Nicole T.

Senior Manager of Planning & Partnerships at The Walt Disney Studios

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

About

High performer and team player with over 15 years of experience in entertainment, interactive experiences, product development, partner relationship management, and executive operations. Most recently promoted to Sr. Manager at The Walt Disney Studios for consistently exceeding performance expectations and driving high-impact promotions across multiple exhibitor, format, and ticketing partners.

Experience

  • The Walt Disney Company (Full-time · 5 yrs 3 mos)
    • Sr. Manager, Cinema Partnerships
      Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

      ·       Promoted to Sr. Manager, Cinema Partnerships in February 2026 for consistently exceeding performance expectations and driving high-impact promotions across multiple exhibitor, format, and ticketing partners. ·       Leads promotion planning and strategy for a complex portfolio of theatrical releases across all of The Walt Disney Studios’ brands and franchises. ·       Develops and executes complex integrated promotions inclusive of sweepstakes, unique artwork, in-theater giveaways, integrated gaming offers, and other compelling activations that generate millions of consumer impressions. ·       Partners with internal and external teams across a large, matrixed organization to create synergistic, compelling, one-of-a-kind promotions that drive ticket sales. ·       Manages concession vessel business with a third-party vendor including product development & approvals, secure assets management, contract administration, creation of marketing assets, and quarterly reporting to executive leadership. ·       Oversaw campaign planning and multimillion dollar budgets in a Director role for multiple tentpole titles in the 2023 – 2024 calendar year. ·       Hired, managed, and mentored a Summer 2025 Intern, supporting their professional development, and building leadership skills. ·       Indirectly manages multiple junior members on the team providing training, guidance, and mentorship.

    • Manager, Cinema Partnerships
      Apr 2022 - Feb 2026 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    • Project Associate, Disney Publishing Digital Library
      May 2021 - Apr 2022 · 1 yr

      ·       Oversaw the acquisition, cataloging, and digital asset management for the Disney Publishing Digital Library, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and on-time delivery of critical marketing assets. ·       Maintained close coordination with licensees to track file usage and adapt to accelerated print schedules while protecting pre-release content according to studio protocols. ·       Managed project timelines and communication between external publishers, internal managing editors, and design teams.

  • Chief of Staff to SVP, Attractions & Experiences at Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
    Jan 2019 - Aug 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos

    ·       Drove strategic execution by managing SVP-driven initiatives, ensuring alignment and follow-through across the organization - this includes the development of more than a dozen branded attractions at Caesars properties across the U.S. and Dubai. ·       Acted as a primary point of contact and strategic advisor, supporting SVP decision-making with data-driven insights and analytics including risk analysis that impacted millions in projected revenue. ·       Led company-wide special initiatives including internal communication strategies, financial performance reporting, data-driven decision support presentations, and team building events.

  • Associate Product Manager, Connected Experiences at The Walt Disney Company
    Sep 2017 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos

    ·       Directed product collaboration with Garmin to launch two new Vivofit Jr. wearable SKUs (Disney Princess & Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), including original in-app content and creative storytelling features. ·       Spearheaded the development of a proprietary smartwatch platform for Disney’s Connected Experiences division, managing internal creative, technical, and product development teams from concept to execution. ·       Led the integration of multiple franchise IPs into a singular, cohesive platform for a seamless user experience. ·       Successfully managed the production of Vodafone Neo, a kids’ smartwatch built on a proprietary platform, expanding Disney’s digital footprint in the wearable technology space.