Barbara C. Sazama
Burbank,CA
Summary
Seasoned Leader and Collaborator with extensive experience managing priorities on the fly.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Head/Trainer
Los Angeles Derby Dolls
02.2013 - Current
- Manage team of trainers and volunteers to staff beginner skate classes called Derby Por Vida.
- Worked with accounting to obtain equipment and manage gear loan out program.
- Develop and update 8 week curriculum and classes.
- Continue to evolve program as needs of the league grow and change.
- Work closely with other department heads to keep program fully integrated into the goals of the league.
Production Supervisor
DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc.
08.2009 - 03.2013
- Managed team of artists from various departments, including Story, Matte Painting, Character TD, and Character Effects.
- Worked with Creative Head to meet creative needs while feeding downstream departments.
- Collaborated with other department to set and manage priorities.
Production Coordinator
DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc.
10.2003 - 05.2007
- Liaised between Story/Editorial and other downstream departments.
- Wrote and distributes notes from all story meetings and screening recaps.
- Coordinated with Marketing and PR for presentations and pitches.
- Created and managed daily schedule for story pitches and editorial reviews.
Assistant to the Producer
DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc.
09.2002 - 10.2003
- Managed both work and personal schedule
- Liaised with Executive offices
- Arranged all travel and accommodations
Staff Production Manager
Chelsea Pictures
08.2000 - 09.2002
- Responsible for Key crew and equipment holds
- Liaised between Freelance staff and Head of Production
- Supervised Payroll Schedule
- Maintained Cash Flow for LA Office
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Performance W/ A Literature Concentration
University of Miami
Miami, FLSkills
- Team Supervision
- Performance Management
- Staff Management
- Resource Coordination
- Employee Scheduling
- Employee performance evaluation
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Flexible Schedule
- Relationship building and management
Timeline
Department Head/Trainer
Los Angeles Derby Dolls
02.2013 - Current
Production Supervisor
DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc.
08.2009 - 03.2013
Production Coordinator
DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc.
10.2003 - 05.2007
Assistant to the Producer
DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc.
09.2002 - 10.2003
Staff Production Manager
Chelsea Pictures
08.2000 - 09.2002
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Performance W/ A Literature Concentration
University of Miami
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