Lara Osland

Work History

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  VFX Producer

  Rocket Science VFX

  January 2015 - Present

  

  

  
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  Freelance PR/Marketing/Producer

  House of Cool Studios Inc

  October 2012 - December 2014

  Toronto, Canada Area
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  Business Development Manager/Recruiter

  Mr. X

  November 2010 - January 2013

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
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  Production Manager

  IMAX

  August 2010 - November 2010

  

• Production Manager

  Yummy Mummy Club

  July 2010 - August 2010

  Producing a 5 part webisode series on the Doves Movement for self-esteem and mentorship program
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  Production Management

  Intelligent Creatures

  2009 - 2010

  Managed a team of over 75 in-house artists of varying disciplines while coordinating with 4 teams of outsourcing vendors. Providing all the material they need for their tasks, tasking them through a grueling 300 shot pipeline, managing hours and time spent on each shot as well as providing progress reports and time cards on a weekly basis. In this role I worked very closely with our Brazilian clients conquering both language barriers and a lack of VFX knowledge. Through developing a great relationship I successfully guided them through the entire process addressing production and budget issues, producing bid breakdowns, production and delivery schedules and ensuring that the clients notes and comments were always being recorded and addressed.
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  Independent Publicist/PR & Marketing / Sales Rep

  Self-employed

  January 1999 - January 2009

  Providing strategic marketing plans, promotions, publicity, design, website management and sales to numerous clients specifically in the media and advertising industry. I have been responsible for launching and maintaining company profiles, providing publicity and marketing initiatives for directors, artists, and companies alike. In this role I devise strategic plans and creative solutions utilizing all social media platforms and traditional marketing avenues with the intent of promoting awareness and business potential. I liaise on behalf of my clients with both the media and ad agency executives.
  Clients include; Topix, Red Rover, Hero Films, Associated Producers, Sugino Films, Creative Post, The Post Group, and The Studio Upstairs to name a few.

• Head of Sales & Marketing

  Red Rover Animation Studios

  2007 - 2008

  As Head of Sales & Marketing I was responsible for sourcing out new business opportunities, presenting campaign pitches, promoting and publicizing the company on an International basis. Along with sales initiatives I developed and maintained the company website, created press kits and developed wide spread press content within their target industry. Utilizing both traditional marketing platforms as well as social media platforms I dramatically increased the company profile by seeking out every possible opportunity to expand awareness. Also responsible for planning and coordinating promotional events and fostering great relationships with clients to ensure business flow.
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  Associate Publisher

  STASH Magazine

  2004 - 2007

  Collaborated with a group of 4 key people from across Canada and the US to launch a new DVD Magazine, showcasing a global perspective of the best creative work in the art of VFX/Animation/Design, into an International market. Provided sales/ marketing/ promotion/event planning and customer care within an online global community.
  At STASH I coordinated, managed, launched and promoted The Global Student Animation Awards 3 years in a row. The Awards drew in hundreds of entries from around the world all competing to win the job of their dreams.
  Attended numerous trade shows and conferences working the booth circuit both promoting and selling the magazine. Managed a rapidly growing subscriber base that quickly became an essential resource for ad agencies, broadcasters, animation and VFX studios, designers, and schools. My responsibilities also included taking subscription orders, handling shipment and deliveries worldwide and resolving all client related needs, quoting and coordinating special delivery and order conditions.

• Props

  AP/ yummy mummy

  2004 - 2005

  Assessed script requirements, consulted and determined props and wardrobe requirements. Responsible for set dressing and construction, acquisition/ delivery and returns of all props and wardrobe.
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  Reception/Client Services

  Toybox

  January 1997 - January 2000

  In this role I was responsible for handling all the administrative details of running the office including fielding hundreds of calls each day, booking meetings, coordinating travel plans, accounts payable/receivable, client services, event planning, and handling all design elements, purchasing and distribution of all promotional items.