Tasked with cross-departmental support and leadership on the 2025 feature film
Creative Producer
Women In Media
January 2021 - Present
United States
*Winner of Women in Media’s “Excellence in Producing” Award.*
Creative Producer of the $220k live action comedy short, "SMASHED", a Women in Media CAMERAderie film.
Identified concept and directorial talent then shepherded creative development from concept through screenplay, visual development, casting, physical production and post production.
Partnered with producing team to lead a diverse crew of 60+ artists and technicians over a multi-day shoot at Television City’s 15,000 sq ft soundstage in Hollywood, construction and resources with MGS Group, post production through NBC Universal, and a premiere at the historic Raleigh Studios Hollywood.
We are now being well received on the independent film circuit, earning "BEST COMEDY" from Miami Indie Film Awards and MidWest Slam Fest.
Inaugural Member, Think Tank: Content
Walt Disney Animation Studios
December 2020 - Present
Burbank, California, United States
One of six members selected to give creative notes and guidance on the studio’s overall content pipeline, working with executive creative leadership to innovate the way content efforts are communicated both internally and externally
Production Manager, ONCE UPON A STUDIO
Walt Disney Animation Studios
May 2022 - June 2023
Burbank, California, United States
Production managed one of the company's most ambitious short films to date, celebrating its 100 year legacy.
*This film has not yet been released publicly outside of its premiere at the Annecy Film Festival, and therefore further details about the production are yet to come.
Production Manager, Development
Walt Disney Animation Studios
April 2021 - May 2022
Burbank, California, United States
Production Supervisor
Walt Disney Animation Studios
September 2013 - April 2021
Burbank, CA
Managed the following departments:
ENCANTO - LIGHTING:
- Launched Dept for production and marketing needs
RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON - MARKETING:
- Bid and managed asset requests from Marketing partners, including toolkits, poses, and custom animation
- Worked with Disney Publishing on their creation of side-stories inspired by the world of Kumandra
- Liaison between outside partners and the show's creative leadership, flagging creative or cultural concerns
FROZEN 2 - STORY
- Over the course of 2.5 years, partnered daily with Directors, Producer, Writer, Director of Story and Head of Story to craft the story of one of the most anticipated films ever to come from the studio
- Was the central hub for script management and worked very closely with our writer/director, Jenn Lee, to structure her writing priorities and notes
- Partnered with the Editorial Production Supervisor to create an unified Story & Editorial production team that worked smoothly and efficiently
- Was a key player for strategizing inventory flow to the production floor
- Partnered to produce over 6 story screenings and 2 previews
MOANA - STEREO & SWEATBOX
- STEREO: Strategized creative and strategic solutions to a large aesthetic change: nearly 80% of completed footage needed to be revised with 6 weeks left until Stereo department's completion
- SWEATBOX: Prioritized inventory and managed shots through this check-point department, being the hub for communicating redos and notes to both up and down stream departments
ZOOTOPIA - EDITORIAL:
- Managed a team of editors and prod staff and partnered with production supervisors and associate producers to strategize inventory drops through multiple creative restarts
- Partnered with Story team to actualize over 10 story screenings over the course of the movie's production
- Supervised recording sessions with A-list voice talent spanning the globe
Senior Production Supervisor of Screening Strategy
Walt Disney Animation Studios
January 2020 - September 2020
RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON: Supervised Story and Editorial strategy on Raya and the Last Dragon, partnering with the core filmmakers and Story & Editorial leadership to create efficient and thorough plans to take the film through crucial story development, screenings and into production.
Production Coordinator
Walt Disney Animation Studios
September 2012 - September 2013
Burbank, CA
Frozen (2013)
Managed scripts, production notes, recording sessions, and shot tracking relevant to multiple departments over the course of the movie's production.
Production Assistant
Walt Disney Animation Studios
June 2011 - September 2012
Burbank, CA
Prep and Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice (2011)
- Lighting, EFX, Stereo, and Marketing departments
Frozen (2013)
- Supported the editorial department in all recording and screening needs
Recruitment Coordinator
Walt Disney Animation Studios
September 2010 - June 2011
Burbank, CA
Coordinated interviews and on-boarding of artistic and technical talent for WDAS, most especially regarding the staffing of Wreck It Ralph (2012).
Production Manager
AniMagic Productions Inc
October 2009 - May 2010
· Manage production meetings and scheduling of 3D and Motion Capture productions to prevent
bottlenecks in the studio pipeline
· Simultaneously track and schedule multiple projects in collaboration with Director & CG Artists
· Manage workflow using data-basing software and producing bi-weekly status reports
Newspaper Editorial Illustrator
Webster University
January 2008 - May 2010
WU's weekly school newspaper: The Journal.
Executive Producer
Kinematifest Animation and Interactive Media Festival
October 2007 - May 2010
In 2007, I co-founded and ran Kinematifest—a festival open to high school and college students seeking professional critique and awards. Completely student run, produced, and supported, it is now in it's 3rd year, and stronger than ever. Over the years, we have had speakers from Disney, Pixar, and The Framestore, and invited over 300 schools to participate. It is a huge undertaking with gratifying conclusion, every year.
Student
Webster University
August 2006 - May 2010
BA in Animation. Personally took a strong focus in Fine Art and Management.
Webster University SIGGRAPH Student Chapter President
Webster University
August 2006 - January 2010
I was WU's SIGGRAPH chapter Vice-Chair 2006-2008. I was elected our chapter's president in Spring of 2008. I will be graduating WU in the Spring of 2010.
Production Asst/Asst to the Director
Veritas Studios
May 2009 - August 2009
2009 Aug 2009
· Collaborate with Producers and Director to oversee production of new Children's TV Show for PBS
· Support Director and 2D animation team in production and delivery under extremely tight deadlines
· Solidify and schedule a new pipeline, create company documents & disseminate vital information
Intern
Coolfire Media
October 2008 - May 2009
Production Assistant
Production Asst / Intern
Coolfire Media
October 2008 - May 2009
2008 May 2009
· Organize materials for live action and digital productions & supply support on live shoots
