Kari Heywood Payne Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

Hollywood, Ca

-Administrative assignments in various departments including content acquisition and HR. Duties include: calendar management and heavy scheduling, booking rooms, rolling calls, coordinating travel, arranging drive-ons and greeting guests.

Los Angeles, California

- Supported four executives/owners who are active VFX supervisors, managing day-to-day scheduling of busy calendars for production, internal and client meetings, screening calls, handling personal and business affairs with discretion.- Worked closely with Business Development, managing CRM, tracking project status and handling all aspects of client-gift program.- Worked closely with HR, curating and developing four-part leadership training series for producers, managers and supervisors,… Show more - Supported four executives/owners who are active VFX supervisors, managing day-to-day scheduling of busy calendars for production, internal and client meetings, screening calls, handling personal and business affairs with discretion.- Worked closely with Business Development, managing CRM, tracking project status and handling all aspects of client-gift program.- Worked closely with HR, curating and developing four-part leadership training series for producers, managers and supervisors, developing overall leadership strategy and pipeline for emerging leaders, organizing executive summit, creating company employee handbook, contributing to org. chart creation and leading department head bi-weekly meeting in problem solving and leadership development.- Facilities management responsibilities included: ordering and inventory of craft, office and cleaning supplies, prepares expense reports, purchase orders and receipts for accounting.- Coordinated international and domestic flights and accommodations, managing room booking for the studio, greets clients/vendors and sets up rooms for meetings,- Produced executive level presentations, meeting agendas and notes, memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets, and other correspondence internal and client- facing. Show less

Southern California

- Increased clientele by 31% in first year through excellent customer service and results-oriented training for 7 retailers, totaling 78 stores.- Trains associates and managers on product knowledge, sales techniques and customer service.- Manages and creates marketing content for social media.- Coordinates store events and sales promotion through live cooking demonstrations. - Administrative duties include: managing database of 100+ clients, generating expense reports and… Show more - Increased clientele by 31% in first year through excellent customer service and results-oriented training for 7 retailers, totaling 78 stores.- Trains associates and managers on product knowledge, sales techniques and customer service.- Manages and creates marketing content for social media.- Coordinates store events and sales promotion through live cooking demonstrations. - Administrative duties include: managing database of 100+ clients, generating expense reports and invoicing, responsible for scheduling, managing calendar and making business travel arrangements. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Assisted CEO, Executives, Producers, and Production Coordinators in day-to-day operations as well as on on-set of live-action shoot and motion capture stage.- Responsible for accounting by expensing and tracking client budgets and petty cash, creating expense reports, reconciling receipts and submitting reimbursements.- Worked with production companies including Digital Domain, Caviar, Pulse Films, Supply & Demand, MJZ and The Kompany.- Administrative duties included: updating… Show more - Assisted CEO, Executives, Producers, and Production Coordinators in day-to-day operations as well as on on-set of live-action shoot and motion capture stage.- Responsible for accounting by expensing and tracking client budgets and petty cash, creating expense reports, reconciling receipts and submitting reimbursements.- Worked with production companies including Digital Domain, Caviar, Pulse Films, Supply & Demand, MJZ and The Kompany.- Administrative duties included: updating daily sheets, location maps, prepping and filing timecards, talent sheets etc., handling hospitality for staff and clients, and purchasing office supplies. Show less

Playa Vista, Ca

- Assisted CEO, Executives, Producers, and Production Coordinators in day-to-day operations as well as on on-set of live-action shoot and motion capture stage.- Responsible for accounting by expensing and tracking client budgets and petty cash, creating expense reports, reconciling receipts and submitting reimbursements.- Administrative duties included: updating daily sheets, location maps, prepping and filing timecards, talent sheets etc., handling hospitality for staff and clients… Show more - Assisted CEO, Executives, Producers, and Production Coordinators in day-to-day operations as well as on on-set of live-action shoot and motion capture stage.- Responsible for accounting by expensing and tracking client budgets and petty cash, creating expense reports, reconciling receipts and submitting reimbursements.- Administrative duties included: updating daily sheets, location maps, prepping and filing timecards, talent sheets etc., handling hospitality for staff and clients, and purchasing office supplies. Show less

- As Le Creuset Specialist, exceeded 2011 3rd quarter goal by 28%, 4th quarter goal by 91%- Sales and product knowledge expert in housewares for Sur La Table and Bloomingdale’s - Trained associates in store software operation, store procedure, customer service skills and product knowledge.

· Analyzing screenplays and writing in-depth and insightful coverage · Interacting with writers and providing notes for revision · Providing feedback and preparing scripts for production · Training readers in coverage process · Developing materials with managers

Orlando, Fl/International Locations

- Recruited, trained and supervised over 50 staff and volunteers on recording and humanitarian trips to 15 international locations over 3 years.- Developed and managed over $200,00 over 3 years through development and marketing directly with donors through long term relationship building with over 300 clients using various follow up methods and event planning, including producing monthly marketing letters and media.- Handled all aspects of recording from hardware set-up, looping, talent… Show more - Recruited, trained and supervised over 50 staff and volunteers on recording and humanitarian trips to 15 international locations over 3 years.- Developed and managed over $200,00 over 3 years through development and marketing directly with donors through long term relationship building with over 300 clients using various follow up methods and event planning, including producing monthly marketing letters and media.- Handled all aspects of recording from hardware set-up, looping, talent selection, directing voice talent, lip-syncing, editing, mixing and mastering final product. Show less

· Recruited, hired and trained over 100 staff and student volunteers · Created and developed content for leadership and artistic training · Responsible for budgeting, accounting and reporting of finances · Supervised and coordinated event planning for openings, fund raisers, conferences and parties · Managed over 50 staff and interns

Ba, Dramatic Art, Emphasis Directing And Playwriting

Activities and Societies: Dean's Honor Roll (4 quarters), ArtsBridge Scholarship Recipient 2001, Real Life, Alpha Gamma Omega Little Sister

Music Academy Major, Musical Theatre/ Voice

Activities and Societies: Musical Theatre, Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Nevians Scholarship Club, French