Dana Beech

Technical Producer II & Project Manager II at Brella Productions
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Katelyn Le-Thompson

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Dana multiple times on different teams. Dana always solves any problems before you even know they exist - she is the definition of professionalism! Her dedication and loyalty motivates teams to move forward. I always feel secure knowing Dana is on my team.

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Credentials

  • Cvent Student Certification
    Cvent
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • CPR/AED/First Aid
    American Red Cross
    Nov, 2018
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Brella Productions
    • United States
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Technical Producer II & Project Manager II
      • Mar 2022 - Present

      In combination, these two positions yield the goal of taking a client and project from start to finish with a project manager who also has the skillset to technically bring their vision to life as a producer. The transition from pre-production into execution is flawless with this hybrid position being put into play.Project Manager II- Supervise and coordinate production staff efforts including inter-departmental handoffs- Facilitate communication between team members and departments in service of the project deliverables- Facilitate communication with clients- Regulate project hours versus budget and offer options for adjustments as needed- Create production schedules in collaboration with the account manager, department managers and client- Assist account managers in kickoffs and onboarding/transitioning staff if work team shiftsTechnical Producer II-Team leader and technical coordinator of live events and virtual meetings-Interface with project manager, end clients, and vendors to facilitate the execution of live meetings with moderate scope and intensity. Coordination of logistics and production of events (budgets, locations, scouting, vendor procurement, content production, scheduling, platform branding)-Translates creative vision of the event into logistic and production needs-Coordinates the production and handoff of final deliverables-Technical show caller for large scale live, hybrid, virtual meetings Show less

    • Technical Producer I
      • Dec 2021 - Mar 2022

      -Team leader and technical coordinator of live events and virtual meetings-Interface with project manager, end clients, and vendors to facilitate the execution of live meetings with moderate scope and intensity-Translates creative vision of the event into logistic and production needs-Assists project manager and senior producer in coordinating logistics and production of event (budgets, location scouting, vendor procurement, content production, scheduling, platform branding)-Coordinates the production and handoff of final deliverables-Technical show caller for live, hybrid, virtual meetings Show less

    • Associate Producer
      • Nov 2020 - Dec 2021

      -Translates creative vision of the event into logistic and production needs-Assists project manager and senior producer in coordinating logistics and production of event (budgets, location scouting, vendor procurement, content production, scheduling, platform branding)-Coordinates the production and handoff of final deliverables-Oversees and aids with execution of production logistics onsite and virtually -Provides technical production support alongside supporting senior producers-Show Caller for smaller scale meetings ensuring start to finish success Show less

  • DePaul University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • The Theatre School Admissions Assistant
      • Aug 2016 - Nov 2020

      -Coordinate over 75 logistics of customized visits between prospective/admitted students and faculty. -Travel to off campus and out of state college fairs.-Work closely with prospective students and their families through the college application process.-Daily office tasks include answering phones, budgeting/organizational projects, and positively representing the school. -Work alongside faculty to aid in audition/interview days and special events. -Facilitate tours of building and answer questions about student life at The Theatre School. -Coordinate and execute event logistics for over 20 special events, auditions, interview dates, and open houses. Show less

    • Assistant to the Chair of Design Technology / Head of Theatre Technology
      • Aug 2016 - Nov 2020

      -Organize class structures, bookkeep, and data entry. -Aid in editing Shane Kelly’s upcoming edition of Stage Rigging Handbook, 4th Edition. Publisher: Jay O. Glerum. -Build image glossary, keep a discrepancy sheet, record data, compare figure numbers to text, and implement red line edits. -Aid in creating/assigning 95+ freshman to a non-major first-year crew assignment.

    • Event Coordinator Intern
      • Jul 2019 - Aug 2020

      -Assist in the planning and execution of all events within the Office of Admission-Manage student assistants for visit programs-Additional support for the Office of Admission including: giving campus tours, giving group presentations to visiting high school students, assisting with desk coverage at Welcome Center, support for on and off campus recruitment events

    • Chicago Quarter Mentor
      • Mar 2018 - Jun 2019

      -Serve as a student mentor and teacher for incoming freshman class. -Facilitate and teach Common Hour once a week that aims to bring new students comfort and resources as they adapt to a new city. -Help guide first year students through the transition into college and a conservatory training program. -Work alongside a Faculty and Staff member to lead “Immersion Week” which is 7 days of exploring Chicago and using the city as our classroom.

  • The Sheppard
    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Production Assistant, cabi Scoop Fall 2019
      • Jun 2019 - Jun 2019

      -Staging assistant for Choreography team and Talent wrangler for Closing Moment. -Assist in all rehearsals for the Fashion Show, Design presentations and Cowboy/Beach moment for Fall 2019 cabi Scoop. This includes getting talent to fittings, taped out runway rehearsals as well as Blocking and Dress rehearsals on Main Stage. Responsible for making sure talent and Choreography team are where they need to be. -Staging assistant for Choreography team and Talent wrangler for Closing Moment. -Assist in all rehearsals for the Fashion Show, Design presentations and Cowboy/Beach moment for Fall 2019 cabi Scoop. This includes getting talent to fittings, taped out runway rehearsals as well as Blocking and Dress rehearsals on Main Stage. Responsible for making sure talent and Choreography team are where they need to be.

  • Chicago Shakespeare Theater
    • United States
    • Performing Arts
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Company Management Intern
      • Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

      -Assisting Company Manager and Company Management Associate. -Booking house/comp seats using Tessitura. -Coordinating auxiliary travel and housing needs. -Assisting tour manager with Short Shakespeare! school tour. -Preparation for Chicago Shakespeare annual Gala. -Creation of understudy information and reconciliation of company members' biographies. -Assisting Company Manager and Company Management Associate. -Booking house/comp seats using Tessitura. -Coordinating auxiliary travel and housing needs. -Assisting tour manager with Short Shakespeare! school tour. -Preparation for Chicago Shakespeare annual Gala. -Creation of understudy information and reconciliation of company members' biographies.

  • Latina|o Theatre Commons
    • Production Manager
      • May 2018 - Jul 2018

      -Act as a Liaison between LTC/Howl Round and Carnaval host venue to produce a week long new play festival. -Manage an artist lounge, 250 seat performance space, rehearsal rooms and over 200 attendees. --Attend to artist needs throughout the rehearsal week and manage a team of student stage manager’s working with professional directors. -Attend to needs of producers and LTC Champion to ensure that every aspect of production is accounted for. -Allow the visions of the artists, directors, and producers to technically come to life. Show less

  • Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Los Angeles County Arts Commission Internship
      • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

      Funded through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, I worked with Torrance Theatre Company as an assistant to the producing Artistic Director to ensure a 6 show season was successfully accounted for. In the 11th hour, I was promoted to Stage Manager for Sister Act! while continuing my administrative duties. Funded through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, I worked with Torrance Theatre Company as an assistant to the producing Artistic Director to ensure a 6 show season was successfully accounted for. In the 11th hour, I was promoted to Stage Manager for Sister Act! while continuing my administrative duties.

  • The Torrance Theatre Company
    • Production Assistant
      • Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

      -Record data and requests for a 6 show season including office management and ticket imputing. -Prepare for upcoming shows’ scenic and lighting strike/load in. -Rearrange the 35-seat house per needs of the show. -Stage Manager for Sister Act! Summer 2017. -Lightboard Operator for Drowsy Chaperone, Summer 2016 -Record data and requests for a 6 show season including office management and ticket imputing. -Prepare for upcoming shows’ scenic and lighting strike/load in. -Rearrange the 35-seat house per needs of the show. -Stage Manager for Sister Act! Summer 2017. -Lightboard Operator for Drowsy Chaperone, Summer 2016

Education

  • DePaul University
    Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Stage Management
    2016 - 2020
  • Mira Costa High School
    2012 - 2016

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