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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, Us

SeeVee is a groundbreaking platform that not only fosters genuine connections among creative professionals but also establishes a vibrant, searchable network that bridges artists, brands, and agencies. As the head of our Production division, my responsibilities include leading the production of diverse marketing, brand and promotional projects for clients spanning multiple regions. I ensure the judicious management of budgets in alignment with AICP standards and the efficient allocation of production resources.I play a critical role in the creative development process, significantly enhancing the quality and influence of our content. My oversight includes conducting market research, spearheading staff recruitment efforts, driving lead generation, and securing financing—integral components that contribute to the success and sustainability of our projects.Collaboration is key in my role, as I work intimately with directors, editors, and other pivotal production team members to realize the project's vision. My commitment to excellence and innovation in producing and directing marketing, advertising, and promotional content ensures that SeeVee continues to lead and transform the landscape of creative industries.Other key notable contributions:* Undertook the creative helm for cross-regional video projects for key clients, including Mars Inc., Kellogg's, Jack-in-the-Box, and McDonald's, managing budgets from 50K up to 300K. * Managed all aspects of pre-production, production and post-production from creative ideation, production budgeting, scheduling, and vendor management, wrapping projects at an average of 10% under target budgets* Spearheaded the development and production of in-house video projects, overseeing all stages from creative development to production and distribution for online, linear TV, and OOH, surpassing profit quota by 200% within the first 9 months.

Los Gatos, Ca, Us

In my role within Netflix's Creative Production organization, I lead the creative vision, strategy, and execution of compelling video content that supports Netflix's marketing efforts for shows and films, global brand identity, and promotional efforts. My work involves a dynamic range of projects, both internal and external, across various departments (Marketing, Content, Product, etc) aimed at reinforcing Netflix's position as the premier entertainment platform.I am at the forefront of crafting and managing production budgets, ensuring each project is aligned with our strategic objectives while delivering maximum impact. My leadership extends to managing a talented team of production staff, fostering an environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and excellence.I drive the creative direction from inception through to post-production, focusing on storytelling that resonates with our diverse global audience. With project budgets ranging from 10K to 750K, I leverage every resource to produce content that not only entertains but also strategically promotes Netflix's value.Other key notable contributions include:• Led all components of project workflows, prioritizing creative briefs, budgeting, resource allocation, and internal communication protocols resulting in a 15% decrease of in-house spending against target budgets.• Engineered and implemented comprehensive in-house production and post-production systems, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing reliance on external vendors, resulting in cost savings of $1M+• Established a robust internal infrastructure, including the deployment of project management tools and servers, improving editorial efficiencies by 30%. • Planned and executed the production of a 1500 sq ft internal studio at Sunset Bronson location, overseeing aspects including equipment purchases, lighting grid, equipment cage, equipment management, soundproofing, and power requirements.

Los Gatos, Ca, Us

Produced and directed hundreds of internal and externally-facing video projects supporting departments including Marketing, Product, PR, Legal, Content and C-Suite. Led cross-functional teams of creative professionals, including producers, cinematographers, editors, lighting designers, and motion graphics artists, to deliver high-quality documentary, branded, animation, and commercial content.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

4WT Media is a digital marketing company specializing in creating high-impact video content. By combining highly targeted segmentation and television-grade production, 4WT offers clients a potent resource for their marketing mix. Defined the creative vision, shaped the content, and navigated the production to success. This is more than the tone and feel, but also includes an in-depth understanding of the client's needs, and how they measure the success of a campaign. Role also married to creative collaboration with directors, producers, editors, sound engineers, colorists and distribution partners.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication And Media Studies

Bachelor Of Dramatic Arts