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New York City Metropolitan Area

Serve as Locations specialist for major productions, including the feature film Joker: Folie à Deux and Netflix’s upcoming limited series Zero Day starring Robert DeNiro. Key responsibilities involve managing location costs, balancing budgets, managing key relationships and securing necessary permits to ensure smooth filming operations. The role demands meticulous planning, attention to detail and coordination for the seamless execution of each shoot day, including pre- and post-production.• Developed and executed detailed logistical plans to meet on-set needs throughout the project lifecycle• Independently managed location costs to optimize budget allocation and reduce expenses• Monitored and balanced the budget weekly, ensuring financial targets were met and adjustments made as necessary to keep the project on track• Build and nurture client and vendor partnerships to optimize project outcomes and maintain high service standards

Greater New York City Area

Led the production of diverse creative campaigns for Omnicom Health Group and its agencies, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery across multiple formats, including digital video, 2D/3D animation, podcasts, and out-of-home advertising.• Spearheaded creative projects across multiple business lines, ensuring alignment with client objectives and brand standards• Orchestrated production timelines and budgets for diverse campaigns• Managed stakeholder expectations through regular communication and updates, ensuring project milestones were met on time and within budget

Greater New York City Area

Re-engineered existing processes and developed new processes while overseeing the production queue. Served as the primary point of contact between vendors and stakeholders for all digital campaigns that included HTML desktop & mobile, OTT, and data driven video.

Greater New York City Area

Manage and produce up to 30 digital campaigns daily for some of industry’s largest agencies/publishers. Shoulder production, quality control, and delivery responsibilities, while working closely with Client Services, HTML/OTT Developers, and Creative Designers to deliver the highest quality projects on time.

Stamford, Ct

Enlisted with entrepreneurial Fortune 500 franchise, specializing in canine day care and overnight boarding, to develop traditional and digital marketing campaigns for company with slipping revenues in a highly competitive market place. Brought antiquated website up to date. Revamped existing or created new social media platforms for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Yelp, Vine, Google+, and Angie’s List accounts. Organized community events, including fundraisers for local charities, adoption campaigns, and food drives.

Brooklyn, Ny

Brought in mid-season to fill recently vacated role as a result of reputation for strong work ethic and enthusiasm. Orchestrated all logistics for daily film shoots, including securing location contracts/permits, managing budget/schedule, and developing parking plans. Scouted for new locations that earned producers’/directors’ approval.• Took initiative to shoulder Assistant Location Manager responsibilities, and thus maximized productivity.• Resolved a multitude of problems on the fly with diplomacy, professionalism, and grace under pressure.• Represented quality and character of company, strengthening relations with city and communities.

New York, Ny

Spider-Man 3, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, College Road Trip,Boardwalk Empire, Blue Bloods, and How to Make it in America.Recruited initially to orchestrate location logistics for Spider-Man 3. Challenged to coordinate two large-budget location units with over 60 total locations each. Subsequently offered various highly visible, large-budget projects on feature films and television series. Established community partnerships to secure shooting locations; obtained all filming permits with New York City; and pushed contracts through legal department.• Hit the ground running, quickly assimilating Coordinator role despite little relevant experience or training.• Improved accessibility to scouting material by revamping department filing system and photo database. • Optimized budget via effective financial management, expense tracking/cost reporting, and savings reallocation.• Became recognized as a highly sought after Location Coordinator in the New York City area.

New York, Ny

Provided a broad range of administrative support services for one feature film and two television series. Facilitated efficient office operations delegating workflow to production assistant and interns; generating production documentation; and answering incoming calls.• Built key relationships with departments and benefited from mentorship of Film & Production Coordinator.• Saved money by procuring high-quality equipment at lowest prices for producers, directors, and departments.• Supervisor stated, “Jonathan is a hard-working self starter who invariably understands exactly what a project is all about from the outset, and how to get it done quickly and effectively.”

New York, Ny

Hired originally by Greenstreet Films to assist with movie-making of Romance and Cigarettes, a low-budget indie film with A-list actors. Advanced to support additional feature films with assorted technical operations.• Promoted to Production Assistant after initial hire as an intern due to strong work ethic.• Gained valuable experience via exposure to inner workings of feature film’s composition elements.

New York, Ny

Joined set of Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds as a Production Assistant and was quickly promoted to Travel Assistant upon predecessor’s departure. Seamlessly stepped into role—booking flights, hotels, and ground transportation for cast and crew during the final months of filming.• Reduced production costs by closely monitoring expenses and readily resolving billing issues/overages.

New York, Ny

Selected and retained for 3 summers by prestigious talent management company to play an active role in front office as well as support projects and read scripts. Interacted with agents, casting directors, clients, and top-level execs—scheduling meetings, handling auditions, packaging submissions, and answering phones.