Amanda Bertany
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic Executive Producer with a proven track record in project management, budgeting, and team leadership. Expertise in overseeing production processes and fostering effective communication across diverse teams to achieve project objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Producer
Amanda Bertany Productions, LLC
Atlanta, GA
08.2011 - Current
- Directed pre-production processes, including casting, location scouting, and budgeting.
- Oversaw production schedules and allocated resources for multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets.
- Managed creative teams to ensure project vision alignment and execution.
- Facilitated communication among departments to streamline production workflows.
- Provided guidance and direction on creative decisions made by photographers, directors and creative directors.
- Sourced vendors for equipment rentals or purchases needed during the production process.
- Monitored costs associated with production process and identified cost-saving opportunities.
- Supervised a diverse team of creative professionals, providing consistent feedback and support to enhance collaboration and project outcomes.
- Negotiated contracts with talent, and other creative personnel.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed throughout duration of shoots.
- Supervised production crew during planned photo shoots in studio and on location.
- Managed crisis situations, promptly resolving issues to minimize production delays and maintain project momentum.
- Remained composed, polished and highly productive, even during moments of extreme stress to achieve optimal results.
Studio Manager and Production Coordinator
Tony D'Orio Photography
Chicago, IL
08.2005 - 08.2011
- Organized production schedules, managed budgets, and tracked expenses to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
- Managed daily studio operations.
- Hired and managed freelance crew.
- Cultivated and maintained vendor relationships to secure reliable resources and services for productions.
- Coordinated castings.
- Updated portfolios and promos.
- Collaborated with photographer and producer to streamline production processes and enhance overall project execution.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago06-2003
Skills
- Project management
- Budget oversight
- Budgeting
- Resource allocation
- Production scheduling
- Casting coordination
- Vendor negotiation
- Contract negotiation
- Photo and video production
- Content production
- Production requirements
- Creative direction
- Team leadership
- Deadline driven
- Risk management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Negotiation
Timeline
Executive Producer
Amanda Bertany Productions, LLC
08.2011 - Current
Studio Manager and Production Coordinator
Tony D'Orio Photography
08.2005 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Columbia College Chicago