Lori Ann Cinco Tretasco

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Director, Finance & Planning at Lucasfilm

Hercules, California, United States

Overview

Lori Ann Tretasco is the Director of Finance & Planning at Lucasfilm, where she has built her career since 2002. She leads her team in managing company-wide budgets and securing funding for major projects, including the innovative LED volume used on "The Mandalorian". She is a Cal Poly alumna and an inactive CPA.

She values a strong community, both inside and outside of work. Lori speaks highly of the collaborative culture at Lucasfilm, where colleagues feel like family and even their children become friends. She is also passionate about the companys involvement in supporting local nonprofit organizations through community events.

Loris team tells stories through finance, tailoring presentations with graphics and context to convey key information effectively to different audiences.

Personality Overview

Informal

Assertive

Charismatic

They will fight for you if they come to believe in you.  They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.


Topics They Care About

Film Project Finance
Her team works to secure funding for Lucasfilm projects, a notable example being the groundbreaking LED volume technology used for "The Mandalorian".
Data Storytelling
Emphasizes the importance of conveying a story with financial data, tailoring presentations with graphics and context to suit the audience.
Community Engagement
Highlights company events like trivia nights that support local nonprofit organizations, showing a commitment to the broader community.

Media Appearances

Employee Spotlight: Lori Ann Tretasco. Featured in Lucasfilm.com

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Work History

1-2016
Director, Finance & Planning at Lucasfilm
1-2014 - 12-2015
Sr. FP&A Manager, Corporate at Lucasfilm
4-2011 - 12-2013
Finance Manager, Shared Services at Lucasfilm
2-2007 - 4-2011
Accounting Manager at Lucasfilm
1-2005 - 1-2007
FP&A/ Royalties Supervisor at Lucasfilm

Education

Education details unavailable from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

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Exp : 25 Location : Hercules, California, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director, Finance & Planning at Lucasfilm
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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation
  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lori Ann is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lori Ann

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

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    How fast (or slow) will Lori Ann move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Lori Ann take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Lori Ann

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