Erik Schiefelbein

• Coordinated stage times with supervising sound editor and scheduled talent for ADR; provided copy, stage directions and updates to involved parties. • Distributed dailies, pulled timecode for clip promos, and uploaded episodes for international dubbing. • Provided stock footage for editors; distributed daily paperwork and script revisions. • QC’d VFX and outputs before delivering to CW and Warner Brothers. • Maintained accurate accounts of talent contracts, crew timecards and invoices.

• Skillfully coordinated talent in preparation for all UFC shows, traveling to onsite locations to oversee transportation, lodging, and security to proactively address needs. • Adjusted talent scheduling due to traffic and other events and coordinated with related stakeholders responsible for facilities set-up and preparation. • Safeguarded the reputation and professionalism of all UFC talent, providing critical information in a timely manner to ensure understanding of and preparation for events. • Generated documentation and reporting to track expenditures, informing forecasting and improving accuracy of future budgeting; identified and pursued opportunities to reduce costs.

• Ran over 150+ commercials per event, attentively monitoring multi-hour broadcasts to identify and address potential problems while providing solutions that ensured production quality. • Maintained responsibility for overseeing live-broadcasting for high-grossing events including the NFL and Tennis and Golf Majors, upholding communication with remote crew to prevent errors and protect brand reputation. • Trained and mentored new team members, providing guidance and leadership to promote professional growth and broadcast quality. • Regularly oversaw inclement weather broadcasts during storms and other emergencies, gathering and distributing local feeds to sustain community awareness.

• Delivered creative solutions to address content and marketing needs including tracking and approving graphics while liaising between stakeholders to ensure the effective, on time delivery of solutions. • Successfully met 100% of all project deadlines, collaborating across divisions to protect brand quality and foster synergy across the organization. • Designed and provided various graphics in conjunction with the graphics department, contributing to revisions and efficient final deliveries.

• Streamlined operations in conjunction with the Production Manager, managing daily functions while simultaneously overseeing the temporary production office for talent and executives while traveling. • Created a comprehensive schedule for distribution to production crew and talent, providing insight into plans and adjustments.

• Researched statistics and information to skillfully generate text for lower-thirds, overseeing the complete process in addition to troubleshooting software and collaborating with stakeholders. • Contributed to the FS1 channel launch, performing new product testing to identify and address areas of opportunity and improvement. • Employed creative expertise and design insights for lower-third graphics for “UFC Tonight” in addition to advising on FS1 formatting to promote brand quality.

Edited multi-camera tutorial videos featuring award-winning special effect artists. Assisted with sound design. Authored DVDs. Imported dailies, acquired stock footage, created stringouts, managed media and delivered all cuts.

Assisted visual effects team for multiple feature films; The Avengers, Dark Knight Rises, and Battleship. Tracked media. Built credit lists. Updated department documents. Maintained craft services.