Ashley Steiner
La Prairie
Summary
Committed Manager with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team productivity and accomplishing challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing productions and maintaining client and employee relationships.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
VFX Department Production Manager
DNEG
09.2020 - Current
- Managed multiple departments concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting resource and budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the schedules and proposing effective solutions.
- Collaborated with show teams and cross-departmentally to ensure timely delivery of work within the new USD pipeline
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of tackling complex challenges head on.
VFX Line Producer
DNEG
11.2018 - 09.2020
- Worked with the client, production manager and department heads to insure a smooth workflow by projecting and creating department schedules to meet the show's delivery.
- Established clear communication channels among various teams within the production process for streamlined information exchange.
- Conducted regular progress meetings with the departments to maintain transparency regarding project status updates and address any concerns promptly.
VFX Department Coordinator
DNEG
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Supported creative teams by organizing dailies, taking detailed notes, and ensuring feedback was effectively communicated to all parties involved.
- Collaborated with supervisors to develop accurate assignments for projects based on the knowledge and skillsets of our artists.
- Increased team morale through effective problem-solving skills, consistently finding innovative solutions when facing challenges or setbacks during projects.
VFX Show Production Coordinator
MPC
11.2016 - 08.2018
- Established clear lines of communication with the line production managers, providing regular updates on department schedules and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Took notes and ran dailies sessions by organization and co-presenting the work
- Assisted in resolving conflicts swiftly among team members, fostering an amicable working environment conducive to collaboration.
VFX Show Production Assistant
MPC
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Answered incoming emails to process requests.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for maintaining schedules and meetings with the clients.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
TV Production Assistant
Mission Control Media
05.2011 - 12.2015
- Provided critical support during filming, troubleshooting issues as needed for seamless transmission of content.
- Organized transportation arrangements for cast and crew members, ensuring punctual arrivals on set.
- Handled confidential matters and errands for guest stars and cast members.
- Maintained clear channels of communication between departments during shoots to minimize misunderstandings or delays in production processes.
Sales Floor Manager
The Limited
08.2010 - 04.2011
- Supervised tasks and personnel to foster high sales numbers.
- Assisted customers with their product and experience
- Trained and supported sales force in their shift
- Promoted a positive work environment fostering teamwork, mutual respect, and open communication among employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing And Management
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TNSkills
- Production Planning
- Schedule Management
- Strong leadership abilities
- Staff Management
Timeline
VFX Department Production Manager
DNEG
09.2020 - Current
VFX Line Producer
DNEG
11.2018 - 09.2020
VFX Department Coordinator
DNEG
08.2018 - 12.2018
VFX Show Production Coordinator
MPC
11.2016 - 08.2018
VFX Show Production Assistant
MPC
05.2016 - 11.2016
TV Production Assistant
Mission Control Media
05.2011 - 12.2015
Sales Floor Manager
The Limited
08.2010 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing And Management
East Tennessee State University
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