April McKay
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Self-motivated administrative professional with 8+ years of experience in fast-paced office environments with experience in payroll and human resources, as well as 4+ years in the entertainment industry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Production Coordinator
The Morning Show - Season 3 | Apple TV+
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed employment contracts for SAG cast and stunt performers
- Administered vendor agreements and issued COI / insurance paperwork for stunts, picture vehicles, and equipment L&D claims
- Supervised office production staff, assisted with meeting coordination, and maintained expendable tracking
Production Secretary
Perry Mason - Season 2 | HBO
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed onboarding of new crew members and facilitated crew communications and distribution
- Handled vendor agreements, issued insurance certificates and maintained crew list
- Booked travel and hotel accomodations for cast and crew during location shoots
- Liaised between production, department heads, and WB studio facility staff and maintained effective lines of communication
Production Assistant (Freelance)
Netflix, Showtime Networks, NBCUniversal, CBS
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Managed production office administration, answered phones, handled purchase orders and data entry
- Provided on-set assistance and coordination of rehearsals, production meetings, and equipment rentals
- Collaborated with Health & Safety team to facilitate smooth operations during COVID, avoiding disruptions and delays
HR Information Systems Specialist
SpareFoot
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Owned payroll, 401k, health benefits, HRIS administration, and digital employee handbook maintenance
- Improved employee onboarding/offboarding workflows and revamped candidate recruiting experience
- Planned company events and maintained auxiliary employee perks
People Operations Administrator
SpareFoot
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Owned payroll and 401k administration, and assisted with maintenance of health benefits and HR information systems
- Managed event coordination, vendor relations, volunteer initiatives, and employee engagement
- Coordinated candidate interviews, handled recruiting communications, assisted with job description development
People Operations Coordinator
SpareFoot
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Streamlined candidate and onboarding experience, owned scheduling coordination and revamped interview feedback process
- Planned and executed creative company events, volunteer activities, and culture/wellness initiatives; all consistently under budget
- Managed employee benefits such as gym memberships, subsidized employee parking / transportation, and revamped service anniversary program
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radio / Television / Film
University of Texas
Austin, TX05.2013
Skills
- Strong verbal & written communication
- Scheduling & coordination
- Research & reporting
- Process documentation, development & improvement
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Strong attention to detail
- Task and time management
- Database management
- 68 WPM typing speed
- Advanced Google Suite
- Microsoft Suite
Timeline
Assistant Production Coordinator
The Morning Show - Season 3 | Apple TV+
08.2022 - 03.2023
Production Secretary
Perry Mason - Season 2 | HBO
08.2021 - 07.2022
Production Assistant (Freelance)
Netflix, Showtime Networks, NBCUniversal, CBS
10.2019 - 06.2021
HR Information Systems Specialist
SpareFoot
07.2018 - 05.2019
People Operations Administrator
SpareFoot
10.2017 - 07.2018
People Operations Coordinator
SpareFoot
10.2016 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Radio / Television / Film
University of Texas
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