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About Albers

Albers Mentor Program
Participating Mentors 2008-2009

Ms. Christina DeRosa

General Manager,
Xbox Live Marketplace
Microsoft Corporation

Industry:
  Interactive, Media, Consumer Products

Description of Company:

 

Areas of Responsibility - Job Description: 

Areas of Expertise - Employment History: 

Prior to her current role, Christina acted as President of Cranium, a Seattle-based, venture capital funded toy company for 18 months. For six years earlier, she served as a Vice President at Mattel heading up the Worldwide Interactive Girls Group and U.S. Consumer Products Division. Christina had oversight of the online, e-commerce, and software games girls' businesses. She also led the U.S. Consumer Products Group with a focus on licensing for the Barbie, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, My Scene and Polly Pocket brands. Christina was responsible for the development of more than 10,000 products annually in 14 different retail categories. Prior to Mattel, Christina spent nine years at Nickelodeon as the Deputy GM of International driving the international channel expansion into Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Education - Personal History: 

Christina lives in the Clyde Hill area with her husband and three daughters. Originally from the NYC area, she received her undergraduate degree and M.B.A from Fordham University.

Civic Organization Memberships or Professional Affiliations: 

Member of the Albers Dean's Executive Advisory Board

When and Where do you hold meetings with students? 

Daytime in any location

Any special requirements for students for the first meeting? 

Resume

Mentor since Fall 2006
Will mentor either graduate or undergraduate students



The Albers School is AACSB accredited

 

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