JOYCE WALKER                     
                                        310-629-2424 (c)      TVadmaker@aol.com

OBJECTIVE

To apply my production knowledge, skills, contacts and experience to a staff or freelance production management position.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

•  Dedicated creative team player who has supervised and managed the production process on 1000s of TV and radio

commercials, from pre-production to on-set supervision to video and audio post production to trafficking and final reconciliation.

•  Proven ability to independently manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

•  Impeccable track record for completing projects on-schedule and within budget.  Very conscientious with clients’ budgets.

•  Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Clients include: IHOP, Baskin-Robbins, Alaska Airlines, Yamaha WaterCraft, Safeway, Seattle Sonics, Asics, FX Network, FOX SportsNet,  Kyocera Wireless, Cobra Golf Clubs, Partnership For A Drugfree America, Miami Heat, Seattle Opera, K2 Skis, FOX Interactive Entertainment, MGM Interactive, Newcastle Beer, JCPenney, Boston Market, Teleflora, Ben Bridge Jewelers, Buick Dealers Association, WA State Lottery, Frederick & Nelson Department stores and a couple of dead .coms.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Developing Accurate Budgets                        Supervising On-set Production                        Developing Vendor Relationships

Determining Realistic Schedules                        Supervising Post Production                        Developing Systems

Breaking Down Storyboards                                  Supervising Special Effects                        Traffic Managing

Researching Appropriate Directors                        Negotiating Contracts                                    Business Affairs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

vitrorobertson, San Diego CA (2004-2009):  Broadcast Production Manager

• Produced all this agency’s radio, TV and video projects.  Also managed in-house editor and busy editorial facility.     

• Analyzed, developed and implemented all new Broadcast systems including databases, archives, and resource library.

Freelance Producer, Seattle WA and Los Angeles CA (1990 - 2004)

Produced radio and TV spots and direct response videos for ad agencies & direct clients, including Dailey & Associates, Publicis, Big Bang Idea Engineering and DDB.

WONGDOODY, Seattle WA and Los Angeles CA  (1994-1999):  Agency Producer

• Originated and managed the Broadcast Production department as WONGDOODY grew from $3M/year to $46M/year.                 

• Produced radio and television spots for this renowned creative shop, from their first TV commercials for K2 Skis to

their Seattle Sonics campaign which swept the award shows with over 35 local, regional, national and international awards.

Frederick & Nelson department stores, Seattle WA (1989-1991): Broadcast Production Manager/Producer/Writer 

• Conceptualized, wrote, art directed, produced and post-supervised countless TV and radio commercials for this premier chain of department stores.

• Structured and ran the Broadcast Production Department and Broadcast Traffic Department.

AWARDS

• Over 70 national and international awards, including Cannes Golden Lion, Clios, Grandy Award, ANDY awards, London International Advertising Festival Best of Show, ADDYs, Effies, New York Festivals, Communication Arts, One Shows, Design & Art Directors Award,  AdWeek Best Spot of the Year and more.

EDUCATION

BS in Mass Communications/Advertising, Moorhead State University, Moorhead, MN

Reel and references available upon request