Electronic Arts, Orlando, Fl

Development Director / Program Manager

Titles:  NCAA 2005 (PS2, XBOX, NGC), Madden NFL 2006 (XBOX 360), Madden NFL 2007 (XBOX 360, PS3), Madden NFL 2008 (PS2, XBOX, NGC), NFL Head Coach 2009 (XBOX 360, PS3), Madden NFL 2010 (XBOX 360, PS3), Madden NFL 2011 (XBOX360, PS3)

Radium, Los Angeles, CA

Freelance Producer

n         Visual Effects Producer for commercial division.  Produced and managed visual effects projects from bidding through delivery.

Television Credits:  Chevy Year End Wrap Up, Michael Jackson Special, California Lottery: Snow-daddy, Nationwide Insurance: Bee.

Big Idea Productions, Chicago, IL: October 2002 – September 2003

Producer

n         Producer for 3D computer animated “Veggie Tales” video series.  Budgeted, scheduled, and managed all areas of production, including: 3D artists, coordinators, music, voice talent, storyboarding, editorial and art/concept design.  Took projects from script through final DVD release.

n         Worked with software development, marketing and advertising departments to set and achieve production goals.

n         Re-designed MS Project job scheduling structure for the studio and streamlined workflow pipelines.

Video Credits:  A Snoodle’s Tale, A Tale of Two Sumos

Shadowcraft Studios, Minneapolis, MN: January 2001 – July 2002

Executive Producer, Co-Owner

n         Producer for award winning television commercials and computer animated video segments.

n         In charge of project development and bidding.  Worked directly with clients to concept and develop projects, determine costs and solutions.

n         Managed and produced all phases of production, from project bidding through delivery. Responsible for driving the project and achieving the creative vision.

Television Credits:  Minnesota Lottery: Ripples (2001 Telly Award), Discovery Channel: Prehistoric Sharks, I Survived, Children’s Miracle Network, NBC: Kare 11, Minneapolis Children’s Theater

Rhythm and Hues Studios, Los Angeles, CA: 1997-2001

Visual Effects Producer

n         Managed all aspects of 2D and 3D visual effects shots from principal photography through digital production to final delivery.

n         Created and controlled the overall project budget and schedule.  Managed all personnel and worked with director, artists and other departments to surpass artistic goals while maintaining budget and schedule.

n         On set plate photography supervision, oversaw first and second unit visual effects photography with the Visual Effects Supervisor.

Film Credits:  The Green Mile, Summer of Sam, The Story of Us, The Incredible Mr. Limpet (R&D)

Digital Effects Producer

n         Producer for all digital production on feature film visual effects projects.

n         Supervised and managed shows with production teams of over 100 artists and production staff and over 200 visual effects shots.

n         Created, maintained and managed the visual effects schedule, resulting in jobs delivering up to 2.5 weeks early and $1 million under budget.

n         Implemented Microsoft Project scheduling studio wide and trained Producers and coordinators on programs use.

Film Credits:  The Sixth Day, Flinstones: Viva Rock Vegas, Babe: Pig in the City (Academy Award Short List Nominee)

Additional Experience, 1994-1997

                Rhythm and Hues Studios, Cinesite, Digital Domain

Visual Effects Coordinator

Film Credits:  Mouse Hunt (Academy Award Short List Nominee), The Associate, Hopper (CG Animated Film Development), Kazaam, Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, Under Siege 2, French Kiss, Apollo 13 (Academy Award Nominee)

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