Experience

ITVS

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coordinating Producer, Independent Lens

  • Oct 2021 - Present



Experis @ Cisco

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Post Production Manager

  • Jun 2019 - Oct 2021

  • Own post production calendar scheduling for edit bay and freelance talent booking • Create and enforce best practices, workflows, and protocols for all edits, including refining the remote editing process and safe on-site work • Source, screen, hire, and supervise freelance post production specialists in the offline and online edit stages, as well as manage the in-house graphics specialist • Maintain all vendor relationships and team competence with remote editing/review and approval software, stock footage houses and music libraries, seeking out new resources as budget and content needs arise • Collaborate with Production to determine specs for ingest, edit, and delivery and drive communication with Producers to understand project scope and editorial needs • Implement and train others in our remote editing process that integrates our current MAM ecosystem with a fully online review workflow • Deploy a large group of freelance talent to edit 80+ hours of pre-recorded content for virtual tech conferences • Drive support for current and future hardware and software needs with engineers • Orchestrate data storage and spearhead implementation of new archival processes Show less



Bay Area Video Coalition

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructor

  • Mar 2019 - May 2019

  • Teach 18-24 year-olds all aspects of preproduction, production and post-production • Supervise client project short documentary, providing guidance and support to students as they interact with client and film interviewees • Develop course curriculum, production and post-production schedules • Assure quality of final products, organizing all student project • Teach 18-24 year-olds all aspects of preproduction, production and post-production • Supervise client project short documentary, providing guidance and support to students as they interact with client and film interviewees • Develop course curriculum, production and post-production schedules • Assure quality of final products, organizing all student project



Latino Film Institute | Youth Cinema Project

• United States
• Movies and Sound Recording
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mentor

  • Nov 2018 - May 2019

  • Bring project-based learning and professional film training into Title 1 schools to boost engagement in learning and close the diversity gap in the film industry • Teach 4th and 5th grade students every step of the filmmaking process and key above-the-line and below-the-line roles, so they can create four films per class that screen at the LA Latino International Film Fest (LALIFF) • Act as executive and line producers for each film, guiding scripts and making sure production and post stays on schedule Show less



Google via Adecco

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Video Producer

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2018

  • Create video and podcast content with team of specialists • Creatively and logistically take lead on video projects by: - Writing scripts and outlining shotlists - Creating delivery calendar - Hiring vendors and talent - Collaborating with content experts - Ensuring deliverables are sent on time and on budget • Produced, wrote and directed external Youtube content exploring equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility • Consult with clients on prospective projects by drafting budget proposals and creative treatments • Coordinated logistics of video content for developer summits Show less



A. Smith & Co. Productions

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Post Production Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Jun 2016

  American Ninja Warrior 6, American Ninja Warrior 7, American Ninja Warrior 8 • Delivered one- to two-hour shows for air weekly; delivered 60 hours of programming on time • Maintained post production calendar, budget, and cost reports • Managed a team of 12 coordinators, assistant editors, and post PAs to guarantee efficient workflow for executive producers, story producers, editors, and clearances by: - Supervising network outputs and delivery of online finishing elements - Overseeing footage shipments to and from Production, voice-over sessions, green screen shoots and acquisition of third-party footage - Liaising with network and vendors for timely delivery of document and media deliverables, graphics, and promotional material - Creating protocols for three departments (Production, Post, and Online) Show less



UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Recruitment Specialist

  • Sep 2011 - Feb 2015

  • Aided office staff by handling student service requests and acting as a representative of the Production/Directing MFA program • Liaised with prospective candidates for the film school by leading tours, answering emails, and fielding questions on the admissions process and the MFA and MA programs • Aided office staff by handling student service requests and acting as a representative of the Production/Directing MFA program • Liaised with prospective candidates for the film school by leading tours, answering emails, and fielding questions on the admissions process and the MFA and MA programs



Gurney Productions

• Post Production Coordinator

  • Oct 2012 - Nov 2013

  • Liaise with vendors and Spike network in order to coordinate timely delivery of document and media deliverables, QC’ing, caption services, and show wrap-up • Maintain calendar and assist in keeping deadlines for post-production teams • Supervise Assistant Editors, assigning tasks and setting priorities • Convey issues with equipment, media, and workflow to Production • Assist Post Production supervisors in creating protocols for efficient and comprehensive communication with team and with network • Maintain budgets by drafting POs, tracking edit days, and coordinating tape stock, digital media, and third-party footage • Organize and QC network outputs, including legal and online watchdowns Show less



UCLA

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Video Production Graduate Student Supervisor

  • Feb 2009 - Aug 2011

  • Assisted the Studio Manager with day-to-day operations by leading personnel development, creating protocols, and advising on equipment acquisition • Supervised production teams in their setup and use of equipment, working with talent, and adherence to safety issues while on location for video productions • Shaped and produced original content for the on-campus TV station • Mentored undergraduates in video production and studies as they relate to film • Assisted the Studio Manager with day-to-day operations by leading personnel development, creating protocols, and advising on equipment acquisition • Supervised production teams in their setup and use of equipment, working with talent, and adherence to safety issues while on location for video productions • Shaped and produced original content for the on-campus TV station • Mentored undergraduates in video production and studies as they relate to film



KCS West, Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Preconstruction Assistant

  • Jun 2006 - Apr 2008

  • Worked directly with the Director of Preconstruction and Chief Estimator to invite subcontractors to bid upcoming construction projects • Liaised with the company and its subcontractors by screening subs for eligibility • Aided office manager by handling receptionist duties as needed • Worked directly with the Director of Preconstruction and Chief Estimator to invite subcontractors to bid upcoming construction projects • Liaised with the company and its subcontractors by screening subs for eligibility • Aided office manager by handling receptionist duties as needed