Amy Wark

Responsible for the day-to-day management of multiple video projects Handle all administrative tasks including Location Releases, Talent Releases, Purchase Orders, Certificates of Insurance, location permits & payments, & sending crew call sheets/final schedule Hire freelance crew such as Camera Operators, Audio, AC, PA and assign staff to shoots Book crew travel, including flights, hotels, cars, etc. Work with Producers/Directors & DPs to coordinate shoot specific needs such as venues, grip & electric, video prompter/operator, hair/make-up etc. Coordinate call times & logistics with Directors & DPs, & communicate schedule updates to crew Manages project budgets and review view timecards & invoices for rate accuracy; identify new vendors & collect necessary documents Coordinate with Player & Talent Relations on scheduling call times & locations for Talent Communicate additional/unforeseen costs Send rate confirmation emails with onboarding information to new freelancers in compliance with HR guidelines Follow-up on new hire background checks to make sure they are completed & cleared in a timely manner Update online Field Operations crew database to ensure information is current, including crew contact information, rates on file & background check status Support Field Operations Department – helping with crew calls & answering phones

Manage the production process all still and broadcast shoots. Responsible for creating Pre Production books, Call Sheets, Production Calendars, travel itineraries and direction/parking instructions. Scheduling of facilities, equipment, personnel, and locations shoots in studio and field productions. Distribute call sheets to all crew, assisting Photographer, DIT and photo assistant in daily office responsibilities. Coordinate casting, wardrobe and hair/make-up. Booked hotels, flights, car rentals, car services and provided 24 hour on-call travel support. Responsible for payroll, closing budgets, petty cash requests/reports, reimbursements, replenished crafty, ordered lunch and late meals.

Facilitates all day to day onsite operations of studio including project scheduling, client relations, equipment/inventory management and studio maintenance. Provide exceptional customer service and facilitate unique in-studio experiences. Key point of contact for all clients in studio. Serves as the main liaison for communications between clients and creative. Scheduled meetings and managed various calendars and contact lists. Participated in pre-production creative meetings to facilitate production and post production requirements. Monitored studio costs, reconciled expenses, organized confidential documents, and tracked asset purchases. Planned travel arrangements, create travel itineraries and equipment rentals for field shoots. Assist with in studio events/productions, supervise shoots and assist crew as needed.

Operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and makes real-time decisions that directly impact the execution of QVC’s live 24/7 programming (studio and remote) and non-live programming. Serves as the “eyes and ears” of show producers and directors on the studio floor for show execution; Anticipates, identifies, and communicate. Uses independent judgment to respond to real-time producer requests and emerging needs of live show; Operate with appropriate level of urgency and focus at all times. Interacts directly with hosts, guests, celebrities, vendors, producers, and directors to confirm, support, and execute the production plan. Responsible for moving and positioning hosts, guests, equipment, cameras, camera blocking, lighting and monitors before, during, and after live show. Supports on-air guests and vendors by providing product samples, demonstration support materials, props and set movement such as chairs and tables.

Responsible for organizing the Digital Studio and Full Motion Video Department providing support to various Creative teams. Assist team member to navigate the sample tracking process, including Buyers, Product Central, Photographers and Videographers. Maintain sample-tracking records. Manage the product shoot process to ensure timeliness and approvals for multiple platforms Participate in regular strategy sessions geared toward analyzing and improving efficiencies of cross-functional workflow processes. Coordinate processes for upcoming events and review weekly metrics. Quickly identify problems and “hot” sample issues and independently resolve them in the appropriate time frame. Manage multiple responsibilities and resolve numerous challenges simultaneously in a very fast-paced environment. Review requests from Sales for Lifestyle photo and video shoots to ensure all available products are in studio by shoot date. Review daily product lists and call outs of pre-promotions to ensure images are available for the QVC website.

Assisted talent, staff, and producers with day-­‐to-­‐day operations on various projects

Assisted talent, staff, and producers with day-to-day operations of a live morning show called the Sunny Side Up Show. Included general in-studio responsibilities.