Elysse Benson

● Manage end-to-end production of video and still campaign assets, including creative development, timelines, talent shoots, design, and post-production ● Evaluate and select creative and production vendors, ensuring quality for Audible Canada's promotional campaigns ● Conduct competitive bidding, negotiate budgets, execute contracts, manage invoices, and handle billing reconciliation ● Orchestrate seamless pre-production, shoot, and post-production coordination as the main point of contact ● Implement an organized system for archiving and tracking raw files, design documents, and final assets

● Responsible for the strategic and tactical management of branded opportunities from pre-sales through launch ● Collaborated with Marketing and Creative teams to craft compelling content strategies, increasing engagement ● Managed the full production lifecycle of video content and live events, ensuring seamless execution and quality standards ● Created, distributed, and managed program tracker and production timelines across internal and external teams ● Monitored costs under approved budgets, identified cost variances and recommended adjustments to stay within financial parameters ● Built and maintained a central repository of program information to be used as a guide for the branded content team throughout the execution of a video, including brand alignment and expectation information ● Collaborated with Account Executives, Marketing, Creative, and Production leads to concept + execute a 360° brand campaign including experiential and short-form video content ● Took ownership of public events including hospitality, production, execution, client management, and all logistical needs ● Organized and procured vendors for events and productions including scouting and securing event locations ● Oversaw travel & lodging accommodations for crew, clients, and talent ● On-site liaison between talent and production crew for appearances, video and photo- shoots, and events ● Briefed crew and talent through “run of show” and expectations and ensured needs were met Highlights - 2023 Complex ‘ Hot Ones’ x Oikos “A Strength Challenge” Superbowl Activation & Short Form Video - 2022 BuzzFeed x HomeGoods “The Ultimate House for HomeGoods Fans” 3D Tour & Video - 2022 Ikea x BuzzFeed “Back To College” Short Form Video + Photoshoot 2022 ComplexCon x Zelle VIP Contest (Experiential)

● Created and distributed production schedules across internal and external team, maintained tracker ● Scouted & onboarded vendors/talent, process invoices, submit/approve timecards ● Created and distributed production material (i.e. pre-pro book, call sheets, equipment request, studio bookings, etc.) ● Assisted Producers with supplying, tracking, and implementing tools across all projects ● Managed and assisted in publishing episodes, ads, newsletters, etc. ● Served as a point of contact for Producers in the field and in active production ● Secured permits/credentials, booking transportation, serve as on-site runner ● Managed methods of payment and spending for field production

The L Word GenQ Season 2 ● Led 360 Marketing campaigns to ensure all video and print tactics deliver on time ● Facilitated communication between all departments associated with a campaign (Creative, Production, Program Marketing, Public Relations, Social, Digital, Legal, Business Affairs) ● Co-authored of initial content rollout and set + ran content rollout discussions ● Estimated and managed budget on promo + print production ● Onboarded vendors, coordinated licensing and invoices and managed post production work ● Main point of contact with Viacom production house for campaign shoot activity ● Created timelines against assigned campaigns and communicated updates to all relevant departments ● Managed day-to-day workflows and flagged any changes that could result in delays, overages, legal concerns ● Worked with Line Producers/AV Producers to manage budgets, prep photoshoots, and set visits ● Oversaw execution of all video tactics from season kickoff to finishing and delivering each spot ● Secured feedback and approval by all stakeholders in advance of delivery ● Oversaw all rights & clearances routing for video tactics ● Established and fostered positive working relationships with internal and external partners.

● Contracted vendors and talent–collaborated with integrated marketing, producers, and creatives to apply workflow ● Created, updated, and distributed project schedules for both internal team & external clients ● Prepared and processed paperwork including payroll for crew, talent, and freelancers ● Managed and distributed call sheets, calendars, shoot schedules - on-set production coordinator in various locations ● Point of contact for crew and talent communications during pre production, shoot, and post production ● Launched Airtable project management platform to serve as the master workflow for all production projects ● Managed production timelines and budget tracker; flagged any changes that could result in delays and/or overages ● Gathered and tracked assets to out-of-house production companies and partners ● Oversaw final spot deliveries for on-air, digital, social or event activations and ensure proper project archival ● Served as main point of contact for all turnkey deliverables, and various custom projects

● Support Command, Lobby Manager, and Venue Managers ● Staffing directional and way-finding positions to assist guests ● Assisting with set up/ break down tasks in show venues, event lobby space, and work spaces ● Configuring stage and venue design for changeovers between shows, ushering during shows ● Check in/out VA and Production Tech shifts on the iPad in Command, assist staff with radio management ● Collect backstage check in lists from designer teams after the start of each show ● Changeover hair & makeup stations backstage between shows, restocking sponsor products, publications, and gift bags

● Assisted with set up/ break down tasks for vendor and staff locations ● Transported artists, performers, and instructors from the hotel to on-site location ● Communicated contact info, location, and festival rundown with all Wanderlust talent ● Assisted Wanderlust crew with any offsite needs, ran errands, managed deliveries

 Liaison between Director, Stage managers, and Talent to ensure details are executed properly in a timely manner  Coordinated travel arrangements for talent and managers, generated call sheets and show schedules  Assisted in scouting talent, models, and vendors