PRODUCTION WORK
I would love to help you as a production manager/coordinator, AP and/or AD/stage manager on your next video/tv/film/live project! Have been working in the production industry off and on for 20 years for live and recorded shows for tv/networks and corporate videos.
FILM
"Above Banff" Production Manager/Coordinator for GES Provide project management/coordination for 4 minute film being shown in an exhibit that uses drones to shoot fly-over shots of various scenery over Banff and Jasper Park areas. · Pre-Pro: Bid out and hired Canadian production company. Work with Production Company and GES on storyboards, scouting, creating shoot schedule, location management, film/drone permits, talent needed, hotel/travel booking and other various duties to ensure overall project and budget needs were met. · During shoot: Served as AD, Script Supervisor, Production Coordinator/Manager, Liaison between production company and locations. |
DOCUMENTARY
"Sniffing Out Cancer"- in progress Producer/Coordinator/Graphics Provide project support for feature length documentary that explores how dogs can detect cancer in humans with earlier and greater accuracy than modern machines. · Coordinated and organized travel plans, shoots, interviews, props, set dressing and design to ensure project timing and budget needs were met. · Served as second camera and audio during shoots providing quality input for editing and creating documentary. • Brainstormed ideas and created graphics for publicity materials, creation of website layout to promote project. |
CORPORATE VIDEOS
Producer/Production Manager/Coordinator Production Manager/AP, GES and Northwestern Mutual John Legend virtual/in home concert for private corporate show. Production Manager, Safeway Promotional Cooking Product Shoot for Marcela Valladolid Managed production shoot; 20 person crew; booking, scheduling, communication, production paperwork, budgeting and trouble shooting. Coordinator/2nd Camera/Grip/Gaffer, Cisco Corporate Video Shot behind the scenes video and still shots of the Cisco/Salvation Army Corporate video shoot. Also assist as grip, gaffer and coordination. Associate Producer / Production Coordinator, Vons/Safeway Corporate Videos |
MOVIE JUNKETS/PREMIERES
Room Coordinator / Stage Manager, Feature Film Press Junket Interviews. Coordinate press event room and act as talent and press assistant to make sure interviews stay on schedule and technical production needs are met. Keep track of time, mic talent, assist with set up and breakdown of set. Talent Assist/Crowd Control, Feature Film Premieres for Universal Studios. |
NBC UNIVERSAL HOLLYWOOD
Project Coordinator, Creative Operations in Feature Film Marketing Department.
Coordinate activities to support department operations.
• Created communication system to keep editors, Senior Vice Presidents (SVPs) and co-workers up to date on deadlines, by generating and distributing weekly and daily post production status reports and schedules.
• Coordinated project logistics ensuring networks received product to meet air time schedule.
• Coordinated / downloaded TV spots and graphics from vendors for incorporation into projects on timely basis.
• Obtained knowledge of legal work pertaining to billing card, talent requirements and music licensing.
• Worked with Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and Networks to resolve issues with TV spots.
• Interfaced with clients at movie film premieres assisting with guest and celebrity party theater seating ensuring pleasant event experience.
Post Production Assistant. Creative Operations in Marketing Department
Support 2 Senior Vice Presidents (SVPs) in Post Production by performing general office duties and providing administrative assistance.
• Coordinated travel for SVPs allowing schedules to be met in most cost effective manner.
• Traveled locally and internationally with tapes of commercials and feature films to ensure timely delivery and safety of the product.
Producer Assistant, Creative Operations in Marketing Department
Support Producer by performing general office duties and providing administrative assistance.
• Coordinated production on special ‘audience reaction’ shoots to be aired as commercials for feature films (hire vendor, set up locations and budget, AP on shoot).
• Processed purchase orders, expense reports, invoices, with SAP system.
• Coordinated booking and hiring of narrators and run narration sessions for air on commercials.
Project Coordinator, Creative Operations in Feature Film Marketing Department.
Coordinate activities to support department operations.
• Created communication system to keep editors, Senior Vice Presidents (SVPs) and co-workers up to date on deadlines, by generating and distributing weekly and daily post production status reports and schedules.
• Coordinated project logistics ensuring networks received product to meet air time schedule.
• Coordinated / downloaded TV spots and graphics from vendors for incorporation into projects on timely basis.
• Obtained knowledge of legal work pertaining to billing card, talent requirements and music licensing.
• Worked with Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and Networks to resolve issues with TV spots.
• Interfaced with clients at movie film premieres assisting with guest and celebrity party theater seating ensuring pleasant event experience.
Post Production Assistant. Creative Operations in Marketing Department
Support 2 Senior Vice Presidents (SVPs) in Post Production by performing general office duties and providing administrative assistance.
• Coordinated travel for SVPs allowing schedules to be met in most cost effective manner.
• Traveled locally and internationally with tapes of commercials and feature films to ensure timely delivery and safety of the product.
Producer Assistant, Creative Operations in Marketing Department
Support Producer by performing general office duties and providing administrative assistance.
• Coordinated production on special ‘audience reaction’ shoots to be aired as commercials for feature films (hire vendor, set up locations and budget, AP on shoot).
• Processed purchase orders, expense reports, invoices, with SAP system.
• Coordinated booking and hiring of narrators and run narration sessions for air on commercials.
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA
Production Coordinator, Assistant and Editor
• Production Coordinator: Liaison between client production companies and Universal Studios FL Theme Park Backlot. Breakdown scripts for talent, location and budget needs; created shooting schedules; scouted and booked Universal locations, equipment and talent; created and maintained small budgets on shoots; acquired insurance, releases, permits and contracts for shoots; distributed tapes/paperwork; heavy computer work (memos, contracts, emails); talent assistant for actors when on lot; and general office work.
• Production Assistant: General office work assisting Executives. Answered phones, computer work, organized files, schedule meetings, kept calendar, expenses, etc.
• Editor: Created video and print graphics on PhotoShop, Quark and Illustrator for in-house articles; editor on several non-linear systems for Universal Promotions
Production Coordinator, Assistant and Editor
• Production Coordinator: Liaison between client production companies and Universal Studios FL Theme Park Backlot. Breakdown scripts for talent, location and budget needs; created shooting schedules; scouted and booked Universal locations, equipment and talent; created and maintained small budgets on shoots; acquired insurance, releases, permits and contracts for shoots; distributed tapes/paperwork; heavy computer work (memos, contracts, emails); talent assistant for actors when on lot; and general office work.
• Production Assistant: General office work assisting Executives. Answered phones, computer work, organized files, schedule meetings, kept calendar, expenses, etc.
• Editor: Created video and print graphics on PhotoShop, Quark and Illustrator for in-house articles; editor on several non-linear systems for Universal Promotions
NICKELODEON
Associate Producer/Coordinator/PA - Various shows
"Global Guts", "Mystery Files of Shelby Woo", "Kenan & Kel" and others.
Started as PA on various shows for Nickelodeon and worked up to Associate Producer on Global Guts.
Associate Producer/Coordinator/PA - Various shows
"Global Guts", "Mystery Files of Shelby Woo", "Kenan & Kel" and others.
Started as PA on various shows for Nickelodeon and worked up to Associate Producer on Global Guts.
ESPN & ABC SPORTS
Coordinator/Utility/PA - Various sports shows/events
Kentucky Derby, Sugar Bowl, several University of Florida football game seasons
Coordinator/Utility/PA - Various sports shows/events
Kentucky Derby, Sugar Bowl, several University of Florida football game seasons