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I'm Todd Stevenson

I excel in world class industries and have successfully managed growth of multiple-award winning creative projects and talent.  I am gifted in effective project management, employee development, innovative workflow efficiency, creative writing and design, and building inspiring and healthy work cultures.  I joyfully work in highly collaborative environments while also being a true self-starter and can work alone.  I love to keep up with market trends, engage socially in industry business and news, and passionately seek a global impact personally and professionally.

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Expertise

Here's a snapshot of my expertise from a skills perspective.

Project management
Creative production
Animation production
Scheduling & budgeting
Client relationships
Marketing coordination
Graphic design
Public speaking
Strategic communication
Creative writing
Organization & efficiency
Collaboration & teamwork
Event planning
Video & photo editing
Social media engagement

Career History

Successfully lead world class studio enrichment, training, and culture initiative programming in-person and 100% remote over 5 years.  During this time, developed and managed programs that led to professional and personal growth of 60-80 top artists, production, and executive personnel per year.

Key accomplishments:
- End to end execution of 95 enrichment and training sessions per year across 2 campuses and virtual.
- Produced leadership program hosting an average of 20 sessions each year, averaging 65 attendees per session, with 1 participant growing to become an award-winning show runner and 8-10 entering leadership positions on respective shows.
- Led building of livestream, recording, archiving, and on-demand access to all events and sessions through collaboration with technology, legal affairs, HR, and communications teams.
- Co-managed build and maintenance of internal studio website providing graphic design, image editing, and copy writing for 15+ pages.
- Onboarded and managed department coordinator, 2 drawing instructors, 30 drawing models, and 8 vendors providing services & trainings.
- Managed onboarding/orientation of all studio new hires (260+ annually) including building and facilitating 3+ hour weekly welcome session.
- Developed and executed:  TVA Academy, TVA Talks, live animal drawing (animals on site), life drawing, gesture drawing, Storyboard Pro training, improv for animation, Search Inside Yourself (Google), creative research sessions, animation screenings, zoo and museum tours, Disneyland research tours.
Enrichment & Training
Enrichment & Training
Enrichment & Training
Disney Television Animation


Expertise used/learned:

Animation Production
Project Management
People & Culture
Speaking
Training & Leadership
Graphic & Web Design
Lead production support of 22 minute episodes for new original television series with 100% on time and on (or under) budget delivery rate.  Collaborated daily with 55+ crew members, 10+ studio departments, 5-10 executives, and 2 overseas vendor studios both in person and virtually.

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- Delivered 100% of episodes on time and on or under budget (20 of 20).Developed and executed automated PSD creation, file naming convention, and tracking system in alignment with studio standards increasing artistic launch efficiency by 75%.
- Coordinated, prepared, and delivered 120 page “199” artwork, episodic material, and animation/design guide packet for executive leadership with 100% approval.
- Mentored production associate and secretary in art tracking, credits, script conforms, and professional growth leading to promotions and pay raises.
- Partnered with producer to build and foster a culture of creativity, efficiency, and collaboration by starting new studio “show and tell” sessions.
- Scheduled storyboard handouts, design reviews, pitches, Leica screenings, art approvals, animatic reviews, and production requests (20 episodes, 22mins).
- Partnered with producer and studio to create, coordinate, and co-host offsite premiere party with custom created swag, catered food, music entertainment, photo booth, and more for 100+ attendees.
Episodic Production
Disney Television Animation


Expertise used/learned:

Animation Production
Project Management
People & Culture
Training & Leadership
Graphic & Web Design

Additional Skills Highlights

Below are a few key skills I bring to the table that might benefit you, your business, or a strategic partnership.

Software Expertise

My expertise in software use and knowledge includes but is not limited to the below programs. I am always looking to better understand, use, and expand the number of tools that improve creativity and function processes.

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Professional & Personal Development

Below you can find a few key experiences both in the past and present that I have intentionally participated in for professional and personal development:

  • Launch Global training intern - building global awareness and cultural competence.
  • Matthew House refugee assistance volunteer - building relationships and understanding of various world cultures.
  • The Navigators volunteer leader - learned key leadership, public speaking, and people management skills.

Education

Biola University

  • B.A. in Mass Communications, Motion-Picture Production and minor in Biblical Studies
  • Achievement in Production award recipient
  • All-American Scholar Athlete

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