Teresa Garcia
Brea,CA
Summary
Results-driven Producer with extensive experience in managing high-profile productions and coordinating cross-functional teams. Proven track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget, showcasing leadership in both creative and logistical aspects. Demonstrated expertise in project management and effective communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer
Walmart Creative Studio
04.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded production operations, overseeing scheduling, crew logistics, and resource allocation for multiple high-priority projects, ensuring seamless coordination across departments and on-time delivery of assets
- Implemented Shotflow software to track project progress and streamline production timelines, resulting in increased operational efficiency
- Served as the primary liaison between freelance crew, talent agencies, creative leads, production, post-production, and operations teams
- Facilitated clear and effective communication to align on project goals, priorities, and timelines
- Led post-production oversight, managing all phases of the process from asset retouching and creative reviews to final delivery, maintaining brand standards and ensuring all digital assets were on schedule and met quality expectations
- Proactively identified production risks and potential bottlenecks, developing and implementing solutions to mitigate delays and ensure projects stayed on track
- Managed freelance payroll, insurance compliance, and vendor contracts, ensuring smooth collaboration and strict adherence to financial and operational constraints
- Led coordination efforts across photography, styling, and post-production teams, ensuring alignment with project specifications and creative direction
Lead Production Coordinator
Genies Inc.
01.2023 - Current
- Managed day-to-day scheduling and prioritization of two different art teams (2D Concept and 3D Modeling), raising flags for any potential risks or task blockers
- Efficiently managed external studio communications and outreach, including invoicing, onboarding, and task coordination
- Proactively handled inquiries and concerns from both external studios and internal game teams via Slack, ensuring timely and effective resolutions
- Handled several special projects as assigned by leadership in a fast-paced, start-up environment
Production Coordinator
Nickelodeon Animation Studio
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Addressed all aspects of retakes within an episode, tracking heavily and updating executive teams on where each shot stands at any given time via Shotgrid
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including production, FX, compositing, and post-production, to ensure timely delivery of all shots to post with minimum scheduling issues
- Served as the first points of contact with the vendor studio and liaison between the vendor and all departments in-house
Production Assistant
Skydance Animation
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Assisted the Art Department in achieving daily productivity goals in a timely manner, ensuring optimal performance
- Coordinated department meetings via Outlook, maintaining consistent communication between LA and Madrid teams
- Recorded and published comprehensive notes during meetings, sharing relevant content from LA Artists with our Madrid team for future check-ins/reviews
Education
BA - Animation
Laguna College of Art and Design
Laguna Beach, CA05.2019
Skills
- Production Scheduling
- Post-production
- Budgeting expertise
- Strong graphic and visual sense
- Team Management
- Cross-functional communication
- Highly detail-oriented
- Prioritizes organization
- Workflow problem-solving
- Project Management
Softwareskills
Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Workhorse, Frame.io, Lucid, AEM, Shotflow, Notion, Shotgrid, Airtable, Hubspot, Asana, Ftrack, Chat GPT, Slack, Zoom, Miro, Jira, Photoshop, Procreate, Nomad Sculpt, Autodesk Maya, Zbrush, Blender, Premiere Pro
Timeline
Producer
Walmart Creative Studio
04.2024 - Current
Lead Production Coordinator
Genies Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Production Coordinator
Nickelodeon Animation Studio
03.2022 - 01.2023
Production Assistant
Skydance Animation
08.2020 - 03.2022
BA - Animation
Laguna College of Art and Design
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