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I created the Quarterly Design System™ out of a commitment to reconnect founders, entrepreneurs, friends, and side hustlers, to their purpose and get them (and their teams) out of the grind culture in an unconventional way. My vision - to create a ripple effect - so that your discoveries impact your entire life, your team, your clients, your family, (all the people that matter to you most), and that the ripple keeps rippling out from there. That first and foremost, YOU achieve balance, find joy, and reconnect to your reason for doing anything at all. That in the process you become the leader you were meant to be, avoid burnout, and realize that you have the power to choose how you design your life and business. What distinguishes this work from other “productivity strategies” is that we work in both the Macro domain (big picture visioning, limiting beliefs, ontological distinctions) AND in the Micro domain (systems, project management, measurable results and outcomes). Some of my clients have told me that our work together feels like a therapy of sorts. My model has been seen on, Yahoo! Finance, FOX, NBC, CBS, and the Boston Herald, VoyageLA magazine. Whether you own a small-mid sized business or are working solo, many companies are now reckoning with virtual environments, new operational procedures, changes in staffing, and a lack of motivation. Further, most companies are so busy ‘doing the work’ that they haven’t even determined the reason behind WHY they’re doing anything at all. If you are overwhelmed and sick of business as usual, I can help.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

As VP of Operations: Responsible for overseeing and streamlining operations, seeing projects complete on time and on budget, and making tactical decisions in support of carrying out the business strategy and mission. Customer Relationship Manager with hundreds of projects in various stages of development, curated the customer experience for over 600+ clients, supported 70+ Hollywood Producers, Film/TV Writers, Graphic Designers, and was responsible for topgrading and hiring the corporate team and Independent Contractors. As Head of Organizational Development: facilitated a system for prioritizing top quarterly projects, time-based company initiatives, annual goals, and contributed to the creation of our company Mission, Vision, and Commitments. Tracked development slate, acquisitions, & partnership deals. Supervised VM's quarterly VALT (Voyage Available Literary Titles) publication. As Head of Company Cultural Initiatives: Responsible for producing LIVE in person team trainings, conferences, and events for 325+ attendees; writers workshops, Hollywood Red Carpet Galas, and exclusive VIP 5-course dinners at the Roosevelt and The Mayfair Hotel. Hosted company Holiday parties, "Office Hours", annual company retreats, healthy food plan, and company-wide team building events and mixers. As PM for Commercials Dept: Responsible for the execution of commercial treatments for top Commercial Directors and Ad Agencies such as Jerry Bruckheimer, Tool of North America, Spears and Arrows, Reserve Label, and various others under NDA completing on time and on budget.

Venice, California, Us

PM for docu-style commercial production company and right hand to Founder, Emmy Award winning Director, Tasha Oldham. Managed clients and team of DP's, Editors, Sound and Graphic Designers. Managed operational procedures; maintained company's digital asset library, created online content, scheduled and populated newsletters to marketing list. Performed various tasks, including sales, admin, marketing, and outreach as needed. Kept crews and talent on time and on budget. Stepped in as DP, editor, line producer, and production manager on various shoots.

Rolled calls on set and kept an eye on scenes for continuity. Created production/shooting schedules and call sheets. Oversaw 2nd AD. Gave feedback when asked, assisted Script Supervisor and Art Director. In charge of keeping crew & cast on task and on schedule for the shooting of a TV Pilot. Main objective: to make the Director’s job as easy as possible! We wrapped each day ahead of schedule and all obstacles were covered with 100% efficiency.

Worked on a SAG-AFTRA ultra-low budget feature with A-List Actor. Completed SAG paperwork, managed the budget, hired the crew, worked on script continuity, assisted the director, managed schedules, paid crew, secured location permits, and supervised post-production for the Australian Institute for Performing Arts (Los Angeles Division).

CATS for CATS is a celebrity red carpet benefit. This year it starred, Fred Willard, Keith David, Alicia Witt, stars from The Mentalist, One Tree Hill, Pretty Little Liars, Friday Night Lights, True Blood, So You Think You Can Dance Dancers, full ensemble and orchestra. Responsible for executing tasks on and off location; event prep, insurance, equipment rentals, call sheets, permits, production schedule breakdown, on-site credentials, handling talent, transportation to the red carpet, press, pay outs, and wrap.

Production supervisor and lead concept designer for multiple album covers and concept art. Hired crew, directed multiple photo shoots, managed talent, kept production under budget, and supervised graphic design and final layout. Supported brand strategy & development, SEO optimization, online marketing, and social media management. Also produced both LIVE event record release parties with 300 people in attendance.

Traveled to Nigeria (Niger Delta) to shoot and participate in a documentary film made to show the realities of the Nigerian oil spill crisis and to provide validity to the feature film BLACK NOVEMBER featuring Kim Basinger, Mickey Rourke, Vivica A. Fox, and Wyclef Jean. Both the documentary and the film bring up an important discussion and create awareness about the oil spills that have been happening in the Niger Delta for 40+ years.

Vision Quest Media successfully raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for people in need all over the world. The content went on to win awards and make a splash in the academic community. Works include, 5 feature length (student) documentaries, various PSA's, artistic shorts, music videos, intended to raise awareness about humanitarian issues. *Additional production experience available upon request.https://www.youtube.com/user/elizabethupton

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Produced and hosted multiple segments for the independent media company and Emmy Award winning TV channel, Current TV.

Trained faculty and staff at University of California, Davis to incorporate new media and software technology into their curriculums. Also created an editing bay on campus for student and teacher access. Eventually created the Film Studies Major at UCD due to access and IET connections.

Bachelor'S Degree In Film Studies & Social-Cultural Anthropology, Film/Cinema/Video Studies

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