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Senior Department Manager
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.
Department Manager
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.
Director, Business Operations
Foundations Community Nursery SchoolDirector, Business Operations
Apr. 2018
Associate Department Manager
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.
Office Manager
Point.360Office Manager
Apr. 2004 - May. 2006Hollywood, California
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