Michael Dozier

Associate Producer - Unified Pictures

Los Angeles, California, United States

About

Experience

  • Producer at Redband Films
    Feb 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 6 mos

    • Produced and oversaw the budget of a 500,000-dollar feature film. • Negotiated location, product and camera rental agreements to save production over 50,000 dollars • Pitched scripts to financiers to gain financial backing. • Creatively rewrote scenes to establish a more concise story and character arc. • Managed and created crew deals, cost reports and SAG paperwork. • Hired department heads and negotiated contracts • Provided high-level talent with a creative and comfortable work environment to ensure best results • Oversaw post-production to guarantee timely delivery

  • Executive Assistant at Unified Pictures
    Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Showed exceptional communication skills by managing emails, phone calls and solving scheduling conflicts. Provided in-depth script coverage by demonstrating a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Researched online coverage for clients and spearheaded special projects to help further development in both pre and post production.

  • Alan B. Shepard High School (4 yrs 1 mo)
    • Comedy Club Co-Director
      Aug 2009 - Aug 2013 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      Created and collaborated with faculty to construct a teen comedy club. Helped students find their comedic voices and talents by training students various improv sills In addition, students actively participated in a tenacious sketch writing program, a competitive stand-up comedy workshop along with various competitive team oriented acting. Structured and implemented fund raising events rewarded students the opportunity to travel to various professional improvisational shows.

    • Speech Coach
      Aug 2009 - Jun 2013 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      Sponsors an extra curricular activity that prepares all grade levels to compete in public speaking and acting events. Collaborates with students to develop educational and inspiring art that reaches far beyond the classroom into the outside world. Creates a safe and inspiring area where students are able to explore their inner artist individually, and with one another.

    • English Language Learners Educator
      Apr 2011 - Jun 2011 · 3 mos

      Create original lesson plans for five ELL preps. Analyzed data to ensure all students were prepared for the final exams. Showed team working skills by communicating with paraprofessionals to maximize student growth.

  • Substitute Teacher at Community district 218
    2011 - Jun 2013 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Committed to ensuring continuation of curriculum programs and academic success of individual students. Versatile and effective classroom manager, who is quick to establish good working relationships with students and staff. Integrates lessons into the long-term curriculum plan to ensure continuity of education objectives. Follows teaching programs set by permanent teachers and prepares outlines when necessary

  • Improvisational Comedy Instructor at Fine Art Stage Works
    May 2012 - May 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Created an adult level improv program that taught basic and advance improv techniques that ranged from long to short form improvisational acting. Created and implemented lesson plans and unique activities to help facilitate students on the complexities the various styles of improvisational acting.