Dan Portera Email & Phone Number

Brooklyn, New York

East Brunswick, NJ

New York, New York

Greater New York City Area

Palm Springs, California

• Worked with the production team for a weekend event featuring large-scale performances. Interacted directly with high-profile performers within the entertainment industry.
• Wrangled talent to and from the airport, hotels, sound checks, meet-and-greets, red carpet arrivals and show call times. Setup green rooms ensuring adherence to specified rider requirements.
• Collaborated with artist managers to coordinate scheduling.
• Arranged transportation for talent, crew, managers, dancers… Show more
• Arranged transportation for talent, crew, managers, dancers and band members.
• Served as a liaison ensuring that all talent were accommodated in a professional manner while demonstrating the highest level of discretion.

• Manages the full range of production coordination for Creative Director and team of graphic designers including travel arrangements, calendar management, and call sheets.
• Responsible for booking all international and domestic flights, hotels, and transportation.
• Acts as a liaison between production companies, clients, and the studio.
• Creates budgets and estimates for photo shoots as well as calculating expenses.
• Coordinates couriers and shipments of business… Show more
• Coordinates couriers and shipments of business presentations. Show less

West Village, New York City

• Responsible for all aspects of studio operations management for a reputable company including opening, closing, daily set-up, general maintenance, organization and upkeep.
• Interact with and provide quality assistance to high-profile clients within the fashion industry.
• Manage and update daily Studio calendar with meetings, travel schedules, fashion week agendas.
• Interact with vendors and negotiate pricing ensuring cost-efficient purchasing.

• Manage the full range of personal needs and affairs for the Creative Director including financial administration, maintenance of residence, calendar, and meetings.
• Schedule all travel arrangements including booking international flights, transportation, and hotel accommodations.

• Responsible for booking photographers on events/shoots and coordinating call times, photographer assistants, location, and equipment rentals.
• Responsible for all aspects of purchasing, ordering and inventory of supplies/equipment.
• Handled accounts receivable/payable including payroll, vendor payments, invoicing, etc.
• Drafted contracts and proposals. Prepared orders and ensured timely shipping to clients

• Assisted the Photographer at large-scale events. Handled equipment set-up/testing, lighting, accessories and preparation of sets.
• Edited and uploaded photographs to online galleries and blog. Utilized Adobe PhotoShop and Lightroom

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), English

Master Of Arts (M.A.), English And Creative Writing