NICOLE DON
Surrey,BC
Summary
Detail-oriented coordinator with over 9 years of experience in the film and gaming industries, specializing in project tracking, team coordination, and workflow optimization. Proven ability to enhance communication and organization within creative, fast-paced teams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality projects. Skilled in fostering collaboration and streamlining processes to drive efficiency and productivity, consistently exceeding project goals. Committed to supporting team success through strategic planning and effective resource management while leveraging industry insights to anticipate challenges and implement innovative solutions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Artist
Self-employeed
Surrey, BC
11.2024 - Current
- Developed original digital artwork, emphasizing technical skills in character art and logo design.
- Interpreted client artistic visions and executed tailored design projects to meet specific requirements.
Associate Producer
The Coalition Studio Apex Systems
Vancouver
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Facilitated day-to-day scheduling, resource planning, and production tracking for the cinematic team.
- Collaborated with senior producers and directors to optimize cinematic and narrative workflows.
- Oversaw coordination and performance of multiple teams to achieve project objectives.
- Evaluated and refined workflow processes to enhance efficiency and facilitate on-time project milestones.
Production Coordinator
Stellar Creative Labs
Vancouver
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed and optimized production timelines and departmental targets to ensure project delivery for high-end film and animation initiatives.
- Facilitated coordination of over 20 team members within design modeling and rigging, collaborating closely with art director for project reviews.
- Conducted daily dailies and review sessions to capture feedback and monitor project progress using Shotgun (Shotgrid).
- Coordinated with clients and internal teams to streamline processes and meet delivery deadlines.
- Assessed production workflows to identify issues and engaged with supervisors to facilitate swift problem-solving.
Production Assistant
Rogue Harbour Game Studio
Vancouver
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Designed visually appealing marketing assets and coordinated logistics for successful live operations events.
- Facilitated community support initiatives and led localization efforts.
- Analyzed player behavior through A/B tests and analytics tools to ensure timely reporting of suspicious activities.
Production Assistant
Classy Yak Game Studio
Vancouver
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Directed production tracking processes to ensure compliance with deadlines.
- Coordinated documentation and asset management initiatives to ensure compliance and streamline operations across departments.
Tools Development QA Support
Keywords Studios @ Electronic Arts Sports
Burnaby
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Engaged with development teams to design and uphold test plans, ensuring quality assurance for various FIFA titles.
- Assessed UI tools and produced detailed onboarding materials to support effective team integration and collaboration.
Dev Support II – FIFA Mobile
Keywords Studios @ Electronic Arts Sports
Burnaby
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Directed client-side testing processes and compiled comprehensive bug reports.
- Performed regression testing to ensure software quality and monitored resolution of identified issues.
Dev Support I – FIFA Security & Anti-Fraud
Keywords Studios @ Electronic Arts Sports
Burnaby
04.2013 - 10.2015
- Investigated suspicious in-game activity and account fraud.
- Collaborated with cybersecurity teams at Sony and Microsoft to address fraud patterns.
- Analyzed economic data to identify coin inflation and abnormal account behavior.
Education
High School Diploma -
Guildford Park Secondary School
Surrey09-2011
Skills
- Project & Production Management
- Cross-Team Collaboration
- Workflow Optimization
- Agile & Scrum Methodologies
- Task Tracking (JIRA, Shotgrid, Hansoft)
- Scheduling & Milestone Tracking
- LiveOps & Community Support
- Analytics Tools (DeltaDNA, PlayFab)
- Documentation & Process Creation
- Communication with Stakeholders
- QA & Testing Support
- Asset Management
Additional Information
- Worked on multiple FIFA projects at EA: FIFA 13 - FIFA 20, FIFA Mobile, FIFA World
- Worked on the following indie mobile games: TapCats, and Adventure Capitalist
- Worked on the following films: Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight, and Sausage Party: Foodtopia
Languages
English
Tagalog
Interests
- I have a passion for drawing I love doing logo designs and portrait illustrations
- I love reading and collecting books
- Video Games - FPS, RPG, Strategy, JRPG's to name a few
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens (at least I am trying to learn how to)
Timeline
Freelance Artist
Self-employeed
11.2024 - Current
Associate Producer
The Coalition Studio Apex Systems
06.2023 - 10.2023
Production Coordinator
Stellar Creative Labs
08.2021 - 05.2023
Production Assistant
Rogue Harbour Game Studio
03.2020 - 03.2021
Production Assistant
Classy Yak Game Studio
04.2019 - 02.2020
Tools Development QA Support
Keywords Studios @ Electronic Arts Sports
04.2017 - 04.2019
Dev Support II – FIFA Mobile
Keywords Studios @ Electronic Arts Sports
11.2015 - 11.2016
Dev Support I – FIFA Security & Anti-Fraud
Keywords Studios @ Electronic Arts Sports
04.2013 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Guildford Park Secondary School