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Glendale, California, United States

Zombies: The Re-Animated Series- Communicate with the Producer daily regarding the status of the production.- Alert the Producer of potential problems and suggest appropriate solutions.- Update key production personnel on the status of all areas of production.- Supervise Production Coordinator and Production Assistant.- Oversee preparation production materials for shipping.- Manage schedule to ensure production meets strict deadlines.- Troubleshoot problems.- Coordinate and communicate with vendor studio.- Assist in the scheduling of key production personnel.- Facilitate communication in a timely manner between production unit and outside studio regarding production issues, questions, and materials.

Glendale, California, United States

Disney TV Animation annual mentorship program for aspiring Producers.

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Deliver instruction to a class of animation intern students as determined by the department heads. - Prepare a syllabus and teach curriculum according to the goals and objectives of the department.- Hold resume and portfolio workshops and provide individualized guidance.- Source guest speakers employs in the animation industry.- Determine student mastery of material and assign final course grades from evaluation of homework, portfolio progress, and other assignments and activities related to course material.

Burbank, California, United States

SpongeBob SquarePants | Kamp Koral | The Patrick Star Show-Managed three shows with separate crews and distinct medium requirements (2D Acrylic, CG, 2D Watercolor).-Oversaw production progress and completion of the projects at all times.-Created, maintained, and addressed schedule changes across multiple departments (from Writing to Post Production).-Revised and developed pipeline flow to better suit the needs of each show.-Maintained connections with the overseas vendors and in-house staff.-Managed interpersonal conflicts and connections as well as a motivated the team in both In-Person and Work-from-Home work models.-Delivered feedback to direct reports, ensuring excellence is fostered and acknowledged; participated in and supported the feedback process for all crew members.- Mentored production coordinators, assistants, and interns to prepare them for upcoming career opportunities. -Weekly timecard submissions, sourcing and hiring of new staff, balancing project and budget priorities.

Burbank, California

SpongeBob SquarePants | Kamp Koral- Assisted the Production Manager in all support needs (i.e. updating schedules and documents, continued training for production and artists, freelance artist sourcing).- Managed daily Shotgrid and FileMaker inputs and exports.- Assisted the Production Manager in maintaining deadlines, ensuring departmental productivity goals are consistently met.- Ensured pipeline procedures are followed, and workflow was as seamless as possible from one department to the next.- Performed artist check-ins to determine status of the work in each department. Effectively communicated with artists regarding deadlines.- Coordinated crew meetings.- Handled requests made by crew members, Directors, Production Management and Line Producer.- Contributed information for department and production evaluations as required.

Burbank, California, United States

SpongeBob SquarePants - Seasons 11 and 12- Assisted the Production Coordinator with tracking of assets through the production pipeline from start to ship using File Maker Pro.- Conformed storyboards to animatics.- Assisted in scheduling and taking notes during meetings and reviews.- Operated playlists and previews during reviews and art breakdowns.- Partnered with a Production Coordinator to ensure the production ran smoothly and supported the production team with day-to-days tasks.- Archived digital and physical art assets after episode completion.

Burbank, Ca

Miles From Tomorrowland | Puppydog Pals- Assisted in the preparation of screenings and shipments.- Organized storyboards and designs on the server.- Provided project support including note taking, scheduling, meeting preparation, and organization assistance.- Communicated with artists on their assignment progress daily and before reviews.- Ensured accuracy of information by communicating in a timely and organized manner.- Assisted and supported the Production Coordinators and other department leadership with day-to-day issues and projects as they arose.

Chicago

Project Bluelight- Animated 2D sequences of canine and avian characters.- Managed pipeline schedule alongside twenty other animation students.- Communicated deadlines to instructors and collaborated with peers to provide seamless scene transitions across the project.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Balanced and maintained cash drawers.- Processed customer transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, payments, etc.- Referred and cross-sold bank products and services to customers.