- Creative Writing
- Photography
- Drawing and Painting
- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
- Road Trips
- Adventure Travel
- Yoga
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Digital Art and Animation
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
William Battaglia
Creative Artist, Educator And Entrepreneur
Wayne,NJ
Summary
Experienced and innovative entrepreneur with a strong background in employee development, customer service, and analytics. Over 20 years of experience in the arts and business, delivering compelling presentations to clients, executives, and investors to foster business growth, enhance account relationships, and elevate brand visibility. Skilled in team building and leading strategic initiatives to drive organizational success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
President/CEO
Smarter-Seal
02.2015 - Current
- Head of all domestic and international manufacturing operations.
- P&L Management – responsible for the strategic management of costs and financial oversight.
- Managed 5 distribution facilities in North America and 3 distribution facilities internationally (South America, Europe & Asia).
- Responsible for Global Expansion - expanded sales to South America, Europe, and Asia.
- Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
- Supported project management team for optimal performance.
- Inspired innovation by creating an environment that encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Adopted cutting-edge technologies to improve productivity levels within the organization.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Drove revenue growth by expanding product offerings and identifying new market opportunities.
- Built a diverse workforce through targeted recruiting efforts focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Delivered operational excellence by optimizing resources, processes, and overall cost structure.
- Launched new products successfully into the market after meticulous research, planning, and marketing campaigns.
Editor, Feature Animation
Paramount Animation
02.2024 - 12.2024
- “Avatar” – Feature Animated Movie
Editor, Feature Animation
Netflix Animation
07.2023 - 11.2023
- “Escape From Beverly Hills” – Feature Animated Movie
Editor, Feature Animation
Paramount Animation
05.2023 - 07.2023
- “Smurfs” – Feature Animated Movie
Manager, Post-Production, Digital Labs
University of Miami
08.2000 - 07.2023
- Managed students, assistants, and staff of the Digital Labs department where students and artists collaborate on independent 2D and 3D projects.
- Responsible for fostering creative development.
- Implemented processes and tools to enhance the development of emerging artists.
- Communicated daily/weekly with the creative, technical, and engineering teams to improve technology, software, hardware, networks, IT capabilities of the department.
- Initiated mentoring and external partnerships for student artists to gain valuable experience with working artists.
- Worked with vendors, integrators, artists and design teams to conduct maintenance, troubleshoot and perform diagnostics on all technical equipment.
- Monitor all AV equipment (video, audio, switchers, routers, cameras, servers, generators, encoders) and resolve issues and help upgrade equipment.
- Research and develop automated tools and processes to automate and streamline creative and output performance to meet deadlines.
- Mentor undergrads and developing artists.
- Live Event technical crew support as A1, A2 and Graphics.
- Technical setup, configuration, and support for all internal tools & equipment and external screenings and events.
Editor, Feature Animation
Paramount Animation
06.2021 - 05.2023
- “The Tiger’s Apprentice” – Feature Animated Movie
Editor, Feature Animation
Blue Sky Studios
05.2010 - 04.2021
- Film Editor for over a decade on feature animation projects, including Ice Age, Rio, The Peanuts Movie, Spies in Disguise, Epic, and various short form and streaming promotional content.
Manager, Post-Production - Film/TV Deliverables
Company 3
06.2008 - 05.2010
- Managed creative and technical teams responsible for film & TV dailies for major motion pictures and television projects.
- Oversee day-to-day workflow and delivery of all assets to internal and external projects and clients.
- Create media delivery requirements documents and procedures for all projects to ensure successful delivery of all digital assets to internal teams and external clients.
- Collaborated with artists and engineers to advocate for improvements in software, hardware, and technology to push the innovation and design process and meet strict project deadlines.
- Communicated with clients, vendors, and post-producers to assist with delivery and output requirements (tape, digital, streaming, etc.).
- Implemented digital tools to increase efficiency with artists timelines and client deliveries.
- Worked with vendors, integrators, artists and design teams to conduct maintenance, troubleshoot and perform diagnostics on all technical equipment.
- Monitor all AV equipment (video, audio, switchers, routers, cameras, servers, generators, encoders) and resolve issues and help upgrade equipment.
- Research and develop automated tools and processes to automate and streamline creative and output performance to meet deadlines.
Editor, Commercials & Short Form
22 Edit
09.2005 - 06.2008
- Collaborated with advertising producers and clients to edit short form content, including commercials, PSAs, and sizzles for broadcast television.
- Handled all broadcast deliverables, including color correction and output formats to comply with broadcast TV standards.
Education
Master of Science - Digital Imaging And Design
New York University
New York, NYMaster of Fine Arts - Film/TV/Video Production
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FLBachelor of Arts - Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NYSkills
- Operational management
- Innovative project leadership
- Project coordination
- Analytical Problem Solver
- Coaching and Mentoring
- P&L Financial Management
Accomplishments
Awarded multiple patents in patenting and manufacturing.
Interests
Timeline
Editor, Feature Animation
Paramount Animation
02.2024 - 12.2024
Editor, Feature Animation
Netflix Animation
07.2023 - 11.2023
Editor, Feature Animation
Paramount Animation
05.2023 - 07.2023
Editor, Feature Animation
Paramount Animation
06.2021 - 05.2023
President/CEO
Smarter-Seal
02.2015 - Current
Editor, Feature Animation
Blue Sky Studios
05.2010 - 04.2021
Manager, Post-Production - Film/TV Deliverables
Company 3
06.2008 - 05.2010
Editor, Commercials & Short Form
22 Edit
09.2005 - 06.2008
Manager, Post-Production, Digital Labs
University of Miami
08.2000 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
Master of Science - Digital Imaging And Design
New York University
Master of Fine Arts - Film/TV/Video Production
University of Miami
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