Mary Beth Erickson Email & Phone Number

Barnegat Township, Nj, Us

Global

With a rich background spanning corporate media production and the seamless orchestration of live, virtual, and hybrid events, I specialize in the dynamic realms of creative content creation, event project management, and show calling. My career is complemented by extensive managerial tenure within the pharmaceutical industry, where I honed my skills in leadership and operational excellence. Renowned for my superpower of maintaining composure and professionalism amidst high-pressure scenarios, I excel in swiftly devising effective solutions to ensure optimal outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction. Whether navigating complex challenges or realizing ambitious visions, I am committed to delivering exceptional results and making your operational endeavors smoother. While I have flourished in various full-time roles, my true passion lies in the agile and innovative landscape of freelance engagements.

- Directly reported to the Chief Operating Officer for North America.- Collaborated extensively with international and UK operations teams on a daily basis.- Managed scheduling for all North American events and productions, overseeing internal timelines and coordinating in-house production and technical teams.- Cultivated relationships with freelancers related to North American Live, Logistics, Film, and Environments, and facilitated their onboarding and management within project teams.- Maintained and managed the US freelance database, including coordination and negotiation of freelance contracts.- Tracked ongoing pitches and allocated resources accordingly.- Supported process simplification initiatives and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs).

East Hanover, Nj

- Led daily operations at a Fortune 500 in-house digital production facility.- Collaborated closely with senior management, engineering, and facilities to design and relocate a new production studio, managing legacy studio transitions.- Oversaw 600+ annual projects, achieving a 25% annual business growth.- Engaged daily with internal clients and external creative agencies to define production and creative requirements.- Directed a full-time creative support team of 5, managing daily schedules, time sheets, and annual reviews, while overseeing all freelance hiring with a weekly budget of up to $100K.- Achieved annual client billings ranging from $1M to $3M. Responsible for all internal client charge backs - Served as project manager and show caller for multi-camera live events, studio broadcasts, and webcasts.- Acted as creative director for shoots involving the President of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation and Executive Committee members.- Active member of the Communications Media Management Association.

Plainsboro, New Jersey, United States

• Managed daily operations at Fortune 500 in-house digital production facility. • Successfully managed an annual operating budget of $215,000 – $267,000. • Achieved annual client billing of $2M – $4M. • Integrated over $1M in system and facility upgrades annually.• Received 5 recognition awards for the implementation of exceptional facility policies and procedures. • Interviewed, hired and managed staff. Conducted mid-year and year-end performance reviews. • Supervised 200–300 projects annually. • Collaborated with key internal clients as well as external creative agencies to establish production needs. • Continuously evaluated and implemented new and innovative production and delivery methods for media. • Recipient of multiple international industry awards: Telly, Aurora, and Aegis. • Achieved departmental cost savings of $19.4M over four years to the BMS Company.