Chris Leahy

Presenting
Chris Leahy is currently the Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Sony Pictures Animation. Prior to joining Sony, she was the Manager of Talent Acquisition at DreamWorks Animation and was at the studio for 10 years supporting both the Television and Feature Human Resources and Recruiting operations. She graduated from Cal State University Northridge with a degree in English and went on to get her Masters in Education from Pepperdine University. She is passionate about animation and finding access points into the industry for emerging talent.

Participant Schedule

Saturday 10/15

1:40PM

Sony Pictures Animation: How to Ace the Job Search

Saturday 10/15 1:40PM - 2:40PM Room 211

Sony Pictures Animation, Chris Leahy, Kevin Noel, Maggie Kang, Octavio Rodriguez, Joe Moshier

Join us for an interactive discussion with creative and production leaders at Sony Pictures Animation as they discuss their journeys into animation and the things that make a portfolio or resume positively stand out. We will answer your most pressing questions and provide practical tips on how to make the most out of your job search.

Moderator:
Chris Leahy – Director, Global Talent Acquisition, Sony Pictures Animation
Panelists:
Kevin Noel – Senior Vice President of Production, Sony Pictures Animation
Maggie Kang – Director, K-POP: Demon Hunters
Octavio Rodriguez – Head of Story, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Joe Moshier – Character Designer/Art Director