Oversee all Jellysmack Originals production from creative development to execution across multiple platforms by making data-informed decisions, manage and oversee production budget as it relates to content planning, execution and strategy to reach and outperform our business' goals.
Summary
Industry experience of 20+ years. Trustworthy, resourceful and driven. Always creating ways to enhance the storytelling process. SKILLS: Budgeting, Scheduling, Analytical, Production Finances, Creative and Strategic Thinking. Bilingual: Spanish/English
Credits
2/22 – Current
VP of Production
Staff Position — Jellysmack Details
2/22 – Current
2/21 – 2/22
Executive in Charge (EIC)
Staff Position — Boardwalk Pictures
2/21 – 2/22
3/19 – 12/20
Production Executive
Staff Position — Quibi Details
3/19 – 12/20
Overseeing production execution of 600+ episodes of original programming with a main focus on documentary, comedy, lifestyle, adventure, daily topical, competition and reality formats. Working closely with 50+ production companies to deliver a high volume premium programming. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED - Creating processes and systems to improve production workflows both internally and externally for partners - Engaging with Creative, Finance, Legal, Business and Legal Affairs, Product, Operations, Strategy, - Post and external partners to ensure production of premium content is delivered on time, on budget and as creatively envisioned - Working closely, collaboratively and professionally with external partners to vet budgets and schedules - Evaluating production liabilities and risks - Forecasting and tracking all budget costs; reviewing and approving cash flows, payment milestones and cost reports - Working with Head of Production to oversee and manage programming slate budget and reporting to Content Operations Programming and Strategy teams - Ensuring accurate, efficient and timely communication between external partners and internal teams regarding all aspects of production, schedules and deadlines
10/18 – 3/19
Executive in Charge (EIC)
Staff Position — ITV Studios America
10/18 – 3/19
8/18 – 11/18
Executive in Charge (EIC) – My Great Big Live Wedding (Season 1)
Lifetime — TV — ThinkFactory Media
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3/18 – 6/18
Executive in Charge (EIC) – In Broad Daylight
TV One — TV — InventTV, LLC
3/18 – 6/18
5/17 – 6/18
VP of Production
Staff Position — InventTV, LLC Details
5/17 – 6/18
Full-service production company specializing in producing unscripted television series, specials and live events. Clients include Bravo, Animal Planet, E!, OWN, BET, TLC, CMT, and NBCU.
12/17 – 3/18
Executive in Charge (EIC) – Oprah At The Apollo
OWN — Live/Special Event — InventTV, LLC
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Education
Class of '03
California State University-Los Angeles
BA/Television, Film and Media Studies
Class of '98
Escuela Panamericana de Arte
BA/Image and Sound Design / Audiovisual Production
Skills
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