Heather Tilert

Director of Engineering

Los Angeles, California, United States22 yrs 1 mo experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in kids and family content strategy.
Proven track record of leading creative teams.
Strong background in original programming development.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Kids and Family Entertainment Content Executive.

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SingingCastingCreative DevelopmentProductionBudgetingSchedulesWritingTelevision ProductionAnimationVideo ProductionCreative DirectionTelevisionProducingFilmContent Development

About

Craft strategy and lead execution of original programming for kids + family content at Netflix. I'm thrilled to work with world-class talent to empower and inspire kids + families through entertainment experiences. My strengths: - Setting and maintaining a high bar for quality and creativity. - Making something from nothing. - Creative problem-solving. - Leading by example. - Endurance.

Experience

22 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

2 yrs 10 mos

Average Tenure

7 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

Netflix

Director, Kids + Preschool Original Series

Oct 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 6 mos · Greater Los Angeles Area

Dreamworks animation

Co-Creator and Co-EP, Unanounced project in development

Nov 2017 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

Amazon studios

Co-Creator + Co-EP, Unannounced project in development

Aug 2017 – Oct 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos

Silvergate media

Supervising Producer/Showrunner, Unannounced Preschool Series

May 2017 – Oct 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos · Greater New York City Area

Ropeswing

Creative Producer

Feb 2016 – Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Greater New York City Area

Ropeswing creates and supports unforgettable media experiences for kids and families.
Clients include:
► Spin Master
► Sprout
► Nickelodeon
► Silvergate Media
► Sesame Workshop

Nickelodeon

5 roles

Co-Creator + Co-Executive Producer, Unannounced Development Project

Promoted

Aug 2015 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos

Co-created a narrative live-action preschool series featuring kids and live animals. Delivered a 22-minute pilot, produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment.

Executive In Charge of Production

Aug 2015 – Feb 2016 · 6 mos

Senior Director, Digital Content Development

Dec 2014 – Feb 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos

Director, Digital Content Development

Oct 2013 – Dec 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos

Manager, Digital Content Development

Aug 2012 – Oct 2013 · 1 yr 2 mos

Puppet heap

Development Director

Nov 2010 – Nov 2011 · 1 yr

The pacific crest trail

Thru-Hiker

Apr 2010 – Sep 2010 · 5 mos · California | Oregon | Washington

Hiked 2,667 miles from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon, and Washington on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. Saw many snakes, bears, and rainbows. Learned lessons I'll carry with me for life.