Freelance Producer / Line Producer / Production Manager
for
Physical & Virtual Productions
~ budgeting & scheduling ~
~ creative guidance ~
~ Virtual production Producer ~
~ Physical Production manager ~
Physical & Virtual Production / Producer
Award-winning filmmaker with passion for producing high quality content and driving flawless execution.
Creative and organized Line Producer / Production Manager, in both Physical & Virtual Production, with 24+ years of experience in film and television production. Proficient in production logistics, tracking grids, organization, budgets, cost reporting, resource strategy, crew supervision, virtual production workflows, LED green screen replacement tools, technologies and methods of on set deployment.. Experienced in physical production of scripted/non-scripted programming and union/non-union projects. Plan and execute projects with professionalism and integrity. Adept at performing in high pressure environments with ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once. Problem solver with superior conflict resolution, multitasking, writing, and editing skills.
✓ Conducted budgeting and scheduling for 10 independent feature films with budgets up to $20M
✓ Oversaw multiple $10M+ on-location project budgets and total of 100+ production crew members
✓ Proven track record of completing 100% of projects on budget, on time, and with 0 unforeseeable costs
✓ Facilitation of $300+ M feature budgets and liability claims; overseeing physical production workflows.
EXPERTISE
• Physical Film and Television Production Management, Supervision, Line Producing
• Virtual Film and Television Production Management, Supervision, Line Producing
• Brand Partnership & Market Growth Leadership
• Budget Management & Project Logistical Management
• Vendor and Crew Contract Negotiations & Relationship Building
• Guild Requirements for IATSE, SAG, DGA, WGA, & Teamsters for Film/TV Production
• Process Improvement Strategy
• Educational Outreach and Facilitation
• Leadership and Communications Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Production Resource Group (Albuquerque, NM) 2019-2022
Business Development / New Mexico General Manager / Virtual Production Producer / Account Executive
Negotiate and secure film, TV, and live event contracts. Pitched, planned and facilitated opening of organization’s newest equipment rentals facility in Albuquerque, NM.
• Built a solid market in an unknown area with more that 1000 leads within 2 years.
• Planned and implemented strategic direction to expand major company into new market with an emphasis on introducing new technology to the scripted TV/Film market, an untapped resource.
• Facilitated an Educational Partnership with Rochester Institute of Technology, Epic Games and The Third Floor for their new digital media cross discipline academic program. This led to 5+ interns in its first semester and one full time hire. Extended this success program, via the help with HR, to include other major universities like AFI and Columbia College Chicago.
Freelance Film and Television Production (Los Angeles, CA) 2006-2019
Producer / Line Producer / Production Manager
Oversee day-to-day production operations, including staffing, equipment rentals, talent oversight, department needs, information distribution, vendor management, budget tracking, scheduling, travel planning, staff management, brand partnership, contract processing, and tax rebate analysis. Organize travel for cast, crew, equipment, and supplies.
• Complete 100% of projects within budget and on time while maintaining first rate production value.
• Manage relationships with 6 major studios and 20+ independent productions.
• Work with 100s of outside vendors, numerous actors, and agents per project.
• Notable Projects: Navy Seals (History Channel), NASCAR: The History of American Speed (History Channel), and Forever (The Art of Elysium).
IATSE Local 871 (Burbank, CA) Joined 2006
Production Coordinator / Travel Coordinator
Supported Directors, Production Managers, and Producers. Performed budgeting, addressed crew needs, completed administrative work, and ensured production ran smoothly. Applied problem-solving skills to ensure production success.
• Quickly coordinated next-day hotel arrangements for 100+ crew members with 4 hours’ notice.
• Commended by insurance adjuster for level of detail in compiling highly complex insurance claim.
• Worked directly with studio, A-list actors and agents, logistics team, and multiple departments on day-to-day basis.
• Notable Projects: Hood Adjacent, Terminator Salvation, Fast Five, and Breaking Bad.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Cinematography, 2004
Columbia College Chicago (Chicago, IL)
MEMBERSHIPS
PRODUCER’S GUILD OF AMERICA: https://producersguild.org/
SMPTE: https://www.smpte.org/
IATSE LOCAL 871: https://www.ialocal871.org/
NM WOMEN IN FILM: https://www.nmwif.com/
COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHCAGO ALUMNI: https://www.colum.edu/
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION: https://www.aclu.org/
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