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Catherine Raymond

Laval,Québec

Summary

Coordinator with strong organizational and communication skills honed in fast-paced, creative environments. Expertise in calendar management, meeting facilitation, and client relations. Committed to enhancing team productivity and streamlining operations in a Virtual Assistant role.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

VFX Coordinator

Framestore
Montréal, QC
09.2023 - Current
  • Managed a team of up to 35 artists, ensuring effective communication and task delegation.
  • Maintained real-time production schedules while addressing team inquiries and taking meeting notes.
  • Organized team agendas, prioritizing topics to enhance meeting efficiency.
  • Facilitated problem-solving by identifying roadblocks and connecting with appropriate contacts.
  • Boosted team morale through the organization of team-building activities.
  • Successfully executed over 100 time-sensitive deliveries to clients under pressure while maintaining quality standards.
  • Self-managed calendar and priorities to consistently meet daily targets and production deadlines.

VFX Production Assistant

Framestore
Montréal, QC
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Successfully managed delivery of over 100 data assets and client submissions, ensuring accuracy and punctuality.
  • Coordinated over 75 client meetings, handling agenda preparation, note-taking, and follow-up communications.
  • Proposed reorganized meeting schedules bi-monthly to enhance team efficiency and streamline folder structures.
  • Developed naming conventions and workflows for three teams, facilitating international collaboration.
  • Designed tools and templates that halved task completion time across multiple projects.
  • Trained two new assistants while creating comprehensive SOP documents for recurring tasks.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members across four locations: Mumbai, London, Vancouver, and the Australia studio.

Multimedia Artist

Government of Canada, Aboriginal & First Nations Services
Remote
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Adapted four scripts into storyboards for effective visual representation.
  • Coordinated tasks between pre-production through post-production phases.
  • Created and managed an Excel document to track video production progress.
  • Pitched storyboard concepts and cinematic styles to team members for feedback.
  • Designed characters, backgrounds, and visuals to enhance video quality.
  • Expanded knowledge of the Adobe Suite, mastering the creation of 2.5D puppets.
  • Coordinated with multiple teams to ensure seamless content production.

Teaching Intern

Collège Nouvelles Frontières
Gatineau, QC
10.2017 - 11.2017
  • Conceptualized over five lesson plans and engaging activities aligned with 'Programme de formation de l’école québécoise.'
  • Created a comprehensive evaluation grid for assessing student performance.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to enhance educational outcomes.
  • Animated learning situations across various subjects for up to 75 minutes.
  • Assisted teachers in classroom management and supervised student engagement.
  • Utilized digital tools to foster interactive learning experiences.

Education

Bachelor in Arts And Science of Animation - Animation 2D And 3D

University Laval
Québec, QC
05-2021

non-degree student - High School Teaching

UQO
Gatineau
04.2018

College Diploma Certificat - Art, Letters And Communication

Collège Nouvelles Frontières
Gatineau
05-2016

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Storyboarding techniques
  • Client communication
  • Task delegation
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • VFX coordination
  • Production scheduling
  • Post-production workflow
  • Active listening
  • Reliability
  • File organization
  • Google Workspace
  • Project management software
  • Meeting coordination
  • Note-taking
  • Schedule and calendar management
  • International collaboration
  • File organization and management

Languages

French: Native, English: Fluent

References

References available upon request

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Calendar & Email Management
  • Meeting Coordination & Note-Taking
  • Client Communication
  • Project Tracking
  • Data Entry & File Organization
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, ShotGrid, Slack, Zoom

Languages

French
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

VFX Coordinator

Framestore
09.2023 - Current

VFX Production Assistant

Framestore
08.2022 - 09.2023

Multimedia Artist

Government of Canada, Aboriginal & First Nations Services
05.2021 - 08.2022

Teaching Intern

Collège Nouvelles Frontières
10.2017 - 11.2017

Bachelor in Arts And Science of Animation - Animation 2D And 3D

University Laval

non-degree student - High School Teaching

UQO

College Diploma Certificat - Art, Letters And Communication

Collège Nouvelles Frontières

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