Lara Erman Email & Phone Number

Greater Los Angeles Area

I facilitate video content in a variety of formats, in a high-pressure, “all hands on deck” environment. This is both a project management role and a creative producer-type role for an educational non-profit, in addition to a senior leadership role. I strive to ensure that each and every project promotes the company’s values and mission, in both the “big picture” and the details.As a member of the company’s leadership and as a manager, I co-direct a team of production specialists including camera/lighting experts, editors, set designers, and production managers/coordinators. I represent the department in company conversations and spearhead process development for interdepartmental systems and communications. In my time with the company, my team has quadrupled in size and output and continues to grow.I spearheaded the production element of the creation of PragerU Kids, a quickly-growing subsidiary within PragerU. Since its formulation, I have served as interim Kids department head for multiple extended periods, in addition to concurrently running my own department.As a project manager, I work closely with a variety of departments and vendors - including production, marketing, design, development, and animation. I keep schedules on track, collect and implement creative notes, and ensure complete, on-time deliveries. I book high-profile talent and make arrangements for their travel, as well as serve as their point of contact and host during filming sessions. I also plan and participate in travel shoots across the country.On the creative side, I give feedback on scripts, video edits, animation sequences, project proposals, and more. I participate in animation reviews, table reads, and concept meetings, and I am constantly on the lookout for new relationships and figures in the political and educational spheres. I also help create and write video series proposals and pitch packets, in addition to video descriptions, titles, and copy.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Greater Los Angeles Area

Greater Los Angeles Area

I produce daily content for the LIVE team, which uses state-of-the-art technology to create interactive video experiences for online audiences on Facebook and YouTube. I produce 3-5 live streams each week, which includes building budgets and game-plans to meet creative direction, as well as serving as the chief go-to for all questions that start with “how.” I create and manage budgets, supervise department heads, set and uphold production timetables and daily schedules, liaise with cast and talent management, book crew, clear content, oversee the Production staff, and “run the floor” during filming. I also run the Live Team's day-to-day operations and continuously work to hone the team's production process and communication. Some of my contributions include implementing table reads, graphics reviews, and connectivity and sync tests; introducing project tracking and task assignment software; and writing and keeping up a manual to train new Production Managers to Live Team procedures. I also lead department meetings and represent the team in interdepartmental assemblies.

Greater Los Angeles Area

I am the communications and logistics point-person for the LIVE team. I support a team of hands-on creatives as they build a new, one-of-a-kind digital niche at the forefront of modern entertainment.I tackle much of the department's administrative needs, such as: building and distributing call sheets, managing cast and crew contracts and payroll paperwork, spearheading file organization, overseeing purchase orders, and reconciling credit card statements. I also source and secure locations, props, and equipment, correspond with vendors, and set up Net accounts. Throughout this role, I have designed and maintained a variety of tracking documents for project and staff information for internal use, which have been expanded to be used by other departments and external entities. I also liaise with other departments regarding shared resources including space, personnel, and gear. Further, I introduce all employees to onboarding processes and maintain employee paperwork, which includes hosting regular training sessions to educate employees on payroll paperwork and etiquette.

Greater Los Angeles Area

As a Key Production Assistant for shows like ABC’S “Fresh Off the Boat,” I spearheaded time management in a setting where seconds cost, working closely with all types of people and personalities from high-profile VIPs to children. I managed official paperwork such as call sheets, production reports, time cards, and deal memos, and I trained and supervised other set assistants. This position armed me with a strong people sense, "think-on-your-feet" resourcefulness, superior organization skills, and a talent for balancing tasks and priorities, all under the pressures of time and accuracy. My work earned me a reputation as a master of efficiency and creative problem-solving.SIGNIFICANT STAFF CREDITS:Fresh Off The Boat, Seasons 1, 2, and 3 (ABC)Chasing Life (Freeform/ABC Family)Stitchers (Freeform/ABC Family)Kingdom (DirecTV)The Neighbors (ABC)

Greater Los Angeles Area / Tucson, Az

As a freelance Assistant Director, I often juggled multiple projects at once - both student and professional - while also maintaining a full university course load. I coordinated and managed cast, crew, locations, travel, and logistics for multiple projects at once; built and implemented complex production schedules; and kept cast and crew safe, informed, and on-task. Further, I created and distributed an assortment of paperwork, including detailed script breakdowns, intricate shooting schedules, itemized call sheets, and comprehensive production reports.

Hollywood, Ca

I helped the Producing team spearhead the Video Production unit. I served as a hands-on manager: maintaining schedules and work flow, providing creative feedback, directing coordination between Animation, Editorial, Scripting, and Production departments, and working directly with clients to execute a creative educational vision on time and on budget.

Burbank, California

I provided clerical support for executives and staff, including updating project information, preparing meeting materials, performing research, analyzing scripts, and maintaining the office environment.

Burbank, California

I constructed and refined an organizational system for labeling and storing Warner Bros.’ enormous library of soundtrack, score, and artist CD’s, and trained personnel in its use.

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Playwriting And Screenwriting

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Film/Video And Photographic Arts

Activities and Societies: Hillel Foundation, TEVA, Concert Band, Blue Chip