Los Angeles, California, United States
A hard working, passionate, strategic executive with over twenty years industry experience working across un-scripted, factual, true crime, reality, documentary, cookery, short form, streaming, competition and live for various networks/studios in the UK and USA. In-depth knowledge of scheduling, budgeting with exceptional communication and negotiation skills. International experience filming in UK, USA, Europe, Australia. Asia, Middle East and Iraq. Successful track record of integrating financial priorities without sacrificing the editorial content. Effective in people management, leading teams, making decisions, solving problems, and a proven ability to build and create structure within an organization. Dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment and long-lasting relationships with employees, agents, networks, and talent.
Oversaw 220 hours per year of programming for multiple networks & platforms including hit true crime franchises like Snapped (Oxygen), In Pursuit with John Walsh (ID), Killer Couples (Oxygen) and Homicide Hunter: LT. Joe Kenda (ID) Reported directly to the President and oversaw all productions from development through to delivery. Oversaw 6 direct reports and supervised over 250 staff and freelancers. Created production models, budgets, schedules and negotiated network green-light approvals. Oversaw all company operations (Facilities, Production Management, Finance, Post, Audio, Deliverables, HR, Insurance & Legal) and supported department heads to ensure company values and policy were properly and successfully implemented. Implemented processes, strategies and ensured creative and financial goals were achieved. Set company budgets/expenditure and oversaw monthly cost reporting for all productions. Worked closely with legal on all production and company-wide related affairs. Oversaw risk management and health and safety to make sure the company and all series/projects were compliant and protected.
Over two decades, Jupiter Entertainment has built an unrivaled track record of producing successful, highly formatted series and delivering outstanding ratings and strong renewals. From record-breaking hits like ID’s American Murder Mystery to long-running series like Oxygen’s Snapped and ID’s Homicide Hunter, to explosive docusoaps like TLC’s Welcome to Myrtle Manor, and Animal Planet’s Wild West Alaska, Jupiter has an established track record of producing a wide variety of genres and formats by focusing on timeless ingredients - immersive storytelling, compelling characters and superior production values. Among the company’s many credits are prime-time series and specials for A&E, Discovery, History, Investigation Discovery, Oxygen, Reelz, TLC, TruTV, TV One, Fuse, and Animal Planet.
Leopard USA is a leading creator of reality, lifestyle, and entertainment programming. Leopard’s recent hit programs include HGTV’s House Hunters International, House Hunters Off the Grid, House Hunters International: Renovation; DIY’s Man Caves; Food Network’s Restaurant Divided; and CNBC’s The Filthy Rich Guide. • Worked closely with development and President to create budgets and schedules for various networks. • Oversaw all productions and operations to make sure all policies were upheld, and financial goals achieved. • Cost reported to UK based financial team and approved monthly network cost reports. • Worked with department heads to help create efficient workflows and structure within the company • Reported directly to the COO based in the UK
Cineflix Productions is a leading producer of more than 250 hours per year of unscripted programming for international broadcasters. With production spread across offices in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Montreal, Cineflix Productions prides itself on its ability to attract and retain an exceptionally talented international production staff and top on-screen personalities. • Created production plans, workflows, schedules and budgets for various sized productions. • Managed the day-to-day production and financials from pre-pro through post and final delivery. • Responsible for risk assessments, insurance, payroll, legal, vendor agreements, all production costs and expenditure. • Forecast operation costs for each production and created monthly cost reports for required networks.
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