Jan Gutowski

Experience

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  Walt Disney Animation Studios

  Jun 1997 - Jan 2004

  A Few Good Ghosts – (production suspended in 2003); Managing digital assets, 3D scene footage quota, artist portfolio reels, departmentresources and project management. Reported directly to production executives.Closing crew member of Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida – coordinated thegathering of archived scene data to produce artist production reels, coordinated theresource distribution to LA Studio and to other areas of WDW. Responsible for the compilation and organization of all scene components within the digital realm in order to achieve the intended creative look and function. Quality control and continuity management, providing direction for corresponding digital departments to follow. Scene composition, digital enhancement. Screen credits: Lilo & Stitch, Brother Bear, The Little Match Girl (animated short). Leader of a multi-shift crew, managed footage quota, quality control, production budget projections,camera equipment calibration and maintenance schedules. Training & developmentof the Paris studio crew members. Expanded team proficiencies to include the rolesof digital ink & paint and digital background correction. Screen credits: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Mulan, Tarzan, John Henry (animated short).

  • Digital Production Resource Manager - Florida Studio

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  • Animation Checker - Florida Studio

    Jan 2000 - Oct 2003

  • Digital Camera Operator/Department Supervisor - Florida Studio

    Jun 1997 - Jan 2000
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  Walt Disney World

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2011

  Disney University Leadership Delivery/Marketing & Communications

  Scheduling and logistics coordinator for Disney University Leadership Development team, implementing marketing strategies, designing course program branding, online course flyers and email communicationsto promote course offerings, learning resources and learning programs. Designed internal recognition pieces for Disney University Cast events.

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  Walt Disney World

  Mar 2011 - Feb 2024

  • Cast communications design & delivery – close partner to Internal Communications team• drafting executive communications• Cast recognition programs and event planning• Report directly to General Manager on site, and to the Resort Operations &Integration Support leadership team• Impact player for creative strategies, concept development and projectleadership of local Resort initiatives: Basics service enhancements rollout,Wilderness Lodge AAA 4-diamond award initiative, Leadership development“Basics Booster” sessions, The Four Keys Basics rollout & communicationstransition, “Invest to Become the Best” leadership mentoring program Show less

  • Entertainment Manager - Disney's Hollywood Studios

    Jun 2016 - Feb 2024

  • Guest Experience Manager - Port Orleans Riverside Front Office Operations

    Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Guest Experience Manager - Magic Kingdom Park Entertainment & Imaging

    May 2013 - Feb 2015

  • Resort Operations Assistant

    May 2011 - May 2013

  • Disney University - Leadership Development Delivery Coordinator

    Mar 2011 - May 2011
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  Walt Disney Imagineering

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2012

  Design Administrator - Project Assignment

  • Project management responsibilities – Resorts & NGE portfolios• Resource management – Creative Services• Business partner to creative team (art directors, designers)

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  Orlando Health

  Apr 2022 - Oct 2024

  • Sr. Talent Development Consultant

    Apr 2022 - Oct 2024

  • Talent Development Consultant

    Apr 2022 - Apr 2024
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  Walt Disney World

  Oct 2024 - now

  Transformation Portfolio Manager - Business Transformation