May 2022 – Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos · On-site

• Story/General Production Assistant
• Walt Disney Animation Studios, Moana 2 : March 2024 - October 2024
• Supported Production Supervisors and executive leadership across Story, Editorial, CG & 2D Animation, FX, and Lighting.
• Assisted leadership by taking Shotgrid notes and running internal department and director reviews daily.
• Tracked artist deadlines, updated schedules, and managed artwork database for 150 animators and 160 lighters.
• Coordinated general day to day meetings such as driving rounds for the Heads of Animation and artistic supervisors.
• Elevated concerns about shot inventory and flagged animation notes early that affected downstream departments such as FX and Lighting to ensure they’re addressed timely.
• Story and Editorial Production Assistant
• Walt Disney Animation Studios, Tiana Series : May 2022 - March 2024
• Refined communication between story and editorial production teams, flagging leadership for incoming storyboard deliveries, inventory delays, and production floor issues.
• Collaborated with Script Coordinator in script prep for all talent recordings and conform edited dialogue.
• Partnered with Edit Recording Coordinator to run all talent recording sessions by logging lines, processing audio for assistant editors, and compiling scratch or production dialogue post scripts during each screening cycle.
• Mentored four new story and editorial production assistants in both TV and feature recording pipelines.
• Transcribed verbatim and thematic notes from directors for story issuing, story launches, artist check-ins, and edit turnovers for every twelve week screening cycle.

Jan 2022 – Apr 2022 · 3 mos

• Production Management Intern
• DreamWorks Feature, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
• Delivered an analytic presentation on my experience learning about the animation pipeline from Story to Lighting.
• Supported production staff and artists by taking notes during sequence turnovers, breakdowns, various department rounds and dailies, scheduled meetings, maintained calendar, organized agendas and sent announcements.
• Engaged in production programs such as Shotgrid, SyncSketch, and Linux to assist production management team with data tracking, compiling the agenda for leadership reviews, and completing timecards for artists.
• Served as a liaison between the Early Careers team and the 2022 Intern Cohort for twelve weeks.
• Pitched ideas to our show and department leadership for new activities and events to connect artists and interns.

Sep 2021 – Dec 2021 · 3 mos

• Curated galleries, attend to viewers, and clean up for events
• Managed student gallery to display 25 student and local artist pieces for 100+ viewers weekly
• Volunteered to assist during events after hours and help during event

Mar 2020 – Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• Managed team of seven individuals to delegate tasks and write presentations
• Moderated 150+ members effectively and coordinate group activities and planning
• Supervised budget of $3,100 per school year towards Animation Club events and speakers
• Coordinated 5 training seminars featuring industry professionals for audiences of up to 45

Sep 2021 – Dec 2021 · 3 mos

• Listened attentively during meetings and lectures and transcribed accurate notes for future reference
• Attended guest speaker events, meetings, and activities about production management
• Accepted new challenges and self motivated to pursue production management path