AUDRA KOLODCZAK
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Purpose-driven logistics supervisor with several years of experience in managing production travel operations. Resourceful in researching vendors and negotiating costs to save money. Handles multiple tasks simultaneously and leads team of several employees.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Ticket Taker/Usher
The Buffalo Bills
Orchard Park, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Follow established guidelines for handling emergency situations such as medical emergencies or evacuations.
- Answer customer inquiries regarding event and venue policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Provide directions to guests throughout the facility.
- Verify customer's ticket information and scan tickets to ensure validity.
- Direct guests to correct location by documented ticket seats and answer questions about facility amenities.
PRODUCTION LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR
The Kelly Clarkson Show
New York, NY
07.2019 - Current
- Provide oversight to ensure daily taping operations run efficiently and effectively.
- Monitor day-to-day workflow and on-site employee performance to ensure high standards of productivity.
- Provide smooth operations by maintaining communication with supervisors of other departments.
- Negotiate logistics costs, and keep costs under the established budget.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with hotel representatives, car service dispatch teams, and travel agents.
- Collaborate effectively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
- Log, process, and follow up on accounting budgets and invoices.
- Plan and arrange travel logistics.
TRAVEL COORDINATOR
Disney's Fairytale Weddings
Los Angeles, CA
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Coordinated all production travel arrangements for staff, crew and talent for remote weddings
TRAVEL SUPERVISOR
STEVE
Los Angeles, CA
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Transitioned the show travel accounts from Chicago to Los Angeles and hired new vendors
- Planned and executed the company parties for staff and crew; Holiday and Wrap parties
TRAVEL SUPERVISOR
The Steve Harvey Show
Chicago, IL
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Coordinated and monitored all production travel arrangements for staff, crew, celebrities and guests: domestic and international air, hotel blocks/reservations, car service
TRAVEL MANAGER
Judge Mathis
Chicago, IL
04.2008 - 11.2014
- Oversaw heavy volumes of logistics involving flights, ground transportation and hotel arrangements on a weekly basis for show guests, staff and host
- Reconciled weekly travel budgets and charges with Production and Accounting
- Supervised Travel Coordinators and Production Assistants
TRAVEL MANAGER
Judge Pirro
Chicago, IL
06.2008 - 12.2010
- Managed travel departments for both Judge Mathis and Judge Jeanine Pirro Shows simultaneously; communicated all travel information to guests directly
- Booked travel for about 100 parties per week
TRAVEL COORDINATOR
The Tyra Banks Show
Los Angeles, CA
07.2005 - 04.2008
- Assisted in the scheduling and booking of guest flights, hotels, cars, trains, etc.
- Oversaw guest arrivals and departures at the studio; physically met the cars and escorted guests to green rooms, issued per diems, gathered paperwork
- Assisted Producer and AP team to research, book and produce weekly shows
TRAVEL COORDINATOR
What's With That House, Manland
04.2007 - 05.2007
- Arranged travel in the field for the Host
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (FIELD)
Confessions of a Matchmaker
06.2006 - 07.2006
- Set PA
TRANSCRIBER/LOGGER
Trading Spouses
06.2005 - 08.2005
- Sorted through all footage for reality show
FIELD PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
The Larry Elder Show
Los Angeles, CA
07.2004 - 05.2005
- B-roll shooter and B-cam operator, administered releases, transcribed footage
MUSIC PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
The Sharon Osborne Show
Los Angeles, CA
09.2003 - 05.2004
- Assisted Music Booker in coordinating musical artist appearances and logistics directly with management and publicity
- Handled talent needs, paperwork and direction at studio
Intern
MTV/VIACOM
New York, NY
05.2003 - 08.2003
- VH1 Goes Inside the Real World
Intern
NFL/THE BUFFALO BILLS
Orchard Park, NY
05.2002 - 08.2002
- Assisted the production camera team on and off the field.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
SPIKE TV GUY'S CHOICE AWARDS
06.2007
- Set PA
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
CLIVE DAVIS' GRAMMY AFTER PARTY
02.2004
- On site PA
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATIONS AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING
State University of New York College At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY08-2003
Skills
- Logistics management
- Budget reconciliation
- Travel coordination
- Vendor negotiation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Event planning
- Workflow monitoring
- Invoice processing
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Vendor communication
Accomplishments
- NBC GEM awards 2021, 2022 (Going the Extra Mile)
Timeline
Ticket Taker/Usher
The Buffalo Bills
08.2023 - Current
PRODUCTION LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR
The Kelly Clarkson Show
07.2019 - Current
TRAVEL COORDINATOR
Disney's Fairytale Weddings
06.2019 - 07.2019
TRAVEL SUPERVISOR
STEVE
07.2017 - 05.2019
TRAVEL SUPERVISOR
The Steve Harvey Show
07.2015 - 05.2017
TRAVEL MANAGER
Judge Pirro
06.2008 - 12.2010
TRAVEL MANAGER
Judge Mathis
04.2008 - 11.2014
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
SPIKE TV GUY'S CHOICE AWARDS
06.2007
TRAVEL COORDINATOR
What's With That House, Manland
04.2007 - 05.2007
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (FIELD)
Confessions of a Matchmaker
06.2006 - 07.2006
TRAVEL COORDINATOR
The Tyra Banks Show
07.2005 - 04.2008
TRANSCRIBER/LOGGER
Trading Spouses
06.2005 - 08.2005
FIELD PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
The Larry Elder Show
07.2004 - 05.2005
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
CLIVE DAVIS' GRAMMY AFTER PARTY
02.2004
MUSIC PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
The Sharon Osborne Show
09.2003 - 05.2004
Intern
MTV/VIACOM
05.2003 - 08.2003
Intern
NFL/THE BUFFALO BILLS
05.2002 - 08.2002
BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATIONS AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING
State University of New York College At Buffalo
Similar Profiles
Owen DrakeOwen Drake
Bills Guest Services at The Buffalo BillsBills Guest Services at The Buffalo Bills
Zion RussellZion Russell
Event Support/Concessions Worker (Voluntary) at Buffalo Bills, Highmark StadiumEvent Support/Concessions Worker (Voluntary) at Buffalo Bills, Highmark Stadium
Matthew CapraMatthew Capra
Cashier at Buffalo Bills New Era StadiumCashier at Buffalo Bills New Era Stadium
Justin TexidoJustin Texido
Server/Bartender at Ricks On MainServer/Bartender at Ricks On Main
Ashley MaxiAshley Maxi
Customer Service Representative at SaveOn Specialty PharmacyCustomer Service Representative at SaveOn Specialty Pharmacy