Michael Pizzuto Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Head of marketplace team responsible for building and sustaining an operational system to onboard, train and pair highly skilled Remote Camera Operators with production venues based on client needs and operator profiles• Oversaw the production and simulcasting of over 75,000 live events since 2020• Developed an app integration within Airtable to prioritize and rank contractor to client matching based on a comprehensive series of data points about both parties reducing a 20 hour weekly process to 20 minutes• Custom built a microsite that includes automated messaging and other convenient integrations for contract workers to use as a homepage for scheduling, communication and performance tracking• Developed KPI databases and dashboards to track departmental progress for investors and establish best practices for cross-functional OKRs • Facilitated focus groups to direct product development over 5 versions of proprietary camera control software• Directed international BPO partnerships and WFM teams to build dedicated workforces that assist in achieving production objectives on tight timelines and budgets• Early member of the company during seed funding stage and was instrumental in reaching investor goals and securing Series A funding ($30 million)

Educated franchise owners in operational success through franchise onboarding programs focused on P&L training, sales and inventory management and forecast initiatives, brand and marketing requirements and all aspects of running a financially solvent franchise• Traveled domestically and internationally to train best practices and analyze operational effectiveness of franchise locations• Facilitated new product testing and implementation with industry leading vendors and franchisee focus groups (Internal LMS, POS Systems, Product innovation, COGS Optimization, app integration for: thermal monitoring, inventory management, store evaluations) • Developed and managed digital training content and Learning Management System

United States

Camera Operator, Video/Sound Editor, Director, 1st AD, Associate Producer, Distribution and Production Coord., Set PA, Exec PA• Collaborated with a wide range of clients to produce digital media from corporate trainings and sizzle reels to television shows and feature films• Motivated large groups toward a focused vision and goal

Santa Monica, Ca

• Facilitated the onboarding and training for Viewer Experience teams - over 500 employees trained• Mentored top performing advocates into career developing roles • Maintained training and development metrics

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Trained and mentored associates in technology, sales skills and inventory management• Achieved top 5% Pro Coverage sales in USA• Managed team of direct dept. heads as well as Sales and Operations associates• Coordinated execution of daily and quarterly Sales and Operations goals

Santa Monica, Ca

• Served as primary contact to global partners of Mark Burnett Productions• Provided administrative support to Mark Burnett and associates• Coordinated television event planning, distribution of formats and involvement in international market festivals

• Produced camera and sound crews domestically and internationally• Support to talent on set and in office production assistant for Disney, Embassy Row, Cannes Film Festival, Starz, History Channel, Screechers Pix among others• Quickly promoted in every project• Adhered to strict deadlines and in fast-paced environments