Aug 2021 – May 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area · Hybrid

• Managed team to run the operations of two new 10,000+ square foot sound stages and support spaces
• located in the historic Spruce Goose building as well as the Former YouTube Space LA consisting of 8
• small sound stages (500 to 5000 square feet) and a screening room.
• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Operations management from a studio side - guiding third parties through all aspects of stage usage including legal agreements, COIs, tours/scouts, COVID protocols, FSO approval/safety, FX, Access/parking, policies, permits, loading logistics, inventories, scheduling, restoration and 24-hour production support.
• Maintained relationships and led meetings with cross functional partners in Security, Facilities and
• IT; led initiatives to train and develop six direct reports; interfaced with Production Companies, A-list
• talent, Producers, Crews, Landlords, Vendors and Network Executives.
• DYNAMIC OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP
• Identified improvements to problematic processes, created new Creative Campus Guidebook,
• Incoming Production Timeline, Guidebook at a Glance and additional workflows to
• help streamline production communications and maintain asset condition.
• As the primary communication hub between Productions and Studio Operations, reported issues,
• concerns, and updates to the larger organization, and created channels to
• relay critical studio updates to all employees including establishing campus newsletter, website and
• Lunch and Learn.
• Spearheaded sustainability practices for the studio resulting in designation as a EMA Green Seal
• Gold certification.
• Interviewed, hired and trained staff, led workshops for development; acted as HR
• representative, documenting and working to improve problem employees and leading termination
• process, ensuring protection of company and best practices throughout.
• Consistently led post mortems with teams to identify areas of concern, develop
• solutions to continually improve our offering and drive change throughout the organization.

Mar 2021 – Jul 2021 · 4 mos · Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site

• Managed all aspects of operations for 19 rental properties, a portfolio in excess of $87 million in real estate
• assets unfurnished, utilized for short and long-term rentals for high-profile tenants including celebrities,
• athletes, influencers and CEO’s. Built all infrastructure to manage the operations and concierge funnel to
• ensure all properties are kept at a 5-star level in terms of safety, cleanliness, luxuriousness and upkeep.

Dec 2018 – Oct 2019 · 10 mos · Greater Los Angeles Area

• Oversaw all productions in a rapidly expanding studio, developed great relationships and acted as main
• point of contact for all Executive Producers, UPMs, A.P. and Coordinators, ensuring all needs were met
• including daily facility operations for 86,000 sq. foot main campus and three auxiliary locations for Netflix
• Animation, establishing key operational workflows and processes that enabled the studio to scale from 12
• to 29 productions and 400+ employees within one year.
• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Acted as liaison between studio operations and VIP talent, providing strategic direction for staff,
• acting as chief point of contact for all facility issues and inquiries, and implementing best practices to
• ensure optimal facility functionality
• Supervised and headed all HR activities for staff of 20+ that included facility technicians, caterers,
• valets, security officers, and a campus receptionist
• Planned and managed social and publicity events for 200+ attendees, defining event themes,
• negotiating with and selecting vendors, and designing creative advertising to drive attendance
• DYNAMIC OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP
• Developed a reputation for exceeding occupant expectations and delivering impeccable results
• under extremely tight deadlines, resolving 95+% of facility issues within 24 hours while showcasing
• unparalleled professionalism at all times
• Hired and trained staff, setting an elevated service standard to ensure all occupant and guest needs
• were met with poise and efficiency
• Installed a ticketing system that significantly improved project tracking and operational efficiencies

Jun 2014 – Nov 2018 · 4 yrs 5 mos

• Directed daily operations for two production facilities utilized by 300+ Nickelodeon live action employees:
• one 100,000+ sq. foot property with two soundstages that operated 24/7, and one Los Angeles historical
• landmark nestled within Hollywood proper. Interfaced directly as key network representative with Executive
• Producers, UPMs, A.P., Coordinators and all Production teams (construction, wardrobe, FX, etc.) for all
• show related needs and acted as direct liaison with Production Lot Personnel.

Oct 2008 – Jun 2014 · 5 yrs 8 mos

• Researched vendors and negotiated purchasing; oversaw asset inventory including loans and repairs of equipment; planned and organized special events, design and decorating projects; maintained expense reports.