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Production Supervisor for the Central Department on an Shrek 5.

Production Supervisor for the Rigging and Animation Departments on Kung Fu Panda 4

Los Angeles, California, United States

Production Supervisor for the Animation Department on Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Los Angeles, California, United States

Production Coordinator for the Layout department for Trolls 3.Overall Responsibilities:- Assumes the role of the primary production person; coordinates information, develops show workflow, and casts assignments with Department Heads.- Works directly with show leadership to develop documentation that coordinates day-to-day workflow and highlights potential.

Production Coordinator on "Trolls Holiday in Harmony" for the following departments:- Art- Editorial- Assets (Modeling, Surfacing, Rigging for Characters/Environments)- Layout- Animation- Character Effects- FX

Worked in Technology, coordinating the development of new emerging tech.

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Works with incoming team members to provide project information, daily tasks, and overall workflow.- Collaborates directly with cross-functional department heads to delegate and prioritize tasks using production tracking software. (Shotgun, JIRA)- Identify and provide solutions for production pipeline issues.- Ensures fulfillment of client expectations.

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Repaired, maintained, and upgraded machines using a variety of hardware and software.- First line of technical support for artists/production, troubleshooting hardware and software issues.- Maintained full inventory of studio technology and artist profiles (Mac, Windows, Linux).- Coordinated with artists and production to schedule upgrades.

Greater Boston Area

- Assist in the development and day-to-day operations of a payroll department that employs 600+ employees.- Assume administrative authority while communicating and supporting 9 different facilities spread across Massachusetts.- Audit various bills, reports, and records to ensure that numbers and information is accurate and up-to-date.- Co-lead in Payroll.

Greater Boston Area

- Assisted in overseeing QA test plans to ensure each feature and functionality has been addressed.- Responsible for testing three separate inputs for functionality and responsiveness. - Communicated varying levels of bugs to programming team efficiently to meet sprint goals.- Coordinated with QA lead to verify corrections to bugs were successful and.

Norwood, Massachusetts

- Assist in the development and implementation of written policies and procedures that governed the operation of the facility. - Process payroll including recording hours and reporting to finance department.- Update employee job descriptions, organize employee files into orderly fashion, and participate in setting up activities for the residents as well as.

Greater Boston Area

Project Oswald - A 2D endless runner for the iOS and Android mobile platforms.- Designed the leveling and upgrading system that allows for player progression and replayability.- Designed and assisted in the creation of each environment the player encounters.- Managed team meetings and assigned tasks to continue development through the polish phase..

Greater Boston Area

Into the Rift - A futuristic themed free falling simulator that uses the Oculus Rift and Kinect motion controls.- Designed level mechanics and incorporated assets into scene for programmers.- Animation of all hand gestures.- Assisted the producer with designating tasks and ensuring tasks were done on a weekly sprint.- Presented our product to the general.

Bachelor'S Degree, Game And Interactive Media Design

Graduated Cum laude with a 3.7 GPA.

Associate'S Degree, Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta KappaAttended Freshman year. Transferred to Becker College after Spring semester with a 4.0 GPA and.

Full Stack Web Development Certificate, Computer Software Engineering