Eric Houchin, MBA, PMP

Eric Houchin, MBA, PMP has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Eric currently works as the Director of Program Operations at Esports Engine since April 2019. Prior to this, they were a Sound Designer, Composer, and Owner at Elektrified Music, where they provided freelance services for video game sound design and composition. Eric also worked as a Senior Account Manager at Deluxe Entertainment Services Group from November 2017 to April 2019. Before that, they held the position of Senior Manager of Creative Services at VUBIQUITY from March 2008 to November 2017. Eric Houchin started their career as a Marketing Representative and Business Analyst at Mercury, where they worked from December 2004 to March 2008.

Eric Houchin, MBA, PMP has a diverse education history spanning multiple fields. Eric began their education at California State University, Fullerton in 1999 and graduated in 2004 with a degree in Communications, specializing in Entertainment Studies. In 2008, Eric pursued further education at Cal State Fullerton, College of Business and Economics, obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Business Administration and Management.

Eric has also undertaken various certifications and courses to enhance their skillset. In 2014-2015, they enrolled in Berklee Online to study Orchestrating and Producing Music for Film and Games. In 2015, Eric further expanded their knowledge in audio production by attending the School of Video Game Audio and acquiring expertise in Video Game Audio. In the same year, they earned certifications in FMOD Studio from Sound Librarian - FMOD Certification and Wwise Certification from the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences.

Continuing their professional development, Eric obtained additional certifications in digital marketing and analytics. In 2017, they became an AMA Professional Certified Marketer in Digital Marketing through LinkedIn, and also completed courses in SEO Foundations and Advanced Google Analytics.

Overall, Eric Houchin has a strong educational foundation in communications and business administration, complemented by specialized training in music and audio production, as well as certifications in digital marketing and analytics.