Paul Vardaris

RiSE Gaming

RiSE Gaming

RiSE is a framework for game developers providing the resources and tools to design, develop, and distribute commercial level games.

• Startup type: Company
• Status: Active
• Stage: Prototyping

A student, builder, designer and writer, Paul is enjoys being part of the solution, not the problem. A pragmatic optimist, he works with people to achieve dreams. Skilled in various software and hardware, Paul enjoys technical work as much as conceptual planning. When there are doughnuts to be made, he rolls up his sleeves and rolls the dough while talking about business direction.

Employer:	REDFlame Interactive, Inc. Cleveland, OH
Position:	Human Resources, Business Relations, Design Operations
Time period:	February 2008 - Present
Description:	I organize and assist people resources, contributing to their communication and understanding of their roles and expectations within the group as well as handle any issues which may arise concerning any changes of their roles or expectations in the group, handling all their personal official documentation for employment, wellness, and security. I hire, interview and distribute disciplinary actions where required, using software such as Microsoft Office Suite ( MS Access, MS Project, MS Works, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Express, MS Exchange) and third-party applications such as PeopleSoft. As a business representative, I deal with other groups and people who wish to work with our group, functions, requirements and mission using organizational skills, personality and creativity. The tools I use frequently are the Microsoft Office suite including Microsoft Project. As a designer, I make elements believable, lifelike, and useful which gives a feeling of immersion for the user far beyond merely touring, or watching scenery fly by.

Employer:	Computer Care Solutions Cleveland, OH
Position:	Personal Computer Security and Stability Consultant
Time period:	December 2007 - Present
Description:	Using techniques and tips and tricks of the best sources found, I perform computer system maintenance, upgrade, repair and restores. I generate working usage plans with backups and coming technology awareness to create the best possible work environment for clients. I specialize in Microsoft© XP and Vista©, however I use Linux© boot profiles in restoration needs.

Employer:	Current Projects
Position:	Work Experience
Description:	Application Development, “Team Scripting Lead” Advisor, co-coordinator, co- writer and assisting lead for REDFlame Interactive www.witchermod.com. Reference: Will Phelps, Orlando, Fl Content, forum and coordination for North American portal for media Entertainment www.thewitcherworld.com . Reference: Coyote Holmberg, Westlake, OH

Employer:	Frito-Lay, Inc. Cleveland, OH
Position:	Inventory Administrator, Warehouse Technician, Product Supply
Time period:	December 1996 - November 2008
Description:	I compiled reports and information for regional use reconciled shipping discrepancies, covered product-ordering, filed and researched data history in a Microsoft environment, using OS/2 shell frameworks when needed. I had ad-hoc management operational responsibilities: instruction, direction and correction, training and consulting backup personnel and assistants. I took weekly inventories, reconciled, recaptured losses and created recovery strategies for thousands of dollars in shipments and inventory daily. I covered Product-Supply with database establishment, product ordering, forecast creation and reporting, network use and troubleshooting, computer workstation operation, weekly operations presentations, file organization and archiving, miscellaneous office and maintenance tasks.

Employer:	United Parcel Service Cleveland, OH
Position:	Dock Loader
Time period:	December 1995 - November 1997
Description:	I sorted and loaded parcels in the Middleburg Heights sorting distribution center.

Employer:	Malley's Chocolates Lakewood, OH
Position:	Orders and Sales
Time period:	December 1994 - November 1997
Description:	I took sales orders and updated databases for seasonal business.

Employer:	Universal Electronics, Inc. Twinsburg, OH
Position:	Quality Control and Testing
Time period:	December 1992 - November 1995
Description:	I refurbished and tested returned and new products

University:	Kent State University
Time period:	1989 - 1992
Degree:	Computer Science in Business

University:	University of Phoenix
Degree:	Information Technology Administration, BSc