keynote (iWork) and OmniGraffle, and a strong background in graphic and visual design.
Work Experience
Motor Vehicle Software Corporation
September 2012 – Present
Oxnard, CA
- Multimedia & Graphic Designer
- Working on marketing materials, print, email, software documentation + a lot more
Freelance Opportunities
2011 – August 2012
Seattle, WA
- Working on presentations, print design and documentation formatting.
Griptonite Games (Purchased by Glu in August 2011)
1999 – 2011
Kirkland, WA
- Senior Producer 2008 – 2011
- Producer 2004 – 2007
- Lead Artist/Art Director 1999 – 2004
- Oversaw simultaneous development of multiple game projects.
- Prepared, maintained and edited internal and external documentation including: design documents, extensive client notes, internal presentations, in-game dialog and numerous technical documents.
- Prepared and implemented schedules.
- Worked closely with internal team members and heavily contributed to each title.
- Developed and nurtured relationships with external publishing partners such as Activision, THQ and DreamWorks, among others.
- Created and implemented artwork for in-game assets.
- Left on good terms in order to take some time off and concentrate on writing.
Reality Based Learning
1997 - 1999
Redmond, WA
- Computer Artist and Animator
- Worked on artwork and animation for kid’s educational titles developed specifically for schools.
Pixel This!
1994 - 1997
San Diego, CA
Williams Entertainment
1992 - 1994
San Diego, CA
Novalogic
1991 - 1992
San Diego, CA
Related Skills
- Thorough knowledge of many Mac/PC applications including the latest versions of Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Painter, Keynote, OmniGraffle and much more.
- Proficient in creating clear and stunning documentation/presentations.
- Well versed in project management including leading teams of different disciplines, creating and implementing schedules and adhering to hard deadlines.
- Microsoft Word - Expert, 16 years
- Microsoft Excel - Expert, 15 years
- Microsoft PowerPoint - Expert, 7 years
- Adobe Photoshop - Expert, 15 years
- Adobe Illustrator - Expert, 15 years
- Adobe InDesign - Skilled, 10 years
- Apple iWork (Keynote, Pages, Numbers) - Expert, 6 years
- Documentation & Technical Writing - Expert, 11 years
- Design & Layout - Expert, 20 years
Education
Computer Learning Center
1991
Los Angeles, CA
- Diploma/certificate in computer programming.
Oxnard College
1990
Oxnard, CA
- Took a variety of art classes.
Art Institute of Southern CA (now www.lcad.edu)
1988 – 1989
Laguna Beach, CA
- Majored in fine arts.
List of games
This list of games is only meant to illustrate my hard work and diligence over the years in the video game industry. In addition to art, design and leading projects, documentation is always an important part of the game development process – and I’ve been involved in that since the beginning of my career.
2011 THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR: DOCTOR BLOWHOLE RETURNS [AGAIN!] / Wii, PS3 and X360 Kinect / Published by THQ
2010 THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR / Nintendo DS / Published by THQ
2010 SHREK FOREVER AFTER / Nintendo DS / Published by Activision
2010 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON / Nintendo DS / Published by Activision
2009 MONSTERS VS. ALIENS / Nintendo DS / Published by Activision
2008 MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA / Nintendo DS / Published by Activision
2007 CRASH OF THE TITANS / Nintendo DS / Published by Sierra/Vivendi Games
2006 ERAGON / Nintendo DS / Published by Sierra/Vivendi Games
2005 SHREK SUPERSLAM / Nintendo DS / Published by Activision
2005 STAR WARS EPISODE III 5-IN-1 TV GAMES / TV Games / Published by Jakks Pacific
2005 ROBOTS / Nintendo DS / Published by Sierra/Vivendi Universal
2005 ROBOTS / Game Boy Advance / Published by Sierra/Vivendi Universal
2003 DAREDEVIL / Game Boy Advance / Published by Encore Software
2003 CUBIX ROBOTS FOR EVERYONE: SHOWDOWN / Game Boy Advance (Unreleased) / Published by 3DO
2002 HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS / Game Boy Color / Published by EA Games
2002 LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS / Game Boy Advance / Published by EA Games
2001 HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE / Game Boy Advance / Published by EA Games
2001 HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE / Game Boy Color / Published by EA Games
2000 HEROES OF MIGHT AND MAGIC II / Game Boy Color / Published by 3DO
2000 TYCO R/C RACIN’ RATZ / Game Boy Color / Published by Mattel
2000 HEROES OF MIGHT AND MAGIC / Game Boy Color / Published by 3DO
2000 ALL-STAR BASEBALL 2001 / Game Boy Color / Published by Acclaim
1999 MATCHBOX CATERPILLAR CONSTRUCTION ZONE / Game Boy Color / Published by Mattel
1997 BUMBLEBEE SEAFOODS WEBSITE / www - Shockwave Site / Bumblebee Seafood
1996 SPACE JAM / PlayStation, Saturn, PC-CD / Published by Acclaim
1995 WWF WRESTLEMANIA / PlayStation, Saturn, SNES, Genesis / Published by Acclaim
1995 LOONEY TUNES: B-BALL / SNES / Published by Acclaim (Sunsoft)
1995 FUN N GAMES DELUXE CD-ROM / 3DO CD-ROM / Williams / Published by Panasonic
1994 TROY AIKMAN NFL FOOTBALL / Genesis, SNES / Published by Williams
1994 FUN N GAMES REMODELED / SNES / Published by Williams
1994 EARTHWORM JIM / Genesis, SNES / Published by Shiny
1994 DOUBLE DRAGON V / Genesis, SNES / Published by Williams (formerly Leland Interactive Media)
1993 FUN N GAMES / Genesis /Published by Leland Interactive Media (Tradewest)
1992 ULTRABOTS / PC / Published by Electronic Arts (Novalogic)
1992 SUPER OFF ROAD: THE BAJA / SNES / Published by Leland Interactive Media (Tradewest)
1992 CAPTAIN PLANET AND THE PLANETEERS / Mega Drive (Europe) / Published by Sega (Novalogic)
