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Responsible for the overall setups, performance and output quality across design centersComplete ownership of VS operations across design centers with control over allocated budgetsIdentifying and setting-up "best in class" organizational practices, operating processes and service portfolioPartner with internal clients (e.g. client service teams) to provide cutting edge, innovative solutions for communicating with clients and internallyMonitor the market for trends and implement new and enhanced servicesActively market and advertise the capabilities and offerings of the Visual Services FunctionOverall management of outsourced vendor programs including vendor selection and management, quality and turnaround time, standard adherence, staff satisfaction, billing accuracy and contract complianceProviding innovative, creative insights through introduction of new tools and technologies into the systemLeadership of the Design Center Heads and Global Editorial & Translation TeamEstablish and monitor service levels to ensure consistent delivery of high quality, on-time materials in support of our client teamsDevelop and maintain consistent mechanisms for customer feedback to measure satisfactionEnsure periodic review and reporting against KPIs and other performance metrics for both internal and outsourced servicesManagement, monitoring, and continuous development of slides, advanced graphics, editing and translation services, processes and prioritization guidelinesDevelopment of concepts to improve the quality of internal slide production, implementation of new worldwide-consistent standardsSupervising trainings for consulting staff on slide making and effective utilization of Visual servicesHire, train and develop internal team members; regularly monitor and communicate performance, provide ongoing development and coachingPlan for appropriate resourcing and team structure to meet the evolving needs of business

Management of the West Coast studioCreate and encourage a culture of collaboration, creativity, communication, and enthusiasm for our workDevelop and deepen existing client and partner relationshipsResearch and engage new client relationships and partner opportunitiesWork with IF leadership to develop new business strategiesWork with West Coast HoP to properly distribute, staff and manage all incoming and ongoing productionsServe as a liaison between senior clients, IF senior creative and IF production representativesCollaborate with IF Creative Team to develop new creative opportunitiesCollaborate with IF Production Team to supervise the creation of project agreements, plans and execution strategyProvide quality control over all West Coast concepts and projectsManage creative, production and infrastructural staffingMaintain and foster communication between NY and LA studiosCoordinate with the marketing team to lead the development of promotional materials of all projects, including case studies and "behind-the-scenes" materials

As a key member of the ILM and Skywalker Sound public relations team, the Sr. Publicist is responsible for executing ILM and Skywalker Sound’s public relations strategy.In Partnership with the Director of PR and Communications, responsible for developing and executing comprehensive and strategic long-range publicity vision and plan that build on the ILM and Skywalker brands and highlights company’s capabilities.Partner with ILM and Skywalker Sound executives and their teams to lead PR efforts globally. Propose ideas and plans for publicity campaigns; write press releases, biographies, fact sheets, executive quotes and related communications.In conjunction with ILMxLab leadership, create and implement global PR strategy for ILMxLab.Execute the ILM publicity campaigns for an average of 12 films a year in conjunction with client publicity teams.Execute the Skywalker Sound publicity campaigns for an average of 15 films a year.Execute award campaigns including AMPAS, BAFTA and VES Awards, CAS, MPSE’s, and Sundance LabsDevelop, maintain, and support strong relationships with industry press, industry representatives, vendors, and studios.Pitch stories and cultivate key press relations.Manage ILM third party partner PR requests with client PR teams.Identify and develop industry event participation and speaking opportunities.Manage participation at industry events including Siggraph, and FMX.Participates as a key member of the Lucasfilm Speakers Series program.Monitor industry developments and benchmark the ongoing achievements of Lucasfilm companies against peers.Act as official spokesperson for ILM and Skywalker Sound as appropriate.Leads tours to press, clients and guests.Partner with Lucasfilm publicity and Disney publicity on global company initiatives.

Provided administrative and production support to the Art Department. Working with a highly talented team of feature film / VFX Concept Artists and reporting to the Supervising Art Director. Provided administrative and general support to Art department personnel and clients
Booking and setting-up conference calls
Assisted with technical / workspace adjustments and set-ups for the team and new starters
Booked meetings / space for client and Art Department reviews
Assisted with event planning - talks / presentations, and assist with travel and accommodation bookings
Assisted in all phases of production from bidding to archiving
Assisted artists with clean-up of concept and storyboard artwork
Reading scripts and assists with generating ideas for concept work
Conducted library/video research for reference materials
Created presentation packages for meetings including scanning, printing and mounting of concept and storyboard artwork
Maintained inventory, orders and stocks all department supplies
Responsible for general department maintenance

Coordinator assisting the SVP of Visual Effects for Universal Pictures. This position merges the functions of an executive assistant and office coordinator with some specialized work pertaining to the management of the visual effects process.Office Coordinator FunctionsResponsibilities:Screen all calls and create a running call sheet.Schedule meetings.Arrange travel and all accommodations including detailed itineraries.Process expense reports.Provide support for accounting functions (PO’s, invoicing, cost reports, etc) and liaise with finance department.Ordering office supplies and keeping track of current levels.Visual Effects FunctionsDevelop script breakdowns for roughly 25 scripts per year for Visual Effects including specific methodologies.Coordinate legal documents and the distribution of digital materials through various phases of production on assigned Universal Pictures films.Update VFX Vendor and Freelance databases.Participate in department special projects.

Provided on-lot technical and creative services at the Walt Disney Studios related to finishing and distributing movies across The Walt Disney Companies portfolio of brands (Pixar, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Walt Disney Animation and Pictures.Responsibilities:QA End to End analysisPartnered with various departments across Studio operations to identify each areas and extent a QC step occurring within the workflow, starting with source components down to package deliverables.Modeled out costs associated with each QC stepContributed to informing a future cost/time savings QC strategy that also improves qualityDevelopment of Data Refinement strategyIdentified ways to clean up a large amount of unstructured data that results from QC reports and various operational spreadsheets.Ascertained patterns within the data sets that would allow for formulaic approaches to gather data into a database structures that will allow for analysis and improved modeling.Contributed to streamlining duplicate efforts around data collection and look for solutions to prevent redundancy.