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Carol Norton

Burlingame,CA

Summary

Innovative Producer with 25+ years of experience in all aspects of video production. Visionary creator, editor, storyteller and manager with experience taking an idea from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality media content. Expertise in preproduction logistics, planning, production, budgeting, special effects and asset management.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr VFX Producer

Industrial Light & Magic
01.2009 - Current
  • Produced projects ranging from full Feature Animation to VFX work in films to Special Venue projects
  • Managed budgets and allocated resources effectively, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
  • Established strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and increased referrals.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional multimedia productions for various platforms.
  • Advocated for new pipelines, tools and techniques for our projects that were outside the typical company workflow.
  • Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management for smooth production flow and optimal results.
  • Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.

Sr Production Supervisor

PDI DreamWorks
10.1996 - 02.2008
  • Oversaw various production and artist teams in creation of animated films, television programs and commercials
  • Worked closely with department Supervisors in Story, Editorial, Layout and Animation to manage artists and project
  • Ensured departments stayed on schedule and that other departments got what is needed to stay on schedule
  • Worked with team of artists, supervisors, coordinators and vendors in the production of project. Strategized with them on most efficient way to proceed

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Associate of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting

College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA

Skills

  • Production and schedule software including Google suite, MS Excel, Word, Adobe Premiere, Shotgrid, Zoom
  • Leading a team, working closely with clients, working on site
  • Budgeting and scheduling
  • Mentoring production teams
  • Working with technical departments to develop new tools and workflows needed for different projects

Accomplishments

Visual Effect Society award winner in "Special Venue" category for Rise of the Resistance in Disney parks.

Other projects I produced that were recognized by the Visual Effects Society in Special Venue category: Pirates of Shanghai Ride, Disney (winner), Soarin' Around the World, Disney, Jurassic Ride, Universal Parks, Cosmic Rewind, Disney, Postcard from Earth, MSG Sphere Entertainment.

Timeline

Sr VFX Producer

Industrial Light & Magic
01.2009 - Current

Sr Production Supervisor

PDI DreamWorks
10.1996 - 02.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of California, Santa Barbara

Associate of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting

College of San Mateo

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