Alexander Grantz
Project Manager
San Diego,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Servant-leader management style.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager
Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution
02.2022 - Current
- Overseeing Disney+ vendor performance scorecard process
- Lead projects from initiation through closure
- Working with stakeholders to report metrics accurately
- Creating project plans
- Process improvement projects
- Technical onboarding and training
- Additional support for quality control processes and reporting related to direct-to-consumer digital media distribution supply chain.
Project Manager
The Walt Disney Studios
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Oversee packaging and QC processes / workflows for content being uploaded to Disney+ digital streaming platform
- Ensure third party packaging and QC vendors deliver in a timely fashion
- Address issues in Jira tickets and ensure deliverables meet deadlines
- Analyze data in DOMO and turn that data into weekly reports to present to Leadership
- Use SalesForce to track Work Orders
- Utilize Trello to organize sprints and prioritize tasks
- Maintain budget workbooks.
Project Coordinator
Thinkwell Group
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Maintain calendars and production schedules for domestic and international entertainment projects
- Effectively communicate cross-functionally with designers, writers, tech, and production to ensure all work is completed on schedule
- Track project deliverables
- Organize expense reports, purchase requisitions, and submit proper documentation as directed
- Ensure delivery and dissemination of project related documents
- Conduct project-related research.
US EXPERIENCEContinued, Production Coordinator
Universal Studios Hollywood
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Create and maintain production calendars and scope documentation using Microsoft Project and Wrike for multiple projects simultaneously leading to increased efficiency
- Book conference rooms and coordinate scheduling for senior management
- Create meeting agendas and follow up notes and distribute to all meeting attendees to increase productivity
- Use Microsoft Office to prepare materials for production; presentations, contact lists, lanyards for staff and media, signage, etc
- Supervise labor crews and coordinator teams and manage workloads for each to complete tasks successfully on time
- Effective cross-departmental and 3rd party vendor communication
- Job site point-of-contact support.
Executive Assistant
Zane Karl Studios
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Field heavy phone calls and handle all scheduling for CEO
- Travel Coordination for executives and production team
- Prepared documents such as memos, reports, and correspondence, which lead to increased efficiency
- Managed financial reporting including expenses and purchase orders
- Managed client relationships and provide recommendations on best packages and ideas
- Prepared and organized call sheets for cast and crew.
Production Assistant
Scott Free Productions
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Determined and reported quality and potential of submitted screenplays by providing coverage
- Substituted for Executive Assistants and Receptionist, as required, which entailed rolling calls, preparing schedules, and coordinating meetings
- Used Excel to maintain TV and Agency grids
- Perform research for projects using IMDB Pro, Studio System and
- FileMaker Pro
- Completed expense reports on a monthly basis
- Handle confidential and sensitive information
- Office and supply management.
Production Coordinator
Villa House Pictures
10.2012 - 12.2014
Copywriter
CEM
01.2013 - 08.2013
Manager
Sol Cat
03.2011 - 03.2013
Promotional Director
Happy Salmon Productions, Universal Studios, The Dark Arts
01.2009 - 01.2012
- At Hogwarts Castle
- Snowfall at WWoHP
- Grad Bash 2019 4th of July 2019
- Jaws Set Redesign
- Halloween Horror Nights 2019
- Jurassic World Press Event
- Universal Studio Tour Revamp
- Donkey Character Revamp
- DreamWorks Theatre Press Event
- Universal Marketing Photoshoot
- Performer Auditions
- Process Improvement Projects
- Miscellaneous:
- Equals (2015) extra content
- Pacific Coast Premiere (film fest)
- Starry Nights Music Festival
- PASTPROJECTS
Education
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate -
Project Management Institute
San Diego 05.2021 - 05.2021
BBA - Administration, Business AdministrationProject Management
Belmont University
Nashville, TN 08.2006 - 12.2011
Skills
Smartsheet
undefinedAccomplishments
- Organized and creative team player with experience in project management, specializing in tech and entertainment
- Strong expertise in: - project management - client / vendor relations - planning and research - content development
Timeline
Project Manager
Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution
02.2022 - Current
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate -
Project Management Institute
05.2021 - 05.2021
Project Manager
The Walt Disney Studios
08.2020 - 02.2022
Project Coordinator
Thinkwell Group
08.2019 - 07.2020
US EXPERIENCEContinued, Production Coordinator
Universal Studios Hollywood
03.2018 - 08.2019
Executive Assistant
Zane Karl Studios
01.2016 - 03.2018
Production Assistant
Scott Free Productions
01.2015 - 01.2016
Copywriter
CEM
01.2013 - 08.2013
Production Coordinator
Villa House Pictures
10.2012 - 12.2014
Manager
Sol Cat
03.2011 - 03.2013
Promotional Director
Happy Salmon Productions, Universal Studios, The Dark Arts
01.2009 - 01.2012
BBA - Administration, Business AdministrationProject Management
Belmont University
08.2006 - 12.2011
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