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Chicago, Illinois, United States

-Production of global campaigns in multiple languages that have increased sales to make product a category leader. -Responsibilities include identifying production partners in North America and off shore, negotiation of contracts for all outside suppliers, managing entire production process including budgets, timelines, shoots, post production, music creation/licensing and cost reconciliation of all projects.-Experienced in producing in low cost production centers such as Poland… Show more -Production of global campaigns in multiple languages that have increased sales to make product a category leader. -Responsibilities include identifying production partners in North America and off shore, negotiation of contracts for all outside suppliers, managing entire production process including budgets, timelines, shoots, post production, music creation/licensing and cost reconciliation of all projects.-Experienced in producing in low cost production centers such as Poland, South Africa, and Czech Republic. Also shot projects in Japan, Canada and US. -Negotiate session and buyout fees for all talent and ensure payments are made in accordance with industry rules and standards specific to country or region.-Print and digital production including talent negotiations Show less

-Implement and monitor production “Best Practices” for agency and client-Encourage innovation in all aspects of the creative/production process. -Acting as intermediary for lead agencies, The Martin Agency, Saatchi and Lopez Negrete to evaluate production requirements and control costs-Review bids for production, post production, music and VFX with focus on ensuring bids are appropriately scoped for creative

Production Consulting and Management. To help client mitigate risk, improve processes andcontrol costs by facilitating communications within their organizations with their agencies and vendors. As Brand Executive Producer, for multiple PepsiCo brands in USA and Canada, including Gatorade, Quaker, Tropicana, and Frito-Lay advised on creation and execution of broadcast and digital campaigns for maximum impact and cost effectiveness. Functioned as the on-set presence with marketing… Show more Production Consulting and Management. To help client mitigate risk, improve processes andcontrol costs by facilitating communications within their organizations with their agencies and vendors. As Brand Executive Producer, for multiple PepsiCo brands in USA and Canada, including Gatorade, Quaker, Tropicana, and Frito-Lay advised on creation and execution of broadcast and digital campaigns for maximum impact and cost effectiveness. Functioned as the on-set presence with marketing teams as well as on site consultant-Advise client on production processes, Implement and monitor production “Best Practices” for agency and client.-Collaborate with Brand Team “on set” with a focus on balancing production dollar investment and creative impact.-Review and evaluate digital proposals and costs for websites and content-Working with marketing team to select and implement Digital Asset Management system for improved management of enterprise wide assets and workflow. -Negotiate and advocate on behalf of the Brand to obtain best value for production dollars-On-set collaboration with agency and Brand to facilitate communication and smooth productions Show less

Greater Chicago Area

As a very experienced producer, I can manage any size project with ease. I bring a calm, confidentstyle, excellent connections in the production community in LA, Chicago and NY. Additionally, I have produced many jobs outside the US, including Hong Kong, Tokyo, Prague, Cape Town, Mexico, and Argentina. Clients include AutoZone, Carnival Cruise Lines, LaSalle Bank, Central Dupage Hospital, Bayer and Career Education Corporation. Agencies include BBDO, Element79, TribalDDB… Show more As a very experienced producer, I can manage any size project with ease. I bring a calm, confidentstyle, excellent connections in the production community in LA, Chicago and NY. Additionally, I have produced many jobs outside the US, including Hong Kong, Tokyo, Prague, Cape Town, Mexico, and Argentina. Clients include AutoZone, Carnival Cruise Lines, LaSalle Bank, Central Dupage Hospital, Bayer and Career Education Corporation. Agencies include BBDO, Element79, TribalDDB, Sponge, Shafer,Condon Carter, and Fathom Communications Show less

Swell was a 25 year old company specializing in post production for the advertising industry. I rebranded the company, hired new sales staff, and expanded client base.

Management of production, business affairs and in house studio as well as on line production for client such as Unilever, Waste Management, Sears, Suave, and Kimberly Clark.