ANGELA BRADFORD
Illumination Entertainment
Long Beach
24
years of professional experience
Creative operations and program management leader with nearly 30 years of experience in transforming ideas into consumer products, marketing campaigns, and media productions. Expertise in fostering collaboration across creative and business teams, delivering structure and communication that empower teams to excel. Proven ability to lead complex initiatives from concept to launch.
Work History
Creative Project Manager
3 Years 7 Months- Lead creative operations supporting licensed consumer products for Despicable Me, Minions, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and other Illumination franchises in partnership with Universal Products & Experiences, Nintendo, and the Paris animation studio.
- Lead style guide development and artwork approvals supporting worldwide consumer products.
- Led style guide development and artwork approvals for worldwide consumer products, ensuring brand consistency across all platforms.
- Guided initiatives from concept through delivery, aligning creative vision with timelines and licensing requirements to meet stakeholder expectations.
- Serve as the communication hub connecting artists, production, licensing, and business stakeholders.
- Partner with Creative, Character Art, Universal Products & Experiences, Nintendo, the Paris animation studio, and global licensing partners.
- Improved workflows to enhance collaboration and operational efficiency among cross-functional teams.
Creative Operations / Studio Manager
5 Years- Directed creative operations for commercial photography studio, ensuring seamless workflow and project execution.
- Managed clients, contracts, budgets, scheduling, and vendors to streamline production logistics.
- Acted as liaison between photographers, clients, production crews, and creative partners.
Global Project Manager
6 Years- Collaborated with creative and business leaders to execute global campaigns for leading action sports brand, enhancing brand visibility.
- Directed product launches, athlete marketing, retail campaigns, and commercial photography.
- Managed budgets, vendors, schedules, logistics, and creative approvals.
- Oversaw budgets, vendors, schedules, logistics, and creative approvals to ensure seamless project execution.
- Honored with Employee of the Month recognition for exceptional contributions.
Associate Producer
- Assisted in production of Metalocalypse by managing various tasks.
- Coordinated schedules, assets, and communication to streamline production workflows across animation pipeline.
- Coordinated production schedules and resource allocations for multiple animated projects.
Creative Production Manager
3 Years- Supported marketing and promotional initiatives for Adult Swim, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
- Managed production of 10–20 concurrent creative projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with brand standards.
- Supported marketing, consumer products, retail creative, and promotional initiatives for Adult Swim.
- Oversaw development of packaging, style guides, and promotional assets, contributing to cohesive brand representation.
Production Coordinator
1 Year- Facilitated creative production and product development for leading skateboarding company, enhancing overall project delivery.
- Coordinated production schedules and product development timelines, ensuring effective cross-functional communication and timely project completion.
- Managed music licensing and clearance, coordinating rights, approvals, and documentation for video productions to maintain compliance and streamline workflow.
- Supported music licensing and clearance, coordinating rights, approvals, and documentation for video productions.
Production Coordinator
2 Years- Coordinated production logistics, schedules, vendors, and creative deliverables.
- Coordinated production logistics, schedules, and vendor relations to ensure timely delivery of creative assets.
- Managed music licensing and clearance by securing rights and approvals, maintaining compliance with documentation standards.
- Facilitated communication between producers and crew while managing multiple concurrent productions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Consumer Journalism
Skills
Creative Operations
Program Management
Creative Production
Consumer Products
Licensing
Creative Collaboration
Style Guide Development
Visual Storytelling
Product Photography
Marketing Campaigns
Adobe Creative Suite
Budget management
Airtable
Google Workspace
Microsoft Excel
Project coordination
Budget management
Budget oversight
Budget administration
Vendor relationship management
Vendor management
Concept creation
Strategic planning
Cross-Functional Leadership
Time management
Project Coordination
Process Improvement
Creative leadership
Digital Production
Content planning
Problem-solving
Entertainment & Creative Experience
- Illumination Entertainment
- Universal Products & Experiences
- Nintendo
- Volcom
- Cartoon Network
- Adult Swim
- Titmouse
- Bradford Studio
- Dwindle Distribution
- Whyte House Productions
- 411 Video Magazine
- World Championship Wrestling
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Additional Experience
- Production Coordinator — 411 Video Magazine (2001–2002)
- Production Coordinator — World Championship Wrestling (1998–2001)
- Production Intern — Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1998)
Timeline
Creative Project Manager
Illumination Entertainment
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
Creative Operations / Studio Manager
Bradford Studio
01.2018 - 01.2023Read More
Global Project Manager
Volcom
01.2010 - 01.2016Read More
Associate Producer
Titmouse
01.2009 - 01.2009Read More
Creative Production Manager
Cartoon Network | Adult Swim
01.2006 - 01.2009Read More
Production Coordinator
Dwindle Distribution
01.2005 - 01.2006Read More
Production Coordinator
Whyte House Productions
01.2003 - 01.2005Read More
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts from Consumer Journalism
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