Heather Graffagnino Email & Phone Number

Nashville, TN, US

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

• Oversee all budgeting, logistical planning, and all other aspects of production management for live event tentpoles, series and short form/digital content for ViacomCBS (CMT). I've successfully facilitated the.
• As Viacom/CBS Pop-Up Mentor, provide career guidance and professional insights for employees interested in live event production and production management
• Serve as a featured speaker on multiple industry and professional development panels, including Nashville Women in Film & Television and Women in Cable Television Events
• Participate in the Viacom Leaders Studio, an exclusive, interactive workshop for senior executives that covered topics including executive presence, communication strategies, and more
• Continuously mentor, manage, and develop employees, leading training sessions and cultivating a collaborative, inclusive work environment to foster their continued professional growth

Nashville Metropolitan Area

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage and administer live TV event budgets, developing financial plans that are consistent with key business objectives, and interfacing with production finance and accounting departments to review and approve all.
• Partner with Executive Producers to assess logistical production needs of complex projects, strategically identifying areas to reduce spend without sacrificing creative entertainment value
• Direct internal team of 14 and oversee production crews of up to 200 to ensure all productions operate efficiently, safely, on schedule, and on budget
• Build an extensive network of professional industry contacts and negotiate rates with crews, vendors, and production venues to ensure excellent ROI
• Review labor agreements and interface with labor union and guild representatives to ensure production compliance with all regional, state, and national regulations

Nashville Metropolitan Area

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Created and managed budgets, production and post schedules, safety protocols and more while acting as the Network Production Executive for 75+ series, specials, documentaries, and pilots on the CMT Network. In this role, I hired all production department heads, crew, and other key personnel, and maintained a safe, inclusive, and positive working.