2006 to 2000 Assistant DirectorVarious Television Series Los Angeles, CA 2000 to 2006 Production AssistantGateway Computers Gaithersburg Timonium, MD 1997 to 2000 Sales and Service ManagerComcast Sports Net Washington, DC 1996 to 1999 Production Associate - Stage Manager
Education:
Towson University Towson, MD 1993 to 1996 Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications
Skills:
Relevant Experience: Supervision Supervise crew of 20-200 to meet daily production goals and ensure their requirements and quotas are met. Managed conflict resolution, time management. Manage staff of Assistant Directors & Production Assistants in all aspects of project (hiring through project completion) Operations Management: Functioned as key member of staff responsible for operational schedule that did not surpass 12 hours per day. Industry averages exceed 14 hours. Estimate savings approximate to $40,000 per day. Liaison between production staff and all other departments (teamsters, actors, crew) as well as studios and networks on project. Consistently meet production shooting schedule deadlines in rapidly changing faced paced environments. Coordinated multi units 1 out of every 8 days of production saving 22 days off production schedule and $8.5 million off budget. Leadership Serve as key contributing member and primary contact person for team during production of projects with budgets between [] (based on 20 day schedule) and $100 Million (based on 180 day schedule) Created insert unit which operated inside main unit production schedule utilizing existing idle man power and time while adding 50-100 production pieces per day for directorial options. Project Development Collaborate with team of producers, director and assistant directors in the development of TV, film or commercials in regards to scheduling, budgets. Responsible for hiring staff and managing expectations. Coordinated with EPK (Electronic Press Kit) crews to schedule and produce interview segments for a variety of formats (Entertainment Tonight, Extra, Access Hollywood, DVD behind the scenes) during time sensitive production runs.Attributes: Strong verbal & written communication Detail oriented Flexible & resourceful Patience & tact Software/Paperwork: MS Office, EP Scheduling/Movie Magic, Mac, PC, Blackberry, Dropbox, SAG Contract, Production Report