Kimbra Essex

Managed crowdfunding campaign for post-production budget for “Fried Chicken” short film on SeedandSpark Successfully raised 184% of goal in 30-day timeline Hired Post team that included VFX Artist, Sound Designer, Editor, & Colorist Collected script, shot list, scripty notes, and digital story board for Editor Created deliverable of Film Festival guidelines, specs, & format for Post team Designed original graphics and movie poster for press release Develops strategic marketing to build audience through social media with copy, images, & video posts Creates production books and business plans for companies, and filmmakers that contain budget, schedule, practical guidelines for media management

Worked under pressure during LIVE taped show. Communicated over walkies. Presenters included Vin Diesel, Steph Curry, and performance by Green Day.

Directed audience during the LIVE recording of the special at The Alex Theatre

Supervised volunteer ambassadors during plays, award shows, screenings, and television recordings Resolved patron issues, demonstrated excellent customer service, exhibited teamwork, and supported concessions Facilitated set-up and teardown based upon each client’s need with tables, chairs, easels, stanchions, and red

Behind the scenes package with Sunnyboy Entertainment: Scouted location, booked venue, and pulled city permits for production shoot. Hired Sound and Make-up. Established company account at local prop house for shoot set decorations, organized catering and craft services, and acted as production assistant for behind the scenes interview with the director, Corin Hardy

Behind the scenes package with Sunnyboy Entertainment: Ran errands, delivered cut trailer on external hard drive to post houses (The Garrison and Ntropic) for color grade and VFX. Then delivered final cut to Universal Studios, Home Entertainment

Cued presenters backstage. Handed-off winner ballots. Managed holding area. Coordinated with usher and script supervisor.