Growing up I would spend hours drawing, writing, reading comic books, playing video games,
and trying to figure out how to get computers to do weird and interesting things just for
laughs. Some may think that is a wasted youth. But! Consider this; I spent years immersing
myself in stories about amazing people overcoming impossible problems, experimenting with
technology for no reason other than to understand how and why it worked, and challenging myself
to solve one more puzzle, complete one more level, discover one more hidden feature.
I’ve been lucky enough to make a career out of having an abundance of intellectual curiosity and
a penchant for problem solving. Whether it’s through art, writing, or technology I get immense
satisfaction from helping people discover new things, tell new stories, and figure out how to do
things better. If you need help with that then maybe we should talk? If you’re a jerk then maybe
not. Who has time for jerks, really? Nobody.
When I’m not working you’ll find me drinking coffee, making esoteric music playlists, practicing
sign language, sneaking treats to my dog, or ‘dadding’ it up at the ice hockey rink with my son.
Name: Ron Perazza
LinkedIn: Ron Perazza
Email: ron@ronperazza.com
Bachelor of Arts • Illustration
My university experience included a rigorous degree program in studio arts with concentrations in illustration, printmaking, and art history. In addition to participating in academic programs, I co-founded a student-run art and humor magazine and exhibited personal works at the Glassboro Center for the Arts (Glassboro, NJ) and City Gardens (Trenton, NJ).
Head of Communications Platforms • 2017 - Present
Lead strategy and operations for digital communications platforms, including the global intranet and cloud-based collaboration tools.
Editorial & Creative Consultant • 2014 - Present
Provide editorial and creative direction, project management, intellectual property development, and related creative services. Clients include Marvel Entertainment, Razorfish LLC, Reading With Pictures, The United Nations, Deloitte, and VivaTech/Publicis Groupe
Senior Vice President of Digital • 2015 - 2016
Lead creative direction, product roadmap, application development, and digital strategy across web, mobile, and other digital platforms.
Director of Digital Innovation • 2013 - 2014
Oversaw ideation, development, strategy, and design for digital products supporting Marvel’s digital publishing group.
Vice President of Creative Services & Online • 2007 - 2013
Oversaw global creative services for marketing and editorial, including DC Comics’ online presence and original digital content publishing imprint.
DC Comics• Executive Editor, Digital Publishing
DC Comics• Director of Creative Services
DC Comics• Manager of Creative Services
Art Institute of Philadelphia• Instructor, Portfolio & Professional Development
Marvel Comics• Product Manager, Marvel Interactive
Marvel Comics• Creative Services Manager, Trading Cards & CCGs
Editorial Advisory Board • 2013 - 2021
The Comics Grid is an open access, peer reviewed academic journal dedicated to comics scholarship. The journal’s purpose is to make original, media-specific contributions to the field of comics scholarship and to advance the appreciation of comic art.
Communications Chair • 2016 - 2018
The Glen Ridge Civic Conference Committee is comprised of a broad cross section of Glen Ridge residents whose function is to seek out and endorse those who in its collective judgment are the most qualified candidates for elected Borough office, Town Council, Mayor and School Board.
Cub Scout Den Leader • 2016 - 2020
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.
Volunteer • 2016 - 2021
The Montclair Hockey Club provides a quality environment for youth hockey players to learn, play, and enjoy ice hockey. The program stresses skill development and teamwork with the ultimate goal of developing each player's character, sense of sportsmanship and love for the game while forming strong friendships that will last them a lifetime.
Volunteer • 2021 - 2022
The NJ Devils Youth Hockey Club offers a range of ice hockey programs from the beginners level to the highly-competitive AAA USA level. The programs, regardless of level, are structured to provide players with the latitude for personal growth that enables each participant to reach his or her maximum potential as an individual and help to prepare him or her to succeed in life's competitive environment.
Awarded by Swoop Analytics • 2019, 2020, 2021
Wiley was recognized for having achieved outstanding success in collaborative performance on their internal social network.
Awarded by Wiley • 2019
Wiley periodically offers performance-based awards to recognize contributions to the company's shared success. I earned special recognition for innovation and performance in the development of a custom application to help employees navigate career path options within the company.
Awarded by Wiley • 2018
I was presented an additional award for professionalism and excellence in collaboration and innovation during the implementation of Wiley's intranet.
Awarded by Microsoft • 2018
Microsoft's customer advocacy program highlights companies that significantly advance their organizations using Microsoft products and services. Wiley's Office 365 rollout was recognized as a case study through this program.
Awarded by the American Library Association • 2010
Each year the American Library Association selects the best books and media for teens from 12 to 18 years of age. While I was the Editorial Director of DC Comics' digital imprint, BAYOU by Jeremy Love was selected for this award.
Awarded East Coast Black Age of Comics • 2009
The Glyph Awards recognize the best comics made by, for, and about people of color. While I was Editorial Director of DC Comics' digital imprint, BAYOU by Jeremy Love won a then record-breaking five awards included; Best Comic Strip or Webcomic, Best Female Character, Best Artist, Best Writer and Story of the Year.
Harvey Awards Executive Committee • 2009
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic industry's oldest and most prestigious awards. Recognizing outstanding achievement multiple categories. While I was the Editorial Director of DC Comics' digital imprint, a number of comic books under my supervision were nominated or won this award. The nominations include three comics for Best New Series (HIGH MOON by David Gallaher & Steve Ellis, SUPERTRON by Sheldon Vella, and NIGHT OWLS by Bobby & Peter Timony), and three comics for Best Online Comic Work (THE BLACK CHERRY BOMBSHELLS by Johnny Zito and Tony Trovarello, HIGH MOON by David Gallaher & Steve Ellis and NIGHT OWLS by Bobby & Peter Timony). HIGH MOON won the Harvey Award for Best Online Comic Work.
Media Industry Newsletter • 2005
The 2005 MIN Award for Custom Publishing went to a custom editorial project that I oversaw at DC Comics, sponsored by Coca-Cola and PowerADE, starring LeBron James. The KING JAMES program included print comics, posters, a custom website, video and more.
Warner Bros. • 2003
The Carrot Award recognizes individual Warner Bros. employees for outstanding performance.
Cardboard Connection • 1997
The Cardboard Connection is a leading resource for sports card, entertainment trading cards, and memorabilia collectors. 1997 FLEER ULTRA SPIDER-MAN, for which I was creative manager, was selected as one of The Top Five Spider-Man card sets spanning a nearly twenty year period. This set introduced the first, original art "chase" cards.
State of Working America - Podcast focused on workers rights and progressive economic policy for EPI
Ella The Engineer - Comic book series focused on STEM education for Deloitte
Archie Comics App - Digital publishing app for Archie Comics content
Marvel Unlimited - Digital comics reader with audio gaming middleware for Marvel Comics
Infinite Comics - Strategy and production process for Marvel Comics hybrid digital comics/animation
ZUDA Comics - Award-winning webcomics imprint and online community
DVF - Wonder Woman branded content marketing for Diane Von Furstenberg
Justice & Doom - Animated Smallville TV shorts sponsored by Toyota
Rush City - DC Comics comics and animation content marketing for Pontiac
Teen Titans - Comics book series focused on Dyslexia Awareness for Charles Schwab
LeBron James - Comics book series, animation, and content marketing for LeBron James and Coca-Cola
Batman Begins - Interactive animations for Warner Bros. DVD release of movie
Superman Returns - Online, interactive webcomics for Warner Bros. release of movie
Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu - Comic book series in support of UbiSoft video game
NASCAR - Custom DC Comics branded comics and content marketing for NASCAR
AOL: Red - Custom digital comics, animation, and content for America Online>
OnStar - Batman branded digital content marketing for General Motors
Got Milk? - DC Comics branded children's activity book focused on health and wellness
McDonald's - Custom DC Comics branded comics and toys for McDonald's Happy Meals
Video Games - LEGO Batman Mobile, Superman Returns, Superman Returns: Fortress of Solitude, Batman Begins, Constantine, Spy vs. Spy, Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu, Justice League: Chronicles, Justice League Heroes, Justice League Heroes: The Flash, Teen Titans, Watchmen, Gotham City Imposters, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batman: Arkham City, DC Universe Online
Collectible Cards & Games - OverPower, Star Trek: The Original Series, Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame, Ultra X-Men, Ultra Spider-Man