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Los Angeles, California, United States

New York City

Supervised all aspects of production, from initial inquiry to post-production/invoicing, for a roster of 25 Photographers. Developed and cultivated relationships with clients, vendors and creatives to ensure all business and creative goals were met. Acted as liaison between all parties involved for each shoot. Created and tracked production budgets. Booked crew, talent and locations as well as negotiated rates/usage. Worked in fast pace environment, adapting to meet the changing needs of each job and utilized creative problem solving to find solutions in real time. Produced photoshoots for clients across many industries; select clients include: Tiffany and Co, Samsung, Converse, Chase, J Crew, Target, Eddie Bauer, Ralph Lauren, Bloomingdales, CoverGirl, Jimmy Dean, Moroccan Oil, Old Navy and Banana Republic.

Worked closely with Unit Production Manager (UPM) and Producers to coordinate, manage and track all aspects of production. Handled crew staffing, start paperwork and timecards. Kept production planning organized and updated both internal and external tracking documents. Created and managed vendor accounts and coordinated payment including invoicing and purchase orders. Staffed and oversaw Production Assistant team. Managed petty cash and tracked budget. Compiled and distributed pertinent information to crew members, vendors, clients and other parties associated with each project. Helped UPM with location and transportation logistics. Worked with cross-functional teams to ensure each department's needs were met according to the project. Select credits below.Stills-Stranger Things - Rolling Stone Cover - Photographer Zoey Grossman - Crawford and Co Productions -Jennifer Anniston - Elle Cover - Photographer Zoey Grossman - Crawford and Co Productions -Jonas Brothers - Harper’s Bazaar Cover - Photographer Eric Ray Davidson - Crawford and Co Productions-Galaxy Watch Active - Samsung Campaign - Photographer Ture Lillegraven- Crawford and Co Productions-Big Little Lies - HBO Promotional - Photographer Zoey Grossman - Crawford and Co Productions-Kat Von D Beauty - Catalogue - Photographer Danielle St Laurant - Black Market ProductionsMotion-“Lorena” - Blistering Montage Films - Jordan Peele/Amazon Documentary Series -“Zombies Cast Party” - Whalerock Industries - Disney Live TV Special -Tori Kelly - Capital Records - Live Music Video Series -“Wizards Variety Show” - Above Average Productions - VRV Digital Series

Worked as both in office and on set PA on a variety of different productions. Focused on learning how each department works together to create final deliverables. Helped manage talent schedules and paperwork. Worked with Assistant Director team to ensure production logistics ran smoothly on set. Developed working relationships with cross-functional team members. Organized and tracked purchase orders, scripts, schedules and other pertinent paperwork.Select Credits“Room 104” - Season 2 - HBO/Duplass Brothers - TV Series“One Strange Rock + ZEDD” - National Geographic/Evolve Studio - Commercial “Cooking with Jeff Goldblum” - Funny or Die - Digital Content “Nina” - Diablo Entertainment - Tribeca Feature Film “Kia My18” - David&Goliath/Eskimo Productions -Kia Motors Commercial “Prospect” - Green Moon Productions - SXSW Feature Film

Los Angeles, California

Managed execution for all MIR and IRC coupon programs. This included overseeing the creative process, determining legality of all programing, processing orders, coordinating production and keeping results. Tracked coupon budget and determines effectiveness of programs.-Led company-wide transition to a more effective digital sweepstakes platform as the primary contact and training lead for the marketing, brand and sales teams. -Managed mobile and desktop versions of sweepstakes content and in-store point of sale material. This included artwork, copy and customer submission platform.-Initiated a push to use more creative and innovative sweepstakes platforms resulting in increased engagement.-Collaborated across departments, with partner brands and with third party vendors to create/manage each program.

Los Angeles, California

Managed sweepstakes programs for sales teams including ideation, creative, execution and fulfillment. Led all truck wrap execution including coordinating design, managing production and tracking budget. Handled all POS orders from sales team. Owned weakly team status meetings and reporting.-Developed new systems to streamline sweepstakes process including creating new request forms, new legal templates and a sweepstakes spreadsheet to ensure accurate timelines as well as consistency within the department.-Responsible for the creation, execution and fulfillment of 50+ programs at any given time with multiple brands across the U.S.-Managed brand team across retail sweepstakes programs partnering with brand team as well as in house and third party creative teams.

Los Angeles, California

Led a diverse team and utilized individual talents towards team goals. Found creative ways to ensure enriching experiences for both internal and external customers. Strategized around the customer journey to ignite, deepen and repair the customers' relationship with the brand. Managed performance and fostered a culture of feedback to increase collaboration. Directly oversaw development and career advancement for team of 20. Analyzed traffic trends and sales data to schedule optimal sales and support coverage. Thinks critically and makes timely, strategic decisions in a fast-pace environment.-Made strategic hiring/staffing choices to create a cohesive inventory team.-Leveraged individuals skills and developed new talent to achieve previously missed inventory accuracy goals.-Made timely decisions daily in a fast-paced environment to ensure optimal results while maintaining a positive and collaborative environment.

Santa Monica, California

Focused on self development of core leadership skills while being immersed in every aspect of Apple's retail stores. Learned and performed the roles of Creative Trainer, Genius Technician, Sales Specialist, Business Relationship Specialist and Inventory Specialist to define what success looks like and create collaboration in each role. Worked in multiple stores in the Los Angeles Market to lead and develop talented teams. Found creative ways to ensure both our internal and external customers have enriching experiences.-Used the For Your Improvement (F.Y.I) learning principles and competencies to design experiences within the store for self-development.-Collaborated with fellow ASLP Associates across the company to achieve personal and team goals which included improving store conversion, wait time and customer satisfaction.

Greater Seattle Area

Represented Apple's brand as the face of the company within it's retail stores. Through technical expertise, training ability and customer focus created amazing experiences for customers daily. Listened to provide creative and relevant solutions for the customer's specific needs. Leveraged the different talents and strengths of team to collaborate and problem solve.

Bachelors In Business Administration, Marketing

Activities and Societies: The Daily (Student-Run Newspaper) - Photographer Ad Club UW Golden Key International Honor Society

Advertising

Creative Boot Camp: InDesign, Creative Thinking and Concepts, Art Direction and HTML

Associates In Arts And Science, Business

Activities and Societies: Olympian (Student-Run Newspaper)- Photographer/Photo Editor Chamber Choir Sports Department- Photographer