Michael Coleman
About Michael Coleman
Michael Coleman is an experienced instructional designer currently working at Riot Games in Santa Monica, California. He has a background in training and development, having held various roles at Red Bull and other companies in the gaming industry.
Current Role at Riot Games
Michael Coleman has been working at Riot Games as an Instructional Designer since 2019. His role involves creating educational content and training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge within the organization. He is based in Santa Monica, CA, and has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving learning experiences for staff.
Previous Experience at Red Bull
Coleman held multiple positions at Red Bull from 2013 to 2018. He started as a Training Specialist for three years, followed by a year as a Learning and Development Specialist. He then transitioned to a Development Specialist role for another year. His work focused on developing training programs and enhancing employee performance in the fast-paced environment of the energy drink industry.
Background in Game Testing
Michael Coleman has experience in quality assurance within the gaming industry. He worked as a QA Game Tester at Treyarch in 2012 for two months and at Square Enix in 2011 for two months. Additionally, he served as a QA Mobile App Tester at Beachhead Studio in 2012 for two months and as a QA Game Tester at Jakks Pacific for one month. These roles provided him with insights into game development and quality assurance processes.
Education and Qualifications
Coleman studied at Loyola Marymount University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Entertainment Marketing from 2007 to 2009. He also attended California State University, Los Angeles, and Santa Monica College. His educational background has equipped him with skills in marketing and business administration, relevant to his roles in instructional design and training.
Early Career and Other Roles
Before entering the fields of instructional design and game testing, Michael Coleman worked in customer service roles. He was a Barista at Borders Books from 2006 to 2007 and worked at Spectrum Fitness Club as Front Desk/Customer Service from 2007 to 2008. These positions helped him develop strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused approach.