Alexa Waldrop
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Professional, experienced animation production manager prepared to lead productions from pre-production through post. Adept at overseeing complex shows, ensuring efficient workflows, and adapting to needs of the show as they evolve. Strong focus on team collaboration, driving results, and maintaining high standards in quality. Skilled in leading teams, schedule management, and ensuring deadlines are achieved. Reliable and flexible, known for fostering environment of trust and productivity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Bento Box Entertainment Atlanta
08.2022 - Current
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Led teams of storyboard artists, animators, and production assistants throughout multiple productions.
- Provided production support for producers, directors, and teams of animators across multiple shows, ensuring animation and production teams met deadlines.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying potential issues in the production workflow or schedule and proposing effective solutions to avoid production delays.
- Kept all schedules and trackers up to date to ensure an overall accurate picture of project status throughout it's entirety.
- Boosted animation team productivity and morale by assigning shots according to individual strengths and capabilities.
Production Coordinator
Bento Box Entertainment Atlanta
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Led teams of production assistants to support all production needs for each show.
- Coordinated communication between departments, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Created and maintained detailed reports and schedules of all animator and production team tasks.
- Addressed potential issues proactively before they escalated into major problems impacting project timelines or budgets.
- Assigned animation assignments to keep ensure we hit deadlines without exhausting animators.
- Communicated directly with 3rd party studios to ensure they met their deadlines and maintained show quality.
- Liaised with producers and vendors to support production and post production needs.
Post Production Coordinator
Viacom
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Established timelines for various stages of post-production, enabling efficient workflow and meeting strict deadlines.
- Created post-production schedules and cut grids to ensure we met network deadlines with enough time built in to make a high quality product.
- Oversaw the creation of marketing materials such as trailers, promotional videos, and social media content in line with brand guidelines.
- Maximized efficiency in post-production schedules by prioritizing tasks based on project needs while remaining flexible to accommodate changes in timelines or scope.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure all deliverables met client expectations and industry standards.
- Solved technical issues related to video formats, codecs, and file transfers by researching solutions or consulting with subject matter experts when necessary.
- Coordinated with multiple departments for seamless integration of visual effects, sound design, and editing in final projects.
Previs Coordinator
The Third Floor
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Leveraged strong organizational skills to maintain an up-to-date library of assets, allowing for easy access and streamlined workflows for artists and supervisors alike.
- Facilitated smooth handoffs between departments by meticulously tracking shot progress and addressing any issues that arose.
- Supported creative teams by organizing dailies, taking detailed notes, and ensuring feedback was effectively communicated to all parties involved.
- Ensured client expectations were met at every stage of the project lifecycle through diligent attention to detail.
- Took detailed notes in all internal and client meetings, making sure they were distributed to appropriate parties to be addressed as efficiently and quickly as possible.
Post Production Coordinator
Bento Box Entertainment Atlanta
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Established timelines for various stages of post-production, enabling efficient workflow and meeting strict deadlines.
- Streamlined post-production processes by implementing efficient project management strategies.
- Supported the editorial department and maintained their schedules to support reaching daily goals and cut exports.
- Took detailed notes in all edit sessions and meetings that were then distributed where needed to be effective and useful.
- Ensured all deliverables were completed and sent to the various networks for the show. Delivered to the UK, US, and Canada, all with unique deliverable needs.
- Conducted thorough reviews of edited footage to identify areas requiring improvement or additional work before final approval by clients or stakeholders.
- Maximized efficiency in post-production schedules by prioritizing tasks based on project needs while remaining flexible to accommodate changes in timelines or scope.
- Solved technical issues related to video formats, codecs, file transfers by researching solutions or consulting with subject matter experts when necessary.
- Liaised between clients and production teams to ensure clear communication of project requirements and expectations.
- Delivered final products that exceeded client expectations through meticulous attention to detail and strong collaboration with creative teams.
Post Production Coordinator
Crazy Legs Productions
12.2015 - 05.2018
- Established timelines for various stages of post-production, enabling efficient workflow and meeting strict deadlines.
- Supported the editorial department and maintained their schedules to support reaching daily goals and cut exports.
- Ensured all deliverable paperwork (contracts, appearance releases, WOO sheets, music cue sheets, metadata, etc.)and masters were uploaded to the network portal by the deadline set by the network.
- Conducted thorough reviews of edited footage to identify areas requiring improvement or additional work before final approval by producers or networks.
- Maximized efficiency in post-production schedules by prioritizing tasks based on project needs while remaining flexible to accommodate changes in timelines or scope.
- Solved technical issues related to video formats, codecs, file transfers by researching solutions or consulting with subject matter experts when necessary.
- Ensured project data security by adhering to company guidelines for file storage, backups, and access controls.
- Assisted in training junior team members on best practices in post-production workflows and tools while providing ongoing guidance throughout their growth within the company.
- Liaised between clients and production teams to ensure clear communication of project requirements and expectations.
- Delivered final products that exceeded client expectations through meticulous attention to detail and strong collaboration with creative teams.
Story Assistant
LMNO Cable Group
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Took notes for each and every shot on set every day for the story producers.
- Stayed calm and collected in a fast paced environment that often led to having to adapt and overcome challenges on the fly.
- Multi-tasked by listening attentively to the story producers in my ear while maintaining scene notes and their notes simultaneously.
- Completed hot sheets each night to give a summary of the day and quotes for story producers to be used for their meetings with the network.
- Kept notes organized and cleaned every day to make it easy to jump to a section and know exactly what we were shooting.
- Made sure all questions that were needed were asked during sit down interviews and on-the-flies.
Post Production Coordinator
Crazy Legs Productions
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Established timelines for various stages of post-production, enabling efficient workflow and meeting strict deadlines.
- Streamlined post-production processes by implementing efficient project management strategies.
- Oversaw mixes for all episodes in person.
- Created ABS for every episode.
- Supported the editorial department and maintained their schedules to support reaching daily goals and cut exports.
- Attended edits and took detailed notes that were then relaid back to the editors.
- Ensured all deliverables were completed and sent to the various networks for the show. We had to deliver to the UK, US, and Canada, all with different deliverable needs.
- Maintained the server and organized all backups that were on it.
- Conducted thorough reviews of edited footage to identify areas requiring improvement or additional work before final approval by clients or stakeholders.
- Maximized efficiency in post-production schedules by prioritizing tasks based on project needs while remaining flexible to accommodate changes in timelines or scope.
- Solved technical issues related to video formats, codecs, file transfers by researching solutions or consulting with subject matter experts when necessary.
- Ensured project data security by adhering to company guidelines for file storage, backups, and access controls.
- Assisted in training junior team members on best practices in post-production workflows and tools while providing ongoing guidance throughout their growth within the company.
- Liaised between clients and production teams to ensure clear communication of project requirements and expectations.
- Delivered final products that exceeded client expectations through meticulous attention to detail and strong collaboration with creative teams.
Post Production Assistant
Crazy Legs Productions
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisted the post coordinator and post supervisor to ensure project schedules were maintained and deadlines hit.
- Fact checked all non-fiction scripts to make sure they were as accurate as possible to meet the network's standards.
- Logged footage and made sure the descriptions matched company logging terminology.
- Assisted the media manager as needed with the creation of DVDs and other materials for talent, promos, and marketing.
- Assisted with deliverable paperwork as needed. This included WOO sheets, credits, and appearance release.
- Ensured consistent quality across projects by maintaining detailed logs of equipment usage, software needs and updates.
Education
BFA - Film
The University of North Carolina School of The Arts
06.2012
Skills
- Production and Post Production workflows
- Team management and leadership
- Production and Post Production schedule creation and tracking
- Collaboration with networks, internal producers, and clients
- Vendor hiring, set up, and management
- Server and render management
- Media management
- Post deliverables submission for networks
- Deadline management
- High stress situation management
Software:
- Microsoft Excel, Word
- Google Workspace
- Cloud storage programs (Box, Dropbox)
- Adobe Suite Programs (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects)
- Animation project management software (Shotgrid, Frameio)
- Team management software (Basecamp, Filemaker Pro, Studiobinder, Trello, Mondaycom)
- Media transfer programs (Signiant, Aspera, Global Data, Media Shuttle)
Credits
- Legends of Evergreen Hills, Animated Series
- ROCKY ROAD Cows Animated Short, Network: Youtube
- Big Bruh (Feature Film), Production Manager, Network: Fox/Tubi
- Millennial Hunter (Feature Film), Network: Fox/Tubi
- Pastacolypse (Feature Film), Network: Fox/Tubi
- Best Fiends Animations, Network: YouTube
- Paradise PD (Season 4), Network: Netflix
- Farzar, Production Coordinator, Network: Netflix
- Wolf Boy and The Everything Factory, Network: AppleTV+
- Saturday Morning All Star Hits!, Network: Netflix
- Sunday Best (Season 10), Network: BET
- The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Network: Disney+
- Moon And Me (Season 1), Network: Cbeebies
- Family By The Ton (Season 2), Network: TLC
- Inside The Madness: Kentucky Basketball, Network: Facebook
- Family By The Ton (Season 1), Network: TLC
- Dead Silent (Season 1), Network: Investigation Discovery
- Your Worst Nightmare (Season 3), Network: Investigation Discovery
- Swamp Murders (Season 4), Network: Investigation Discovery
- 7 Little Johnstons (Season 2), Network: TLC
- Your Worst Nightmare (Season 2), Network: Investigation Discovery
- Swamp Murders (Season 3), Network: Investigation Discovery
- The Prancing Elites (Season 1), Network: Oxygen
- The Good Breast (Documentary), Director: Bernadette Wegenstein
Timeline
Production Manager
Bento Box Entertainment Atlanta
08.2022 - Current
Production Coordinator
Bento Box Entertainment Atlanta
08.2020 - 08.2022
Post Production Coordinator
Viacom
06.2020 - 08.2020
Previs Coordinator
The Third Floor
01.2020 - 03.2020
Post Production Coordinator
Bento Box Entertainment Atlanta
01.2018 - 12.2019
Story Assistant
LMNO Cable Group
01.2016 - 12.2016
Post Production Coordinator
Crazy Legs Productions
12.2015 - 05.2018
Post Production Coordinator
Crazy Legs Productions
12.2015 - 01.2016
Post Production Assistant
Crazy Legs Productions
03.2015 - 12.2015
BFA - Film
The University of North Carolina School of The Arts
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