Jeremy Quist Email and Phone Number

• Responsible for the daily management and overall production schedule of the Creative Content Department (aka the Documentary team), which produces original Disney+ documentaries, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and other bonus material in support of Pixar Animation Studios and its films.• Partners with the Director of Marketing and Franchise to complete content on time and within budget.• Establishes a positive rapport with feature productions, marketing, legacy groups, and Disney.• Exercises strong leadership skills to inspire and guide the team to success.• Skillfully negotiates with both internal and external groups to anticipate and solve problems and broker agreements.

• Worked with Post Production, Production, Editorial, Sound, and Media Control to create complete deliverables and ensure they met the studio’s high quality standards before public consumption.• Managed schedules for and participated in production reviews, QC sessions, and recording sessions; proactively maintained multiple calendars with attention and sensitivity to deadlines and conflicts.• Oversaw tracking database of audio/visual deliverables; created and distributed delivery notifications.• Represented the department at meetings, reviews, and QC sessions; recorded and published accurate notes.

• Managed production and conducted quality control of 10 theatrical and 10 retail DVDs annually; selected chapter breaks and thumbnail images; and approved wrap-­‐‑art, menu, and disc design for all DVDs.• Created and facilitated community-­‐‑based partnerships; maintained excellent relations with theaters, festivals, museums, public libraries, and other educational institutions.• Pitched, negotiated, and booked all theatrical and non-­‐‑theatrical Global Lens film screenings with venue programmers; increased annual bookings revenue 100% between 2009 and 2013.• Communicated with international sales agents, filmmakers, post-­‐‑production labs, and vendors to schedule and track complete delivery of all feature assets, on time and within budget.• Acted as liaison and provided requested materials to television (HBO, Venevision, and CUNY TV), online (Hulu and Fandor), and airline (Virgin America) partners.• Ensured internal and external compliance with acquisition contracts and rights licensing agreements.• Wrote blog posts; edited and proofread (and rewrote as necessary) educational discussion guides,marketing, and institutional messaging including press releases, newsletters, and FAQs.• Reviewed films and helped program annual Global Lens film series; helped coordinate annual Global Lens premiere at the Museum of Modern Art.• Evaluated grant applications (including script, rough cut, budget, and production schedule), provided feedback, and participated in semi-­‐‑annual grant-­‐‑recipient selection process.• Represented the organization and presented films at festivals and venue screenings (e.g., ValdiviaInternational Film Festival in Chile, Seattle International Film Festival, University of Texas-­‐‑Pan American); gave institutional interviews to press.• Interviewed, hired, trained, and managed interns; supervised operations in the absence of Director of Programs; set a positive and enthusiastic tone for staff.

• Provided direction and conducted quality control to produce a monthly retail DVD.• Worked with international sales agents, producers, directors, designers, and labs to ensure the complete and timely creation and delivery of all material and contractual elements associated with acquired films.• Programmed monthly schedules for Video On Demand channels; compiled all VOD and DVD metadata and submitted it to companies such as TVN, DirecTV, Comcast, Dish, Netflix, Blockbuster, and Amazon.• Supplied festival schedules to acquisitions department; organized and prioritized films for consideration.• Arranged domestic and international shipping for all theatrical and non-theatrical screenings.

• Successfully resolved all outstanding Accounts Receivable issues and Box Office Reports.• Wrote and designed promotional e-newsletter; ensured timely delivery and return of marketing materials.• Conducted grassroots marketing research; created and maintained database of client organizations.

• Provided assistance and training for math and science online programs to educators and students.• Identified, evaluated, and resolved reported/detected problems; collaborated closely with engineering, editorial, and sales teams to ensure product excellence and customer satisfaction.• Effectively broke down complex concepts and explained them with straightforward terminology.