Jaime Palmer

Work History

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  Sr. Technical Program Manager

  Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  February 2022 - Present

  United States

• Global Studios & Innovation Director

  Orange LV

  May 2016 - February 2022

  Seattle

  Studio leadership, strategic global business development and project / program management for International production and innovation company, OrangeLV (OLV). Oversee studios in the United States and Europe. Lead a genius team of project and product managers, marketing managers, creatives, IT directors, researchers and software engineers developing digital media / content, tools and applications for strategic partners and institutions including Microsoft, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Cranfield University and Seattle Seahawks and more.
  
  Leadership Activities & Oversight In:
  Studio & Staff Management
  VFX, Animation Production & Operations
  Global Business Strategy & Operations
  Software, Applications and Digital Platform Development
  Production Management
  Product & Program Management
  Communications & Marketing
  Machine Learning, AI & Research
  Creative Art Direction & UI/UX Design
  Information Technology and Cloud Computing
  XR, AR, VR
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  Technical Program manager Hololens

  Microsoft

  April 2015 - May 2016

  Redmond, WA
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  VFX Technical Lead

  3DExcite

  October 2012 - March 2015

  Michigan

  SME (Subject Matter Expert) for VFX; leading a team of compositing and 2D/3D generalists. Oversee, mentor and perform all senior VFX, motion graphics, compositing, editing, retouching, technical lead and pipeline documentation tasks associated with the VFX/Commercial content creation and animation process. Integration of 2D/3D CGI assets with live action footage, lighting, digital paint, photography, utilizing roto, matte extraction, keying, color correction, visual effects simulation/creation, audio and motion graphics into footage, stills and animation
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  Compositing Project Lead

  Digital Domain

  November 2010 - September 2012

  Stereoscopic Compositor:
  Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon 3D
  The SMURFS 3D, 2011
  
  Rotoscope for 3D (Depth):
  Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon 3D
  
  2nd Compositing Project Lead:
  God of War: Ascension, 2012 Released 2013
  Video Game 2D/3D conversion Cinematics for Sony
  Coordinate & adapt pipeline/tools with TD Team
  Supervision, R&D, documentation & training of Compositing Team
  Creative workflow pre-viz & development
  
  Compositor / Digital Paint Artist:
  Compositing, Photo Realistic Plate Creation, Roto, Matte Extraction, Dynamic Paint, Depth Map Modification, L

• Executive Creative Art Director and Studio Manager

  Black Kat Studio, Inc.

  November 2004 - November 2010

  Organized Black Kat Studio, Inc. as a corporation in 2004 and served as founding VP until it was sold to Sun Digital, Inc. in 2007. Assumed the role of Executive Creative Art Director - Studio Manager to support the transition.
  
  Responsibilities/achievements included:
  Possess left and right (creative and analytical) processing to bridge the communication gap on cross disciplinary teams and leverage business methodologies to drive success
  
  Rapid executive decision making ability
  
  Development of strategic planning and marketing objectives to extend the co

• Executive Creative Art Director and UI/UX Director

  Sun Digital, Inc.

  May 2003 - November 2010

  Supported two roles within the organization as the Executive Creative Art Director and UI/UX Director and as an IT Technician.
  
  Key responsibilities/achievements included:
  Coordination and deployment of the desires of the client with a design solution to fit their needs/budget including: website design, print material, marketing, branding, photography and video
  
  Research, analysis and evaluation of software and hardware for recommendation to clients
  
  Troubleshoot operating systems (various versions of Windows and/or Mac), applications/software, e-mail a

• Webmaster, Board of Directors

  Ocala Art Group

  March 2008 - October 2010

  Collaborated and attended weekly Board Meetings. Developed a centralized website for the group to serve as the primary point of communication, venue for pre and post event documentation and interface for the community for its over 300 members. Provide UI/UX direction and deployment for the website during 2008-2010.
  
  Key responsibilities included:
  Ongoing day-to-day content management and maintenance
  
  Set-up and management of Ocala Art Group Social Networks including Twitter
  
  Consult with the Ocala Art Group Board to appraise them of website performance a

• Senior Graphic Designer/Assistant Director

  Sullivan Automotive Group

  May 2001 - June 2003

  Supported multi-million dollar producing large automotive group as the lead graphic designer of their in-house advertising agency.
  
  Key responsibilities/achievements included:
  Design of advertising material both print and digital for the organization’s automotive franchises: JEEP, PONTIAC, CADILLAC, DODGE, IZUZU and GMC
  
  Assist the Creative Director with all agency projects including: directing television commercials, research and recommendation of media placement, monthly newsletter, photography and MAC and PC Information Technology support

• Senior Motion Graphics Editor/Film Crew/Production Coordinat

  Palmer Video Productions

  August 1998 - September 2001

  Traveled the Eastern United States and Canada filming Equestrian Eventing. Edited and produced analog and digital videos. Filmed Olympic equestrian riders and the Pan American Games. Assisted the Production Director with on-site shoots, coordinated shoot itinerary, asset collection, camera crews, sales team and equipment deployment and collection.
  
  Edit and produce analog and digital videos
  
  Film Olympic, professional and amateur equestrian riders
  
  Film Olympic equestrian riders at the qualifying meets and at the Pan-American Games
  
  Assist with organizin

• Advertising Graphic Artist

  The New York Times Company

  April 1999 - May 2001

  Supported the New York Times Group newspaper, The Gainesville Sun, as an advertising graphic designer.
  
  Key responsibilities included:
  Design advertising materials for clients and support the art department with in-house projects
  
  Chosen to be on an elite team to analyze the existing ad process and develop an efficient system
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  Game Room Student Manager

  University of Florida

  March 1995 - December 1998

  As a Game Room Student Manager, the goal was to ensure the Game Room was a pleasant, stress free location for the University community to spend their leisure time. This position reported to the Game Room Manager.
  
  Key responsibilities included:
  Assisting customers during their visit to the J. Wayne Reitz Union Game Room at the University of Florida and maintain smooth operation of the Game Room
  
  Oversee Student Assistants and provide conflict resolution to customers and staff
  
  Provide support to the University of Florida Bowling Team, leagues, groups and