Camille LaBry West

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a producer who conducts hands on management of all project phases and facets from pre through post production. I specialize in delivering content on time and on budget - while creating and nurturing an environment of respect and communication on every level.

Expert at setting, managing and outlining key project milestones, creative and technical goals in support of product and creative initiatives across multiple departments and teams. I am a strong team leader with the ability to take and issue direction quickly and prioritize numerous simultaneous projects at any given time. I am a self-motivated producer who practices skillful and effective communication and delegation.

Confidently manage multiple projects and teams, owning schedules, implementing processes, workflows and interfacing with internal and external teams including vendors, talent, unions, permits, locations and stakeholders. Demonstrated success in managing project workflow, identifying and solving competing priorities, and analyze schedules to streamline processes with the ability to operate independently and autonomously.

Includes final deliveries with network specs ensuring each project meets all technical, trafficking and delivery requirements. Hands on oversight for end-to-end project management from budget creation, day-to-day projections, and real-time accounting/deadline actualizations. Confidently select and manage outside vendors and produce and edit accounting documents and contracts including PO’s, tax documentation, and SOWs. Experience working with legal and contract departments both internally and externally. 

FREELANCE – Producer / Writer / Editor  (Aug 2010- Current)

SCOPE OF WORK

·      Collaborate with creative teams and stakeholders across multiple cross-functional departments to determine the best production approach while maintaining the creative and fiscal integrity of the project

·      Serve as the central contact point for any/all agencies, clients, directors, creative directors and all other production and creative personnel

·      Assist with the development of project management briefs and production timelines for internal and production/client

·      Create detailed budget estimates and determine appropriate revenue projection, ensure accurate invoicing and account reconciliation

·      Secure talent, gear, supplies, locations, vendors, and process all union paperwork as needed

·      Track timelines and expenses to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget with all transactions provided in an organized binder after all business has been completed for the project

·      Expert location scouter – in depth knowledge of film friendliest cities/areas including state owned properties to minimize film permits; identifying and securing basecamp, parking near shoot location, etc.

·      Solid vendor relationships of 14 years

·      Work with clients and internal creative teams to develop presentations and/or project recaps

·      Responsible for end-to-end project development and deployment

·      Anticipate bottlenecks and provide escalation management, while anticipating and making negotiations to balance business needs against creative and production constraints

·       Develop, monitor, and adjust project schedules to meet desired production targets and launch dates

·      Keep informed of design and production technologies, tools, best practices, new digital processes to encourage internal growth and development

 ·  Editing as needed - see skills below

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write and design treatments, pitches (RFP's), presentations, instructions, summaries of communications, and scripted as well as marketing/advertising content as needed

• Create accurate budgets and schedules per project

• Source, hire and oversee key positions, crew, vendors, rentals and returns

• Ensure and maintain union guidelines

• Regularly led meetings for key creative and key stakeholders

• Oversaw clearance for all legal issues including scripts, products, images, and client notes both internally and externally

• Oversee contracts/ agreements, deal memos, licenses; identify any questionable areas / familiarity with contracts

• Issue insurance certifications and ensure that COI's are accurate

• Process all invoices and PO's

• Identify and resolve issues before they become an emergency

• Negotiate rates

• Coordinate day-to-day content production activity to ensure on time, flawless execution

• Confirmed all network standards and executive producer notes had been addressed with a concentration on identifying necessary overtime

• Managed and processed weekly timecards

• Ensure production and post plans that are in line with the proposed schedules and budgets and flag potential issues and overages

• Navigate somewhat uncertain situations, identify and solve problems, and know when to shift or scale direction to keep the project moving forward

• Create and maintain a pleasant, professional working environment

• Experience managing, tracking and communicating results across departments in support of the overall business goals

• Coordinate all travel and communication

• Editing as needed - see skills below

HOPLITE ENTERTAINMENT – House Production Manager / Editor                                                            (Jan 2020 – Jan 2021)

RESPONSIBILITIES

·      Oversaw and managed multiple teams and workflows for 25 television series and 2 feature films from development through post-production; adjusted production strategies as needed.

·      Main point of contact with daily updates between creative, marketing/ publicity, legal, sales, IT, facility maintenance, post production, and key stakeholders

·      Worked with all departments to manage the progress of project deliverables to ensure schedule accuracy and provide detailed updates to key stakeholders

·      Worked closely with all departments to identify issues before they became problems and trouble-shooting unexpected issues as they arose with a keen awareness of prioritization

·      Tracked and logged all transactions / invoices and receipts and in a digital, organized, online shared system between top staff members

·      Recruited, interviewed and managed hiring process for project-specific team building

·      Maintained and organized online shared database

·      Advised creative teams during concept stage on production costs and execution options in order to deliver the highest quality work for the most efficient timeline and budget.

·      Fostered relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure projects were delivered against asks while creating an environment that allowed for innovation

·      Communicated production processes and best practices, while continually seeking improvements to drive efficiencies in production and budget

·      Managed day-to-day escalations and troubleshooting of production challenges.

·      Scheduled weekly meetings for pertinent team members / booked conference rooms as needed

·      Booked flights, rented vehicles and corporate housing on long-distance productions

·      Maintaining and adjusting credits both internally and externally as needed

·      Designed pitch decks for company’s feature films and TV shows

·      Crafted internal and external various company production and administration documents

·      Online maintenance of company Vimeo channel with over 30 television series and feature films

·      Weekly note-taking during project updates with international team

·      Coordinated interviews, virtual meetings invites and progress tracking for international team

·      Researched for multiple true crime series

·      Worked individually and with a team to refine and implement standard operating procedures and instructions surrounding production

·      Editing as needed - see skills below

SKILLS

• Proficient in Basecamp, Asana, Active Collab, Google Drive/ Docs/Sheets/Storyboards, Shotgun, Microsoft Excel/ Word/Powerpoint, Canva, Smart Sheets, AICP bidding, Hot Budget, Movie Magic, Basecamp, Trello, Monday.com, Todoist, Slack, Zoom, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Vimeo, YouTube, Dropbox, FTP

• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication with creative team members, design leads, and senior leadership

• Produce audio mix, VO including casting, stock music and creation of original scores

• Large advertising agency experience working with global brands

• Writing creative, ad-based copy with the ability to work within a client’s creative brand and target specifications

• Expert in crafting pitches that include accurate budgets, milestone schedules, enticing descriptions outlining creative and technical elements, and eye catching visuals to accompany concept outline

• Experience with live action, 2D & 3D animation, and mixed media productions

• Excellent leadership skills, strong technical expertise, and hands-on project management skills

• Production pipeline management experience from pre-vis through delivery for live action, still photography and live events

• Excellent leadership skills, strong technical expertise, and hands-on project management skills

• Background experience includes Project Coordination and Database Admin work for #1 Fortune 500 tech companies such as Cisco Systems, TEAC, and Sun Microsystems

KEY PROJECTS INCLUDE

·      Produced 8 feature length films with budgets ranging from $200,000 to $2.5 million

·      Produced / Written / Edited 20+ segments for Sesame Street on HBO

·      Produced 4 high-end music videos for Oasis alum Noel Gallagher

·      Produced/Edited pilots and entire seasons of various OTT content

·      Written/Produced/Edited short form branded content for brands such as Adidas, Lizzo, Samsung, Moët & Chandon, Asics, Campari, and 2 social media campaigns for JCPenney