Ashley Gragg

Currently working as a operations manger and stage manager freelancer for various television production companies such as ESPN, ABC Sports, Turner Broadcasting, HBO Funny Business Production and The Golf Channel.

Assist in various tasks to make certain that transmission and on air broadcast is successful.

• Directed changes to during project and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track and on budget
• Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
• Ensured employees were compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent accidents and maintain a safe work environment.
• Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
• Communicated project plans, specifications, schedules and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
• Oversaw large portfolio of projects ranging from $50 thousand - $4.2million
• Worked with accounting, estimating, and upper management and productions team members to assure that the flow of information was streamlined clear meeting companies and stakeholders goal and objectives.
• Supervised day-to-day activities of up to ten superintendents, and 4 project manager and assistant project managers to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
• Responsible for the preparation and review of submittal packages, safety plans, schedules based on the review of specifications, drawings, and bid packages.
• Achieved maximum cost effectiveness and increased revenue by providing value engineering for construction means and methods.
• Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
• Review project field conditions and construct site specific JHA, safety, protection plans, and quality control plans.
• Develop and track all all project documentation including RFI's, change orders, and payment applications.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with owners, consultants manufactures and contractors to create long term relationships with quality oriented companies.