Katie Sarrels Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Oversee internal briefs and facilitate director/project submissions- Assemble bid packages for projects including the bid, bid letter, treatment, calendars, service bids, etc in line with client/agency requests- Manage Huffman Creative’s internal production team in their day-to-day duties and internal timelines- Supervise freelance producers for each project in production including onboarding, pre-production problem solving, and reviewing wrap upon completion- Hire and manage all post and finishing teams (edit, color, sound, music, VFX, graphics, animation, retouching, etc.) and ensure they complete the work on time and within budget- Serve as the client liaison throughout post-production to review feedback and provide solutions to evolving content and timing needs ensuring benchmarks are met- Review and execute all client contracts- Facilitate insurance claims, payroll audits, releases, and other misc production logistics as they arise- Manage all project financials including invoicing and vendor payments- Organize and modify production documents to best serve project needs and overall company workflow- Assist marketing team in creating copy and compiling assets for both project releases and company presentational materials- Help build and maintain a network of producers, key crew, and vendors- Help maintain Google Drive and Dropbox organization of all project media and files

Los Angeles, California, United States

- In charge of the bidding process on projects in development including research, client calls, and preliminary vendor outreach- Hires and on boards producers and approves all key crew- Supervises all production teams during pre-production to ensure the project stays on budget and client needs are met- Acts as the company representative on set and problem solves when necessary- Reviews and approves job wrap documentation upon project completion including payroll, vendor payments, and petty cash- Acts as the post supervisor for a majority of projects run by the company (includes supervising the edit, VFX, CG, color, beauty, sound design, titles, and delivery)- Facilitates the creation and organization of all marketing assets and maintains a consistent release schedule on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and the company website.- Manages accounting in Quickbooks for all company and project expenses

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Works with Executive Producer and Head of Production to lock/identify key elements of jobs before finalizing bids. This includes locations, key crew, and quotes for specialty items.- Handles the distribution and collection of Petty Cash and ensures accuracy.- Works alongside production teams to review job folders for proper wrap upon project completion including payroll, vendor payments, and any issues that may arise.- Conducts research, image pulls, and deck building for in-house projects in development- Oversees the creation and organization of all marketing assets and maintains a consistent release schedule on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and the company website.- Acts as the festival coordinator for relevant projects.- Manages accounting in Quickbooks for all office-related purchases.- Leads the search and interview process for interns, onboards them, and supervises them on all work assigned to them throughout their term.- Maintains all internal databases.

- Works with Executive Producer and Head of Production to lock/identify key elements of jobs before finalizing bids. This includes locations, key crew, and quotes for specialty items.- Frequently handles vendor paperwork for jobs run through the company.- Oversees the distribution of Petty Cash on all jobs. Works with producers to correct any discrepancies.- Utilizes Dropbox and Google Drive to maintain the organization of all company files and reviews job folders for proper wrap upon project completion.- Oversees the creation and handles the organization of all marketing assets and maintains a consistent release schedule on Instagram.- Manages accounting in Quickbooks for all office-related purchases.- Supervises company interns and conducts their introduction to the company processes and organizational methods. Works with them on all work assigned to them throughout their term.- Manages calendar for the Executive Producer.- Takes call notes during production meetings.- Ensures the office is kept orderly and all necessary supplies are always on hand.- Occasionally works in an official capacity as a Production Manager or Coordinator for jobs run through the company and takes on all duties typically assigned to those positions.

Los Angeles, Ca

Long Beach, Ca

- Lead position, selected by a board of trustees, responsible for the supervision and management of eight (8) video production interns, four (4) producers, two (2) editors, and sixty (60) active volunteers as well as overseeing the operations of 22 West's corporate departments consisting of ten (10) staff members.- Managed company's annual budget and authorized all purchases. Determined necessary purchases for facilities, equipment, and software to keep up to date with new technology and industry standards.- Implemented a new company job structure (totaling 29 positions), redrafted or updated all job descriptions, and created new positions in order to improve workflow, communication, and growth potential resulting in a 140% increase in volunteer retention.- Created events, fundraisers, and meetings dedicated to media education to ensure the company reached our goals of brand awareness, volunteer participation and learning, and professional development. Secured a grant of one thousand, two hundred dollars ($1,200) from the CSU Entertainment Alliance for a career panel on podcasting.- Reviewed all media produced by 22 West Video and checked content for legal and ethical concerns, quality, and appropriateness under the 22 West brand. Set formal expectations for such content.- Ensured that the company and all staff members acted in accordance to the 22 West Media Operating Procedures, Associated Student Inc. policy statements, OSHA regulations, and university policies.

Long Beach, California

- Creator and production manager of the anthology series "Long Night Ahead". Led and instructedfifteen (15) volunteers through writers' meetings, on set operations, and post production.- Educated volunteers through pre-production, sound recording, and post production workshops.- Obtained permits from the school and the city, travel authorizations, and insurance documents for all productions. Negotiated adjustments with the permitting offices when outside the school's standard releases as necessary.- Attended various meetings, tabling events, and school gatherings to get involved with the diverse campus community and interact with current and potential volunteers.

Long Beach

- Mentored a class of fifteen (15) advanced broadcast TV studio students on the inner workings of CSULB's television studio and remote productions in the field. Coached new student directors on studio and control room safety and official protocol, standard shot calls, and how to multi-task in a high speed broadcast environment.- Produced, directed, and supervised crew for two (2) seasons of"Long Beach Underground", the live performance series broadcast on Pad net TV. Monitored and adjusted recordings of both camera and audio, and gave extensive notes on episode cuts to ensure broadcast quality standards were met for all episodes to be aired on Padnet TV.- Led the class projects including a variety show involving dancers, singers, and a magician, and TedxCSULB, an inspirational speaker series part of the globally recognized brand. Obtained permits and all releases required for the productions.- Oversaw the operating of equipment and aided in repairing equipment as needed. Worked with facilities, tech support, and equipment room staff to keep the studio equipped and up to date.

Writer - Season 4Sound Recordist - Season 4 Episodes 3-5, Season 5 Episodes 1-4, Season 6 Episodes 1-3

Long Beach, California

- Conceptualized, organized, shot, and edited promotional projects.- Collaborated with four (4) other interns on script writing, scheduling, operating equipment, editing, and creating graphics.- Communicated with the producers of multiple CollegeBeat TV shows to assist them with everything from pre to post production.- Organized twenty three (23) interviews between three (3) separate student media companies on CSU Long Beach's campus to highlight their staff in support of their efforts to merge into one company.

Long Beach, Ca

- File permits with campus and off campus departments, help with cast and crew contracts, and other paperwork- Organize and help with casting sessions- Recruit for crew positions and check in to make sure duties are completed as needed- Take notes during writers' meetings, draft recaps, and organize drafts

Writer - Season 4 & Season 5 Head Writer - Season 4 Episode 2 & Season 5 Episode 4Director - Season 5 Episode 4Assistant Director - Season 4 Episodes 3 & 4, Season 5 Episodes 1-3Crew Member - Season 4 & Season 5 (including sound recordist, production assistant, and grip)