Phil Buonafede
About Phil Buonafede
Phil Buonafede serves as Creative Operations at Riot Entertainment, where he facilitates meetings and oversees communication channels. He has a background in recruitment at Riot Games and experience in various roles at Apple and Primark Stores.
Current Role at Riot Entertainment
Phil Buonafede currently serves in Creative Operations at Riot Entertainment, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he facilitates bi-weekly sync meetings for Entertainment Leadership, focusing on various aspects such as product development, business strategy, and creative initiatives. He also organizes team-wide rituals, including quarterly all-hands meetings and monthly product reviews, to enhance team cohesion and communication.
Previous Experience at Riot Games
Phil Buonafede has held multiple roles at Riot Games prior to his current position. He worked as a Recruiting Coordinator from 2017 to 2018 and later as a Recruiter II from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he served as an Associate Recruiter for 11 months in 2019. His experience in recruitment involved collaborating with various teams to meet hiring needs and support organizational growth.
Professional Background
Before joining Riot Games, Phil Buonafede worked at Apple as a Specialist/Market Trainer from 2011 to 2015. His responsibilities included training staff and enhancing customer service skills. He also worked as a Supervisor at Primark Stores Limited for six months in 2017, where he managed team operations and customer interactions.
Education and Academic Background
Phil Buonafede studied at St. John's University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies. His academic background provided him with foundational knowledge in media and communication, which supports his current role in creative operations.
Communication and Collaboration Skills
In his current role, Phil oversees organization-wide communication channels, including email, Slack, and the RiotNet page. He collaborates with the Internal Communications team to maintain updated communication artifacts and works with Facilities and IT on space planning for the IP group growth, managing documentation and furniture requests.