Before joining Riot, Nick Allen was the IGN Division Manager and did a lot of work for the previously named IGN Pro League, which was recently purchased by Blizzard Entertainment.. Having had the responsibility of coordinating online tournaments, creating editorial content, and developing marketing opportunities, Riot dug its claws in and deemed him a valuable asset.From Nick Allen's LinkedIn:
"Division and Project Manager with a specialization in competitive gaming. Nick brings a background in Social Work, and with it, an efficiency in counseling, mediation, and problem resolution.
In his current role, Nick manages a sizable team to create daily written and video content, organize and coordinate international players and staff, develop and deploy major promotional strategies, and coach and guide aspiring professionals.
Nick has built and led large projects and programs, served on the Board of Directors of a multimillion dollar not-for-profit organization, and delivered announcements and speeches on camera in front of audiences exceeding 100,000 people."
In his current role, Nick manages a sizable team to create daily written and video content, organize and coordinate international players and staff, develop and deploy major promotional strategies, and coach and guide aspiring professionals.
Nick has built and led large projects and programs, served on the Board of Directors of a multimillion dollar not-for-profit organization, and delivered announcements and speeches on camera in front of audiences exceeding 100,000 people."
Not a shock for anyone, but no less wonderful for all that, @nickallenign has been hired by Riot. Well deserved! The future is bearded. #LCS
— Lightblind (@Ravus) April 9, 2013
