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Career Focus
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Book and Comic Editing, Packaging and Design<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Experience Summary\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/h1>\n<\/td>\n

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  • Creative and energetic with over 10 years of experience in the world of both print and digital publishing as well as film and television production.\u00a0 Excellent eye for design\/composition and image quality. \u00a0Internet and pop culture savvy.\u00a0 Basic understanding of HTML.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Good publishing instincts with strong editorial and visual design proficiency.\u00a0 Detail oriented problem-solver who envisions smart solutions and communicates with efficiency across all levels of the department.\u00a0 Hands on coordinator who is able to keep teams focused and productive.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Meticulous, results-oriented project manager experienced in coordinating multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines in a variety of media. Enthusiasm for my work with a can-do approach. \u00a0Dedicated team-player.\u00a0\u00a0 I care about the quality of the work I deliver, and about the reputation of the team I work with.\u00a0 I possess superior people skills, with successful completion of numerous projects for various major publishers and animation production studios.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Professional<\/span>
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Editing \/ Project Management \/ Book Packaging \u2013 Komikwerks \/ Actionopolis, Los Angeles, CA \/ Boston, MA\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><\/strong>Komikwerks, LLC<\/em> began as ground-breaking online publisher of original creator-owned comics.\u00a0 Komikwerks, LLC<\/em> has evolved into a critically acclaimed publisher of adventure books for young readers. Komikwerks, LLC<\/em> now has two imprints titled Actionopolis<\/em> and Agent of Danger<\/em> which publish prose novels as well as graphic novels.\u00a0 Over 40 titles are available in print or multiple eBook formats.<\/span><\/p>\n
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  • Edited and formatted over 40 titles; critically acclaimed children\u2019s books and graphic novels from start to finish for multiple publishers.\u00a0 Designed creative e-book and print packaging and advertising layout using professional publishing software.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Responsible for creating and implementing entire trade dress and interior layout and design for all Komikwerks\/Actionopolis titles.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Komikwerks sold the original Actionopolis YA book THE ANUBIS TAPESTRY<\/em> to 20th<\/sup> CENTURY FOX<\/em>.\u00a0 It will be released as an animated feature in 2016.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Komikwerks sold their children\u2019s graphic novel WORLD OF QUEST<\/em> to Kids\u2019 WB<\/em> as an animated series. \u00a0It ran for two seasons and was nominated for a Gemini Award<\/em>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Gained positive industry coverage from Publisher\u2019s Weekly, School Library Journal, <\/em>and Entertainment Weekly<\/em> among others.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    www.ACTIONOPOLIS.com<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\nBook Packaging \u2013 ABDO Publishing<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Book Packaging \u2013 IDW, Arcana, Image Comics<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
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  • Designed creative layout and print packaging using professional publishing software.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Designed creative logos and promotional materials.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Created digital colors and lettering for books and graphic novels.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Provided copy-editing and lettering for comic books and graphic novels.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Titles<\/span>:\u00a0 Harvey Nominated: Graveslinger, Grunts: War Stories, The Revenant, Gutwrencher, Markus Fang<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\nProduction Coordinator \/ Visual Effects \u2013 Renaissance Pictures, Universal City, CA<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
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  • Managed all VFX assets and pre-production work flow for entire Young Hercules<\/em> TV series.\u00a0 (Assets including storyboards, live-action plates, VFX models)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Provided excellent organizational skills.\u00a0 Maintained schedules and tracking of project flow to meet multiple deadlines and requests from overseas designers and producers.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Facilitated communication among producers and digital effects artists from an outside effects house, through heavy email exchanges and professional, personal interactions, to ensure visual continuity.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Created and verified efficient naming conventions.\u00a0 Maintained server organization with continuous monitoring of assets and their locations.\u00a0 Supervised color correction sessions.\u00a0 Prepared materials for final delivery.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Extremely detail oriented and proficient in working on spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel and other custom database software.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nVFX Department Coordinator \u2013 Fox Kids \/ Saban Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
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  • Managed all VFX assets and pre-production for the animated Marvel\u2019s Silver Surfer <\/em>and NASCAR Racers<\/em> TV series and development for a Captain America <\/em>animated series.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Provided excellent organizational skills.\u00a0 Maintained schedules and tracking of project flow to meet tight deadlines.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Managed the VFX production of multiple projects at once and tracked the completion and delivery of all assets to post production departments.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Created and verified efficient naming conventions.\u00a0 Maintained server organization with continuous monitoring of assets and their locations. Oversaw the creation maintenance of each shows production guide.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Worked directly with the VFX department supervisor and art director to ensure the proper blending of 3D and traditional 2D animation elements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nVFX Department Coordinator \u2013 Modern VideoFilm, Burbank, CA<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
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  • Managed VFX assets and post production scheduling for TV programs such as Malcolm in the Middle, Birds of Prey<\/em> and Smallville<\/em> TV series.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Provided excellent organizational skills.\u00a0 Maintained schedules and tracking of VFX production on multiple projects at once to meet tight deadlines.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Created and verified efficient naming conventions.\u00a0 Maintained server organization with continuous monitoring of assets and their locations. Assured completion and delivery.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Comfortable with expense management.\u00a0 Extremely detail oriented and proficient in working on spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n3D Animator and Character Modeler \u2013 Foundation Imaging (Sony) Valencia, CA, DNA Productions (Nickelodeon Films), Dallas TX, Flat Earth Productions (Sony), Burbank, CA<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
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  • Learned many aspects of the animation business working on various animation projects; Jimmy Neutron (animated feature), Max Steel <\/em>and Dan Dare<\/em>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Gained valuable experience in the animation process.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Worked as an artist for TV and film studios in a fast-paced production environment.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Developed skills in many visual effects techniques.\u00a0 Mastered 3D computer modeling and animation for feature film and television.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Computer Skills<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/td>\n

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Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint) \u2022 Adobe CreativeSuite CS5 (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro) \u2022 CSS\/HTML<\/span><\/p>\n

PC and Macintosh Systems<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Education<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/td>\n

Bachelor of Fine Arts \u2013 Film and Television Production,\u00a0\u00a0 University of Arizona <\/em>, Tucson, AZ<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0 1990-1994<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disneyland College Internship Program,\u00a0 \u00a0 Disneyland, <\/em>Anaheim, CA<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nSummers \/ 1991-1992<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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References<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/td>\n

Patrick Coyle\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span>Art Director<\/span> -Trip Advisor<\/span><\/p>\n

617-605-3064<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\u201cWhen a challenge arose Kristen rolled up her sleeves, researched the issue and powered through until we had a solution that worked properly, not just a band-aid that would get us to our deadline.<\/span>She is a fast learner and has excellent problem solving capabilities, Kristen also knows how to present her work, discuss the reasoning behind all decisions, and take constructive criticism.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nRob Worley\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span>Lead Developer<\/span> -Comic Book Resources<\/span><\/p>\n

248-227-6328<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\u201cKris is easy to work with and very professional. She’s a detail oriented out-of-the-box thinker and always makes sure the job is done right the first time.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nBryan Blevins\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span>CG Supervisor<\/span> -Wild Canary\u00a0<\/span> (Disney Junior\u2019s<\/span> Miles From Tomorrowland)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

818-953-9600<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

“I highly recommend Kristen for employment. She is a highly organized team player and would make a great asset to any organization.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Portfolio Website:\u00a0 http:\/\/kristendenton.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

LinkedIn Profile:\u00a0 http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pub\/kristen-denton\/14\/73b\/b6b<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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