Florida State University

Research Driven Entertainment Executive

Financial Administration and Restructure 
•	Managed millions of dollars in accounts receivable with 95% on time payments.
•	Evaluated, overhauled, and handled company expenses with a reduction in duplications, overpayments, and overall costs of thousands per month.
•	Procured two rounds of PPP loans and EIDL.
•	Streamlined bookkeeping processes through automation of revenue and expense data import into Quickbooks. 
•	Provided profit & loss reporting and maintained accounts payable. 
•	Reviewed all external contracts and created all internal Schedules of Work. 

Human Resources
•	Acted as the on-site resource for employees regarding any issues, benefits, yearly reviews, onboarding, and offboarding. 
•	Reviewed and approved payroll, eliminating any errors.
•	Transitioned from ADP to Paylocity for a decrease in costs and a better employee experience.
•	Acquired Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the Workplace Certification.

Office Management
•	Renegotiated the office lease with a reduction in overall lease costs.  
•	Maintained and evaluated all subscriptions and equipment leases. 
•	Interacted with the landlord and facilities manager for all needs including multiple repairs, upgrades, and security updates. 
•	Moved and set up a new, more desirable office space for 30+ employees. 
•	Created company culture and increased morale with events such as birthday parties, potlucks, bake-offs, happy hours, and summer reading programs.

IT and Security
•	Completed a successful approved application and production room setup for MPA Trusted Partner Network - Vendor Security.
•	Initiated and facilitated a Google Workspace migration and email archival system saving the company thousands of dollars per year. 
•	Managed all client security requirements increasing our awarded projects.
•	Worked directly with Focus IT on troubleshooting and all office needs.

Brigade Marketing, LLC

Senior Director, Administration

•	Managed the administration and execution of the successful collection of outstanding client balances.
•	Strengthened current Accounts Receivable.

Financial Consultant

•	Managed the administration and execution of the successful collection of outstanding theatrical balances.

Spyglass Media Group

•	Established The Distribution Report: an executive research report circulated weekly for over a decade detailing all current and upcoming films with predictive analysis, market research, tracking details, and departmental insight.  This commentary filled report unified, informed, and guided decision making for the co-chairmen and all department heads. 
•	Oversaw, facilitated, and streamlined multiple department requirements relating to the Hollywood Software Theatrical Booking Database.  These responsibilities were vital to the function of the company and included: system coding, electronic transmissions, beta testing, payments and application protocol, legal collections, and theatrical ownership paperwork.
•	Analyzed grosses and disseminated daily predictive reports on all films in the marketplace.
•	Fulfilled all department requirements in corporate, internal, and external audits, where I maintained a nearly 100% initial acceptance rate eliminating the need for further requests and increasing confidence.
•	Interpreted and tracked vital details for the Legal, Marketing, Finance, and Delivery departments regarding participations and commitment contracts.
•	Partnered on inter-departmental research projects with Post-Production including the MPA/CARA ratings submissions/appeals and ADR scheduling.

The Weinstein Company

Executive Director, Distribution Administration and Operations Nationwide

•	Worked with the Market Research team on screenings, survey creation, and focus groups. 
•	Provided Marketing and Publicity departments with internal and competitive predictive information to inform corporate decisions.  
•	Spearheaded yearlong participation in a NY State Sales Tax Audit which, based on my exhaustive examination of our payment systems and database, resulted in the recoupment of over $4.2 million in overpaid sales tax.
•	Overhauled Hollywood Software’s legal database and decreased future collections candidates by 40% with the creation of new contractual documents and a redesigned update process for over two thousand owners.

Director, Domestic Distribution Administration & Operations Nationwide

•	Developed Competitive and Comparative Film Reconnaissance Reports for all nationally announced films to be utilized by the Department President and presented to filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino during the theatrical release of INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS. 
•	Evaluated, with legal counsel, on specific issues including licensing, audits, and acquisition agreement assessments.

Manager, Distribution Administration and Operations

•	Served as the Executive Assistant to the General Sales Manager and VP Distribution Administration.
•	Assembled competitive and internal research for the Domestic Sales team regarding film content, release patterns, market/location, and marketing.
•	Created and distributed Exhibitor Marketing Materials, including materials for GRINDHOUSE and I'M NOT THERE.

Coordinator, Distribution

•	Assessed viability regarding acquisition agreements and future production agreements.
•	Organized and facilitated confidential interactions with current, previous, and future employees of Miramax and The Weinstein Company.

Miramax Films

Assistant to Outside Counsel, Business and Legal Affairs

• Acted as the on set representative for the locations department. 
• Handled interactions between and provided support for the location and the crew.
• Scouted locations for upcoming episodes.

FX and Fox Cable Networks

Location Assistant - RESCUE ME

• Procured all filming permits and scouted locations for upcoming episodes.

Universal Network Television, LLC - LAW & ORDER

Location Assistant / Assistant Location Coordinator - LAW & ORDER: SVU

• Maintained all contracts and permits as well as facilitated interaction with the community.
• Managed the location department office.
• Handled many financial and logistical needs during filming.

Lionsgate

Location Coordinator - THE PUNISHER

• Orchestrated shoots, managed editing schedules, and handled minor work on in-house Avid

1 to 1 Video Productions

Office Coordinator

• Scouted locations for filming. 
• Facilitated interaction with the community.
• Managed day players and extras casting as well as day of assistance. 
• Handled logistical needs during filming.
 
• Handled many financial and logistical needs during filming.

Ginger Gower