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Orlando, Florida, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

New York, New York, United States

• Partnered with VFX Producer to assess script and prepare initial VFX scope breakdowns during Pre-Production.• Interviewed, assembled, and managed a cohesive team of local and international hires to support VFX Production efforts on-location in the Dominican Republic, as well as VFX Post-Production activities in New York.• Created schedules for On-Set VFX Team to ensure coverage of Main, Second and Splinter Unit Shoots, as well as LIDAR Scanning of sets, props, actors, and picture cars.• Eliminated obstacles for On-Set VFX Team by collaborating with Art Department, Props, Hair & Makeup, Costumes, Picture Cars, Production Management, Assistant Directors, Electric, Grips, Transportation, Travel, Drone and Camera Departments to ensure all VFX needs were met.• Actively observed and consulted on-set to mitigate potential VFX overages based on Production decisions. Evaluated potential Hot Costs and prepared daily summaries for inclusion in VFX Producer’s weekly reporting to Studio and Production Management.• Prepared and distributed clear and comprehensive Bid Packages, conducted initial creative briefings, reviewed returned bids and worked alongside the VFX Producer to evaluate and award VFX contracts based on various factors, including cost, shot complexity/vendor skill levels, and tax incentives.• Assessed quality of vendor submissions through an established schedule of reviews with VFX Supervisor, Director, Producer and Studio Executives. Ensured timely and concise notes were provided to vendors and facilitated compromises when scope, budget, or schedule risks required creative mitigation.• Continuously monitored delivery schedules and tracked costs against budget to ensure on-schedule, financially successful, final delivery of visual effects supportive of the Director’s creative vision.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Joined project mid-way through Post-Production, with focus on leading team of VFX Coordinators and VFX Editor to better ensure timely, complete, and accurate turnovers to vendors and to aid in onboarding of additional vendors.• Evaluated and spotted Editorial Cuts to define the confirmed VFX Scope of Work. • Served as primary communication conduit to a worldwide team of VFX vendors, spanning five time zones.• Established and maintained scheduling responsibility for all VFX-related reviews, vendor calls, and notes sessions.• Prepared and distributed playlists ahead of all Showrunner Reviews and Studio Updates.

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Manager on Duty for performances and special events at the state-of-the-art, multi-venue arts center.• Supervise all guest services staff and volunteers, delivering a welcoming experience for all guests of the arts center.• Oversee and fully document all emergency incidents from minor medical concerns to full-venue evacuations.• Contribute to the formulation of operating procedures for new venues during the expansion of the arts center.• Co-manage motivational training program for both team members and volunteer staff.• Contributed to the successful launch of the six-month Front Yard Festival in the newly-built outdoor amphitheater venue, effectively responding to social distancing requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Orlando, Florida, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Collaborated with VFX Producer to create shot breakdowns and configured project management software (Shotgrid) for efficient tracking of show assets and shots through custom pages, dashboards, and reports. • Assisted VFX Supervisor and Data Wrangler with cataloging and transmitting on-set HDRIs to VFX vendors.• Managed communication of editorial/scope changes and all file-sharing activities with multiple VFX vendors, including preparing all plate turnovers and receiving all VFX shot deliveries.• Scheduled reviews and spotting sessions, prepared playlists, and captured detailed notes for distribution, as needed. • Established objectives, tasks and milestones for VFX Editor to maintain show schedule and budget requirements.• Ensured accurate records were maintained for all shots throughout the VFX pipeline until final delivery.• Coordinated all VFX Production Team and Vendor onboarding, offboarding and archival/wrap processes.

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

• Executed creative vision throughout project life cycles and devise resource plans, budget estimates, and staffing schedules, in collaboration with team and functional leadership. • Managed the Creative Team relationship by providing updates and facilitating decision-making sessions with all Walt Disney World operational teams, including Resort Development and Operations, Entertainment, App Development, Transportation, Legal, Labor Relations, Corporate Alliances, Food & Beverage, Merchandise, Spa, and Security teams.• Collaborated with creative, sales, and marketing executives to craft launch marketing and messaging strategy for an all-new immersive vacation offering. • Ensured creative intent is aligned with operational requirements to maximize the all-immersive guest experience.• Defined technical requirements, ensured creative alignment, and optimized usability for cast-facing mobile apps in partnership with the App Development team and Resort Operations team.

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

• Established Florida-based Digital Arts Studio for Walt Disney Imagineering in partnership with Executive Creative Director and Creative Studio Leadership.• Responsible for estimating, planning, staffing, scheduling, mockups, production, delivery and installation management of digital video media efforts for attractions at Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line. Selected projects include: Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy (DHS), Space 220 (Epcot), Mickey Shorts Theater (DHS), Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (Epcot), and Worlds of Marvel: Quantum Encounter (DCL Wish)• Planned, sourced, procured, and installed all equipment and software for new digital video editing suite facility.

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

• Assisted Executive Creative Director and Executive Producer with all aspects of production of motion graphics, archival NBA footage compilations and two, 210° screen immersive short films for NBA Experience attraction.• Responsible for hosting remote review sessions with both in-house and vendor artists and publishing notes.• Developed synchronized digital content programming schedule for exterior LED Spectacular display, exterior LED Ribbon displays with live news/sports scores and interior suspended score board displays.• Established content refresh schedule to ensure ongoing content updates keep show elements current and relevant. • Coordinated final installation of all media in attraction and on-site creative reviews with WDI and NBA Leadership.

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

Prior to promotion to Assistant Producer, worked on the following projects as "Acting Producer", simultaneously with prior role:• Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios• Global Star Wars Portfolio Projects at Walt Disney World Resort• Corporate Alliance Implementation Projects at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts.

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

• Oversaw creative studio technical equipment and software inventory, ensuring all current and upcoming needs were effectively met.• Negotiated cost-effective software licensing agreements and executed purchasing, receiving, and installation activities throughout the year.• Directed operational support for virtual reality design facility including executing all maintenance and upgrade projects to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.• Contributed to the Creative Studio triannual resource planning process by collaborating on needs assessments, reporting, and final review processes.

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

• Provided exceptional guest services and catered to guest needs, including any challenges that arose during their visit.• Sold tickets, booked reservations, and assisted with information regarding Epcot and the Walt Disney World Resort.• Provided VIP tour services to celebrities, invited guests of the company, and visiting guests.

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

• Oversaw and assisted with the daily opening, closing, and general operations of up to nine retail locations at Epcot.• Fostered team growth by providing recognition and performance management feedback to cast members regarding guest service, and career development.• Provided team members with resources and communications to effectively perform their roles.• Contributed to a seamless guest and team experience by developing and maintaining relationships with partners in Park Operations, Learning and Development, Location Planning, Labor Management, Loss Prevention, and Visual Merchandising.

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

American Adventure at Epcot

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

Downtown Disney Leased Retail Operations: Hotel Plaza Boulevard Resorts

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Managed all aspects of the Genius Team, consisting of 21 certified technicians, administrators, and technicians-in-training, including individual and team performance, recruiting, hiring, and training.• Resolved customer service escalations related to service business.• Executed technical administration of in-store equipment and systems, including software/hardware upgrades, new installations, and troubleshooting, in partnership with retail corporate IT department.• Ensured entire 100+ store staff members were familiar with new technologies, tools, and processes related to Apple products and in-store systems by creating instructional training presentations. • Developed strategies to meet and exceed company objectives in the areas of customer satisfaction, repair efficiency and accuracy, payroll and supply budgeting, and inventory accuracy.• Created an internal recruitment event to identify, train, and promote talent for service business roles.

Orlando, Florida, United States

Orlando Premium Outlets and Waterford Lakes Town Center locations in Orlando, FL