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driven individual eager to contribute dynamic creative, artistic, project management and facilitation skills in a challenging producer assignment.

core competencies

ø  b.a., communication studies.

ø  over six years of successful television and fashion show experience.

ø  expertise in all facets of copywriting, corporate communications, design and project management.

ø  knowledgeable in television concept development, packaging and production.

ø  current coo with responsibility in p&l, creative and operations.

ø  adept in planning and origination of television concepts and pilots.

ø  successfully initiate projects, manage operations and meet stringent time/cost deadlines.

ø  effective contract negotiator.

ø  extensive background as creative director.

ø  skilled coordinator of highly talented staff personnel and celebrity talent.

ø  record of promotion to assignments of increasing responsibility and authority.

ø  in-depth experience in production facilitation.

ø  comprehensive understanding of business and operations management.

ø  proven accomplishments in building market share and recognition.

ø  notable presenter, facilitator and speaker.

ø  outstanding capacity in customer service.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

 

career experience

standing bear productions inc., beverly hills, ca                                                                       2007 - present

chief operating officer

       direct all facets of creative content and packaging for major television networks and production companies.

       oversee development of show and film initiatives from conception to final product.

       have successfully developed and written 40 non-scripted television concepts.

       spearheaded planning, development and production of three television pilots.

       coordinate time schedules while efficiently delegating crew duties.

       meet/exceed stringent production deadlines on a consistent basis.

       focus on project objectives to attain desired conceptual completions.

       identify and resolve any/all production, crew or talent issues.

       assume responsibility for effective contract negotiates with emphasis on quality.

       exercise constant process improvement to effectively utilize production resources.

       research network/production company target demographics, advertisers and methodologies pitch appropriate television concepts.

       facilitate pitch meetings with senior executives to outline concepts for television treatments.

       identify and evaluate interesting people for consideration for true story screenplays for feature films.

       located, signed and interviewed subject true story.

       originated important character outlines including coordination with a professional writer on the screenplay.

       act as creative director for company website www.standingbear.tv.

       recruit, hire and oversee contract employees including talent, directors, writers, producers, camera operators, editors, production assistants, caterers, photographers, talent, hair stylists and makeup artists.

 

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horizon productions, los angeles, ca                                                                                             2003 - 2007

producer/creative director

       recruited to manage and produce all facets of live lingerie bowl lingerie fashion show.

       initiated, orchestrated and designed annual 15-piece lingerie line.

       recruited and directed creative and production staff of 26 including hair stylists, makeup artists, stage crew, lighting crew, pyro coordinator, dj and eight models.

       in charge of task delegation, time schedules and contract negotiation, expediting any live event changes without disrupting flow.

       formulated and launched schedule of stylist needs covering hair and makeup, including live runway show schedule.

       administered extensive casting of musicians for the entertainment including song choreographing and runway movement.

       successfully managed artists including chingy and biz markie, among others.

       designed/produced 24x36 fashion show set including integrated talent stage and model catwalk.

       have coordinated successful, simultaneous development of multiple projects.

       key player in managing live lingerie bowl™ game including developing/implementing creative format, coordinating all celebrity talent (eight), model players (26 to 52), promotional models (30), production assistants (40) and extras (150).

       facilitated all aspects of human resources covering recruitment of all talent, in-house employees, photographers, production assistants, hair & makeup staff, caterers and trainers.

       designated as organizational talent manager to develop cast for all celebrity talent and model players.

       administrated event booking events for talent and oversaw all daily schedules and updates.

       acted as event coordinator including scouting/booking venues, designing venue layout and development/supervision of all production elements.

       orchestrated multiple photo shoots for lingerie bowl i, ii, iii, iv with authority over calendars, website, media decks, magazines, posters and lingerie line.

       played pivotal role on box seat pilot, an entertainment/new panel show, including forum layout, logistics/set design, recruitment/coordination of all celebrity talent, while supervising staff of 40 crew and seven celebrities.

 

 

earlier background

during 2002 - 2003, served as account executive, emerald health services, los angeles, ca.  in this assignment, built outstanding recruitment, coordination, p&l, management and compensation plan development skill sets.

 

education

james madison school of business, harrisonburg, va

bachelor of arts, communication studies, marketing management minor, 2002

 

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hiring agent name

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company name

address

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dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a producer capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a b.a., communication studies, and over six years of successful creative background in the television and fashion sectors. to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in conceptualization, packaging, production, operations, program writing, editing and event coordination, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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