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Emeryville, California, United States

As creative project manager, develop and drive evolving schedules, directing team of 10 in creation of animatic shots. Ensured alignment with creative vision of projects; handle daily functions while advancing long-term efforts. Partner with fellow department managers, along with lead artists, to complete and meet deadlines for animatic deliveries. Work with producers to meet budgets and ensure projects are properly staffed.- Enhanced success of new coordinators in department, developing system to quickly train them so that they could provide strong support and acclimate more quickly.- Led team in creation of previsualization projects that used build of temp sets and characters using 3D software to enable visualization of films. Presented project to larger Layout Department to share work and show how it can be used.- Achieved 100% on-time completion of projects by navigating last-minute changes to address stakeholder feedback.

Emeryville, California, United States

Project: Dream ProductionsPromoted to senior role overseeing continuity of projects while monitoring quality and delivery on tight deadlines. Conducted script analysis prior to production and worked with partners during shooting to ensure alignment of all filming elements. Incorporated daily script changes into working scripts. Recorded takes and director’s notes. Led status meetings to share project progress and address issues with stakeholders. Tracked and delivered updates for 50+ elements throughout productions.- Developed tracking system to organize minor voices (loop group) that categorized voices by actor, character, and lines.- Collaborated with producing staff to plan 52 recording sessions with headlining voice talent, as well as 23-day players.- Boosted overall team efficiency 50% by coaching coordinators through programs and daily/last-minute operations.

Emeryville, California, United States

Promoted to Senior Script Supervisor mid-project.Project: Dream Productions

New York, New York, United States

Led collaboration and communication across creative and technical departments throughout productions, from rehearsal to stage; fulfilled needs of 50+ actors and crews. Oversaw all facets of stage operations, including sets, props, lights, and sound. Drove efficiency and adherence to strict 3- to 6-month timelines, while ensuring alignment with artistic goals. Observed all technical cues from side of stage to protect actors’ safety and ability to perform.- Ensured safety of actors through careful clearing and setup of rehearsal and performance areas on The Cher Show: The Musical, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and Company.- Filled in as substitute stage manager for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical; trained for 14 days to run the 2-hour show, as well as prep time and after-show time.- Contributed to smooth show performance by authoring several documents for stage managers to use in running shows. Co-created entrance-exit tracker for performers leaving stage during shows.

New York, New York, United States

Played key role in coordination of theater rehearsals, set builds, and performances, partnering with artistic directors, technical teams, and vendors. Drove focus on optimizing functionality across 5 theatrical spaces. Identified and eliminated communication bottlenecks to ensured clear and seamless flow of information across stakeholders. - Provided hands-on support by building, storing, and lighting student productions of The Seagull, The Tempest, and other self-written and produced projects.- Collaborated with visiting and permanent faculty in production meetings to ensure on-time and seamless transitions between Actors’ and Directors’ Thesis productions. - Balanced and built, along with production manager, the set build schedule of two of the larger performance spaces during high turnaround times.

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Stage Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Theatre/Theater, 3.42