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Danielle Helsaple

Experienced Project Manager and Workflow Efficiency Expert

Senior Development Manager / 19 yrs

San Francisco, CA

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Production Coordinator

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

My background in film and writing lent itself to working in a creative animation environment where I could help develop story and visuals, but also one that could focus on the production of the project as a whole.

- Completed over 15 successful projects on budget
- Led cross-functional teams of up to 50 people on both the technical and creative realms
- Developed processes to ensure time was spent most efficiently
- Mentored direct reports and aided in their career growth
- Created a working environment for my crew where creative thinking could thrive

Work History

Senior Producer

Massive Black

June 2022 - Present

Remote
Associate Production Manager

Lucasfilm

August 2020 - June 2022

San Francisco Bay Area
VR Project Manager

Facebook

August 2019 - April 2020

Menlo park

- Managing XFN disciplines to create a real time VR/social experience for
Horizon
- Scoping and scheduling tasks for design, prototype, art and
engineering
- Sprint planning for weekly, monthly and quarterly deliverables
- Forecasting resource needs to hit hard deadlines
Producer

Houzz

December 2017 - June 2018

Palo Alto, CA

- Managed the creation of over 20K 3d art models to use in mobile
- Helped create the “look” of the new Private Label houzz unveiled recently
- Collaborated with the CEO on the final render looks featured on the site
Operations Producer

Glu Mobile

September 2017 - December 2017

Burlingame, California

- Managed the development teams on DESIGNHOME and COVET
- Wrote key stories for daily entry submissions
- Collaborated with the Art Director for the COVET seasonal launches
Content Production Manager

Apple Inc.

June 2016 - August 2016

Cupertino, CA

- Managed the Content Studio Artists under strict Fall Launch Deadlines
- Tracked progress on key note visuals
- Supported interactive accessibility of the Apple website
Development Producer

Sledgehammer Games

August 2015 - May 2016
Production Supervisor - Character Clothing/Crowds for "B.O.O - Bureau

DreamWorks Animation

December 2013 - December 2013

- Developed and implemented new tracking tools to increase productivity
- Managed a team of 30 artists in 3 separate locations, including India
- Led a company wide initiative on a Hand-Off tool to create better communication between departments
Production Supervisor - Animation for "Mr. Peabody and Sherman"

DreamWorks Animation

March 2012 - December 2013

Redwood City

- Maintained quota, projected deadlines, and secured milestones
- Worked with Marketing in delivering custom animation on a tight schedule
- Partnered with the Head of Animation on creating the delivery schedule and quality checklists
Front End Supervisor - Development for "Penguins of Madagascar"

DreamWorks Animation

July 2011 - March 2012

Redwood City

- Oversaw the development and execution for Art, Layout, Modeling, and Texturing
- Collaborated with the producer to maintain the master schedule for the project
- Partnered with the Production Designer in creating the look of the film
- Worked extensively with off-site contracted 2d artists
Production Supervisor - Completion for "How to Train Your Dragon," "Me

DreamWorks Animation

July 2009 - March 2011

Redwood City

- Provided all marketing images for the film campaigns listed above
- Initiated and streamlined a new approval process
- Forecasted delays and shortfalls throughout the project
- Managed a team of artists and technical directors throughout a deadline
driven environment