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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

On the RPP (Riot Partner Program) team within Global Player Community (GPC)

* Identifying needed resources, creating and managing team responsibilities for production and post-production.* Work closely with execs to determine the project scope, budget, schedule, and execution requirements.* Hands on producing of projects while overseeing production team and providing leadership and direction to staff.* Help set and monitor expectations for clients, creative team, and production team from pitch, through the pre-production, production, post-production and final delivery processes.

Redwood City, Ca, Us

* Led planning and roll-out of 3 programs (Apex Legends, Content Moderation, and Player Education), directing cross-functional teams of developers, behaviorists, and designers affecting 15+ studios across EA.* Orchestrated the strategic execution of the Apex Legends initiative, aligning with global portfolio objectives; achieved the target to decrease players experiencing DBX by at least 10%.* Deployed the rollout of Positive Play initiatives for 9+ teams, driving a rise in stakeholder engagement and significantly boosting operational efficiency.

Redwood City, Ca, Us

* Facilitated 7 seasons of Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) live in-person and online esports events driving alignment with EA's competitive gaming goals for the AAA global esports program.* Boosted broadcasts and event operational efficiency by enacting continuous improvement processes and strong data analytics resulting in ~15% reduction of on-air broadcast errors.* Deployed viewer engagement initiatives, achieving a 72% increase in ALGS Championship AMA and an 85% growth in Peak Viewers within one competitive season.

Karachi, Sindh, Pk

* Delivered 75+ medium and large-scale gaming entertainment and esports broadcast events for AAA esports and Pro-Am competitions, game releases, and weekly broadcasts serving both private and global audiences via Twitch, Twitter, YouTube, and ESPN.* Accountable for 8 figure project budgets, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources and financial accuracy.* Orchestrated end-to-end management of projects, meeting formidable timelines and quality standards, resulting in amplified operational efficiency and client satisfaction. Spearheaded 3+ inclusive policies, including establishing ERGs and affecting hiring practices, resulting in a more inclusive workforce and elevated employee satisfaction.

Pasadena, Ca, Us

* Managed the delivery of complex projects such as entertainment centers, theme park attractions and expansions, wayfinding signage, and live events for prestigious clients like Lionsgate, Universal Studios, Activision Blizzard, and Sony. * Tracking and managing project statuses and generating reports; maintaining timelines, and submittals and deliverables.* Administered full life-cycle event management from conception to completion, coordinating with creative and technical teams from private and government sectors, ensuring successful and memorable events.* Tracked and managed project statuses and generated reports; maintained timelines, submittals, and deliverables.* Oversaw creative and production goals; monitored and reported on progress to stakeholders, partners, and vendors.

New York, Ny, Us

* Provided creative and technical consults for digital and live events/projects.* Analyzed risk and instigated contingency plans for avoidance or corrective actions. * Tracked and reported project progress keeping key stakeholders abreast of developments.* Ensured project deliverables were on time, within budget and at the required level of quality.

* Acted as the primary liaison between internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives, PR, Marketing, Legal, partners, licensees, and vendors to ensure commercial, creative, and production goals were met.* Supervised design and production agencies and freelance artists to establish and execute designated scope of work and ensuring execution remained on brand and creatively sound.* Secured licensing agreements with top-tier creative studios, extending market presence beyond traditional DVD sales, surpassing revenue projections by 43%.* Developed a tiered licensing model for Fox Character Appearances, unlocking new revenue streams and generating profits within the first quarter.Key Projects4-D Experiences: *Ice Age: No Time For Nuts 4-D*Rio the 4-D Experience *Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs 4-D*Ice Age: A Mammoth ChristmasLive Theater:*Ice Age Live* Ice Age On Ice*Alvin & the Chipmunks Live*Rio LiveTouring Exhibitions: *Avatar: Discover Pandora *Ice Age ExhibitionMuseum Exhibitions:*The Art of Bluesky @ Art LudiqueExperiences:* Universal's Halloween Horror Nights (2014, 2015) * Alien Vs Predator (Hollywood, Orlando, Japan)

Glendale, Ca, Us

Annie Award Winning: Dragons: Riders of Berk• Assists in the day-to-day coordination of the Asset, Design, Effects and Lighting departments. • Field requests from department members and vendors, providing timely follow ups to insure resolution. • Artists and work-flow management, oversight of digital deliveries, process tracking and documentation.• Support Lighting dailies and disseminating of vital information to all parties and within production software.

North Hollywood, Ca, Us

* Central hub of communication between all clients, directors, designers, managers and artists. * Over saw workflow of engineers, architects, and artist in both show sets, and art departments. * Worked with all departments assisting in producing proposals, timelines, project calendars, contact sheets and to do list. * Helped evolve budding company’s organizational structure, and policies.

The Wizard of Oz USA national Tour* Provide practical and organizational management onstage/back stage in preproduction, rehearsals and in performances. * Liaison between director, design team, cast and upper management, setting schedules for the entire process. * Responsible for artistic integrity of all designs in addition to tech specs, union regulations and touring/local crew. * Assisting in advancement of essential materials to each venue. Ensure the health and safety of team in coordination with local Fire departments, and industry standards.* Over sight of tech specs, union regulations and touring/local crew.

Lititz, Pennsylvania, Us

Worked in Creative Development as central hub of communication on several multibillion-dollar projects. Tracked and managed all art, presentation, and project related paper work. Assisted in producing proposals, timelines, project calendars, contact sheets, and to do list. Assisted in day-to-day running of department. Supported project leads, production managers, and creative team. Provided administrative and back up support to the production team including research, typing memos, emails, documents and schedules, photocopying, data entry, and filing. Researched and gathered materials and information necessary for the preparation and execution of production process. Completed special projects as needed or requested.

Burbank, Ca, Us

Feature Film: TangledOver seeing heavy schedule management in time sensitive atmosphere. Tracking progress of tasks for artists/ sequences in production tracking systems. Coordinate with production team to ensure painted keys/paint overs were scheduled and delivered in a timely manner. Responsible for running multiple dailies sessions each day. Taking clear and accurate notes in dailies/review sessions, and disseminating them to all necessary parties and within production software. Generally providing overall production support to the production management team. Completing special projects as needed or requested.

Assisted with mailing and tracking of Invitations, RSVP list, registration table, arrangement of party favors, assisted in the timely run of program.

Commercials: Qwest, 7up End Tag, High Blood Pressure PSA, Walmart (6), and State Farm.Duties included but were not limited to running set/office related errands, preparing/distributing prep, set and warp paperwork and equipment. Facilitating communication between key departments. Assisting in the set up and break down of designated production areas, and supported short-staffed departments.

Film: "Beastly"Making phone calls, running office errands, setting up interviews/ meetings, rolling calls, keeping calendars, assisting with duties off set, and project research.

TV: "Fear Clinic"Office duties included making phone calls, running office errands, setting up meetings, and project research. On set duties included locking up and echoing calls, wrangling talent, distributing paperwork and radios.

Writing scripts coverages, drafting letters/emails, rolling calls, keeping calendars, project research, creating/distributing paperwork and assisting with duties both on and off set.

Us

* Worked in Scheduling department created and managed Jspace sites for all incoming projects. * Served as temp Business Analyst created and maintained estimates, and settlements for all for-profit and not-for-profit projects.* Supported Production Manager on several red carpet events, movie premieres, concerts, and large scale parties.

*Oversaw design and equipment installation. * Production crew over-site. * Talent coordination and management.

Valencia, Ca, Us

-Graduation Producer 2008Managed production team, coordinated program from inception, over saw all printing, security needs, and crowd control. -Fashion Show Producer 2008 Managed $12,000 budget, production team oversight. -Halloween Event Producer/Event Coordinator 2007 Hired and supervised Event production team of 37. Managed $50,000 budget, secured a professional headliner: Andrew W.K, reached ticket sales goal.-Graduation Associate Producer 2007Assisted producer and stage-managed; coordinated sound, lights and run of program.

Valencia, Ca, Us

Assisted with the run of the show, maintained safety of participants, helped preserve sensitive time frame of event.

Scheduled volunteers, load-in oversight, coordination of caterers, worked with local police in synchronizing all necessary crowd control.

Duties include but are not limited to oversight of cast ranging from 3 to 25 members, responsible for tracking petty cash, recording blocking, maintaining script changes, supervising rehearsals, management of crew, hospitality for VIP cast members, maintaining rehearsal and performance paper work, obtaining and maintain first aid kits.2006-Mother Courage and Her Children; The Delacorte Theater -Stuff Happens; The Joseph Papp Public Theater; Off Broadway 2005 -The Woman In White; Marriott Marquis Theatre; Broadway-Two Gentlemen Of Verona, The Musical; The Delacorte Theater-This Is How It Goes; The Joseph Papp Public Theater; Off- Broadway 2004-Caroline, Or Change; Center Theatre Group; NYC Rehearsal for LA 2003-Henry V; The Delacorte Theater-Radiant Baby; The Joseph Papp Public Theater; Off-Broadway 2002-Harlem Song; The Apollo Theatre 2001-Topdog/Underdog; The Joseph Papp Public Theater; Off-Broadway

Responsible for stage management, reporting directly to the producer, oversaw the efficient run of speeches, and theatrical interludes.

Coordinated poets and musical acts for this monthly event in over 6 different locations.

Mfa, Independent Track: Producing/ Project Leadership & Management

Ba, Theater Arts

Certificate, Organizational Leadership In Diversity, Equity & Inclusion