Erin Owens
Hillsboro,OR
Summary
Accomplished Production Manager known for leadership in staff management and adherence to quality standards. Committed to streamlining production processes and enhancing team collaboration for successful project execution.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Department Production Manager
LAIKA
Hillsboro, OR
09.2023 - Current
- Oversaw production workflows, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines.
- Managed the staff, budget, and schedule for the Art Department.
- Created the schedule for the Art Department for a project spanning 4+ years.
- Led cross-functional teams to facilitate seamless communication between departments.
- Developed training programs and standardizations for production staff, enhancing skill sets and productivity levels.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Managed resource allocation and monitored team budgets, optimizing use of materials and labor for cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborated with creative teams to align production capabilities with artistic vision and project goals.
- Provided labor and materials bids to the Producer and Production Accountant, tracking actuals to support anticipated workload and to meet changing production schedules.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders and creative leadership, resulting in better collaboration and alignment on project objectives.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and problem-solving among team members.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction and retention by developing supportive and inclusive work environment.
Production Supervisor
LAIKA
Hillsboro, OR
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Coordinated workflow among Art Department Production to optimize efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Trained and mentored new staff on department standards and protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced production speed and optimized efficiency for tracking assets and schedules when using Flow Production Tracking (formerly Shotgrid).
- Monitored production schedules, collaborating with the Production Manager to adjust resources to meet changing demands effectively.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve operational and production-based issues promptly and to ensure information was handed off to other departments efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
- Led team meetings to communicate goals, address challenges, and celebrate successes.
Model Shop Coordinator
LAIKA
Hillsboro, OR
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Organized and tracked all assets created by the Model Shop to be used for shooting. These assets were organized and tracked on Flow Production Tracking as well as physically in the shops.
- Managed and scheduled the Model Shop tasks to ensure deadlines are met for film production.
- Created standards/naming conventions for Set Parts created in Flow Production Tracking for the Art Department to use to avoid confusion and to better streamline when assets are delivered to the various Art Shops and the Shooting Floor.
- Established workflows for handing off assets to the Art Shops and to the Shooting Floor for better efficiency.
- Ensured all review materials were properly prepped and presented for Art Director and Director reviews as well as taking notes during these reviews.
- Ensured review notes were distributed to the appropriate people for work to continue on the necessary builds to meet deadlines.
- Assigned tasks to the Model Makers and prioritizing these tasks on a daily basis to ensure the Model Shop would always move forward and meet deadlines.
- Created Model Shop reports for Art Production Management and Central Production on a weekly basis to assist with creating realistic expectations for the film.
- Established an archival and labeling system by using Flow Production Tracking for the Archives Department to easily locate legacy assets in storage.
- Adapted quickly to evolving project requirements, maintaining consistency in character performance and style.
Sequence Production Cooridnator
Lightstorm
Manhattan Beach, CA
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Tracked the statuses and appropriate information for all scenes for Avatar 2 and Avatar 3 during various phases of production and post-production by using spreadsheets and a custom database.
- Scheduled and managed informative project meetings providing all attendants with appropriate documents before and during the meeting as issues arised.
- Scheduled Previs and other artist reviews with the VFX Supervisor and the Director, James Cameron.
- Created and maintained a running list of scenes ready for review.
- Oversaw assigning out tasks to artists for all 6 Sequence Supervisors based on priority and skillsets, while also checking in with all artists on a daily basis to ensure deadlines were maintained.
- Assigned artists to provide stage support for First Unit and Second Unit on a daily basis.
- Lead weekly team meetings to provide clarity and alignment on goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align sequencing efforts with project goals.
- Streamlined communication protocols between departments, improving coordination of sequencing activities.
- due to a frequently changing capture schedule.
- Coordinated with the Assistant Directors to schedule time for capturing motion and cameras on available stages.
- Tracked all department submissions to Editorial and to vendor.
Indoor Cycling Instructor
LA Fitness
02.2014 - 10.2024
- Designed engaging indoor cycling classes to enhance member participation and retention.
- Monitored and evaluated participant performance, providing personalized feedback for improvement.
- Cultivated an inclusive environment by adapting instructional methods to accommodate diverse skill levels and abilities within each class session.
- Provided exceptional leadership through clear communication of expectations and constructive feedback tailored to individual participant needs.
- Managed music playlists effectively, ensuring they complemented each class format while motivating participants throughout the sessions.
Researcher
RGH Themed Entertainment
Woodland Hills, CA
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Conducted comprehensive market research to inform project development and execution.
- Analyzed audience trends and cultural norms to enhance guest experience initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate research findings into project strategies.
- Developed reports summarizing key insights for stakeholders, influencing decision-making processes.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Synthesized large volumes of information, identifying key trends and patterns relevant to research objectives.
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
AutoCAD Design Coordinator
RGH Themed Entertainment
Woodland Hills, CA
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Coordinated set design efforts to ensure project alignment and efficiency.
- Communicated and maintained project timelines, ensuring timely delivery of design components.
- Standardized documentation processes for design projects, enhancing organization, accessibility, and clarity of information.
- Scheduled weekly staff and vendor meetings, while drafting meeting agendas and organizing supplementary documentation.
- Enhanced collaboration between designers, art directors, and technical director by establishing effective channels of communication throughout all stages of product development.
- Tracked and documented design approvals to ease efficiencies of next design tasks and delivery of information to vendor.
- Organized and attended meetings to discuss project status and brief new projects.
Technical Crew Member
Moonlight Amphitheater
Vista, CA
07.2011 - 09.2011
- Coordinated setup and teardown of stages, enhancing workflow efficiency during events.
- Collaborated with event managers to align technical requirements with performance schedules, ensuring seamless operations.
- Streamlined workflow processes, identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements for increased productivity.
- Provided training to less experienced crew members, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer for improved performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA06-2011
Skills
- Production planning
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Production scheduling
- Production oversight
- Workflow optimization
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Resource allocation
Certification
Certificate of Completion for the 2025 WIA Institute Leadership Program
Timeline
Art Department Production Manager
LAIKA
09.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
LAIKA
03.2021 - 09.2023
Model Shop Coordinator
LAIKA
04.2019 - 03.2021
Sequence Production Cooridnator
Lightstorm
06.2017 - 04.2019
Researcher
RGH Themed Entertainment
12.2015 - 12.2016
Indoor Cycling Instructor
LA Fitness
02.2014 - 10.2024
AutoCAD Design Coordinator
RGH Themed Entertainment
01.2012 - 12.2015
Technical Crew Member
Moonlight Amphitheater
07.2011 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
California Polytechnic State University