Announcing: Blizzard Staff Spotlight - Plugged In!


Carrie Hill | 6 February 2008 |

Plugged In LogoAs part of the constantly improving Blizzard Newsletter we decided to implement an employee spotlight feature that will run bi-weekly for the next few months so our readers and clients can get to know our great employees one at a time.

We want everyone to be “Plugged In” to what’s going on at Blizzard - so sign up for our RSS feed and stay on top of online travel industry trends and features - and dont forget to check back on Wednesdays to meet another employee!

This week get to know……

Matt Creer

Title with Blizzard: Resource Manager

How long have you worked for Blizzard?
About 2 1/2 years

Are there any stories about your interview or first weeks here that you’d like to share?
When I walked into the office for my first interview and saw three dogs lying on the floor, I knewMatt C Blizzard Ski Day Blizzard was the place for me.

What are your goals for 2008?
I’d like to help make our Marketing Services Department more efficient, profitable, and valuable for our clients.

What aspect of your job keeps you coming to work every day?
I enjoy the people I work with and there is never a dull moment in the office. I’m lucky to work with so many smart people.

If you could meet 1 person in the world (present, past or future) who would it be and why?
That’s a really tough one. I’d have to flip a coin between Shakespeare and Gandhi.

Favorite Quote?
“Don’t kid yourself, Jimmy. If a cow ever got the chance, he’d eat you and everyone you care about!” - Troy McClure, Simpsons

What is your favorite part of working at Blizzard?
The people I work with and the relaxed atmosphere.

What is your favorite Movie?
The Big Lebowski

Favorite Song?
Over the Hills and Far Away - Zeppelin (Hey, you stole my fave! ~Carrie)

Favorite Book?
Lonesome Dove - Larry McMurtry

Favorite Food?
Mexican or Seafood.

Favorite Neil Diamond Song?
What the kind of a stupid question is that?

I’ll have you all know that Matt is a HUGE ABBA fan - posters, fanclub websites, the works ~ Carrie



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