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Culver City, California, United States

Led and managed complex localization projects for television series and feature films, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of assets.Implemented and optimized project workflows to improve efficiency and reduce costs by 20%.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives, including engineering, design, dubbing, and client services.Leveraged data analytics to identify project bottlenecks and inform strategic decision-making.Launched multiple localization projects within budget and on schedule, exceeding client expectations.Recognized as one of first people to train on new system designed for order entry and delivery of assets.Provided feedback on new system improvements.Assisted other departments with utilizing new system to reduce backlog of deliveries.

Burbank, California

Managed high-volume workload of localization projects for major clients, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.Developed and implemented project plans to optimize resource allocation and meet tight deadlines.Built and maintained strong client relationships through effective communication and problem-solving.Demonstrated proficiency in project management tools and software to track progress and identify potential risks.Managed multiple projects while maintaining high levels of quality and client satisfaction.Assisted clients, such as FOX and Disney. Implemented new systems to track metrics and delivery schedules for Disney.Provided feedback to Disney regarding new system that created more robust system. Met delivery dates and client expectations.

Culver City, Ca

Manage comprehensive production information system, establishing protocols for a global team to input and retrieve real-time data. Collecting all production assets (digital and physical) from all SPT, Int'l Productions for future distribution and sales of these programs to additional broadcasters.Managed and led global team responsible for asset tracking, delivery, and quality control. Provided strategic leadership in developing and executing asset management initiatives.Overhauled asset management processes, resulting in a 25% increase in efficiency and reduced costs.Implemented data-driven strategies to optimize asset utilization and inform business decisions.Created, launched, and administrated centralized asset management system, improving accessibility and collaboration.Developed new asset management and production system.

Culver City, Ca

Responsible for the collection of over 7,000 hours of domestic and International series and features, including tape and file delivery on an annual basis.Continually update WPF internal departments of the production delivery dates so they can advise clients with materials will be available.Authored Standards and Practices as a component of production contracts for delivery of materials and assets, ensuring compliance with corporate specifications.Organized and administered digital assets within a global, web-based information system.

Hollywood, Ca

Managed the Domestic Syndication and International Client Services Departmentswith a team of international syndication schedulers. Provided internal and external customers with timely production information, ensuring compliance with exacting requirements. Joined the company as Syndication Account Representative; reorganized IT system to increase communication efficiency by 25%.