Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
ACTIVITIES
Timeline
Joanna Lewis

Joanna Lewis

Simi Valley,USA

Summary

Dedicated Storyteller with 12 years of experience taking ideas from concept, through production, to delivery. Always striving to make entertaining and inspiring pieces. A highly collaborative manager who believes in being solution-oriented in creating a diverse, joyful, and balanced work environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Bath & Body Works
10.2023 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, FRIGHT KREWE

DreamWorks Animation Television
05.2021 - 10.2023
  • Developed strategies for successful project execution, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
  • Oversaw all aspects of pre-production, including casting, location scouting, and script revisions to ensure optimal results.
  • Spearheaded creative development for projects, leading brainstorming sessions and guiding the team in conceptualization efforts.
  • Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices for effective project management within the industry.
  • Championed diversity in hiring practices both behind-the-scenes and on-screen, promoting a more inclusive and representative industry.

CO EP, JURASSIC WORLD CAMP CRETACEOUS

DreamWorks Animation Television
08.2019 - 01.2021
  • Enhanced overall show quality by collaborating with directors, writers, and editors to develop engaging content.
  • Mentored junior producers and staff, fostering professional growth and development.
  • Conducted thorough research to ensure accurate representation of subject matter in each episode.
  • Oversaw script development process, ensuring alignment with creative vision and budget constraints.

STORY EDITOR, KIPO

DreamWorks Animation Television
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Enhanced story quality by refining plotlines, characters, and dialogue for various projects.

STORY EDITOR, GREAT INDOORS

CBS Television
05.2016 - 01.2017
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Television And Film

DeSales University, Center Valley, PA
05.2004

Skills

  • Story Research
  • Content Development
  • Story Development
  • Budget Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • Pre-Production
  • Script Writing
  • Creative Direction

ACTIVITIES

certified bartender, avid YA reader, hiker, mother, wife, amateur gardener.

Timeline

Sales Associate - Bath & Body Works
10.2023 - Current
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, FRIGHT KREWE - DreamWorks Animation Television
05.2021 - 10.2023
CO EP, JURASSIC WORLD CAMP CRETACEOUS - DreamWorks Animation Television
08.2019 - 01.2021
STORY EDITOR, KIPO - DreamWorks Animation Television
03.2017 - 03.2019
STORY EDITOR, GREAT INDOORS - CBS Television
05.2016 - 01.2017
DeSales University - Bachelor of Arts, Television And Film