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Santa Clarita, Ca

Ventura, Ca, Reseda, Ca

Reseda, Ca

Manage all branch operational controls while providing sales support, ensuring maximum client satisfaction and focusing on staff development.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Attracted, deepened, and managed financial relationships with Chase clientele while managing branch operations with a focus on staff development.Opened new Chase location in Toluca Lake, CA. Responsible for new build staffing, training, coordinated with project manager to ensure smooth branch launch.

Los Angeles, Ca

Produced DOCTOR HORRIBLE'S SING-ALONG BLOG.• 2009 Primetime Emmy Award Winner – Outstanding Special Class Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment.• Facilitated the creation of the production company, processed guild signatory paperwork, and amassed necessary insurance policies.• Oversaw selection and preparation of location sites, including, appropriate clearances and permitting.• Formulated and managed adherence to production budget.• Developed effective relationships with vendors and guilds.• Negotiated deals with vendors and key crew personnel and tracked costs.• Reviewed and approved all production-related documents including call sheets, production reports, hot costs, deal memos, rental agreements, etc.• Managed production staff ensuring maximum quality, creativity, and efficiency.• Provided creative guidance in relation to production issues during development.• Managed wrap-up activities, including equipment returns, releasing employees, and payment processing.• Brought production in 10% under budget.

Los Angeles, San Diego, New Orleans

• Established pilot/series infrastructure, production offices, and primary filming locations.• Arranged transportation and lodging for cast and crew.• Hired and terminated production crew.• Negotiated favorable terms for production equipment and services.• Read scripts, prepared itemized script breakdowns, and estimated episodic budgets.• Actively participated in concept and production meetings with show executives, directors, ADs, and department heads.• Collaborated with department heads and studio business affairs, legal, and labor relations to ensure production compliance with studio goals and guidelines.• Coordinated with ancillary studio LOB’s for all series related needs.• Managed all last minute production issues and ensured timely delivery of equipment and materials.• Coordinated press events in conjunction with network and studio publicity teams, outside agencies, internal departments, and talent.

Los Angeles, Ca

Coordinated a slate of national and affiliate promotions for The Fox Kids Club.• Created compelling sales presentations and proposals.• Successfully managed fulfillment processes for more than 50 promotional campaigns.• Worked in a cross-functional team environment to create enticing promotional concepts that were beneficial to both the network and sponsors.• Served as primary point of contact for affiliate inquiries pertaining to network branding strategy.