PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

I joined the Production Management team at Pixar in 2021, following the closure of Blue Sky Studios. With the Covid-19 pandemic ongoing, my first few months at Pixar were spent working remotely in NY, until later that year when I embarked on the cross-country move to CA. My first role at the studio was as a Production Coordinator for the Tailoring & Simulation team on Lightyear. Since then, I have been a coordinator for the Animation team on Elio, followed by my current role on the Promotional Media Toolkits team for Inside Out 2.

Crowds team at the “Spies in Disguise” premiere after party (2019)

After graduating from NYU, I joined the Production Management team at Blue Sky Studios as a Production Assistant for the Crowds department. With my passion for innovation and ability to learn and adapt quickly, I built a reputation as someone anyone at the studio could come to for support, and during crunch times on production of Spies in Disguise, I assisted the Animation, Lighting/Compositing, and Render teams. In 2020, I was promoted to Production Coordinator and led the Crowds team and oversaw the work of crowds cycle animators on the film Nimona.

Blue Sky Studios closed its doors in 2021. Everyday at the studio, I was surrounded by incredible people determined to answer technical challenges with creative solutions and to produce spectacular art, and it was a privilege to be a part of such an inspiring community.

Fusion Film Festival

During all four years at NYU, I was a part of the Fusion Film Festival, a team dedicated to celebrating female-identifying artists in film, TV, and new media. We hosted year-round events culminating in a 3-day festival with events like panels, screenings, and pitch sessions.

Master Class on Comedy Development with Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher, an event I co-event managed and co-moderated (2016)

Master Class on Comedy Development with Cameron Esposito and River Butcher, an event I co-event managed and co-moderated (2016)

I began my freshman year as a member of the Editorial team, writing pieces for the Fusion blog, and the following year I was promoted to be a co-head of the Editorial department. My junior year, I became one of the festival’s first Associate Directors, helping to support the festival Co-Directors, learning from their work, and engaging with the work of all department heads. That year I was also one of three Production Managers of the festival - I sent out crew call-sheets each day and helped to organize and guide teams of volunteers that ensured festival panelists, guest speakers, and attendees were greeted, brochures and donations from sponsors were distributed, and that the festival events ran smoothly.

My senior year, I became one of the festival’s Co-Directors as well as a Co-Head of the Programming department. I collaborated with my fellow Co-Directors to communicate with department heads and members throughout the year, ensuring we remained on track to secure panelists, sponsors, and programming, collect festival submissions, generate social media marketing content, and successfully host events.