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California, United States

Lead a full-service video production company, managing a team of video editors and animators to deliver high-quality content for diverse clients.Oversee end-to-end production processes, ensuring creative vision, technical excellence, and timely project delivery across all projects.Drive business growth through innovative strategies, advanced production techniques, and by maintaining strong client relationships.Specialize in render technology optimization and post-production workflow, ensuring efficiency and high production standards.

California, United States

Managed and directed daily studio operations, leading a team of editors and animators to deliver high-quality content.Produced and oversaw the creation of over 8,000 short and long-form videos for a diverse range of clients.Directed recruitment, training, and performance management processes, improving team proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and ensuring continual development.Spearheaded the full production lifecycle, from pre-production planning and creative direction to post-production delivery, ensuring projects met client specifications.Increased content output efficiency by 20% for clients through strategic process improvements.Ensured all creative and business requirements were met on time, leading to successful project completion and client satisfaction.Monitored and maintained studio equipment and software systems to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.

California, United States

Oversaw department schedules, meticulously monitoring and optimizing payrollNurtured and elevated associate performance, conducting insightful appraisals, promotion recommendations, and effective disciplinary actionsAttained and consistently surpassed sales and margin objectives, strategizing and fine-tuning operations for optimal outcomes

Burbank, California, United States

Strategically managed digital and physical media assets, enhancing cataloging efficiency.Supported the production of promotional materials for shows such as *Lost*, *Grey's Anatomy*, *Suite Life of Zack and Cody* and many more Disney ABC television shows.Collaborated with talent and showrunners to create publicity materials, including press tours, on-set electronic press kits, clip reels, and other publicity tasks.Assisted in the organization and management of press tours, coordinating schedules, travel arrangements, and media interactions.Assisted in video editing and the department-wide technical transition from Avid to Final Cut Pro.Contributed to the production of engaging online video podcasts and promotional materials for various ABC television shows.Worked closely with the marketing and PR teams to ensure seamless integration of video content into broader promotional strategies