Expertise:
Project management; Business operations
Major Product/SVS:
Gaming development and products
Hobbies/Sports:
Walking; Music; Going to art galleries
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Finance, Hofstra University (1981)
Charity:
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, U.K.; Whizz-Kidz
Number Of Years In Profession:
24
Number Of Years In Current Position:
1
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work, determination and always having a can-do attitude.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after graduation. She was working in the finance sector of Texaco International, British Airport Authority and British Airways for 24 years, and she was asked by a colleague familiar with her expertise to run the operations unit of his startup online social gaming business.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing all aspects of business operations for the company, including business plan development and implementation, market, technology, ebusiness research and business analysis; Forecasting; Managing public relations, human resources, recruitment, product development, client development and server development; Designing game, partnerships, development of an infrastructure for supporting online operations; Marketing strategies
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Dobie plans to progress into the role of chief executive officer for Yazino Technologies, Ltd.