The indispensable Carrie Miller.
Earlier today animator (and Channel Frederator blogger) Floyd Bishop reminded me how seldom I publically thank my executive assistant/minder/producer Carrie Miller.
Carrie joined us in the New York studio about 18 months ago and immediately added a special touch, since she was the first assistant I’ve had that loves cartoons, especially cute ones. She even worked in production before Frederator, at Camp Chaos in her home state of Pennsylvania. It’s impossible to let you know all she does for us, but suffice it to say that anyone who deals with her, in or out of the company, comes away from the experience admiring her. Currently, as Dan mentioned, she’s producing the upcoming Meth Minute 39 series and the Drinking & Drawing event at the Platform Animation Festival. It’s particularly hard dealing with me, whichever coast I’m cavorting on, and I feel lucky to be minded by such a dedicated, talented, and wonderful person.
My biggest surprise during our time together so far is how much she likes beer.
Thanks Carrie. I couldn’t accomplish much without you.
PS: The picture from our 2006 Christmas party is Carrie with the consummate animation artist Jim Manocchio, her financé.
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On June 22nd, 2007 at 12:00 am
Carrie is the totes rick!!!!
And journey just popped up on my itunes, Don’t stop believing, to be specific.
kind of a weird moment.
but awesome cause Journey brings the rock.
which carrie does everyday.
Carrie ROCKS!
Glad to know her.
-JX!
On June 23rd, 2007 at 12:00 am
Fred, you know the only thing more difficult than managing your time is the seeing to the needs of the bajillion people who require a chunk of that time (inc. me), right? Carrie’s got the temperament/personality to handle both. I don’t know what the west coast operations would do without her. PS. What? She likes beer??
On June 23rd, 2007 at 12:00 am
You’re definitely in good hands, Fred. Carrie started as an intern with us and she rapidly stepped up and became an invaluable member of the crew. Seems like ages ago. Cheers!
On June 24th, 2007 at 12:00 am
Carrie is awesome! She’s one of the many really nice people I’ve met in animation.
On June 25th, 2007 at 12:00 am
Hey Guys, I’m SO flattered
Thanks Fred, and everyone, for having so much nice stuff to say about me! I have to return the compliment and just say that, even though Fred says he has the coolest job in the world, anyone that works at Frederator has the coolest job in the world. It is so much fun working here and meeting some of the most amazing people in the industry 
On June 25th, 2007 at 12:00 am
Carrie is terrific! Always helpful and very patient. When I started blogging I was calling her every day for instructions.
On August 1st, 2007 at 12:00 am
Carrie rules!!! Don’t forget that her husband to be Jim is an awesome dude too!