Kyrsti (Key-Ear-Stee) Schwarz, MBA

Kyrsti Schwarz, MBA has a diverse and extensive work experience in the entertainment industry. Kyrsti (Key-Ear-Stee) currently serves as a Senior Project Manager for Theatrical Marketing at Illumination, a position they started in 2022. Prior to this, Kyrsti co-founded INTELiQORE in 2017, a technology company focused on resolving digitally perpetrated incidents. There, they managed the overall vision, product development, and UX design, leading a small startup team through funding and research and development.

From 2019 to 2021, Kyrsti worked at Paramount Animation, where they held the roles of Senior Marketing Manager and Marketing Manager. In these positions, they managed marketing projects, maintained relationships on theatrical and streaming titles, and spearheaded initiatives to create a more inclusive crew roster and support early career development. Kyrsti (Key-Ear-Stee) also played a crucial role in the creation of ParamountAnimation.

In 2018, Kyrsti worked as a Line Producer for TV Development at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, overseeing the production of multiple 2D pilots and show tests. Kyrsti (Key-Ear-Stee) was responsible for hiring, schedules, budgets, talent management, and client relationships. Prior to that, they briefly worked at Super 78 as a Producer focusing on product and brand development.

From 2015 to 2016, Kyrsti served as a Line Producer for Camp WWE at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, where they managed a large team in the development of a 2D animated series. Kyrsti (Key-Ear-Stee) was responsible for production management, hiring, schedules, budgets, and ensuring productivity goals were met.

Before that, they worked at Mattel Playground Productions from 2013 to 2015 as a Line Producer and Associate Producer, overseeing the development and management of animated content and marketing materials for the toy brand Monster High. Kyrsti (Key-Ear-Stee) successfully delivered several movies and webisode series, exceeding project objectives.

Kyrsti also has experience as a Creative Director at OWLIEE LLC from 2014 to 2015, where they controlled creative assets and developed the visual domain for various clients. Prior to that, they worked at Bento Box Entertainment LLC from 2011 to 2013, holding positions such as Production Manager, Production Coordinator, and Character Designer. In these roles, they oversaw the completion of numerous pilots and pitch projects, managing production pipelines and delivering projects to networks.

Kyrsti (Key-Ear-Stee)'searly work experience includes positions at film roman, where they served as a Production Assistant and Intern for the Super Hero Squad team.

Overall, Kyrsti Schwarz's work experience showcases their expertise in project management, production, marketing, and creative direction in the entertainment industry.

Kyrsti Schwarz, MBA, completed their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Marketing & Operations at IE Business School from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, they attended UCLA from 2011 to 2012, where they completed extension classes. Kyrsti also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects from Loyola Marymount University, which they obtained from 2006 to 2010. Furthermore, they briefly studied at Syracuse University London in 2008; however, specific details about their degree or field of study during this time are not provided.