Christopher Declerck
Hello, thanks for stopping by! I'm a video game designer and developer, who is passionate about creating and sharing interactive experiences and stories.
Education
Unreal Engine 5 C++ and Multiplayer Developer
Online Certification Courses by Gamedev.tv
General Game Design
Online Certification Course by Epic Games
Procedural Animation for Humans Unreal Engine 5
Online Certification Course by Lincoln Margison
Unreal Engine 5 Blueprint Game Development and Optimization
Online Certification Course by GameDev.tv, Stephen Ulibarri, and Vlatko Chankulovski
Complete VFX Niagara in Unreal Engine 5
Online Certification Course by Raffi Bedross
Blender Environment Artist
Online Certification Course by GameDev.tv
Work Experience:
Owner/Operator
Recurve Esports, Scottsdale, AZ | Mar 2020 – Sep 2021
Scheduling and coordinating Esport tournaments.
I have scheduled and overseen more than 200 games/tournaments,
coordinating with teams from North America, Europe and Australia.
Managing operations and marketing.
Primarily responsible for website development, community promotion and engagement, for tournaments, social media marketing campaigns, and merchandise.
Contacting and coordinating with the official game developers.
I am experienced in speaking to, and planning joint efforts with the developers of Esport titles and creating firm working relationships with them.
Running live-streams for tournaments.
I have broad expertise in live stream production through services such as Twitch and YouTube, and maintaining the technology and equipment involved.
Training commentators and administrative staff.
I have worked with, and effectively trained numerous commentators in the proper way to cast and comment on live game-play, as well as having trained administration staff on how to effectively run tournaments, broadcasting, and ensure the continuation of a positive and respectful community.
Managing budgets.
Managing and documenting all expenses and profits while making concise budget projections and financial plans for the long term as well as for every event.
Working with merchandisers.
I have worked extensively with merchandisers to design and create quality products ranging from team jerseys and uniforms to mouse pads and mugs.
Lead Administrator
Positive Overwatch League, Phoenix, AZ | Dec 2018 – Feb 2020
Scheduling and planning tournaments.
While working with Positive Overwatch League I ran over 150 games/tournaments. Scheduling and coordinating with the streaming/broadcasting staff and team captains, while also working with teams in many locations and timezones, including North America, Europe, Australia, and South Africa.
Coordinating efforts with other organizations and communities.
Effectively communicating and working with partner communities to run joint-tournaments and events.
Managing teams.
I managed and coordinated numerous teams, doing everything from handling scheduling conflicts and answering questions, to assisting them through sign-up processes and team brand design.
Recruiting new players.
Coordinating with team captains to find and trial prospective players for their teams.
Coaching team captains and players.
Working closely with multiple teams, I have set-up scrims, coached players, and trained team captains on how to communicate with their team, and lead them in a positive and productive environment.
Ensuring that we maintain a positive and respectful community.
Making sure we hold on to our core values of spreading positivity and upholding a respectful and mature environment for competitive Esports that we can be proud of.