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Creative and Technical Project Management | Software Development &amp; Digital Arts Background | Certified Scrum Master | Cross-Functional Leadership | 3d Animation &amp; VFX

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•Managed comprehensive product design schedules, defined scope, mitigated risks, and aligned weekly deliverables with cross-functional partners to meet launch goals.•Partnered with Directors to develop seasonal timelines and priorities for Product Designers, and Engineers•Coordinated innovation and product spec reviews; tracked asset turnover and ensured timely approvals to support product readiness.•Ensured accuracy and timeliness of all project updates within project management systems and Smartsheet dashboards.<h4 style="text-align: left;"></h4>

•Founded a purpose-driven brand focused on handcrafted sensory products, blending creativity with advocacy for autism and spina bifida communities. •Launched and scaled a business that recouped its initial investment within two years, achieving 40% year-over-year growth in both the third and fourth years; now operates as a fully self-sustaining venture. •Built and iteratively refined a full product lifecycle—concept, design, packaging—guided by user feedback and continuous improvement. •Designed and optimized an e-commerce platform to deliver a seamless, user-centered shopping experience, increasing website engagement by 15%. •Strengthened community connections by participating in pop-up events, creating real-time feedback loops through direct customer interaction and experiential marketing. •Developed and facilitated hands-on workshops, empowering individuals to co-create sensory products and fostering a broader movement around self-care and creative expression. •Conducted regular retrospectives with workshop participants and event attendees, identifying actionable improvements that directly informed updates to product lines, customer experience, and marketing strategies. •Actively gathered and analyzed customer feedback post-purchase and during events, leading to iterative product adjustments—such as modifying scent profiles, purchase options, and packaging. •Expanded product offerings to strategically diversify revenue streams—candles accounted for 40% of total sales, car diffusers 30%, soaps 20%, and wax melts 10% •Organized and led interactive classes, boosting brand awareness, cultivating customer loyalty, and driving a 20% growth in the business through engaging, hands-on learning experiencesSkills: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) · Social Media Marketing · Adobe Photoshop · Market Research · Customer Relationship Management (CRM) · Customer Service

2018 - 2019                                             
www.cinesite.com

•Team Empowerment &amp; Coaching- inspired team members to think creatively, take ownership, and explore innovative approaches while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual support •Led a department of 10–20 contract and in-house artists responsible for character and environment look development, optimizing workflows and production pipelines to enhance efficiency and output quality •Advocated for artists' creative vision by serving as a bridge between production management and creative teams, aligning client expectations with sustainable, high-quality delivery. * Spearheaded efficiency improvements across projects to ensure timely, high-quality delivery—critical in an environment where the cost per minute of animation ranges from $1,000 to $16,000. •Mentored junior artists, fostering growth through continuous feedback, skill development, and empowerment within an iterative production environment. •Actively removed blockers by troubleshooting technical challenges (e.g., color management across varying studio requirements), ensuring teams could focus on delivering their best work. •Spearheaded agile practices that improved cross-team collaboration, accelerated iteration cycles, and ensured consistent on-time delivery of high-caliber assets. •Served as a champion for the team’s needs, translating management directives into actionable, artist-first solutions that elevated both the final product and team morale. Notable Projects: Supercharged, Riverdance, Extinct, The Addams Family

•Assumed responsibility for developing, maintaining, and managing texture libraries and materials. •Automated production workflows using Python, enhancing efficiency and reducing turnaround times. •Developed a Python-based UI tool within Maya to streamline departmental workflow, significantly reducing asset creation time and improving efficiency. •Provided creative and technical support for large-scale productions. Notable Projects: Nut Job 2, Pre-production of upcoming film

2015                          www.espn.com

•Demonstrating the ability to respond effectively to change, shifting priorities, I designed and created animated motion graphics for title sequences for various ESPN shows, utilizing the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator), Cinema 4D, and Maya. •Through active listening to the needs of the broadcast team, I developed After Effects templates to optimize live TV broadcast workflows. This involved utilizing a spreadsheet-driven system and JavaScript to automate the replacement of team logos and names from a graphic library, significantly accelerating the editing and update process. My transparent communication ensured all stakeholders understood the functionality and benefits of these templates. I was able to respond effectively to change, shifting priorities &amp; empathy by quickly adapting these templates based on evolving broadcast requirements and team feedback. Notable Shows: SportsCenter, His &amp; Hers, MLB, Mike &amp; Mike, MLS

2011-2013                        www.disneyanimation.com

•Designed character and environment aesthetics, including texturing and fur/hair grooming, within the look development department using shaders and materials tailored to the production pipeline. Notable Shows: Tangled Ever After, Wreck-It Ralph, Frozen

<h1>Education</h1><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bcert.me/bc/html/show-badge.html?b=ufqqsswd">Certified Scrum Master</a> 2025Masters in Software Development Maryville University of St Louis 2017- 2019BFA in Computer Animation and Visual Effects School of Visual Arts 2005-2009

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Sheri Wong