Elena Cristiean

This upcoming series for Discovery Science is a cross between JACKASS, MYTH BUSTERS, and DIRTY JOBS. The general premise is: What can we blow up, how does it work, and what are the craziest explosion scenes we can recreate? My job was to find the answer to those questions! I researched locations, found experts at fire stations and explosive companies, sourced props, and pitched segment ideas to EPs.

This Bravo series follows REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA star Kim Zolciak. I helped prep for season 8, which follows Kim and her family as they take an RV road trip across America, stopping in small towns between Atlanta and LA. I researched activities for them to do and pitched segment ideas to producers. I handled all location logistics, including sourcing them, booking them, and securing paperwork to make sure everything was set for the field team. I also created a grid to track the family’s route to make sure production stayed within budget by traveling as efficiently as possible. S

• Handled production logistics for 7th season of top-rated docuseries CHRISLEY KNOWS BEST (All3Media/USA) and its spin-off GROWING UP CHRISLEY (All3Media/USA) • Collaborated with EPs and Field Producers to successfully execute episodes from start to finish • Staged events for episode segments; negotiated with vendors, secured locations, and sourced props • Oversaw background casting; handled release forms and wrangled talent on set

On this spin-off of the popular docuseries CHRISLEY KNOWS BEST, I handled production logistics in the field. We staged a lot of parties and events for the episodes, so my job was really similar to that of an event producer – negotiating with vendors, “inviting” background talent, and making sure everything went off without a hitch.

I had a great time working on this HGTV renovation series – transformation and makeover shows are some of my favorite types of projects. In this role, I worked with EP's, editors and senior producers to identify relevant story clips, locate bites, write episode summaries and construct episode string-outs on Avid

On this Showtime sports docuseries, I collaborated with the editors and senior producers to craft episode beats and build string-outs. We worked on tight deadlines, and I loved the pace and energy of the show.

On season 5 of WEtv’s hit docu-dama Braxton Family Values, I served as AP in the field. I took extensive notes during filming and summarized the story in daily hot sheets. I also worked closely with the segment producers to find locations, secure trade-outs from brands, and manage the cast.

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