Monna O'Brien Email & Phone Number

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.

-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.

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.

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.

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.