Testimonials “It's my pleasure to strongly recommend Rebecca. As a manager, she is very good at inspiring others to tap into their creativity and motivating them to apply themselves. Her enthusiasm and positive thinking allow her to work well with people from all sorts of backgrounds, including writers, graphic artists, information architects, Web developers, and marketers. I have worked with many people in Seattle's tech industry, and Rebecca is one of the most hard-working, dedicated, determined, friendly, caring, and passionate managers with whom I have worked. She is perceptive, thinks quickly, and is able to effectively articulate her thoughts. Any dynamic, creative-minded team would be fortunate to have Rebecca's unique combination of creativity and leadership.” Alan Yu , Flash Designer & Developer, Classmates.com “Rebecca Kraus is truly a creative force. I thoroughly enjoyed working with her and loved her innovative ideas and energy. Of course, I was also impressed with her professional approach and her ability to stick to deadlines and get the job done. She is one of a kind -- she really pushes her partners to question their strategies and objectives. She’s a team player and is a great asset to any organization!” Shona Gupta, Marketing Consultant at Cyclone Energy “Rebecca tackles projects with gusto. She's skilled at leading conceptual brainstorming sessions, and is always ready to throw in an idea (or ten) of her own and keep things moving. She's dedicated to keeping things fun for the end user, whether that's by using lively copy or incorporating ideas from her background in games design. Everything Rebecca does, from conceptualizing a new product to tweaking lines of copy, she approaches with passion, curiosity, and enthusiasm." James Callan, Senior Writer, Classmates.com “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Rebecca twice, as fellow copywriters at Cranium and then as her freelance copywriter at Classmates.com. In both instances, I was impressed by her enthusiasm and creativity. She attacks projects with vigor, facing challenging deadlines and amorphous goals with clear-headed strategy and confidence. Wherever Rebecca lands, work will be accomplished and fun will be had." Angela Taylor Hylland, Freelance Copywriter & Editor Extraordinaire “Rebecca is an amazing and inspiring colleague who dives deeply into the ideas she develops. With a great mind for play dynamic, exacting communication, and productive collaboration, she brings a special brand of magic to the team. I'd be thrilled to work with Rebecca again!” Wendy Blake, Purveyor of Precision, Cranium, Inc. "Working with Rebecca at Mattel was always enjoyable and interesting. Her passion for kids and designing what was best for them was infectious. Together we formed a powerful team that sought out the most relevant themes and applicable play patterns for preschoolers that not only focused on fun, but would be developmentally beneficial as well. Rebecca's attention to detail and drive to create the best possible products made working together so gratifying. She is a hard worker, who takes her job very seriously, yet appreciates and takes advantage of all that life has to offer. She has always been an inspiration to me, as our friendship has continued beyond the office. I would undoubtedly welcome Rebecca onto any team or project." Lisa Pelaggi, Sr. Brand Manager, Mattel, Inc. "Rebecca has the rare blend of unbridled enthusiasm and disciplined attention to detail. For one very rushed project we worked across a desk from each other; for another, we communicated almost entirely via e-mail. In both instances, Rebecca inspired many new ideas and found ways to enhance mine. She then could switch hats and take on the mantle of editor, carefully checking and cross-checking thousands of individual pieces of material, assessing them for grammar, spelling and good taste. If I had a project that needed someone with talent and tenacity, she would be my choice." Mark Maxwell-Smith, President, Emmes Productions “Rebecca is a knowledgeable writer and game designer that I have come to know through pure good fortune. She is witty, intelligent and a pleasure to spend time with. I have had Rebecca guest lecture in my classes on game design to great responses. I hope to run into her more in the future within and without the game industry.” David Javelosa, Professor, Academy of Entertainment Technology - Santa Monica College "Rebecca and I met when we were both starting our careers at Mattel. She was working on new games and I could tell from her first days on the job, she was committed to writing engaging and entertaining content. She took to Games Design easily. With each year we worked together, her passion for fun and quality never wavered. From girls' games to adult social interactive games, I could rely on Rebecca to stay true to the essence of a licensed property and remain focused on providing the best possible experience for players. She tested out the content every chance she got and was always up for a friendly competition. (She would often win.) She made game development fun for the team while maintaining a keen interest in the success of the products. Throughout the eight years we worked together, I always enjoyed learning from and playing with Rebecca. Plus, she's an amazing cook and friend. I just think she's one of the coolest people I know!" Virginia Reneau, Marketing Manager, Mattel Inc. "Rebecca's creativity, attention to detail, passion for writing, and initiative to grasp a deep understanding of the value proposition was instrumental to the launch of, among other products, a new line of Mattel preschool games. Her work on this line excelled with unique, imaginative stories to serve as the basis for the line, eye-catching package copy for strong retail presence, and innovative, easy to follow instructions imperative to success in this category. She is a constant professional, passionate about exceptional and creative writing, and always a pleasure to work with." Mac O'Brien, Associate Brand Manager, Mattel, Inc. "Rebecca is an excellent addition to any group, company or board. She is creative, strategic, detail-oriented and organized. Her enthusiasm is unmatched, and she is a motivating force behind everything she is involved in. Rebecca is easy to work with - she is a collaborator and a leader - and always comes to the table prepared and ready to work. I would definitely hire Rebecca and certainly be proud to work with her again." Erin Tanenbaum, Director, Outreach Initiatives, International Medical Corps "Rebecca and I worked together as part of a small team in the launching of a national magazine; she as managing editor, and I as a designer. Quick wit, energized writing, and the ability to inspire a team with a ready smile all sum up my experience and impression of working with Rebecca. If you can laugh while under pressure (and she can) it makes the grind a sort of adventure. I'd love to work with her again on a project." Michele Locatelli, Graphic Designer, Curtco Media Group "Rebecca is an excellent writer and editor who is great at hiring, delegating and managing work, and meeting deadlines." Mara Schwartz, Director of Film, TV and New Media, Bug Music