Production Manager offers 20 years in all aspects of the television industry, including concept development, financing, contracts and physical production.
Skills
Works well under pressure
Self-starter
Leadership
Collaborative
Deadline-driven
Skilled multi-tasker
Field Production
Live Television
Project Management
Avid and FCP Editor
Excel, Word, Powerpoint
Director
Work History
Production Manager, 03/2014 to 05/2014 F & F PRODUCTIONS LLC – Clearwater, FL
Oversaw 3 large live events with 3 different crews all at the same time for the largest award ceremony in the world, the Bollywood Oscars.
Coordinated meals, schedules, crews and budgets for multi event production.
Communicated needs of each team between production staff, event coordinators, engineers and international broadcast team.
Created detailed production manual for complex crew and schedules.
Editor, 08/2012 to 12/2012 FLYNN DONOVAN PRODUCTIONS – Portsmouth, NH
Edited "Near The Mountain" - Won Silver Place at World-fest Houston; Finalist at PBS, Shorts Showcase; Ethonografilm Paris Film Festival; NH Film Festival; Athens Film Festival.
Collaborated with the director on how the story developed, which shots to use and how it needed to end.
Production Manager / Producer, 06/2012 to Current RED BULL MEDIA HOUSE – Santa Monica, CA
Coordinate budgets, schedules, equipment and logistics with vendors and producers on multiple projects.
Perform administrative duties, such as preparing expense reports, distributing call sheets, arranging permits and payment documents for talent and crew.
Book airfare, hotel accommodations, car rentals and any other logistical needs.
Act as a liaison between the production team, event team and Red Bull International and National Head Quarters.
Coordinated materials for film festivals and awards such as Cynopsis Awards, RealScreen Awards and Emmy Awards.
Manage all music clearances and cue sheets in EDL program.
Lead daily production meetings and weekly production calls leading up to the event.
Editor, 01/2012 to 08/2012 OPEN FIELDS MEDIA – Kittery, ME
Edit "Many Voices One Song" - shown in the Los Angeles Film Festival and NH Film Festival.
Collaborated with producer on what shots, pacing of scenes and music to use for short film.
Production Manager / Producer, 08/2011 to Current OCEANWATCH PRODUCTIONS – Fountain Valley, CA
Organize travel logistics, trailers, tents, RVs, generators, port-a-potties, catering, credentials and parking for large crews at remote locations.
Obtain and distribute equipment needed for field productions.
Manage budget, schedules, meetings and expense reports.
Responsible for stage managers and production assistant's duties.
Keep talent and crew on track with the director's needs during live broadcasts.
Prepare host and talent booklets that are needed for live events.
Booked talent, locations and crew as well as prepare the location and set for shooting.
Incorporated advertisers and products into shows in innovative ways.
Production Coordinator/Producer, 08/2011 to 01/2012 SEAN TRACEY ASSOCIATES – Portsmouth, NH
Coordinated filming commercials at locations throughout New England.
Managed budgets, schedules and meetings throughout the production process.
Wrangled people off the street to be interviewed on camera and be in background.
Rented gear and obtained permits and insurance for on location shoots.
Booked hotels, rental cars and RV.
Editor, 08/2010 to 01/2011 BETH CARROLL PRODUCTIONS – Madbury, NH
American Independent Museum" - Documentary created for Museum Investors and Patronages.
Production Manager / Stage Manager, 05/2004 to 03/2014 KENT GORDIS PRODUCTIONS – New York, NY
Responsible for crews and talent from all over the world in an extreme remote location.
Managed crews transportation, equipment, meals and schedules for large productions.
Assisted in managing the production of the live world feed during New Years Eve in Times Square.
Stage Managed for bike race/fundraiser for the Best Buddies non-profit group that aired on NBC.
Director/Editor/ Producer, 01/2000 to 01/2011 NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC TELEVISION – Durham, NH
Implemented content ideas for programs and special projects.
Directed live events including national debates, inaugurations and talk shows.
Edited and produced numerous pieces that won many awards.
Organized schedules, crew and logistics to meet tight production time lines.
Designed sets for talk shows in studio and on remote locations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Theatre/Communications, 1991 Emerson College - Boston, MA
Certificate: Avid Editing, Future Media Concept - Cambridge, MA
Certificate: Final Cut Pro and After Effects , Manhattan Edit Workshop - New York, NY
VOLUNTEER WORK Pro Portsmouth Inc. - Board of Director for a non-profit that organized large events for the city of Portsmouth including First Night, Market Square Day and Children's Day. Challenge Unlimited - Helped with a fundraising event for a non-profit that uses horses to help the handicap. Special Olympics Boston - Oversaw the athletes during different competitions. Ducks Unlimited - Helped organize an event that raised money to for a non-profit group.
