JOHN ROBACK
Lisle
Summary
Dynamic production professional with extensive experience at Warner Bros. Animation, excelling in budget management and team leadership. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Excel, I drive efficiency and foster collaboration, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality animated content. Proven track record in optimizing workflows and mentoring creative teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Remodeling by Michael
Lisle
01.2023 - Current
- Co-manager of a family-owned home remodeling business
- Customer Service
- De-escalations
- Procurement of materials
- Invoicing
Adjunct Professor
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago
01.2025 - Current
- Teach courses on creative production and business fundamentals
- Mentor students on portfolio development and industry readiness
Line Producer (Project Manager Equivalent)
Warner Bros. Animation
Burbank
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Directed end-to-end execution of large-scale production projects, from planning through final delivery
- Developed and managed project schedules and budgets, ensuring alignment with delivery targets
- Designed and implemented production workflows to improve execution efficiency
- Served as primary liaison between executives, clients, vendors, and global partners
- Managed cross-functional teams and external vendors across multiple time zones
- Identified risks and proactively resolved issues impacting timelines and deliverables
- Led hiring, onboarding, and mentoring of project and production staff
Associate Producer
Warner Bros. Animation
Burbank
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Coordinated end-to-end scheduling across multiple project phases, including planning, execution, and delivery
- Managed budgets and tracked financial performance across productions
- Oversaw vendor coordination and contract-related processes (e.g., studio bookings, talent coordination)
- Streamlined communication between stakeholders to ensure alignment and on-time delivery
- Supported leadership in decision-making through tracking and reporting project status
Production Manager (Project Manager)
Warner Bros. Animation
Burbank
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Led a team of 15–20 across multiple functions, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones
- Coordinated with international partners to manage deliverables and timelines
- Built tracking systems to monitor productivity, progress, and logistics
- Managed workforce planning, time tracking, and operational reporting
- Ensured consistent execution of project deliverables across distributed teams
Assistant Production Manager / Coordinator
Warner Bros. Animation
Burbank
05.2009 - 05.2016
- Supported project planning through task breakdowns, scheduling, and asset tracking
- Maintained databases and tracking systems for project assets and deliverables
- Assisted in workflow coordination and production logistics
- Collaborated across teams to ensure smooth execution of project requirements
Education
B/A - Film & Video, Traditional Animation Concentration
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2004
Skills
- Project & Program Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Scheduling & Resource Planning
- Risk Identification & Mitigation
- Process Improvement & Workflow Design
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Agile / Fast-Paced Delivery Environments
Tools & Technologies
- Microsoft Excel | Microsoft Word | Shotgrid | FileMaker Pro
Adobe Creative Suite | Workflow & Tracking Systems
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Columbia College Chicago
01.2025 - Current
Vice President
Remodeling by Michael
01.2023 - Current
Line Producer (Project Manager Equivalent)
Warner Bros. Animation
01.2020 - 12.2022
Associate Producer
Warner Bros. Animation
07.2018 - 12.2019
Production Manager (Project Manager)
Warner Bros. Animation
05.2016 - 07.2018
Assistant Production Manager / Coordinator
Warner Bros. Animation
05.2009 - 05.2016
B/A - Film & Video, Traditional Animation Concentration
Columbia College Chicago