Katherine Kane Email & Phone Number

Durham, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

- Accountable for directing the daily operations of the Creative team.- Collaborated with Project Managers to build out efficient resource plans for client requests while ensuring resources were properly allocated and prioritized.- Ensured that projects were reviewed by appropriate staff for quality, relevancy and in a timely manner.- Served as a mentor to the Creative team by setting career goals and identifying opportunities for Artist growth.- Partnered with the Leadership team to optimize and enhance studio policies.

Burbank, Ca

- Managed the nextLAB division of FotoKem Creative Services; staff of 21 producers, operators, colorists, engineers, and a software team providing post services for feature films and television.- Defined department policies and procedures. Wrote department employee manual.- Established equipment deployment procedures for all FotoKem locations across the US and on-set locations.- Communicated the department’s needs to upper management and reported status of company goals.- Served as a traffic manager for 50+ resources. - Coordinated travel for staff and equipment.

Burbank, Ca

- Provided overall management of feature projects including client and third party vendor management. - Developed and monitored project timelines and fiscal goals. - Ensured our team worked together to resolve project challenges and achieve our client’s goals on time and on budget while also managing client expectations.- Led workflow meetings for each project. Crafted project documents and diagrams for reference. - Fostered relationships with new and existing clients.

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Directed operations of the post production team to ensure completion of pilot before the given deadline. - Maintained production schedule and monitored progress of third party vendor work.- Oversaw all purchasing and budget management. Negotiated pricing with vendors and contractors.- Compiled department status reports, show cuts, and dailies for the studio and network.

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Supervised 90 online production diaries and 2 DVD documentaries for King Kong. As well as 14 documentaries and 4 commentaries for The Lord of Rings: The Return of the King.- Presided over the editorial team and all finishing/delivery sessions. - Monitored costs against budget and compiled monthly reports. Negotiated pricing with vendors and contractors.- Established our New Zealand office and served as liaison to the film production team. - Wrangled talent and production staff on location for interviews and audio recordings. - Served as location producer for large scale events including film premieres and press junkets.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Assisted Operations and Producers with daily work on "The Lord of the Rings; The Two Towers" Special Edition Extended DVD.