Leslie Wishnevski
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Development & Current Series
Nickelodeon Animation Studio
10.2021 - Current
- Executive In Charge of Transformers: Earthspark for season 2 of production.
- Collaborating with senior leadership in development of multiple franchise series.
- Current Series Management support to Monster High and Big Nate.
- Partnering in development for multiple TBA series with Avatar Studios.
- Mentoring and managing department interns for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within organization.
- Facilitating growth of annual mentoring program through Nickelodeon's community outreach program.
- Team lead on logistics and alignment for conventions such as SDCC.
Development Coordinator
Nickelodeon Animation Studio
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Facilitated development and greenlight of original and franchise series such as The Middlemost Post, Big Nate, Transformers: Earthspark, and Monster High.
- Maintained alignment with co-production counterparts.
- Recorded, assembled, and distributed notes for all stages of development and production.
- Distributed weekly documents covering production updates, next steps, and pending deadlines.
- Developed long-term strategies for new areas of business in collaboration with Feature and Studio Business team.
Senior Coordinator Development & Current Series
Hasbro Studios
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Primary studio representative on My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic series and specials.
- Co-Producer on My Little Pony: Rainbow Roadtrip 60 Min Special.
- Secondary executive on Equestria Girls and five additional projects in production/development.
- Coordinated with brand team on digital content creation, organic product integration and franchise quality control.
Assistant Development & Current Series
Hasbro Studios
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Executive Assistant to SVP of Allspark Animation, VP of Animated Features, Director of Development, Director of Current Series, 2 Current Series Managers, and Studio Art Director.
- Created and maintained a structured creative work environment, handled schedules for multiple calendars, coordinated meetings with international team members, collected/distributed script notes, convention coordination, managed expenses (domestic & international), writers room support, legal clearance tracking.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film/Video
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago2013
Skills
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Agility During Strategic Shifts
- Organization & Establishing Effective Workflow
- Facilitating Alignment Across Multiple Areas of Business
- Creative Problem Solving
Management Training
Over 50 hours of corporate curriculum such as...
- You Team's Next Superpower: Psychological Safety
- Driving Accountability with Clear Expectations
- Managing Upwards
- The Five Factors of Highly Effective Teams
- Conscious Inclusion
- Adaptivity and Resilience
- High Quality Decisions
- Thoughtfully Communicate a Performance Rating & Have a Meaningful Check-In Conversation
Reference
Nathan Schram, VP Development
Nickelodeon Studios (Current Supervisor)
Nathan.Schram@Paramount.com
Timeline
Manager, Development & Current Series
Nickelodeon Animation Studio
10.2021 - Current
Development Coordinator
Nickelodeon Animation Studio
09.2019 - 09.2021
Senior Coordinator Development & Current Series
Hasbro Studios
10.2018 - 09.2019
Assistant Development & Current Series
Hasbro Studios
03.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Film/Video
Columbia College Chicago
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