Claudia Restagno
Montreal,Canada
Summary
Diligent Project Manager with over 6 years of experience managing teams, resources, and schedules in diverse environments. Adept at optimizing office operations, coordinating staff, and driving efficiency through strong communication and multitasking skills. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Outpost
08.2024 - Current
- Plan and organize project schedules.
- Assessing resource needs to ensure efficient task allocation.
- Create and maintain detailed schedules in internal databases, tracking deliverables and managing team assignments.
- Organize and lead regular team meetings to review progress, fostering clear communication and timely feedback on tasks.
- Manage database updates for generating internal and client reports.
- Provide weekly status updates to clients, maintaining clear communication on project milestones and delivery timelines.
- Develop training materials and presentations for onboarding new team members.
- Mentor and train team members on workflow best practices and task management tools.
Production Manager
DNEG
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Coordinated with internal teams to set up and maintain essential database systems.
- Developed and documented streamlined office workflows and procedures in collaboration with Head of Operations.
- Created and maintained workflow documentation to support clear communication and alignment within project teams.
- Monitored resource allocation and staffing needs.
- Generating weekly reports to ensure all projects had the necessary personnel and resources for successful completion.
- Collaborated with finance teams to manage project budgets.
- Organized and maintained project schedules, as well as updating timelines and communicating deadlines.
- Managed client communications, overseeing timely deliveries and providing regular updates on project progress through weekly status reports.
Line Producer
DNEG
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with management to coordinate and support external vendor services.
- Organized schedules and assignments in alignment with project timelines to assist the team in resource planning and workflow management.
- Developed and maintained vendor status reports to keep all stakeholders informed of project progress and any schedule changes.
- Assisted in the creation and refinement of efficient administrative tools and processes.
- Supported project delivery by managing detailed schedules and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Prepared training documentation for new team members and provided mentorship to support team productivity and consistent standards.
- Maintained project schedules using project management software as well as updating milestones and tracking progress to reflect the latest project developments.
VFX Production Manager
Moving Picture Company
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Blocking out the show schedule and mapping out resource requirements.
- Creating and implementing the shot delivery schedule in internal databases.
- Maintaining the project schedule and managing artists' tasks.
- Organizing and leading daily creative reviews.
- Managing the project database for internal and client reports.
- Client liaising via weekly status reports and delivery updates.
- Training and mentoring other production members on the show team.
- Creating training presentations for staff in the Montreal studio.
Production Coordinator/ Office Administrator
Mr. X VFX
12.2018 - 11.2020
- Greeted clients at the reception desk.
- Answered, screened, and directed calls at reception to various departments.
- Managed client bookings and coordinated the office's meeting room schedule.
- Assisted IT with office equipment setup and onboarding procedures.
- Assisted the Finance and HR departments with payroll management.
- Managed office supply purchase orders.
- Coordinated staff travel arrangements and processed expense reports.
- Organized staff events and coordinated group meetings.
- Assisted the General Manager in maintaining employee directories and contact lists.
Education
Certificate - Compositing
Centre NAD
01.2018
Bachelor - Communication Studies
Concordia University
01.2017
Skills
- Office Administration
- Data Management
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Client Relations
- Schedule Management
- Staff Management
- Document Management
- Budget Control
- Data Analysis
- Inventory Control
- Resource Allocation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Project Manager
Outpost
08.2024 - Current
Production Manager
DNEG
01.2023 - 10.2023
Line Producer
DNEG
11.2021 - 01.2023
VFX Production Manager
Moving Picture Company
03.2021 - 10.2021
Production Coordinator/ Office Administrator
Mr. X VFX
12.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor - Communication Studies
Concordia University
Certificate - Compositing
Centre NAD
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