Professional ExperienceProfessional Experience
15+ Years in Gaming and Animation Production
Company Quick List
Blizzard Entertainment
DreamWorks Animation Television
Hasbro Studios
Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Department Producer - Storyboards
Blizzard Entertainment - Creative Development
April 2020 – January 2024 | Irvine, CA
Key Responsibilities
- •Developed and refined pre-production pipelines for all Blizzard IPs, including Overwatch, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, Heroes of the Storm, and Diablo Immortal, as well as special and experimental projects, ensuring flexibility to meet the unique demands of video game production
- •Established work-from-home processes for Story Strike Teams during COVID-19, accommodating various team needs and leadership oversight.
- •Conducted daily morning meetings to discuss tasks, objectives, and address any concerns, fostering team alignment and project success.
- •Created and managed storyboard and animatic schedules for PreRendered, IGC (Overwatch and WoW), RTC (Diablo), and multiple special projects including commercial work for Coca-Cola and KFC.
- •Implemented a comprehensive post-mortem process to document project insights and improve future productions.
- •Managed freelance hiring processes, including contract requests and legal approvals, ensuring compliance and timely onboarding.
- •Coordinated with game teams for scheduling and relationship management, facilitating smooth collaboration between departments.
- •Tracked billed hours against bid time using ShotGrid and developed weekly reporting systems for leadership and project producers.
- •Led bi-weekly Production Sync meetings with CDEV Production and Project Producers to align schedules and strategize for ongoing projects.
Key Achievements
- •Served as Interim Storyboard Supervisor for 7 months while also maintaining production duties during the position change and transition.
- •Successfully transitioned Story Strike Teams to remote work during the initial COVID-19 outbreak, maintaining productivity and team cohesion.
- •Served as Interim Project Producer for Dragonflight Legacies, ensuring project continuity and successful handover to new producers.
- •Developed milestone tracking systems and quality control processes that were adopted department-wide for their clarity and effectiveness.
- •Guided the department through periods of high demand and tight deadlines, while also creating opportunities for team members during slower periods.
Interim Project Producer - Dragonflight Legacies
Blizzard Entertainment - Creative Development
November 2021 – February 2022 | Irvine, CA
Key Responsibilities
- •Stepped in as Project Producer following the departure of the initial producer, ensuring seamless project continuity.
- •Overhauled pre-production and production schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- •Initiated and managed contracts and payouts with vendor studios, maintaining compliance and timely deliverables.
- •Evaluated project timelines and workloads against departmental resources and budgets to ensure feasibility.
- •Managed outsourcing teams, coordinating efforts between internal departments and external international partners to meet project goals and tech requirements.
Key Achievements
- •Successfully completed animatic delivery for two out of three Dragonflight Legacies episodes before training the new producer.
- •Negotiated and refined contracts and deliverables with UK-based vendor studio, ensuring project milestones were met during the interim period.
Associate Producer - Storyboards
Blizzard Entertainment - Creative Development
February 2017 – June 2020 | Irvine, CA
Key Responsibilities
- •Supported storyboard artists in fulfilling storyboarding requests for all Blizzard Cinematics and IPs.
- •Created and maintained schedules for all storyboarding projects, ensuring timely asset delivery.
- •Organized and ran daily storyboard and animatic review sessions, summarizing notes and communicating priorities to internal teams and leadership.
- •Facilitated collaboration between storyboard teams and other creative and technical departments to streamline production workflows.
Key Achievements
- •Enhanced team collaboration and improved delivery efficiency through streamlined production processes and best practices.
- •Maintained high levels of organization and communication, driving milestones for timely asset delivery, while always under tight production restrictions.
Associate Producer - VisDev
Blizzard Entertainment - Creative Development
March 2015 – January 2017 | Irvine, CA
Key Responsibilities
- •Developed and refined pre-production pipelines and managed cinematic concept art production on all Blizzard IPs, including Overwatch, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, and Heroes of the Storm.
- •Oversaw schedules, budgets, and contracts for illustrations and cinematic art assets, including Hearthstone 2.5D expansion cinematics and World of Warcraft 2.5D Lore cinematics, ensuring flexibility to meet the dynamic and unique demands of each game team
- •Supported a team of concept artists and illustrators, overseeing art requests for both 2D and CG cinematic projects.
- •Maintained daily status tracking and ensured final artwork delivery to multiple internal departments for all Blizzard IPs.
- •Coordinated with producers and managers to arrange production meetings, art review pipelines, and material distribution.
Key Achievements
- •Produced 3 CDEV BlizzCon panels - 2017 “LoreCraft: The Art of Storytelling” and “Author Showcase – Making Pages Come Alive”. In 2018 “LoreCraft: Creating Memorable Characters.
- •Implemented effective scheduling and budgeting practices that improved project management and resource allocation.
Production Coordinator - CG Hub Team
DreamWorks Animation Television
January 2014 – March 2015 | Glendale, CA
Key Responsibilities
- •Created and maintained schedules and deadlines for asset delivery and reviews for CG shows.
- •Supported CG supervisors, producers, and production managers in meeting production deadlines and priorities.
- •Coordinated with all departments of the Hub Team to distribute detailed notes via Shotgun and manage material shipments.
- •Managed daily downloading and tracking of materials from overseas animation studios, including asset and animation reviews.
- •Administered training on Hub pipeline and procedures for production teams across all CG shows.
Key Achievements
- •Served as Interim Production Supervisor for six months, maintaining production workflows during maternity leave.
- •Maintained asset delivery workflows and enhanced communication between departments and overseas studios.
- •Shows include: VeggieTales in the House, The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show, The Adventures of Puss in Boots, All Hail King Julien, Voltron: Legendary Defender and Dinotrux.
Production Coordinator - Transformers: Robots In Disguise
Hasbro Studios
July 2013 – January 2014 | Burbank, CA
Key Responsibilities
- •Coordinated storyboard and design departments in the distribution and shipment of materials internally and to overseas studios.
- •Created customized schedules and maintained deadlines for multiple directors and storyboard teams.
- •Arranged production meetings, storyboard viewings, and distributed materials to department heads.
- •Managed daily downloading and tracking of materials from overseas studios, including new footage and asset submissions.
- •Administered training on production pipeline and procedures, ensuring team proficiency.
- •Organized production materials in both digital and paper formats, maintaining organized records.
Key Achievements
- •Enhanced production efficiency through effective scheduling and material management.
- •Served as the resident production Photoshop expert, supporting the design and storyboard teams with technical expertise.
Production Assistant – Transformers Prime
Hasbro Studios
July 2010 – March 2013 | Burbank, CA
Key Responsibilities
- •Coordinated storyboard and design departments in the distribution and shipment of materials internally and to overseas studios.
- •Created customized schedules and maintained deadlines for multiple directors and storyboard teams.
- •Arranged production meetings, storyboard viewings, and distributed materials to department heads.
- •Managed daily downloading and tracking of materials from overseas studios, including new footage and asset submissions.
- •Administered training on production pipeline and procedures, ensuring team proficiency.
- •Organized production materials in both digital and paper formats, maintaining organized records.
- •Served as the resident Photoshop expert, supporting the design and storyboard teams with technical expertise.
Key Achievements
- •Streamlined production workflows, enhancing efficiency and collaboration across departments.
- •Maintained high levels of organization and communication, contributing to the successful delivery of multiple projects.
Producer
Furious Beauty: Feature Documentary Film
2011 – 2013 | Los Angeles, CA
Key Responsibilities
- •Helped with securing the film's distribution through Cinema Libre Studio and streaming on Hulu.com.
- •Camera operator on live shoots and managed the production process effectively, resulting in the timely completion and distribution of the documentary.
- •Worked with Director and Composer on the all original score.
Production Assistant - Ni Hao, Kai-lan
Nickelodeon Animation Studio
October 2008 – February 2010 | Burbank, CA
Key Responsibilities
- •Assisted Storyboard and Design departments in coordinating shipment and distribution of materials to consultants, networks, and overseas studios.
- •Arranged production meetings, storyboard and design viewings, and distributed scripts and animatic materials to department heads.
- •Organized production materials in both digital and paper formats, ensuring proper labeling and filing.
- •Coordinated lunch meetings and functions for producers, directors, and the entire crew.
- •Managed weekly timecard and paycheck distribution, and maintained common areas and equipment.
- •Completed NAS Leadership Series II Production Management Training, enhancing production management skills.
Key Achievements
- •Improved organization and efficiency of production materials, supporting seamless workflow.
- •Enhanced team collaboration through effective coordination of meetings and events.
Writing Intern - Ni Hao, Kai-lan
Nickelodeon Animation Studio
June – August 2008 | Burbank, CA
Key Responsibilities
- •Took detailed notes during writers' brainstorm meetings and calls with network consultants.
- •Assisted in preparing documents from scripts, cast records, and pitches, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- •Tracked cultural and language research notes from consultants to support authentic content creation.
- •Built image reference libraries for show designers to aid in the development of storybooks.
- •Researched special projects for cultural backgrounds and visual elements.
- •Proofread scripts and outlines, distributing notes among the writing team and producers to refine content.
Key Achievements
- •Contributed to the development of culturally accurate and engaging content for the show.
- •Enhanced the efficiency of the writing team through meticulous documentation and research support.