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Sanjeevani Patankar

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Reliable production manager with three years of pipeline management and team leadership experience. Optimized workflows to increase efficiency by 30% while managing a $40K budget. Versed in dynamic problem solving, collaborative cohesion, and making blueberry cheesecake cookies.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer

Concord Theatricals
08.2026 - Current

Musical Theater Social Media Series

  • Conducted research on industry trends to inform project direction and execution.
  • Oversaw budgets and ensured compliance with financial guidelines.
  • Managed production schedules and coordinated resources effectively.
  • Documented production notes and coordinated post-production tasks, contributing to project completion.

Producer

ZOOCHOSIS
01.2026 - Current

"TALEGUNNER" | "ROVERS"

  • Managed schedules and deadlines for team of 30+ artists, comprising students and professionals.
  • Collaborated with director to ensure timely delivery of productions and manage assets.
  • Coordinated between director and artists across departments to maintain deadlines and objectives.
  • Facilitated communication among clients and artists, enhancing project alignment.
  • Analyzed production processes to identify efficiency improvements and cost reduction opportunities.
  • Conducted team meetings to address challenges and implement streamlined production solutions.
  • Documented anticipated challenges in biweekly meetings, aiding department leads with shot requirements.
  • Oversaw management of 50+ assets, ensuring optimal resource utilization throughout projects.

Production Manager

PARIOTAL
01.2026 - Current

“STRIKE” | “OF WOVEN WIND”

  • Leading a team of 20, with hiring and firing authority, ensuring effective task allocation and deadline adherence.
  • Supervising animation pipeline and asset tracking across departments using ShotGrid to monitor progress from creation to delivery.
  • Overseeing daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Managing $40k budget and created production designs that enhanced workflow efficiency and improved coordination.
  • Conducting regular meetings with staff to review progress and resolve any issues or concerns.

Production Assistant for NSF Research Grant #2201019 iDEA LAB

PURDUE UNIVERSITY
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Supervised 200+ assets and led a 3 person team of artists to develop an animation database for academic research.
  • Compiled reports on production activities to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Shared observations in meetings to facilitate problem-solving and project updates. during team meetings on project updates and challenges.
  • Ensured compliance with production ethics regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Studies, Concentration in Computer Animation

Ringling College of Art And Design
Sarasota, FL
01-2023

Master of Science - Animation and Games

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
01-2025

Adaptability in Creative Production Mentee -

Tracy Liu
02-2026

Skills

  • Research
  • Asset tracking
  • Project management
  • Budget management
  • Strategic planning
  • Resource optimization
  • Time management
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication facilitation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • ShotGrid
  • Monday, Trello, Asana, ClickUp

Timeline

Producer

Concord Theatricals
08.2026 - Current

Producer

ZOOCHOSIS
01.2026 - Current

Production Manager

PARIOTAL
01.2026 - Current

Production Assistant for NSF Research Grant #2201019 iDEA LAB

PURDUE UNIVERSITY
08.2023 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Studies, Concentration in Computer Animation

Ringling College of Art And Design

Master of Science - Animation and Games

Purdue University

Adaptability in Creative Production Mentee -

Tracy Liu
Sanjeevani Patankar