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Lost Boys InteractiveSenior Department Manager
May. 2023 - Nov. 2024Leadership Development: Established a clear reporting structure for the art team and set a comprehensive evaluation framework for all positions, contributing to increased talent retention. Strategic Planning: Developed and implemented workforce planning tools and strategies, ensuring alignment with studio goals and individual career paths which led to efficiencies in optimization. Budget Oversight: Managed the annual budget for the art department using cost savings analysis to offset biases in management decision making. Casting and Growth: Instituted a growth-focused casting process to enhance team capabilities and alignment with studio objectives, increasing morale and productivity amongst the team. Leadership Development: Identified skill gaps and established a targeted training plan for leadership and artist development ensuring growth from within was prioritized Culture Coaching & Mentorship: Fostered a supportive culture of trust and collaboration across the studio business units, maximizing efficiency and collaborative problem solving resulting in greater productivity.
Blizzard EntertainmentDepartment Manager
Sep. 2022 - May. 2023Los Angeles Metropolitan AreaLeadership Training: Developed and implemented effective leadership training initiatives addressing team gaps, resulting in a higher functioning leadership team in the studio. Career Progression Tracking: Effectively monitored and supported the career progression of individual contributors and team leads, leading to greater job satisfaction. Feedback Systems: Reevaluated and revitalized the feedback and review process for the art team, promoting continuous improvement amongst leadership teams and individuals. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with project stakeholders to meet business requirements and enhance project outcomes. Workforce Strategy: Formulated and executed a comprehensive workforce planning strategy for the art department, minimizing hiring needs and increasing productivity.
Foundations Community Nursery SchoolDirector, Business Operations
Apr. 2018
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.
Point.360Office Manager
Apr. 2004 - May. 2006Hollywood, California
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