ARCHANA PANT

The Computer Graphics Department is the creative and technical department responsible for the creation of Brown Bag's CG-animated content.

• Demonstrated expertise in financial oversight by consistently producing accurate monthly financial performance reports, revenue and resource forecasts to maintain strict budget control on an annual budget of over 10M.
• Spearheaded resource allocation and crew planning, ensuring optimal staffing to meet production schedules and financial targets through production efficiency by meeting stringent project deadlines.
• Collaborated with legal and HR teams on financial and contractual negotiations, handling onboarding and administration for both in-house employees and subcontractors. Oversaw contracts and renewals for 200+ in-house staff and external vendors.
• Developed and implemented strategic scenario planning to dynamically adjust resource management and budget-control in response to evolving project demands vs the actual outcomes.
• Actively participated in high-level decision-making within the CG department, working alongside the VP of CG Production and Finance teams to develop comprehensive revenue plans and budget strategies for future projects.
• Excelled in fostering strong relationships across all levels by collaborating ensuring new budget planning for upcoming projects.
• Managed departmental budgetary control and resource allocation to meet monthly targets and project schedules.
• Maintained composure to swiftly implement changes under tight deadlines.
• Facilitated resolution of disputes to ensure seamless project execution.

• Oversaw staffing for more than 200 employees, achieving on-time projects within financial limits.
• Generated and delivered detailed financial reports, such as revenue recognition, FTE and billing/invoicing, HC forecast, idle analysis, and Resource- Allocation ,Planning, projections versus actuals.
• Identified potential production bottlenecks, and devised contingency plans to mitigate risks and keep schedules on track.
• Managed vendor relationships, overseeing outsourced work to maintain quality and consistency with in-house production.
• Played a key role in developing training programmes for production staff, enhancing skill sets, and boosting team efficiency.
• Developed risk assessment plans to foresee potential issues, and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Created and maintained production schedules, liaising with clients and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.

• Developed and maintained detailed production schedules, ensuring seamless collaboration between clients and internal teams for efficient project execution.
• Provided comprehensive reports to Finance and HR, ensuring accuracy in budget tracking and resource allocation.
• Coordinated project deliveries within set timelines and budgets, troubleshooting technical issues to prevent delays.
• Maintained strong team relationships, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Ensured seamless pipeline coordination between different departments, facilitating a smooth pre-production workflow.
• Implemented production tools such as Shotgun to enhance workflow efficiency and tracking.
• Managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, ensuring smooth execution while adhering to tight deadlines.
• Collaborated with international clients to ensure coordination and timely delivery of assets.

• Acted as a primary point of contact between clients, team leaders, and artists, ensuring smooth communication and project alignment. Coordinated cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth communication between artists, technical teams, and Production Leads.
• Managed client project requests, prioritised tasks, and provided regular progress updates.
• Assisted in improving documentation processes to enhance transparency and efficiency within the production pipeline.
• Coordinated with clients to request additional prop credits (budget), and schedule updates when necessary.

• Monitor the production schedule, and ensure upload of assets in the specified time
• Drafted detailed project proposals with accurate effort and time estimations.
• Coordinate all aspects of client account management from initiation through to delivery.
• Carried out production processes based on client-specific requirements.
  

Achieved remarkable performance across diverse titles like Executive Sales Manager, Senior Sales Manager, Sales Manager and Insurance Consultant.

• Managed and led a high-performing sales team of 25+ professionals, driving revenue growth, and achieving company targets consistently.
• Managed dynamic sales groups, ensuring steady growth in revenue.
• Executed strategies aiming to broaden client connections and outreach.
• Facilitated training and mentoring sessions to boost team efficiency.
• Ensured long-term retention by negotiating successful insurance deals.
• Fostered strong relationships with key clients, ensuring repeat business.
• Enhanced sales processes and broadened customer base.
• Led customer retention initiatives, boosting policy renewal rates.

• Oversaw operations of purchasing and sales departments, maintaining precise records.
• Performed excise duty calculations, documentation, and return filing within deadlines.
• Handled general ledgers to maintain precise reporting.
• Streamlined procurement processes by managing invoices, purchase orders, and vendor transactions.
• Oversaw inventory processes and ensured accurate stock reconciliation.