Rejyna
Douglass-Whitman: A Brief Bio
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Over the last two decades, Rejyna has been an integral creative force in high-profile film, music, video, photography, publishing, electronics and live events industries. She is a multi-tasking, multi-talented creative team player who applies her fortitude, tenacity and aptitude to a broad range of pursuits. A hunger for understanding each aspect of media and technology-based content creation has given Rejyna a solid grasp on the big picture, while imparting intuition at the specialist level. As a manager, Rejyna builds and guides with sincerity and accountability, growing strong teams that produce and excel.
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Rejyna
has an affinity for bringing the classics into the digital age, as well as creating
fresh content for contemporary entertainment:
* As Archival Specialist for Deluxe
Entertainment as part of the team restoring the
entire DC
Comics library from film negatives for
repurposing in digital formats.
* As Director of Graphics and Print Production for Footlights Publishing. Rejyna is responsible for producing the print and digital programs (playbills) for nearly every 99-seat community theatre in Southern California, she also contributes to the web and social media campaigns with post and ad copy creation, graphics, photos, video and music content.
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As Staff Manager, Department Coordinator and Digital Cinema Paint Artist for
top-grossing
cinematic works including
Lowry Digital Images,
DTS
Digital Images
and
Reliance MediaWorks
restored film releases from
major clients including
Lucasfilm (Star Wars Volumes 1-6, Indiana
Jones Trilogy), MGM (James Bond Collectors Series), Disney (Animated Classics
including Bambi, Lady & the Tramp, Cinderella, 101 Dalmatians, Sleeping
Beauty, Snow White, Jungle Book, Peter Pan), James Cameron, Fox, Paramount
and
other motion picture directors and studios.
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here for a partial list of films Rejyna has worked on.
* Rejyna's recent work as a solo musical Composer, Lyricist and Performer (Voice, Guitar and Drums) can be seen on YouTube and heard on her audio releases, IDIO and Solo Sojourn Live. Her musical work can also be heard on releases by the band Citadel. Rejyna's music can be found on iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, Spotify and many other music retailers. You can sample some of her music on her SoundCloud and ReverbNation profiles.
* Rejyna is also a pioneering innovator in the genre of live looping, creating full band performances as a soloist using loopers and special effects. As an experienced as a performer and product manger, Rejyna has also been a beta-tester, clinician and product demonstrator for musical instrument retailers and manufacturers, including Inspired Instruments Digitech, YouRock Guitar, Yamaha, Roland. Rejyna is an advisory board member for her family's music publishing company, she operates a home-based audio-video studio and performs regularly as a vocalist and guitarist in ensembles and as a soloist.
* Rejyna has also served as
Publishing Coordinator for Cherbo Publishing
Director of Digital Imaging, Website and Catalog Production for The Import Collection
Audio and Video Producer and Marketing Director for W.E./Citadel of Cynosure Productions
Electronics Production Manager/Buyer for Carrera Computers and Eaton Corporation.
Architectural Draftsperson on new and renovated building plans for clients such as Wendy's, 7-11, Bob Evans, Arby's, and the working drawings for the VIP room renovation of the world-famous Troubadour in Hollywood.
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Rejyna is proficient in all types of computer applications and is a quick study with proprietary software. Her technical expertise and managerial ease comes from hands-on work experience, attending several colleges, seminars and specialty schools, and from years of business innovation and success as a ‘concept-to-final product’ visionairy.
FUNCTION and SKILL HIGHLIGHTS:
Staff and technology manager, client account manager and IP asset and archives (DAM) specialist.
Hands-on experience as a digital and table artist for architecture, animation, live action film/video and still photography.
Manager in pre- production, production and post-production environments.
Solid background in graphics, photography and audio-video production for print, web and merchandise.
Managerial and content creation roles in production facilities, manufacturing, marketing and promotion departments, recording studios, location sessions and live events.
Being an accomplished artist herself refines Rejyna's management skills and compliments her ability to motivate others. As a leader, Rejyna fosters creativity, resourcefulness and solidarity in the workplace as she builds trust through a reputation for solutions, improvements and quick turnarounds.
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What others say about Rejyna...
Below are comments from Rejyna's past and present
employers, employees, co-workers and business associates:
“Rejyna is a conscientious and focused imaging
specialist. Our work involves detailed work on some of the world's most famous
movies and it takes people with skills and dedication like Rejyna's to make
these movies everything they can be after all of these years of aging. Rejyna is
not only a solid artist herself, but also is very good at inspiring her
coworkers to do their best.”
M. Inchalik, Vice President, Lowry Digital Images
“Rejyna has been the touch up coordinator at DDI for over a year, and has done a wonderful job in her role. She has implemented new processes and procedures, and helped to increase the productivity of the group.” J. Perkins, Network Operations Center Manager, DTS Digital Cinema
“Aside from her affable demeanor and extreme
patience, Rejyna is also very effective at finishing any task given to her.
Also, in addition to meeting time requirements, she also delivers a high-quality
product. Rejyna is a pleasure to work with and would be a valuable asset to any
company that hires her.”
A. Avila, Coordinator & Image Specialist, DTS Digital Images
“Working with Rejyna at Lowry Digital Images/DTS was thoroughly enjoyable. Despite tough deadlines and chaotic work schedules, Rejyna always managed to stay on top of her projects' priorities, was able to keep her team focused and driven towards their goals, and maintained a positive and enjoyable attitude through it all. While it has been some time since we worked together, Rejyna stands out, in my mind, as one of the Lowry/DTS team's most valuable assets.”
“Rejyna is very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and
confident about her work. Things seem to be running very smoothly under her
management. She has sharp mind and she is always quick and eager to learn new
technology.”
N. Nejadhashemi, Software Engineer, dts Digital Cinema
“Rejyna is the most desirable type of person one could want to work with. Not only does she understand what it takes to maintain an optimal production environment, she has the skills necessary to pull a team together with sensible solutions, no matter what obstacles may arise. Rejyna has a charisma rare in not only this industry, but on this planet. Her ability to focus on the company goals, produce outstanding quality, and to maintain the respect of everyone, no matter what their title or position attest to this.”
“Reiyna is an extremely talented individual who
does not shy away from a good challenge. She commands an in depth knowledge of
her craft and outputs only the very best when a job is completed. Besides her
ability to get the job done, she infects those around her with a like passion to
give their very best. Conscientious of deadlines and yet dedicated to detail,
Rejyna exhibits the very best attributes that one would want in a partner for a
high profile project.”
J. Vreeman, Manager, Technical Services, DTS, Inc.
“During my employment at Lowry Digital, as CFO, I had the pleasure to knowing many of the employees including Rejyna. I found Rejyna to be dedicated and competent. Rejyna was knowledgeable in her duties and had a very good attitude, even though the work was not always easy. Because of the work done and the pressures of the jobs Lowry pursued, only the best employees Lowry could find were acceptable, and Rejyna was one who met the requirements. I would recommend Rejyna to anyone who has a need for the talents Rejyna brings to the table.”
“Rejyna is superb Manager. She is always
available for help, questions, and feedback. She works always as a professional
and makes work easier for those under her by inspiring them to work to their
abilities and potential.”
B. Drastal, Touch Up Artist, Lowry Digital
“Rejyna shows outstanding leadership qualities, proving her ability to gauge peoples strengths and help them work towards improving areas that need it. Rejyna is down to Earth and shows respect at all times to her fellow employees. She is easily approachable and attentive to any task at hand. Rejyna helps make a somewhat stressful environment more relaxed by being real, and promotes company pride with her enthusiasm and positive attitude for the work she is a part of. She is a pleasure to work with and an asset to any company.”
“Rejyna is an amazing and wonderful
manager! She was always pro-active in keeping the team together, promoting unity
and fostering creativity all the while keeping the team on task and making the
deadlines. She would help solve any number of issues and had the foresight to
see possible issues in the future, and bring suggestions and solutions to the
table. She is an asset to any team, and a great manager.”
T. Durant, Restoration Artist, DTS
“Rejyna's ability to think outside the box, her expertise with all things graphic, and her natural ability to organize made her indispensable to Cherbo Publishing Group. Any executive or entrepreneur looking for someone to create new pathways to his/her goals—or even to execute the old ways—will find Rejyna an excellent choice.”
“I was brought in to Carrera as an outside
consultant to manage the company's operations and I recommended Rejyna hiring to
tackle serious production issues. She rose to the occasion brilliantly. . A
quick study, self-starter and nose-to-the grindstone work ethic. Kudos all
around.”
S. Leonard, Owner, SSL Productions
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