Line Producer

Independent Contractor

​2017 - 2022, 2024 - Present

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• Lead the execution of marketing assets, including EPKs, social media, key art, OOH, and gallery photo shoots.

• Manage complex production timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery of multi-platform campaigns.

• Coordinated timelines and approval workflows for campaign rollouts, aligning priorities across post-production and social departments.

• Negotiated and managed vendor relationships, overseeing production to client brand guidelines.

• Supervised hiring, onboarding, payroll, and performance of freelance talent and crew, including union and SAG compliance.

• Reviewed and approved POs, petty cash, and final reconciliations in compliance with AICP and client audit standards.

• Liaised directly with senior clients (including C-suite at Coca-Cola and EVP at Lowe’s) and collaborated cross-functionally with legal, talent, clearance, and finance.

• Successfully reconciled budgets, executed Statements of Work (SOWs), reviewed invoices, and delivered projects on tight timelines without any incident reports.

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Senior Line Producer

Test Tube Productions

​2022 - 2024

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• Coordinated content localization efforts and mentored local creative teams to ensure market-specific adaptions met brand quality.

• Collaborated with the Director to create bids that reflect the creative concepts.

• Developed comprehensive production calendars to synchronize with client and creative schedules.

• Managed all expense reconciliations, including petty cash, purchase orders, and invoices.

• Negotiated vendor rates, achieving savings of up to 30%.

• Supervised AICP budgets and cost projections, ranging from $50K to over $750K.

• Obtained all necessary talent and location releases, ensuring adherence to usage rights.

• Provided regular production updates and risk mitigation plans to senior stakeholders, ensuring all teams were informed of delivery status.

• Managed the entire production process from pre-production through principal wrap, including vendor onboarding, COI collection, and compliance monitoring.

• Oversaw crew onboarding, managed payroll submissions, and ensured SAG/talent compliance for each shoot.

• Acted as the client liaison across various departments—legal, unions, marketing, development, and post-production—to uphold both creative and fiscal integrity.

• Developed and implemented production best practices to streamline project communication and improve efficiency.

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Video Producer

CreativeDrive

​2019 - 2020

 

• Efficiently managed daily production operations, ensuring a smooth project flow.

• Maintained ongoing communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle to address concerns and guarantee satisfaction.

• Provided regular progress updates to stakeholders and leadership, fostering transparency and alignment.

• Created a calm and safe environment on set, particularly during shoots with baby talent, prioritizing their comfort and well-being.

• Successfully oversaw multiple low-budget projects with a built-in 40–50% margin, achieving margins of over 30% for new RFPs.

• Led strategic project kick-offs, developed meeting agendas, and facilitated team discussions.

• Addressed creative differences by suggesting cost-effective alternatives without compromising quality.

• Employed strong negotiation skills to secure top-notch crew and vendors.

• Carefully monitored project costs to ensure adherence to the budget.

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Production Manager

Independent Contractor

​2013 - 2017

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• Oversaw production budgets between $30K and $800K+, consistently surpassing client expectations.

• Negotiated vendor and crew rates, achieving savings of up to 10% on overall production costs.

• Reviewed call sheets to ensure accuracy and completeness, facilitating smooth daily operations and effective communication among all departments.

• Established and nurtured strong relationships with vendors and crew to create a collaborative and efficient work environment.

• Developed and distributed pre-production decks, ensuring the timely submission of vendor paperwork, including COIs, authorization forms, and rental agreements.

• Created and submitted production paperwork including COIs, permits, call sheets, SOWs, talent releases, and usage agreements.

• Processed both union and nonunion payroll in accordance with industry standards.

• Played a key role in the diverse Brawny campaign, collaborating closely with female leadership and talent.

• Thrived under pressure by responding promptly to tight deadlines and schedule changes.

• Drafted talent releases and coordinated directly with talent agencies, successfully managing an SC Lottery shoot featuring farm animals in a challenging rural location.

• Quickly adapted to weather delays, including a citywide snowstorm that affected a Delta campaign.

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Production Coordinator

Independent Contractor

​2009 - 2013

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• Offered extensive support to the Production Manager in all facets of production

• Worked closely with the Assistant Director to streamline data entry for call sheets and schedules

• Prepared and sent out certificates of insurance to vendors while completing credit card authorization forms

• Managed the distribution of petty cash envelopes and efficiently assigned tasks to office staff and production assistants

• Excelled in high-pressure environments, successfully meeting tight deadlines and executing projects flawlessly with minimal preparation time

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Production Assistant

Independent Contractor

​2006 - 2009