CASSIE MCGINNIS
Summary
Dynamic and enthusiastic Senior Creative Operations Leader skilled in project management and content creation. Possesses demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful strategies, meeting tight deadlines and exceeding goals. Exceptional organizational and communication skills for working with diverse teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Operations Producer - Product Art Production & R&D Management
LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Managed design team of approx 5-10 project managers, copywriters, artists and designers for digital, product and print projects from initial concept, development through production
- Collaborated with directors on development of strategies to minimize loss and downtime while maximizing efficient processes and overall profitability
- Continuously improved workflow efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in production processes and implementing solutions.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase production efficiency, by implementing production process improvement to improve schedule by 30 days.
- Hired, trained and managed production staff and crew members to build highly qualified team and boost overall performance.
Show Producer - Super Nintendo World, Universal Studios Hollywood
UNIVERSAL CREATIVE
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Built, maintained, and fostered trusted and professional relationships with project IP holder to ensure integrity of their brand, while protecting the company's best interests
- Managed creative scope with scenic vendors regarding quality and IP compliance
- Managed creative staff including: Creative Directors, Production Designers, Show Set Designers, Artists, 3D Designers, and Graphics Designers
- Generated and maintained show element lists and scope documentation for internal project tracking and vendor contracting
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Participated in meetings with senior leadership and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Monitored production and evaluated performance against set targets, making adjustments to areas of weakness.
Project Manager - National WWII Museum, DreamWorks, THEA Awards Show
THE HETTEMA GROUP
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Managed project teams to complete deliverable items, including: illustrations, 2D and 3D animation, architectural drawings, technical documentation, and graphics
- Organized and scheduled project team meetings, recorded meeting minutes, and maintained action item lists with responsibilities, duties, and project status
- Managed assets for all project files, including: project server organization, version tracking, and oversight of project team members with regard to file naming protocols to ensure all project team members had current and complete information
- Created schedules and deliverable documentation in partnership with show producers for tracking of: budgets, resource management, client expectations, and deliverable assets.
Art Department Manager - The Red Sea Astrarium, Aqaba, Jordan
RGH THEMED ENTERTAINMENT
03.2012 - 07.2015
- Managed and produced schedules for tracking deliverables and resources in collaboration with 5 project managers
- Scheduled and recorded meeting minutes, managed assets on project server, served as intermediary between resources and project management, ensured continued compliance of company protocols with all team members
- Produced show set/vendor packages in conjunction with art directors and project teams, personally created assets in Adobe In Design
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established time frames.
Education
BA, History Degree -
California State University
Northridge, CA05.2009
BA, Art History Degree -
California State University
Florence, Italy 05.2009
Skills
- Content Production
- Work flow planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strong graphic and visual sense
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability
- Team Leadership
- Scope Management
- Relationship Building
- Project Management
- Timeline Management
- Risk Management
Accomplishments
- Led design team on the development of the Explore the Outdoors Camper, winning the Good Housekeeping 2023 Toy of the Year Award.
Timeline
Creative Operations Producer - Product Art Production & R&D Management
LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS
08.2021 - 11.2023
Show Producer - Super Nintendo World, Universal Studios Hollywood
UNIVERSAL CREATIVE
03.2018 - 08.2020
Project Manager - National WWII Museum, DreamWorks, THEA Awards Show
THE HETTEMA GROUP
03.2016 - 02.2018
Art Department Manager - The Red Sea Astrarium, Aqaba, Jordan
RGH THEMED ENTERTAINMENT
03.2012 - 07.2015
BA, History Degree -
California State University
BA, Art History Degree -
California State University
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