
About
Hello! I'm Curt Meisling. I'm a big fan of fostering interpersonal connections and empowering individuals to reach their full potential. With a robust background in business, I've always found joy and inspiration in the world of video games and entertainment 🎮. I’m currently the Lead Producer at High Flying Studios, where I manage an awesome game development team, and boy do I love it 😁.
I thrive on learning quickly, driving efficiency, and achieving exceptional results. Presently, I’m actively seeking opportunities in Project, Games, or Business Management to further leverage my skills and contribute to the success of forward-thinking teams 💪.
Work Experience
➤ Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and milestone reviews to ensure project goals and timelines are met efficiently.
➤ Provide actionable feedback and insights to enhance gameplay, visuals, and user experience in alignment with the game vision.
➤ Oversee and conduct QA testing to identify bugs, ensure game stability, and uphold quality standards.
➤ Collaborate with the development team to propose and implement creative features that enrich gameplay and foster player engagement.
➤ Facilitate cross-functional communication between design, art, and development teams to ensure smooth project progression.
➤ Ensure that all feedback loops are integrated into the development cycle to maintain a continuous improvement approach.
➤ Help shape and refine the creative direction of the game by proposing new ideas and solutions for game mechanics, narrative, and design.
➤ Spearhead the software development of a user organization system for over 8,000 users, streamlining access, permissions, and community engagement features.
➤ Led Agile Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, to drive the timely delivery of features and updates.
➤ Managed the product backlog and prioritized user stories to align development efforts with business goals and customer needs.
➤ Collaborated with stakeholders to integrate community gamification elements, boosting user engagement and fostering a competitive, collaborative environment.
➤ Delivered actionable insights through continuous feedback loops to enhance user experience and streamline the onboarding process for large-scale organizations.
➤ Worked cross-functionally to ensure alignment between development, design, and customer requirements, ensuring scalability and flexibility for future growth.
➤ Train and mentor collaborative teams focused on Business Development, resulting in significant profit and quality growth while also developing custom-made solutions for clients.
➤ Conducted regular performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to team members to enhance their skills and productivity.
➤ Collaborated with upper management to develop and implement sales strategies and initiatives to meet organizational goals and objectives.
➤ Successfully operated and maintained a mobile pet grooming startup business.
➤ More than tripled the clientele base by selling prospective clients on our services and managing staff to uphold our high standard for customer service.
➤ Planned and organized the daily schedule for multiple groomers by utilizing project management and financial management skills, driving annual revenue growth by 78% from April 2022 to March 2023.
➤ Implemented targeted marketing campaigns and customer relationship management system to acquire and retain clients amidst competitive market conditions.
➤ Led a dynamic leadership team through individual coaching sessions, instilling best operations management practices, resulting in consistently top-ranked sales performance statewide.
➤ Managed business operations of 2 stores simultaneously, achieving top 2% overall attainment in 2020, based on various KPIs including sales targets, customer satisfaction, and more.
Projects
This Discord bot is designed to support over 8,000 users, providing seamless access management, permissions handling, and community engagement features in a scalable framework. The system automates onboarding, delivering an intuitive user experience that reduces setup time and enhances accessibility across large-scale organizations. Integrated gamification elements promote active participation, enabling users to engage in friendly competition and collaborative community activities. Agile-based development has ensured that the system is adaptable and responsive to user feedback, with regular updates that continually improve user experience and alignment with organizational needs. Built with scalability in mind, the system accommodates future growth, ensuring a flexible infrastructure that evolves alongside the user base.
Kittenship Care is a charming, cozy home decorating game that combines the joy of interior design with the warmth of pet care. Players are invited to create their dream home, filled with beautifully designed furniture and decor, while also tending to the needs of their adorable feline companion. As players unlock new furnishings and decorative items, they can transform their space into the perfect cat-friendly haven.
Set against the enchanting backdrop of a sprawling countryside, Runes vs Robots is a thrilling tower defense game where players defend a once peaceful forest surrounding a giant castle from an army of futuristic robots. As invaders from the future breach the serene woodland, players summon and fortify mystical defenses to repel the robotic onslaught.
Frostblade Saga is an immersive action-adventure game set in a bleak, war-torn city under siege by a colossal beast. Players take on the role of a hero wielding the powerful Frostblade, an ancient weapon that grants mastery over formidable ice powers. To save the city, players must harness the blade's abilities, navigating the desolate environment while engaging in high-stakes combat
This initiative focused on implementing targeted marketing campaigns alongside a robust customer relationship management (CRM) system to enhance client acquisition and retention amid competitive market pressures. Emphasizing financial management, the project optimized budget allocation to prioritize impactful marketing channels, achieving high cost-efficiency. Strategic budget planning ensured resources were allocated effectively, maximizing ROI while maintaining strict oversight on spending. As a result, the initiative met client growth targets, reinforced customer loyalty, and delivered notable financial performance, strengthening the organization’s competitive positioning.
Objective: Drive the highest overall performance in AT&T’s retail division for 2020.
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Key Result 1: Exceed sales targets across product categories, resulting in the highest sales growth within the region.
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Key Result 2: Achieve top-tier customer satisfaction ratings, enhancing brand loyalty and customer retention.
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Key Result 3: Meet or surpass additional key performance metrics, establishing a benchmark for operational excellence across AT&T’s retail stores.
This achievement culminated in recognition as the #1 Overall Retail Store Manager, marked by a custom-made trophy awarded by upper management for exceptional contributions to AT&T's retail success.
This sales initiative at AT&T aimed to strengthen relationships with local small businesses to drive regional sales growth and provide tailored solutions that supported community needs. By engaging directly with small business owners, the initiative identified and addressed key challenges, leading to increased adoption of AT&T services and boosting revenue within the area. The program was recognized for its innovative approach and impactful results, earning the prestigious "East Region Scrappier Award" for outstanding sales performance in fostering community-based business partnerships.
Awards
Selected as the "Most awesome and wholesome contributor" at [P1] Games on Team Freezer as Game Producer and Team Lead
Received the prestigious AT&T East Region "Scrappier Award" in Fall 2019 in recognition of outstanding sales performance, characterized by record-breaking results achieved through collaborative efforts with Bloomington, Indiana's Chase Bank.