2008 Michigan Flash Fest (MFF)
A Michigan based conference on Adobe Flash, Rich Internet Applications, & Interactive media

*Conference:* Saturday Sept 13th 9am-6pm at Next Energy 461 Burroughs St., Detroit, MI 48202
*Pre-Conference Mixer:* Friday Sept 12th 7:30 - 9:30pm at Commune, 419 S. Main St., Royal Oak, MI 48067, 248-544-6250
(Enter Commune through Bastone on Main or direct enterance on 5th Street)

Presenter Biographies

Carl Saad Manager of Branch Recruiting for OtterBase. In this role, Carl’s primary responsibilities include supervision of the Livonia Recruitment team, maintaining client base and pre-screening for potential consultants in a variety of industries. Carl started at OtterBase as a technical recruiter in 2005 and was promoted to Manager of Branch Recruiting in May of 2006. He has received his bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Michigan. Personally, Carl is an avid sports fan and a movie buff. In his spare time he enjoys working out and socializing with friends.

Kimberly Callery Kim Callery obtained her B.F.A from the College for Creative Studies in Animation & Digital Media and an M.A. from Savannah College of Art and Design in Interactive Design and Game Development. She began her professional career as an Artist-In-Residence then started teaching at the International Academy of Design and Technology, where she is now the Game Design Program Chair and it fulfills every area of her life. She is able to work with students, project management, professional growth, and TEACH!

Courtney Dates Courtney Dates is a Senior Technical Recruiter for OtterBase. In this role Courtney’s primary responsibilities include actively searching for candidates, facilitating interviews and working as liaison with our clients to provide the best candidates to her clients for their staffing needs. She specifically partners with several of our Advertising and Interactive and 3D clients and has 4 years of industry specific recruiting expertise. Prior to working for OtterBase, Courtney received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan. Personally, Courtney is a huge Detroit sports fan, loves traveling, reality TV and is currently in training to become a foster parent.

Don Burnett A technology evangelist, project manager, interactive designer, and nationally recognized technology trainer and blogger specializing in rich media application development for web and desktop. Don's past clients for creating, designing, and deploying multimedia applications and products include Disney Interactive, SegaSoft, Universal Interactive, and MediaOne. Burnett.com">http://Blog.DonBurnett.com