Summary

I am a Production Manager of 9 years with background in story/content development. I'm looking for work that fuses these two areas of interest allowing me to work collaboratively in a creative way.

Credits

7/23 – Current

Short Form Content Production Consultant Malcolm Presents - WE! non profit group

Digital — TBG Inc and WE! Details
7/23 – Current

Currently: -Working with WebDesigner to redesign the website to better exhibit content -Assessing earlier content to identify strengths and weaknesses from a production standpoint, in order to improve quality of new content. -Generating ideas for new relevant content that reflects the mission of both non profit companies in a way that is engaging, entertaining, and educational. - Producing new production content

7/21 – 8/23

Production Manager Evil Lives Here (Season 7)

Investigation Discovery — TV — Red Marble Media Details
7/21 – 8/23

- Managed the Interview portion multiple shows simultaneously: Evil Lives Here s7 and 8, Shadows of Death s2 and 3, McStay Miniseries, Killer Inside s1, Talk Like a Killer s1. - On set PM for McStay Miniseries ReCres, and covered PMs for other ReCres as needed. - PMed field shoots as necessary. - Hired local and field crew across interviews and recres - Set up accounts and established relationships with vendors. - Managed payroll for my shoots. - Worked with in a budget and worked with LP to adjust costs for different areas. - Drafted call sheets. - Planned travel. - Helped consolidate and organize production supplies during a move after company had been in the same location for 10 years. - Organized production supplies in new space. - Managed start work and releases for over 50 Cast on McStay Docuseries. - Utilized my skills in lock picking, and in instances keys were locked in cars to save time and $$. - Transferred Media on shoots and output screeners for producers. - Approved PC, and credit card purchases. I am really not sure what I didn't do at one point or another.

10/20 – 5/21

Production Manager The Family Chantel (Season 3)

TLC — TV — Sharp Entertainment Details
10/20 – 5/21

- Covid management: Testing, discussions with crew, last minute changes due to covid, and making sure on site coordinators had the necessary PPE Supplies. - Managed talent transportation, talent relationships, and accommodations / requests of any kind. - Hired crew "in office" as well as in the field. - Sourced studios for Interview shoots, and handled contracts/insurance/gear rentals. - onboarded new hires. - approved timecards - In instances of overtime, I talked with the team and approved or rejected the request depending on circumstances. - Tracked shoot budget, adjusted where needed, and alerted superiors on any major overages. - Budgeted additional shoots not initially planned for.

10/20 – 5/21

Production Manager 90 Day Fiance: Singles (Season 1)

TLC — TV — Sharp Entertainment
10/20 – 5/21
5/20 – 9/20

Production Manager Crimes to Riches (Season 1)

VH1 — TV — Hot Snakes Media
5/20 – 9/20
9/19 – 12/19

Production Manager Well (Season 1)

Netflix — TV — Left/Right Inc.
9/19 – 12/19
5/19 – 9/19

Production Manager Backyard Envy (Season 2)

Bravo — TV Details
5/19 – 9/19

- Obtained permits for both remodeling and filming around NYC, Westchester, and Jersey. - Managed all Media. - Drafted budgets for project overages. - Hired crew. - Supervised the application and approval process of FAA Licenses for Drone Operators. - Secured permitting for "child performers"

11/18 – 4/19

Production Manager No Passport Required (Season 2)

PBS — TV — Vox Media Studios Details
11/18 – 4/19

- Negotiated rental rates on optimal gear packages that fit our budget (we ended up with an Alexa, but were only budgeted for an F5) - Created production and edit schedules, and collaborated with the team to keep them updated - Hired freelance crew both locally and on location, and negotiated rates. - Formulated a system to effectively manage releases, up to 100+ per day - Filed all necessary permits for filming across the US, including city, state, and federal. - ensured timely fulfillment of invoice payments - Helped to troubleshoot any issues that arose in the field. - Collaborated with producers and production staff, to achieve project goals in a budget friendly manner

Orgs

  • Public Theatre Young Partner

Self ID

I identify with the following groups:

  • Gender: Woman

Recos

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Education

Class of '06

James Madison University

English - British Literature/Shakespeare
Class of '06

James Madison University

Anthropology
Class of '06

James Madison University

Theatre

Skills

  • Post Production
  • Producing
  • Reality
  • Television
  • Video Production
  • Editing
  • Broadcast
  • Commercials
  • Entertainment
  • Event Management
  • Film
  • Film Production
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Music Videos
  • New Media
  • Video
  • Final Draft
  • Pre-production
  • Screenwriting
  • Scripting
  • Event Planning
  • Feature Films
  • Independent Film
  • Live Events
  • Short Films
  • Production Managment
  • PC
  • Problem Solving
  • Mac
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Movie Magic Budgeting
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Creative Strategy
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Project Coordination
  • Screen Writing
  • Multitasker
  • Google Documents
  • lock picking
  • Jerry Rigging
  • Production Management Magic