Marni Shapiro
Line Producer/Production Manager, Multi-Media & Creative Communication
I am a uniquely qualified, result driven, Producer/Production Manager of interactive programming, digital marketing, live speaker/musical events and broadcast media. I possess over 14 years experience as a leader in multi-media projects and production management. I have a passion for teamwork and managing successful programs with integrity, style and personality. I am at my best when managing teams to bring messaging to life for clients within a wide variety of platforms. I am proud to have produced multi-million dollar projects yielding consecutive service contracts valuing over $500K annually.
Immediately available to freelance or join an established organization as a Line Producer, Production Manager or Producer of multi media interactive and/or immersive projects including video production, web based programming & live events and musical staging.
Professional Experience:
2/2006 – 5/2009 Producer, Creative Services, Impact Unlimited, Dayton, NJ
· Lead teams to flawless execution within regulatory and budgeted guidelines, working under tight deadlines.
· Produce a wide variety of creative communication marketing platforms for the tradeshow environment. Interactive production includes 3D HD point-of-view immersive multi-sensory experiences, touch-screen/multi-media programming, field based sales technologies, CGI animation/video, 2D and 3D design, speaker and musical event staging, multi-media branded interfaces, ROI analysis, web-based projects and structural messaging.
· Successfully create and manage project budgets; approve, track and report production expenditures, savings, and line item overages
· Review and approve all pre-production logistics; accounts payable/receivable; line produce and forecast final project costs and cash flow projections
· Work closely with executives, account managers, agencies and producers to create and maintain production calendars, including staffing schedules, regulatory and deliverable dates.
· Team with graphic designers, engineering to conceptualize creative ideas and ensure adherence to budgetary parameters.
· Act as project liaison with client; Manage regulatory processes for approval. Secure vendor agreements, service contracts, production, equipment, and insurance documentation.
· Provide strategic leadership and guidance in creative development and financial management; brainstorm with creative production team to conceptualize and create interactive activities.
· Develop a positive working relationship with the client, within my organization, account and production team.
1/2003- 1/2006 Commercial Sales,Firmenich Inc., Plainsboro, NJ
· Manage daily client interaction and global sales initiatives for an international fragrance and flavor manufacturer.
· Handle client meetings in house and off-site.
· Utilize communication skills as a liaison for all business processes including contract negotiation, sales analysis, production, regulatory affairs and customer service.
8/2001-9/2002 Freelance Production Manager, New York, NY
· NBC Sports, New York, NY - Managed crew, talent and staff air and travel logistics for 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics sports coverage.
· Walnut Creek Productions, New York, NY -Managed schedules, talent, budgets and crew for nationally aired commercials for clients such as Maybelline and Revlon.
· Suitcase Productions, New York, NY - Oversaw documentary long-form productions for Discovery Health and History Channel from concepting to reconciliation.
1/1997 - 7/2001 Production/Unit Production Manager, MTV Networks, New York, NY
· Responsible for production management including live, studio and televised speacials and events. Managed contract negotiation, site management, technical audio visual arrangements, hiring and managing staff and crew, overseeing physical production, production management, and yearly production budgets.
· Scheduled and organized all aspects of production from pre to post production; created and implemented production schedules and show calendars.
· Teamed with producers to bring creative ideas to fruition and maintain budgetary parameters.
· Created and managed large scale budgets; approved, tracked and reported show expenditures; processed contracts, deal memos, and vendor agreements
· Primarily managed large scale projects (over $1M). Focused on specials, series and live events held in studio and on location for projects such as:
MTV News - True Life, Diary, Movie Specials, MTV Daily News (1997 – 2001)
Video Music Awards Pre & Post Show (1997-2001)
Choose or Lose (2000 Presidential Campaign); RNC/DNC Kickoff Events
Grammy Show coverage (1997 - 2001)
MTV studio production including Total Request Live, New Years Eve (2000 & 2001)
10/1995-1/1997 Production Coordinator, CBS Networks, New York, NY
· Responsibilities included supporting location and studio shoots, budgeting and production accounting for the nationally syndicated live television show, Day & Date.
· Arranged travel for on-air guests and production staff.
· Reported weekly show costs to Directors and Executive Producers
Education:
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH - Bachelor of Arts - Communications, May 1995
Computer Skills:
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Office, Outlook, Movie Magic Budgeting, PowerPoint. Supervisory knowledge of HTML, Flash, Director, In Design, Adobe Photoshop, AfterEffects and other design and programming applications.
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