Susanna Pollack

Games for Change Skidmore College About Passionate and visionary business development executive with a 17-year track record in developing and executing successful strategic partnerships for world-class companies. An expert presenter, negotiator and deal maker able to forge long term relationships with business partners and build consensus across multiple organizational levels. Consistently successful in navigating between business and creative divisions, accessing decision makers and capitalizing on opportunities to create high-profit, high visibility partnerships. Proven ability to lead end-to-end management of projects, programs, and departmental initiatives. Articles 2,577 followers Looking for social media consultant Susanna’s profile photo Susanna Pollack Published on LinkedIn Looking for a consultant who can run social media/marketing/paid media for an pro-social IOS game launch. Needs to be available January for 3-4 months. Please message me with recommendations/interest! 5 Likes 6 Comments Like Comment Share See all Experience Games for Change Company NameGames for Change Total Duration6 yrs TitlePresident Dates EmployedSep 2015 – Present Employment Duration4 yrs 1 mo LocationGreater New York City Area Games for Change empowers game creators and social innovators to drive real-world change using games that help people to learn, improve their communities, and contribute to make the world a better place. We convene stakeholders through our annual G4C Festival and foster the exchange of ideas and resources through workshops and consulting projects. We inspire youth to explore civic issues and learn 21st-century and STEM skills through our Student Challenge and train educators to run game design classes on impact games. We incubate projects through our game design challenges and executive production expertise in coalition building. We act as an amplifier by curating and evangelizing games for change to the public through our games arcades and awards. See less TitleVP of Partnerships and Special Projects Dates EmployedOct 2013 – Sep 2015 Employment Duration2 yrs NYU Game Center Hub Advisory Board Member Company NameNYU Game Center Hub Dates EmployedJan 2017 – Present Employment Duration2 yrs 9 mos LocationGreater New York City Area The NYC Gaming Hub is an NYU Game Center project, funded by Empire State Development. Over a three-year period, the Hub will work to support, strengthen and promote game making across the state. The Hub encompasses all forms of professional game making - from table top to digital, from social impact to commercial - as well as all scales, from solo makers to large studios. See less NonStop Enterprises Founder Company NameNonStop Enterprises Dates EmployedJul 2011 – Sep 2015 Employment Duration4 yrs 3 mos LocationNYC NonStop is a creative and cultural enterprise whose focus is in establishing strategic alliances, crafting sponsored partnerships and spearheading business development for storytellers from all disciplines. yummico Head of Business Development and Strategy Company Nameyummico Dates EmployedJan 2013 – Apr 2014 Employment Duration1 yr 4 mos yummico develops 'delicious media' for children with a focus on technology-based interactive platforms. yummico was founded by Traci Paige Johnson (creator of Blues Clues and Super WHY) and Caroline Baron (award-winning producer of Capote and Monsoon Wedding). Featuring lovable characters, irresistible stories and a homegrown aesthetic, yummico's mission is to create high quality content that kids adore and parents trust. www.yummico.com See less FREDThinks Executive Producer Company NameFREDThinks Dates EmployedJan 2012 – Mar 2013 Employment Duration1 yr 3 mos FREDThinks is a cultural consultancy and studio. We develop and produce unique cultural projects and experience that have an interdisciplinary DNA – art, music and film. BBC Worldwide Company NameBBC Worldwide Total Duration3 yrs 4 mos TitleSVP CBeebies Channel Development Dates EmployedMay 2009 – Dec 2010 Employment Duration1 yr 8 mos TitleSVP Coproductions and Sales Dates EmployedSep 2007 – May 2009 Employment Duration1 yr 9 mos Star Farm Productions SVP Global Television and Licensing Company NameStar Farm Productions Dates Employed2005 – 2007 Employment Duration2 yrs BBC Worldwide VP Childrens Business Development Company NameBBC Worldwide Dates Employed2003 – 2005 Employment Duration2 yrs BBC Worldwide Americas Director Coproductions and Sales Company NameBBC Worldwide Americas Dates Employed1995 – 2003 Employment Duration8 yrs IFP/New York Market Coordinator Company NameIFP/New York Dates Employed1992 – 1994 Employment Duration2 yrs Show fewer experiences Education Skidmore College Skidmore College Degree NameBS Field Of StudyTheater Dates attended or expected graduation 1985 – 1989 Great Neck North Great Neck North NTI NTI