Melique Williams

Working alongside New Business and the Creative teams to execute the in-house vision for the production. Direct support of the CCO and Art Director as well as the Director to execute projects within budget and realize storyboards on set. Hired all key crew, created production schedules, scouted locations, casting of talent, organized VO sessions, and managed payroll.

Worked against budget to execute creative. Worked closely with clients to manage expectations. Oversaw crew and department heads to make sure all were aligned on creative and technical execution. Created production schedules, run of shows, call sheets, etc. Worked with Google Suite and Hot Budget for projects. Created pitches and decks for projects as needed.

Worked with Producers to execute client concepts against budget. Negotiated rates for all crew, and managed travel and insurance logistics. Worked directly with vendors for all set needs and production needs. Reconciled invoices and receipts, and managed set operations with load in/out, and permits.

Day to Day support on set and in the office for payroll, management of PA's, paperwork for all crew and organizing invoices to support the Producer and PM on each shoot.

Assisting VP/Creative Director with day to day operations of department. Creating presentation decks, booking international travel and meetings. Assisting Sup. Producer with asset pulls and script pulls, submitting cues to Broadcast Operations. Managing P-Cards, digital pulls and over all department functions.

T&E Reports, Petty Cash, Talent Contracts, Vendor Contracts, Location Agreements. Direct support of Production Manager and Line Producers creating bumpers, promos and other spots across several platforms regarding the program "Kids Pick The President" and the Nickelodeon Rebrand.

Coordinated Preproduction and Production schedules and supplies. Pick Up Lists, managing PA's (10), Paying invoices, reconciling expenses, lining out petty cash. Direct communication with Producers and attended creative meetings and extras casting.

Day to day operations. Meeting prep and brief preparations. Attended castings and creative brainstormings. Storyboard assistance. Equipment and Prop arrangements, catering and crafty. Hiring of set PA's. Managed timesheets of Set PA's and freelance staff on Production.