Hi, I’m
Alexa Ostermann
Summary
Dedicated and organized operations manager with several years of experience using proven planning and support initiatives to cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Decisive and resourceful team builder versed in data analytics, management and process improvement.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
NBCUniversalNY, NY
Manager, Edit Operations
03.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Manage staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training.
- Direct a team of editors and operators, ensuring a seamless workflow in network news production.
- Collaborate with Production Managers and Producers to meet project-specific demands.
- Collaborate with show clients to define budgets spanning $1M to $100M for major programs, including the Today Show, Dateline, and Nightly News.
- Coordinate scheduling for various departments in line with work order specifications.
- Analyze and select scheduling alternatives that balance cost-effectiveness with work quality.
- Organize regular reporting meetings, ensuring streamlined processes with executive producers.
- Create detailed reports on the performance of individual departments within operations.
- Analyze data from daily reports to identify trends in production performance metrics.
- Manage time effectively to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and deadlines are met.
- Knowledge in both long-form and short-form workflows.
NBCUniversalNY, NY
Production Coordinator
01.2013 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Managed payroll and billing processes for over 150 editing team members and facilities.
- Collaborated with teams to fulfill and streamline specific production requirements.
- Allocated editorial assignments by evaluating financial limits, expertise areas, and accessible time slots.
- Streamlined coordination efforts across departments for efficient results.
- Facilitated communication between producers and editors.
The Webby Awards, Recognition MediaNY, NY
Marketing Coordinator
05.2012 - 04.2013
Job overview
- Conducted in-depth market analysis to assess target company landscapes.
- Collaborated with Marketing Department Managers to explore potential partnerships.
- Generated detailed wrap-up reports tailored for clients based on sales team directives.
- Managed updates and maintenance of CRM website.
- Regularly monitored developments in competing organizations and prospective markets.
Education
The University of Tampa
Bachelor of Arts from Advertising and Public Relations, Communications & Marketing
05.2013
Skills
- Management
- Resource coordination
- Schedule oversight
- Microsoft office expertise
- Staff management
- Performance reporting
- Process improvement
- Data analysis
Timeline
Manager, Edit Operations
NBCUniversal
03.2017 - Current
Production Coordinator
NBCUniversal
01.2013 - 02.2017
Marketing Coordinator
The Webby Awards, Recognition Media
05.2012 - 04.2013
The University of Tampa
Bachelor of Arts from Advertising and Public Relations, Communications & Marketing
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