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

Post Production Supervisor - Tyler Perry Studios - Atlanta, GA - 7/21 – Present

  • End to end supervision and management of post production schedules for network dramas and sitcoms

  • Working closely with creative/technical teams to ensure delivery 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 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 development of project management systems and processes

  • Built and lead 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 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 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

  • Juggler