Joanna Lewis

Simi Valley, CA ***** 818-***-**** ad28ch@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated Storyteller with 12 years of experience taking ideas from concept, through production, to delivery. Always striving to make entertaining and inspiring pieces. A highly collaborative manager who believes in being solution-oriented in creating a diverse, joyful, and balanced work environment.

SKILLS

Story Research

Content Development

Story Development

Budget Management

Staff Supervision

Pre-Production

Script Writing

Creative Direction

WORK HISTORY

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, FRIGHT KREWE 05/2021 to 10/2023

DreamWorks Animation Television Glendale, CA

Developed strategies for successful project execution, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.

Oversaw all aspects of pre-production, including casting, location scouting, and script revisions to ensure optimal results.

Spearheaded creative development for projects, leading brainstorming sessions and guiding the team in conceptualization efforts.

Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices for effective project management within the industry.

Championed diversity in hiring practices both behind-the-scenes and on-screen, promoting a more inclusive and representative industry.

CO EP, JURASSIC WORLD CAMP CRETACEOUS 08/2019 to 01/2021

DreamWorks Animation Television Glendale, CA

Enhanced overall show quality by collaborating with directors, writers, and editors to develop engaging content.

Mentored junior producers and staff, fostering professional growth and development.

Conducted thorough research to ensure accurate representation of subject matter in each episode.

Oversaw script development process, ensuring alignment with creative vision and budget constraints.

STORY EDITOR, KIPO 03/2017 to 03/2019

DreamWorks Animation Television Glendale, CA

Enhanced story quality by refining plotlines, characters, and dialogue for various projects.

Collaborated with writers to develop compelling stories, leading to successful script submissions.

Provided constructive feedback on scripts, resulting in improved drafts and finalized versions.

Managed strict deadlines effectively, ensuring timely delivery of polished scripts for production.

STORY EDITOR, GREAT INDOORS 05/2016 to 01/2017

CBS Television Studio City, CA

Collaborated with writers to develop compelling stories, leading to successful script submissions.

Contributed creative input during pitch meetings, influencing the direction of various episodes successfully.

Managed strict deadlines effectively, ensuring timely delivery of polished scripts for production.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts Television And Film 05/2004

DeSales University, Center Valley, PA

ACTIVITIES

certified bartender, avid YA reader, hiker, mother, wife, amateur gardener, witch in training.

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