Cidney Hale
New River
Summary
Results-driven Assistant Project Leader with expertise in project management and animation production. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance collaboration within cross-functional teams, driving high-quality deliverables and on-time project completions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Project Leader
Grumpyface Studios
Remote
07.2024 - Current
- Orchestrated cross-functional meetings to align project goals.
- Streamlined project task management in Trello, improving task completion rates, and fostering accountability within the team.
- Conducted thorough audits of projects for bugs, effectively delegated fixes to programmers, and ensured high-quality deliverables.
- Ensured that processes were in compliance with policy and informed members of updates to procedures.
- Cultivated strong relationships with publishers, resulting in enhanced collaboration and support for project objectives.
- Researched industry trends to inform project direction and innovation.
- Organized project files and maintained version control for assets.
Producer
Blackfield Entertainment
Remote
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Produced high-quality keyframe animations, enhancing gameplay immersion and driving player engagement through visually compelling sequences.
- Fostered effective communication among teams, ensuring timely asset integration and alignment with project goals for seamless production.
- Utilized JIRA to manage project timelines, optimizing workflow and ensuring on-time delivery of animation assets for multiple game releases.
- Implemented streamlined processes for exporting assets to Unity, reducing bottlenecks and improving overall production efficiency.
Animator
Grumpyface Studios
Chandler
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Developed a comprehensive testing matrix in Google Sheets, streamlining QA processes and ensuring consistent animation quality.
- Conducted thorough reviews as interim QA manager, identifying key areas for improvement and implementing effective feedback loops.
- Utilized industry-standard software like Maya and Adobe After Effects for animation.
- Worked closely with directors and producers throughout the entire creative process from concept development through final delivery of the completed product.
Education
Certificate of Animation -
Animation Mentor
Online09-2017
Skills
- JIRA
- Trello
- Slack
- G-Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Travel Coordination
- Project Management
- Admin Support
- Team Management
- Maya
- Spine
- GIT hub
- Unity
- Unity Timeline
- Photoshop
- Davinci Resolve Procreate
Affiliations
- Knitting
- Crochet
- Reading
- Strategy Games
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Vacationing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Project Leader
Grumpyface Studios
07.2024 - Current
Producer
Blackfield Entertainment
01.2021 - 12.2024
Animator
Grumpyface Studios
04.2019 - 07.2020
Certificate of Animation -
Animation Mentor
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