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Liza Dodson
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Success driven and highly committed, applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business development and day-to-day activities in a fast paced creative animation environment. Proven skill in business administration, process improvement, and operational budgeting. Fluid in the latest technical software systems. Expert at utilizing market tools and analytics to identify market trends for long term management. I possess an Exceptional work ethic that is available 7/24/365
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Operations and I.T. Manager
WARNER BROS
Burbank, CA
03.2017 - 09.2022
- Oversaw Operations and Information Technology sector of studios hybrid live action & animation film division.
- Job functions included studio employee onboarding, including A-List Film Directors. Oversaw order processing, invoicing and billing, vendor relations, credit approvals, dispute resolution, domestic and international shipping, Planned layout and design of studio offices over 15,000 Sq. ft.
- Prepared and oversaw Capital and Operating budgets with Studio Post Production, Accounting, Marketing, and other Warner Bros. divisions to ensure targeted budget fulfillment.
- Created and implemented secure work at home protocol for Warner Bros. tent pole films without previous instance in studio's history. Kept multiple films, live action, visual effects and animation departments operating at all times saving studio resources.
- Created cloud-based filing system for films assets, facility assets, archiving , decommissioning and liquidation which saved film studio significant long term monetary capital.
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, post production, human resources. Managed and prioritized workforce to meet production dates ahead of schedule.
- Managed inventory and operations, office rentals. Controlled resources and digital assets for division's activities to comply with studio and industry standards as well as government regulations.
Production Manager
UNIFIED PICTURES
Los Angeles, CA
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Recruited, hired and negotiated contracts for unionized production staff and artists.
- Oversaw Post Production Department creating workflow pipeline
- Reduced operating costs and improved efficiency on feature film and studio infrastructure by over 35%
- Worked with stakeholders to create 360 campaign materials including design, video and media materials.
- Created budgets and milestones for film.
- Designed presentations for studio slate announcements and development overviews which netted 7 figure investments from overseas equity financiers.
- Oversaw Music licensing, music and talent acquisition for film.
- Designed and sourced large scale furnishings, equipment, fixtures etc. for build out of small studio.
Assistant Production Manager
WARNER BROS
Burbank, CA
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Managed animation production from script development through post-production.
- Collaborated with Showrunner, Director, and key creative leadership to balance design and storyboard schedules, book, and manage editorial time.
- Set milestones and manage the project's schedule. Managed all deliverables.
- Completed and recorded recycling and rework documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
- Wrote and edited copy of all incoming show scripts.
Executive Assistant
ALLISON ABBATE
Los Angeles, CA
06.2008 - 06.2013
- Assist film producer in all aspects of professional and personal affairs including management of four properties, domestic and overseas. Monitored finances with Business Manager and Lawyers.
- Streamlining daily operations and managing logistics of Ms. Abbate’s interactions with A level directors, producers, and studio executives.
- Manage all estate maintenance with contractors, monitoring invoices, billing and ensuring that work is completed promptly
Executive Assistant
DANNY ELFMAN / BRIDGET FONDA
Los Angeles, CA
05.2005 - 06.2008
- Assist Oscar and Grammy nominated film composer and his wife with all aspects of professional and personal life.
- Supported Mr. Elfman, on all multiple ongoing music projects, organized and managed recording sessions, travel, equipment needs, scheduling, budgeting.
- Wrote and drafted Mr. Elfman’s professional and personal correspondence.
- Oversaw and managed employer’s three homes, which entailed overall estate maintenance, design, supervision of contractors and subcontractors, monitored invoices and budgets.
- Planned and executed large scale party and entertainment events with attendees ranging from 30 to over 500.
- Maintained multiple homes and recording studios. Supervised all household staff, assigning job responsibilities and overseeing all tasks.
Executive Assistant
JENNIFER NICHOLSON
Los Angeles, CA
08.2001 - 04.2005
- Oversaw all business interactions in connection with Ms. Nicholson’s design business, retail store and personal business.
- Wrote print for varying publications from The New York Times to People Magazine on behalf of Ms. Nicholson and family.
- Wrote all communication with outside companies domestically and internationally in several languages.
- Worked directly with business manager to set up payroll, manage employees and extensive family multi household staffs.
- Oversaw employers design business, traveling domestically and internationally to source design fashion industry.
- Traveled extensively both nationally and internationally with Ms. Nicholson and extended family, serving as communication liaison for Ms. Nicholson and extended family.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS 05.2001 -
Skills
Project Management
Earlier Career
WARNER BROS, Burbank, CA 1999 - 2001
Editorial and Post Assistant Manger
WARNER BROS, Burbank, CA 1996 - 1999
Assistant to Producer, Allison Abbate
Software
SAP
SyncSketch
ShotGrid / Shotgun
DAM / MAM Systems
Adobe Creative Suite
Movie Magic Budgeting
Timeline
Operations and I.T. Manager
WARNER BROS
03.2017 - 09.2022
Production Manager
UNIFIED PICTURES
03.2016 - 03.2017
Assistant Production Manager
WARNER BROS
06.2014 - 03.2016
Executive Assistant
ALLISON ABBATE
06.2008 - 06.2013
Executive Assistant
DANNY ELFMAN / BRIDGET FONDA
05.2005 - 06.2008
Executive Assistant
JENNIFER NICHOLSON
08.2001 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Mississippi
05.2001 -
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