Abbye Finnan
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Creative and passionate Show Producer at Universal Creative with a specialization in themed entertainment. Since beginning her career in 2015, Abbye has developed deep expertise in project management, design development, and immersive experience creation. She has led high-profile projects including The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!, Super Nintendo World, and the upcoming Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift. Known for fostering strong teamwork and open communication, Abbye consistently exceeds project goals while bringing imaginative worlds to life—driven by a lifelong love of storytelling and creativity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Show Producer
Universal Creative
01.2023 - Current
- Builds and leads a high-performing, creative, and collaborative team to deliver world-class themed entertainment experiences.
- Oversees all phases of production, from conceptualization to final execution, ensuring that creative vision, timeline, and budget are maintained.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, and operations, to bring complex, large-scale projects to life.
- Supervises internal staff and subcontractors based on project needs, ensuring seamless coordination and execution.
- Influences high-level decisions with strategic insight and diplomacy, ensuring alignment with project goals and broader company objectives.
- Manages stakeholder relationships with internal departments, external vendors, and intellectual property owners, ensuring alignment and successful project outcomes.
- Responsible for developing and managing aesthetic, show, and guest-experience elements of assigned projects.
- Acts as the Creative Lead, ensuring the project's creative goals and intent are met while balancing feasibility and innovation.
- Informs and advises senior management on project status, risks, and issues, offering solutions to keep projects on track.
- Drives innovation and creativity within the team, inspiring fresh ideas and solutions to overcome challenges and exceed project expectations.
Associate Producer
Universal Studios Hollywood
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed workflow for art directors, production designers, and set designers, ensuring timely deliverables.
- Resolved design intent discrepancies with project teams and vendors.
- Coordinated media content handover and international localization.
- Developed and maintained creative scopes in collaboration with departments and trades.
- Distributed updated drawing packages to internal teams and vendors.
Show Coordinator
Universal Studios Hollywood
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Produced and installed 64 animated figures, ensuring quality and technical execution.
- Coordinated design of exterior landing areas, including facades, storefronts, graphics, and props.
- Collaborated with marketing on commercial shoots, key art, and stock footage.
- Managed media mock-ups, vendor installations, budgets, and schedules for proof-of-concept.
- Maintained show timing for animated figures, media, and projection mapping integration.
- Oversaw recorded dialogue, coordinating with voice actors and vendors.
- Ensured creative intent and deliverables were met with stakeholders and vendors.
- Led project handover to operations for smooth transition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Television/Film Production
St. John's University
05-2012
Skills
- Project Management
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Budget & Schedule Management
- Stakeholder & Vendor Relations
- Media Content Creation & Localization
- Aesthetic & Guest Experience Development
- Storytelling & Concept Development
- Production Planning & Risk Management
- Themed Entertainment & Immersive Experiences
Timeline
Show Producer
Universal Creative
01.2023 - Current
Associate Producer
Universal Studios Hollywood
07.2020 - 12.2022
Show Coordinator
Universal Studios Hollywood
08.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Television/Film Production
St. John's University
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