Karen 'Kay' Ross

Assessed project goals and devised a pitch, including logline and synopsis; Created actionable suggestions for interviews and supporting documentation; advised for best practices and production workflow based on required filming

- Research, Analyze, and Write Curriculum - Organize and Purchase Equipment - Coordinate Filming Projects, Field Trips, and Screenings - Write recommendation letters, feedback, and student reports

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- Budget Reconciliation - Location Coordination - Facilitate Deliverables - Invoice Processing - Assist with Payroll and Paychex processing - Initiate, track, and resolve insurance claims - Troubleshoot payment issues - Coordinated Office Renovation and Relocation - Track and File payments - In-office scheduling - Other administrative tasks as needed

- Review and edit scripts, advise client - Review and edit slides, advise client - Make a plan and a schedule for delivery - Assemble educational videos based on slides (5-7min each) - Directed and recorded SME's voice overs - Add animation, transition, and highlighted text as agreed upon - Export and host finished videos on Vimeo for client approval and student viewing - research other distribution channels for maximum exposure

Appearance Releases, crew start paperwork, petty cash, hiring and delegating tasks to Set PAs, arranging travel and hotels for talent and crew, coordinating crafty and on-set meals, prepping and organizing wardrobe for talent, working with location manager on logistics, supervise and assist with set-up and breakdown of location (G&E, VV, on-set Prod Office, etc.), handle any overflow runs, provide local recommendations for CamOp/Audio/AC

Researched and reported: talent, talent management, contact information, grants and due dates; Wrote: project description for grant proposal

- Budget Reconciliation - Location Coordination - Facilitate Deliverables - Invoice Processing - Assist with Payroll and Paychex processing - Initiate, track, and resolve insurance claims - Troubleshoot payment issues - Coordinated Office Renovation and Relocation - Track and File payments - In-office scheduling - Other administrative tasks as needed

Generating leads for face matches for leading and supporting roles; compiling and submitting actor summaries; organizing and referencing casting books; post casting calls; clearly communicate expectations to talent; help coordinate talent with any last-minute changes

- Location Scouting - Script Breakdown for Props, Wardrobe, Set Dressings - Securing locations, props, wardrobe, set dressings, vehicles, craft services, and set necessities - Driving Vehicles, both prop and utility - Collecting and reviewing Deliverables - Tracking and reconciling expenditures - Resolve insurance claims

- Assist with carrying, setting up, and breaking down equipment - Assist with on-site lighting/gaffing - Coordinate talent wardrobe changes - Assist with dressing the set - Beverage Runner - Guard all things valuable - Local informant for great places to film and eat

- Assist with carrying, setting up, and breaking down equipment - Assist with on-site lighting/gaffing - Set up lavs and operate boom mic - Work with on-site management to obtain adequate resources - Guard all things valuable

Pre-Production: - Consult with Directors/Producers about ideal talent - Research local talent agencies and reach out to agents to invite selected participants to auditions - host and mediate auditions - council talent selection - communicate directly with talent to negotiate contracts and confirm attendance - location scout with director/producer - negotiate and secure location releases Production: - act as point of contact on meeting and filming days for both talent and location owner

- Find and secure crew - Agree on an idea and a schedule - Set up lights - Get it in the can - Finish Post-Production in time for the Competition