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Education

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL — MS Themed Experience (GPA 4.0)                            Aug. 2024 – Apr. 2026

  • Relevant Coursework: Project Management for Themed Entertainment, Design for Immersive Experiences, Budgeting & Estimating for Attractions

 

Savannah College of Art & Design, Savannah, GA

BFA Animation, Summa Cum Laude (4.0)

 

Mount Ida College, Newton, MA

Animation Program (GPA 3.97)

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Professional Summary

Detail-driven project coordinator & production manager with 5+ years coordinating complex creative pipelines across themed entertainment operations, animation/VFX production, and multi-discipline teams. Experienced in project documentation control, schedule tracking, action-item management, resource allocation, team culture cultivation, and cross-department communication. Skilled in maintaining organized file structures, version control, compliance documentation, scope alignment, and some client-facing experience. Known for proactively identifying risks, ensuring clarity across teams, and enabling smooth and on-schedule execution in fast-paced, multi-large budget project environments. Currently expanding themed entertainment expertise through UCF’s M.S. Themed Experience program.

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Core Competencies

•        Project Documentation & File Structuring • Work Archiving

•        Version Control • Deliverable Tracking

•        Meeting Scheduling • Action-Item Management

•        Budget & Hour Tracking Support

•        Resource Allocation Monitoring • Risk & Issue Logging

•        Cross-Functional Communication • Conflict Resolution

•        Scope Review • Bidding

•        SOP & Template Optimization

•        Client-Facing Support

•        MS Office Suite (Advanced) • Google Workspace (Advanced)

•        Autodesk ShotGrid/Flow Tracking • Adobe Creative Suite

•        Problem Solving • Detail-Oriented • Proactive & Organized

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Experience

Crafty Apes VFX, Atlanta, GA (Remote) (Return post 2023 VFX Strikes)

Animation/Rigging Production Manager/Junior Animator                                          December 2024 – Present

  • Maintain and enforce file structures, version tracking, and documentation standards across multi-studio pipelines (USA, Canada, UK, Australia).

  • Coordinate cross-department communication between creative, technical, and production teams to maintain clarity of scope, priorities, and deadlines.

  • Track hours, bid estimates, staffing availability, and resource forecasts, supporting producer- level budget and cost-tracking conversations.

  • Compile and maintain deliverable logs, action-item lists, scope notes, and progress reports for leadership review.

  • Identify risks, bottlenecks, and discrepancies in schedule or scope and escalate to department leadership for alignment and recovery.

  • Built incoming work forecasting documentation comparing demand vs. resource capacity.

  • Support onboarding by documenting workflows, updating SOP-style resources, and training new team members on project tools and documentation locations.

 

Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, FL                              

Auto Plaza Coordinator                                                                                                                   June 2024 – Jan. 2025

  • Managed daily schedules and staffing allocations, tracking throughput and operational benchmarks across high-volume arrival operations.

  • Conducted daily safety and compliance checks, maintained operational logs, and escalated safety issues in alignment with established procedures.

  • Produced accurate documentation for operational reporting, revenue processes, and daily communication logs.

  • Coordinated information flow between frontline teams, leadership, and support groups during normal and emergency operations.

  • Facilitated clear and concise communication across departments to maintain alignment, efficiency, and safety.

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Crafty Apes VFX, Atlanta, GA (Remote) (Layoff due to VFX Industry strikes of 2023)

Animation Production Manager/Junior Animator                                                              June 2023 – March 2024

  • Managed department-wide schedules, tracking hours, task bids, output units, and staffing to meet production targets.

  • Close collaboration with other Production managers, VFX Supervisors, Producers, and Studio Heads for project success

  • Led creation and refinement of documentation templates, workflow guides, and onboarding materials, improving clarity and consistency across teams.

  • Collected lessons-learned data and contributed to post-mortem reporting to improve future project planning and forecasting.

  • Acted as liaison between creative, technical, and leadership teams, ensuring scope alignment and timely communication of changes.

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Crafty Apes VFX, Atlanta, GA (Remote)

3D Animation Coordinator/Jr. Animator                                                                                  April 2022 – June 2023

  • Maintained meticulous naming conventions, reference archives, and documentation logs supporting version control across multiple global studios.

  • Distributed task assignments, tracked shifting priorities, and maintained accurate deliverable progress in ShotGrid (now Flow Production Tracking).

  • Organized and documented training sessions to improve team productivity and procedural consistency.

  • Responsible for building the production workflow for the internal department.

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Attractions Coordinator, Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, FL                                  Nov. 2021 - April 2022

  • Directed daily staffing, throughput tracking, and operational flow for a high-capacity attraction.

  • Conducted routine safety documentation, inspections, and reporting and escalated compliance issues in alignment with protocol.

  • Supported emergency operations, downtime management, and system resets with strict adherence to established SOPs.

  • Gathered, logged, and reported operational data to leadership, ensuring accuracy and clarity.

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Freelance 3D Animator, Remote                                                                                                   May 2021 - Dec. 2023​​​​​​

  • Managed client communication, schedules, and deliverable documentation across multiple simultaneous creative projects.

  • Maintained version control, scope alignment, and file archiving, ensuring clear communication and efficient review cycles.

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Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

  • Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides)

  • Autodesk ShotGrid / Flow Production Tracking

  • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe InDesign • Adobe Acrobat

  • File Management & Documentation Systems

  • Basic Unreal Engine & MetaHuman familiarity

  • Excel-Based Schedule & Log Creation

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Awards and Recognition

  • ACM SIGGRAPH Student Volunteer | 2020

  • TEA Member | Nov 2025 – Present

  • IAAPA North America Member | Oct 2024 - Present

  • Women in Animation Member | August 2020 - Present

  • Distinguished Scholarship Recipient | 2018 -2020 | SCAD

  • NRHH SCAD Chapter President | May - August 2019

  • RA of the Year | 2018 - 2019 | SCAD

  • Trustees Scholar | 2015 - 2018 | Mount Ida College

  • Presidential Scholarship Recipient | 2015 - 2018 | Mount Ida College

  • Coordinator of the Quarter | Magic Kingdom Auto Plaza Q4 2024

  • Part of multiple Emmy and Oscar nominated post-production VFX teams across various projects in film/television.

    • Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

    • The Last of Us Season 1

    • The Creator

    • The Residence Season 1

© 2025 by Courtney Brewer.

 

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