Amanda Bennett
About Amanda Bennett
Amanda Bennett is a seasoned operations and production professional currently serving as Operations and Producer at Brandlive Studios. With a background in creative writing and extensive experience in managing cross-functional teams, she has held significant roles at companies such as Netflix and Laika.
Current Role at Brandlive
Amanda Bennett serves as the Operations and Producer at Brandlive Studios. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing production processes and ensuring operational efficiency. Her position involves collaborating with various teams to deliver high-quality content and services. Since joining Brandlive in 2022, she has contributed to enhancing the studio's operational capabilities.
Experience at Netflix
Amanda Bennett has been working at Netflix as a Production Supervisor since 2020. In this capacity, she manages production teams, leading groups of up to 45 staff members. Her role requires strong leadership and interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts across different departments and ensure successful project execution.
Previous Experience at Laika
Before her current roles, Amanda worked at Laika as a Development Executive from 2006 to 2009. During her time in the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, she was involved in the development of animated projects, contributing to the creative processes within the studio.
Director of Operations at Children's Center
Amanda served as the Director of Operations at Children's Center from 2012 to 2020. In this role, she managed operational functions and cross-functional teams, focusing on HR, Finance, IT, and Facilities. Her leadership emphasized cost savings and effective project management.
Educational Background
Amanda Bennett holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Rhetoric and Media Studies from Lewis and Clark College. Her educational background supports her expertise in communication and creative processes.