Natalie De John
About Natalie De John
Natalie De John is a Production Manager and Resource Scheduling professional at MSG Sphere, with over 12 years of experience in feature animation production management. She has held various roles at notable companies including Sony Pictures Imageworks, CaptionMax, and Netflix, and is recognized for her organizational skills and reliability.
Current Role at MSG Sphere
Natalie De John currently serves as Production Manager and Resource Scheduling at MSG Sphere, a division of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. She has held this position since 2022 in Burbank, California. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing production schedules and resource allocation, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently. Her organizational skills contribute to the smooth operation of production teams.
Previous Experience in Animation Production
Natalie De John has extensive experience in animation production management, with a career spanning over 12 years. She worked at Sony Pictures Animation as Associate Production Manager from 2015 to 2020, where she managed various aspects of production. Prior to that, she was a VFX Production Coordinator at Sony Pictures Imageworks from 2010 to 2012 and served as Senior Coordinator for Artist Management from 2012 to 2015. Her roles involved taking projects from concept to delivery.
Career Path and Roles in Project Management
Natalie De John has held several project management roles throughout her career. She worked at CaptionMax as a Project Manager from 2007 to 2009 and as a Closed Caption Editor from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, she was a Production Supervisor at Netflix for 7 months in 2020 and then served as Production Manager at Netflix from 2021 to 2022. Her diverse experience across different companies has equipped her with a robust set of skills in managing production teams.
Educational Background
Natalie De John studied at Biola University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a focus on Writing. She also pursued further education at UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, completing the Professional Coaching for Life and Work Certificate Program in 2022. This educational background supports her professional expertise in production management and coaching.
Company Culture Involvement
Natalie De John actively participates in the company culture at MSG Sphere. She is known for bringing enthusiasm to various events, including the company Halloween party. Her involvement in these activities reflects her commitment to fostering a positive work environment and engaging with colleagues beyond her production management responsibilities.