PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
TEAM LEADERSHIP • CREATIVE PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT • PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
A creative production professional with 20 years of managing all things motion, video and interactive for a wide range of design and animation focused projects coupled with the ability to thrive in creative environments. Skillful in leading creation and development of moving content. Proven expertise in delivering high quality products on schedule and within budget while managing numerous projects simultaneously. A self-driven team leader skilled in guiding talent and stakeholders in realizing a shared vision.
Experience
Operations Manager- Tyler Perry Studios - Atlanta, GA - 7/21 – Present
Main point of contact for project-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables while managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle
Management of multiple concurrent projects while prioritizing tasks based on urgency
Utilized project management software and tools to track progress and manage documentation
Conducted post-mortem evaluations/ lessons learned sessions to identify for improvement for future projects
Developed and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders including streaming partners, vendors, and executive leadership
Post Production Supervisor - Tyler Perry Studios - Atlanta, GA - 7/21 – 7/24
End-to-end supervision and management of post-production schedules for network dramas and sitcoms
Working closely with creative/technical teams to ensure delivery of the highest quality episodic entertainment
Management of multiple production pipelines for SVOD and linear Platforms
Facilitate accurate communication of creative concepts and issues between all departments
Animation Producer - Bento Box Entertainment - Atlanta, GA - 8/20 - 1/21
Led project management team in forecasting, scheduling, and budget tracking for 20 20-episode series
Recruited and hired top animation talent and managed a remote team of 70
Provided creative supervision at every stage of animation including working with animators, editors and production to deliver high
quality animation
Executive Producer - CoSA VFX - Atlanta, GA. 5/20 - 7/20
Monitored Atlanta entertainment industry for video production during Covid-19
Represented CoSA VFX in all Atlanta Post Production groups to increase local presence
Established and developed new relationships with Atlanta creative content producers
Consolidated company listings and inclusions in all relevant publications
Project Management Consultant - Fontaine Construction - Charleston, SC - 8/19 - 1/20
Led the development of project management systems and processes
Built and led multiple land development crews
Served as client-facing representative to large land development clients
Executive Producer - Creative Mammals - Atlanta, GA - 8/18 - 7/19
Led production, client services, and business development for a full-service design studio producing broadcast promos, commercials, and identity packages for on-air, digital, and social for networks, publishers, and brands
Expanded client base to include Netflix, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Oath, Ryot, & OWN Network
Executive Producer - Primal Screen - Atlanta, GA - 4/13 - 7/18
Prepared and delivered all new business presentations to creative agencies, networks, publishers and brands
Expanded client base and services offered to include interactive K-12 content
Pursued and awarded Primal Screen's 1st and 2nd half-hour holiday specials
Head of Production - Primal Screen - Atlanta, GA - 11/11 - 4/13
Recruited and developed new production department and processes
Oversaw live-action production, character animation, motion design, interactive development,
environmental and interactive signage design, digital/social projects, and studio promotions
Provided the final QC and approval of all competitive bids, schedules, and deliveries
Increased repeat business and client referrals by focusing the production process to prioritize client service
Project Manager - Primal Screen - Atlanta, GA - 10/02 - 11/11
Maintained professional relationships with executives and decision-makers at ABC, AMC, Cartoon Network, Disney, HBO, NBCUniversal, Nickelodeon, PBS, Scholastic, and Sesame Workshop
Produced the visual identity for The Sundance Film Festival for 5 years
Provided outstanding customer service to manage and deliver hundreds of top-notch projects, within scope, on time, under budget, and to happy clients
Education
Atlanta College of Art Atlanta, GA
Graduation: 2000
BFA: Illustration
Skills
Project Management
Business Development
Animation Workflows
Estimating and Bidding
Persuasive Presentations
Production Software
Leadership
Team Building
Negotiation
Live Action
Award Winner
Creative Mind
Generous Listener
Problem Solver