Walt Disney Animation StudiosAssociate Department Manager
Jan. 2012 - Sep. 2022Burbank, California, United StatesTalent Development: Championed talent development and outreach initiatives, leading to successful management strategies for recruitment and artist growth. Global Engagement: Managed large-scale global outreach events to engage future talent and enhance the studio's visibility within the industry, overseeing logistics, communication, and presentation Budget Management: Oversaw the annual operating budget for multiple departments, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and maximizing business cost savings in all departments. Cross-Department Collaboration: Worked closely with corporate Social Responsibility and PR teams to align studio initiatives with broader company goals, as well as partnered with internal stakeholders to maximized productivity. Succession Planning: Developed three and five year succession plans, ensuring continuity and stability within department, and informing training and development needs.