Jennifer Marcelo

About Jennifer Marcelo

With a rich background spanning feature film, video game development, and the collectible toy industry, I bring a wealth of expertise in creative studio production functions. Over the years, I\'ve cultivated a reputation for fostering successful collaborations and driving innovative initiatives to propel company growth.Professional Journey: From my tenure as Art Department Coordinator at DreamWorks Animation to my role as Producer at Disney Interactive for the Infinity game and as Chef with Bon Appetite - DreamWorks SKG, each position has honed my skills in management, product development, and goal-oriented performance. My time as Associate Director of Creative Operations at FUNKO LLC has been instrumental in shaping my leadership acumen.Leadership & Expertise: As a seasoned management professional, I am deeply committed to optimizing product development processes and achieving strategic objectives. My track record includes spearheading initiatives to enhance efficiency, foster teamwork, and elevate overall business performance.Key Strengths:Strategic Vision: Proficient in devising and implementing strategies that drive company success and increase operational efficiency.Team Leadership: Skilled in motivating teams, fostering positive work environments, and promoting employee engagement.Interpersonal Skills: Leveraging strong communication and customer relations abilities to support business growth and cultivate lasting relationships.Decision-Making: Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions with sound judgment to advance organizational goals.Current Role at FUNKO LLC: As the Associate Director of Creative Operations, I oversee departmental budgeting, set long-term targets, and recruit top-tier talent for critical positions. As a core leadership team member, I ensure our creative work maintains the highest quality standards while fostering inclusivity within our organization.Open to Opportunities: With a proven track record of delivering results and a willingness to take on new challenges, I am eager to explore opportunities that allow me to leverage my skills and drive impactful change in a dynamic environment.Let\'s connect and explore potential synergies!

Experience

1. Product Operations Manager

   Funko

   Mar 2023 — Present · WA, US

   Improve current processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity. Mapping and improving production process pipelines. • Build and initiate the go-to-market calendar for product creation and delivery under the 3D creative team. • Designed and implemented cost-effective creative strategies to improve ROI.• Create and maintain partnerships with third-party partners for our external development projects.• Working in a fast-moving consumer goods environment, I have a solid understanding of the creative and product development processes, including operations, sourcing, procurement, and planning.• Provide coaching (IDPs, mentoring, one-on-ones) and counseling consistently to ensure individual performance and expectations are met for all designers and artists.

Skills

• Digital Media
• Television
• Project Management
• Social Media
• Film
• Video Production
• Feature Films
• Microsoft Office
• Entertainment
• Game Development
• Management
• Animation
• Video
• Publications
• Social Media Marketing
• Photoshop