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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Burbank, California, United States

Glendale, California, United States

Associate Production Manager on "The Bad Guys"• Partnered with Head of Assets and Head of Look to establish and support cross-department workflows (with an emphasis on driving efficiency and finding creative solutions to achieve the desired look and feel of the show)• Mentored and supported show production staff in meeting weekly quotas and milestones• Guided Central department in strategizing for and navigating through marketing requests (posters, trailers, custom… Show more Associate Production Manager on "The Bad Guys"• Partnered with Head of Assets and Head of Look to establish and support cross-department workflows (with an emphasis on driving efficiency and finding creative solutions to achieve the desired look and feel of the show)• Mentored and supported show production staff in meeting weekly quotas and milestones• Guided Central department in strategizing for and navigating through marketing requests (posters, trailers, custom content)• Provided daily production support and coverage for Modeling, Surfacing, and Crowds departments• Led show efforts in postmortem documentation creation and compilation• Covered for Production Manager as needed Show less

Glendale, California

• Facilitated the production of custom animation work for use in marketing the film• Worked on multiple features at a given time• Oversaw work completed via various production models (designated in-house team, within show resources, vendor production)• Managed bids, schedules, artist feed, resources, and production progress through the pipeline• Handled documentation + Shotgun setup, maintenance, and tracking• Trained direct reports

Glendale, California, United States

Same as noted above for The Boss Baby: Family Business.

Glendale, California, United States

While managing custom animation duties for other films, additionally assisted on "Puss In Boots: The Last Wish" May - October 2020:• Managed the Art department and team both pre- and post-green light• Established department organization, workflows, and production strategies to suit the needs of production, artists, and creative leadership• Oversaw and trained department production staff

Glendale, California, United States

Same as noted above for The Boss Baby: Family Business.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Sole Production Supervisor overseeing three developing features for a new feature animation company, Mythos Studios. Facilitated the work of a growing content development team while further establishing studio workflows, practices, and standards.

Glendale, California

Production Supervisor for the Character Effects (CFX) Department on "Abominable."• Primary production support for the feature department.• Worked in partnership with department head to ensure the production of quality work while staying on budget and within schedule.• Oversaw department of 28, supervised department production assistant and production coordinator, and communicated department goals, standing, and output to show leadership.• Proactively strategized… Show more Production Supervisor for the Character Effects (CFX) Department on "Abominable."• Primary production support for the feature department.• Worked in partnership with department head to ensure the production of quality work while staying on budget and within schedule.• Oversaw department of 28, supervised department production assistant and production coordinator, and communicated department goals, standing, and output to show leadership.• Proactively strategized solutions for potential scheduling, workflow, performance, and staffing issues / concerns.• Provided thoughtful, productive feedback to artists, production assistant, and production coordinator, and established clear communication practices regarding individual and show expectations and needs.• Managed department schedule and staffing, tracked content into and through the department, and coordinated overall daily workflow. Show less

Glendale, California

Production Coordinator for the animation and rigging departments on How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.RiggingResponsibilities Included:• Handling all Rigging department production responsibilities• Maintaining record of/tracking tasks, workload, and schedule• Providing context and information regarding upstream department deliverables and downstream department needs• Interfacing with show management regarding department needs and standing• Acting… Show more Production Coordinator for the animation and rigging departments on How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.RiggingResponsibilities Included:• Handling all Rigging department production responsibilities• Maintaining record of/tracking tasks, workload, and schedule• Providing context and information regarding upstream department deliverables and downstream department needs• Interfacing with show management regarding department needs and standing• Acting representative for the department in meetings in which the department head is not presentAnimationResponsibilities Included:• Prepping and driving daily department director reviews• Compiling and sending latest animation material to editorial department• Tracking pipeline publishes, changes, and updates• Maintaining shot and sequence casting documents (first point of contact for Head of Character Animation)• Shotgun progress and schedule tracking• Delegating tasks to department production assistant• Acting as a continued point of contact for artists, production staff, and show leadership• Meeting coverage Show less

Glendale, California

Production Coordinator for the modeling and surfacing departments on How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.Responsibilities Included:• Prepping and driving department reviews• Prepping, managing, and executing artist rounds• Tracking and managing assets and time through the pipeline• Updating and managing Shotgun tasks• Maintaining production schedules and dates• Creating up-to-date schedule and casting information visualizations for artists•… Show more Production Coordinator for the modeling and surfacing departments on How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.Responsibilities Included:• Prepping and driving department reviews• Prepping, managing, and executing artist rounds• Tracking and managing assets and time through the pipeline• Updating and managing Shotgun tasks• Maintaining production schedules and dates• Creating up-to-date schedule and casting information visualizations for artists• Facilitating communication between departments• Acting as the first point of contact for artists• Supplying updates to department heads and production leadership• Documenting and distributing meeting notes• Calendar scheduling and maintenance• Distributing and collecting paychecks and time cardsAdditionally assisted the Matte Painting department as we worked to navigate the early stages of new pipeline workflows. Show less

Glendale, California

Assisted the Themed Entertainment team as we worked to create diverse, high quality animation for ride and amusement experiences. This position provided a unique opportunity to work with the entire animation pipeline in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Responsibilities Included:• Prepping and driving daily reviews• Prepping, managing, and executing daily artist rounds• Tracking and managing assets through the pipeline• Facilitating communication between departments•… Show more Assisted the Themed Entertainment team as we worked to create diverse, high quality animation for ride and amusement experiences. This position provided a unique opportunity to work with the entire animation pipeline in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Responsibilities Included:• Prepping and driving daily reviews• Prepping, managing, and executing daily artist rounds• Tracking and managing assets through the pipeline• Facilitating communication between departments• Facilitating the transfer of material to and from global clients• Acting as the first point of contact for artists• Supplying updates to department heads and production leadership• Documenting and distributing meeting notes• Calendar scheduling and maintenance (for individuals as well as the department)• Distributing and collecting paychecks and time cards• Party and event planningProjects:• Motiongate Dubai (DreamWorks Zone): https://www.dubaiparksandresorts.com/en/discover/motiongate/zones• DreamWorks DreamPlace: https://www.dreamplaceexperience.com/ Show less

Glendale, California

Assisted the Themed Entertainment team as we worked to create diverse, high quality animation for ride experiences. This position provided a unique opportunity to work with the entire animation pipeline, supplying hands-on exposure to and experience in all departments.Projects:• Motiongate Dubai (DreamWorks Zone): https://www.dubaiparksandresorts.com/en/discover/motiongate/zones

Greater Los Angeles Area

LA Production Technology• 300-level course for undergraduate juniors and seniors• Developed course syllabus• Outlined course schedule• Created lecture plans and outlines• Cultivated lecture materials• Developed course assignments and projects (including descriptive handouts)• Developed grading rubrics• Implemented and executed grading policies• Maintained accurate course and grade-related records

Bloomington, Indiana

Researched, scheduled, and executed the production of segments for The Friday Zone, a children’s television show that airs every Friday on PBS stations across Indiana.

Bloomington, Indiana

Fall 2015: Introduction to Design and Production • Responsible for teaching three discussion sessions each week (65 total students) • Co-first point of contact for class of over 120 students • Assisted professor with lecture-related preparation • Executed grading policies • Hosted office hoursFall 2014 & Spring 2015: Introduction to Media and Society • Co-first point of contact for class of over 100 students • Assisted professor… Show more Fall 2015: Introduction to Design and Production • Responsible for teaching three discussion sessions each week (65 total students) • Co-first point of contact for class of over 120 students • Assisted professor with lecture-related preparation • Executed grading policies • Hosted office hoursFall 2014 & Spring 2015: Introduction to Media and Society • Co-first point of contact for class of over 100 students • Assisted professor with lecture-related preparation • Helped develop grading rubrics for assignments and projects • Executed grading policies • Composed exam questions • Hosted office hours Show less

Bloomington, Indiana

Manage apartment housing and tenants after hours; interact with residents daily, helping to resolve issues and create a positive living environment.

Sydney, Australia

Supported producers and creative teams in the production of animated advertisements, projection mapping installations, and content for large-scale events such as the 2014 Commonwealth Games Flag Handover Ceremony. Acquired design assets; maintained scripts and documents; implemented company website redesign; communicated between departments; took notes; wrote blogs; managed timelines and schedules for projects and events.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Assisted human resources department in organizing, inputting, scanning, and indexing employee data; consolidated and organized physical and electronic office documents and resources; generated official documentation for employee qualifications.

Orlando, Florida

Assisted and attended to all guests; ensured an organized, efficient, welcoming, “show ready” work area; worked to resolve conflicts quickly and efficiently; managed, maintained, and executed the best possible experience for guests from across the world; created Disney magic.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Assisted a practicing CPA/Attorney with official documents, accounts, and cases; implemented organizational methods and systems in an operating office and maintained workflow; completed documentation for deadlines and sent to necessary destinations; interacted with clients during advisory meetings.

Master Of Science (Ms), Media Production Management

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Media Design & Production, English

Film & Media, English

February 2013 - June 2013

Academic Honors