Summary

Summer, a VP of Production, based in Tujunga, has 1 VP of Production credit and 2 Production Supervisor credits, and has been a member since 2013.

Credits

5/22 – 5/23

VP of Production (VP of Content Operations)

Staff Position — Faze Clan Details
5/22 – 5/23

Create budgets, workflow, schedules, structure of production and post production departments. Prioritise and strategies workloads to meet strict deadlines. Build strong work rapport with internal and external company staff, management, networks, talent and vendors. Review Commitment of Execution (COE) agreements, Request for Proposals (RFP), general blanket vendor agreements, talent agreements and third-party contracts. Binding necessary permits, payroll and insurance requirements. Review final cuts for clearance to ensure delivery of project in a timely manner. Complete all network deliverables to ensure milestone payments are secure. Ensure all permit, payroll and insurance requirements are met. Managed Producers, Coordinating teams to ensure reconcile receipts, petty cash, p-card, & credit cards transactions were complete. Track and process all invoices submitted by vendors, freelancers, and talent. Oversee payroll company, accounting, and conduct risk assessments as required.

6/19 – 11/20

Production Supervisor Legends Only League (Season 1)

Triller — TV — Frontline Battle LLC Details
6/19 – 11/20

Supervised multiple crews, production staff and organized day today operations in the office and field. Negotiated and onboarded production/post coordinators, producers, crew and PA's.  Built production and post calendars. Pulled permits and secured all insurance requirements. Managed travel for talent and crew members domestically. Ensured health and safety with daily Covid-19 protocol, testing/set safety.  Ordered and maintained camera gear inventory and production supplies. Arranged venue/locations scouts. Distributed call sheets and production reports. Tracked weekly budget expenses and cleared monthly cost reports. Reviewed vendor and third party contracts. Tracked and processed all vendor/talent invoices, credit card reconciliations, petty cash, and p-cards.  Submitted weekly payroll through Media Services online portal. Obtained appearance, material and location releases.  Liaison for post and legal clearances and reviewed rough cuts with legal for final approval. Manage talent permits, and all other related documents. Extremely organized, works great independently with a heavy workload and short turn around requirements. Great at resourcing and resolving last minute problems.

3/19 – 6/20

Production Supervisor

Staff Position — Tastemade Details
3/19 – 6/20

Managed multiple digital media projects. Line Produced and created budgets and tracked actuals per project. Organized day today operations for production and crew members in the office and field. Hired and managed production coordinators, producers, crew, PA's and . Built production and post calendars. Pulled film permits and met all insurance requirements, and risk management packets for high risk shoots. Ensured health and safety with daily Covid-19 protocol, testing/set safety. Ordered and maintained camera gear inventory and production supplies. Arranged venue/locations scouts. Distributed call sheets and production reports. Met all deliverable requirements. Cleared cost reports and audits for each project at closing. Ensured adequate staffing is available. Oversea credit card reconciliations, petty cash, and p-cards. Set up and processed weekly payroll through Media Services online portal, and various entertainment payroll companies. Obtained appearance, material and location releases.  Liaison for post and legal clearances. Reviewed rough cuts with legal for final approval. Concur accounting systems

5/18 – 9/18

Production Manager HOME (Pilot)

Apple TV+ — TV — Time Inc. Details
5/18 – 9/18

Hire Crew, book travel accommodations and prep crew for International shoots. Managed multiple teams. Process Visa's for crew and update Passport requirements for travel. Organize production vehicles, hire drivers, staff and local fixers per country. Managed PO system, reconciled P-Cards, AMEX statements, and submitted invoices for vendor payment.

2/18 – 5/18

Production Manager Tidying Up (Season 1)

Netflix — TV — Neat Street Productions/The Jackal Group Details
2/18 – 5/18

Process all film permits. Work with Line Producer and EP's on budget tracking. Work with Supervising Producer on all shooting schedules. Generate call sheets, order equipment, manage production vehicles and production rentals. Maintain PO system, petty cash, & credit card reconciliation. Generate COI's, Check Request. Book crew day players, and studio teachers. Utilize Dropbox and Google Docs as company server and file system.

11/17 – 12/17

Production Manager (Los Angeles Holiday Special) Alaskan Bush People (Season 7)

Discovery — TV — Park Slope Productions Details
11/17 – 12/17

Field Production Manager responsible for hiring and overseeing crew and PA's. Managed gear inventory, daily transportation, assist LP with daily schedules and budgets, Responsible for crew meals, art department props needed on set. Research and secured shoot locations. Assisted Show Runner with cast request and creative setup for segments. Managed releases in the field and office. Organized and reconciled petty cash, p-cards, and AMEX reports. Completed daily production reports.

10/17 – 11/17

Production Coordinator (Talent Coordinator) Ball in the Family (Season 2)

Internet — TV — Bunim/Murray Productions Details
10/17 – 11/17

Assisted in organizing shoot schedules for talent with Talent Manager and Producers. Liaison between Talent Manager and cast to prep and coordinate shoot necessities. Secured signatures from cast for contracts and permits, assist with Visa Applications, and booked ground transportation for numerous cast members.

5/17 – 6/17

Challenge Producer 90s House (Season 1)

VH1 — TV — Cement Shoes LLC Details
5/17 – 6/17

Create innovative challenges for cast members to compete in. Find & scout locations for shoots, provide one sheets for Supervising Producers, pitch new ideas for house beats, rewards and elimination activities. Cast extras needed certain scenes. Work with clearance to approve 90s items, electronics, memorabilia etc.

Orgs

  • Veterans in Film and Television

Recos

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Education

Class of '15

Full Sail University

Digital Cinematography/Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Class of '01

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)/Business Administration, Management a

My Gear

  • 3 Point Lighting Kit
  • Backdrops Grey White
  • Sony FS 100

Skills

  • Avid
  • Post Production
  • Producing
  • Reality
  • Television
  • Video Production
  • Directing
  • Editing
  • music
  • voice over
  • Broadcast
  • Commercials
  • Documentaries
  • Entertainment
  • Event Management
  • Film
  • Film Production
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Music Videos
  • New Media
  • Photography
  • Social Media
  • Storytelling
  • Video
  • Video Editing
  • Final Draft
  • Reality TV
  • Screenwriting
  • Comedy
  • Event Planning
  • Feature Films
  • HD Video
  • Short Films
  • Camera
  • Budgets
  • Production Managment
  • Social Networking
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Creative Writing
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Blogging
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Advertising
  • Graphic Design
  • Acting
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Customer Service