Mary Kate Dangoia

- Led the Lighting Department for in-game cinematics and assets on high-profile projects, including World of Warcraft, Overwatch 2, and Diablo 4
- Managed and tracked shots and assets using ShotGrid to ensure streamlined workflows.
- Conducted daily reviews for leads and directors to maintain quality and consistency across projects.
- Coordinated department schedules, ensuring deadlines were met across multiple game projects.
- Efficiently distributed artists' resources across various productions to optimize productivity.
- Supported the creative director by overseeing and managing artists, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Developed and implemented standardized operating guides to enhance efficiency and consistency in production processes.
- Managed and tracked the flow of digital assets between internal teams and external groups, ensuring seamless integration.

- Coordinated support for IT and Production Technology departments, fostering effective communication between production and technical teams.
- Supervised cross-departmental projects, ensuring timely rollout of new software and updates.
- Generated and monitored Jira tickets to track and resolve issues efficiently.
- Facilitated onboarding for new artists onto ShotGrid and studio technology systems.
- Managed calendars and meetings for department directors, optimizing their schedules.
- Coordinated inventory and equipment for the IT department to enhance team productivity.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with internal teams and corporate partners.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, contributing to a 25% revenue increase for senior staff.

- Collaborated with the global Art/Assets team on The Monkey King during the pandemic, contributing to the unique remote production of this culturally rich film.
- Tracked shots and assets using ShotGrid, ensuring smooth production workflows.
- Created and facilitated daily reviews for leads and directors to maintain artistic and production alignment.
- Oversaw and supported artists from around the world, fostering collaboration across time zones.
- Designed team bonding initiatives in a remote environment to promote creativity and strengthen collaboration.
- Managed and tracked all digital assets for the entire film, including coordinating shipping, receiving, and ShotGrid organization.

- Served as the DP for the Story and Edit departments, leading dynamic and fast-paced teams.
- Played a key role in establishing and developing the Story and Edit departments from pre-production onwards.
- Collaborated closely with the director from script development through storyboarding and early editing stages.
- Responsible for hiring and managing artists for the Storyboard and Edit departments.
- Created budgets and schedules to align with Netflix and stage production deadlines.
- Oversaw the development of the IT department, including selecting and purchasing gear to support departmental needs.
- Partnered with the 1st AD to develop and maintain the stage production schedule.

- Progressed from Production Assistant to Production Coordinator in the Rapid Prototyping Department, leveraging extensive knowledge of various production pipelines.
- Coordinated the fabrication team to ensure efficient workflow and delivery of assets.
- Designed schedules that aligned with stage production and puppet creation timelines.
- Developed innovative methods for tracking puppets requiring repair using ShotGrid, establishing a system still in use today.
- Organized and hosted department holiday parties and team-building events to enhance morale and collaboration.
- Facilitated meetings for Fabrication leads and managed departmental schedules.
- Conducted and documented notes for daily meetings and director sessions, ensuring clear communication and actionable follow-ups.