Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Affiliations
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Britanni Johnson

Britanni Johnson

Los Angeles

Summary

A dedicated veteran in gaming and esports who is passionate about where this industry is going, proud of what I can deliver, and eager to go the extra mile to make a difference. I am comfortable working in a rapidly changing, and fast moving environment where building, maintaining relationships is imperative, as well as passionately working to build something bigger than ourselves. Throughout my career, I've consistently demonstrated a deep comprehension of the gaming community, innovative franchise creator strategy development, and an aptitude for talent consideration that resonates with target audiences. I consider myself as someone who is always peeking over the horizon at what is next.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Influencer Relations

Dexerto
04.2023 - Current
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting relationships with clients, agencies, and talent by building trust through successful partnerships.
  • Built foundations and processes to strengthen internal communications and production pipelines .
  • Increased company revenue by negotiating favorable contracts.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Led paid, organic, and earned influencer
    marketing campaigns across Twitch,
    YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter
    (X) from end-to-end.


Founder

TVRN
10.2023 - Current

Developed a platform to help productions find talent in gaming and esports.

Head of Creators

G2 Esports
01.2019 - 03.2023
  • Building org visibility globally through existing and new relationships with key partners, influencers, and industry leaders.
  • Guiding and laying out the foundation for expansion into North America
  • Scouting and recruiting leading creators in gaming and entertainment as well as bringing in new strategic opportunities for current creators signed to the organization.

Consultant

Freelance
01.2015 - 03.2023
  • CW - consulting producer on network show based on esports
  • Vero - strategy consulting and navigating brand's involvement in gaming
  • Vy Esports - strategy consulting, and building out curriculum for esports education
  • WePlay - influencer marketing for pay to play campaigns, brand deals, and game launch events
  • Developers and publishers - Nexon North America, Nexon Mobile, CCP, Boss Key
  • Cyber Solutions Agency - point of contact for brand deals, talent inquiries and lead generation at events and conventions
  • Managed and fulfilled brand deals, talent relationships, campaigns and events for companies such as Warner Bros Entertainment, HP Omen, Bud Light Allstars, T-Mobile, Casper, and many more
  • Multiplay UK - North America Business Development collaborating on an event by event basis
  • Lead partnerships with LootCrate, YouTube Gameloft, and Origin PC which resulted in over $100,000 in event and sponsorship deals
  • Gaming and esports brand education and guidance - worked with marketing teams and account managers at companies such as Live Nation, Windstream, and MillerCoors helping understand the industry, particular titles, and where to accurately spend their resources to get the best ROI..

Director of League Operations and Business Development

ESP gaming
01.2018 - 08.2018
  • Lead on developing tournament structure
  • Working with developers and publishers for various titles
  • Building and maintaining relationships/partnerships
  • Influencer relations, overall planning, and executing a tournament series and white label events to be produced out of their Las Vegas studio at the Aria Casino and Resort for the WSOE.

Talent/Host, On Camera, Voice Over

Freelance
01.2008 - Current
  • Over 10 years of experience working with different brands, titles, tournaments, films, and events.
  • Dreamhack, ASUS, ACER, Microsoft, Machinima, T-Mobile, Oxenfree Video game, Borderlands, Borderlands 2, World War Toons, Twitch, Skybound, Fox Sports, Netflix, YouTube, Nvidia, Frederator G4-tv, LootCrate, Caffeine, and more.

Business Development, VIP and Sponsorship relations intern

North Texas Super Bowl XLV
05.2010 - 02.2011
  • Intern for the Host Committee in planning for Super Bowl XLV in Dallas, TX
  • Organized sponsorship contracts and fulfillments
  • Recruit and manage over 7,000 volunteers, as well as a street team.

Team lead Field Marketing Specialist and Captain for Wings Team

Red Bull North America
  • Increasing consumer awareness, and managing events in the community
  • Included warehouse and product upkeep as well as planning events and scheduling shifts for the area wings team.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
05.2011

Skills

  • Marketing knowledge
  • Problem-Solving
  • Idea Development and Brainstorming
  • Team Supervision
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Process Improvement
  • Influencing skills
  • Expectation setting
  • Networking

Awards

  • Forbes 30 under 30 nominee 2017
  • George Mitchell Scholar 2011
  • Halliburton Scholar 2011
  • Foster Howell Scholar 2011

Affiliations

  • Panel Counsel - Esports Awards

Timeline

Founder

TVRN
10.2023 - Current

Director of Influencer Relations

Dexerto
04.2023 - Current

Head of Creators

G2 Esports
01.2019 - 03.2023

Director of League Operations and Business Development

ESP gaming
01.2018 - 08.2018

Consultant

Freelance
01.2015 - 03.2023

Business Development, VIP and Sponsorship relations intern

North Texas Super Bowl XLV
05.2010 - 02.2011

Talent/Host, On Camera, Voice Over

Freelance
01.2008 - Current

Team lead Field Marketing Specialist and Captain for Wings Team

Red Bull North America

Bachelor of Science -

Texas Christian University
Britanni Johnson