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Ava Lavalle

Brooklyn

Summary

Collaborative and detail oriented Photo Producer with 7+ years of professional experience. Skilled in on-set production from high output e-commerce shoots to high quality campaign shoots. Well versed in project management, budgeting, fast paced enviroments, managing multiple projects at once while upholding creative standards. Strong relationships with photographers, stylists, art directors and interally aligning crossfunctional teams from creative, fashion and merchandise teams. Passionate about delivering impactful, visually compelling images on time and within budget while adapting quickly to new challenges.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR PRODUCER

Calvin Klein
New York
10.2021 - Current
  • Producing 3+ elevated e-commerce brand shoots per day while upholding CK creative standards.
  • Working closely with the studio team to oversee studio operations from the brand side to ensure seamless integration between vendor and brand production.
  • Managing end-to-end shoot production from pre-pro to final image delivery. Streamlining on-set workflows, managing cross-functional teams, coordinating with fashion and creative teams daily, sourcing top-tier talent, and optimizing budgets to deliver elevated content on time and within scope.
  • Owning and managing $10M yearly budget

LEAD PRODUCER + ACCOUNT MANAGER

Slate Studio
New York
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Managed client relationships and spearheaded the production of high-quality content across a variety of photo and video projects.
  • Oversaw and onboarded new clients, worked with creative teams to create operational workflows that aligned with their brand goals.
  • Oversaw 1-6 freelance producers, leading cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional visual assets.
  • Streamlined studio operations, ensured projects were delivered on time, within budget, and to the client's creative standard.

PRODUCER

CreativeDrive
New York
05.2020 - 04.2021
  • Oversaw daily operations on set for Calvin Klein, including sourcing talent, booking crew, renting EQ, creating estimates and invoices.
  • Worked alongside and collaborated with client on a daily basis while focusing on operational excellence to exceed client expectations
  • Managed end-to-end studio operations for photo and video shoots, ensuring seamless execution across all stages.

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

Art Partner
New York
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Executively Produce Video + Photo Shoots (shot on Film + Digital)
  • Hire and work with 3rd party Production Companies
  • Support Art Partner Artists creatively, logistically, financially
  • Book and oversee all vendors - Art Department, Crew, Choreography, Talent, Post, etc
  • Job Estimates, Job Wraps, Job Closings, Cost Analysis', Job Invoicing Sheets, Backup, etc
  • Oversee and communicate with post houses

PRODUCER

SANDBOX STUDIO
New York
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Provide On-set support and feedback
  • Schedule and Manage Vendors and Crew; Talent, Models, Glam, Stylists, Freelancers, etc
  • Create shot lists, post schedules, calendars, model hold templates, etc
  • Act as liaison between the Studio and the Client

ASSISTANT PRODUCER

SANDBOX STUDIO
New York
01.2017 - 05.2018
  • Oversee file trafficking & QC prior delivery
  • Communicate and coordinate Messengers, Equipment Lists, Merchandise
  • Manage Open Call Casting, Event Planning and On/Off-location support
  • Oversee in-house Post Production; meet deadlines, approve color, create color ways and DAM uploads

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT / STUDIO ASSOCIATE

Sandbox Studio
04.2016 - 01.2017
  • Manage meeting schedule and reservations
  • Expense reports for studio as well as CEO, COO, CMO
  • Coordinate travel accommodations for staff and out-of-town visitors
  • Coordinate merchandise for shipment, pickup or courier delivery

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Television + Film Production

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
05-2015

Skills

  • On-set Operations
  • Project Management Organization
  • Communication Negotiation
  • Problem Solving On-set Troubleshooting
  • Budget Management
  • Adobe Suite; Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, etc
  • Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc
  • Self starter, Flexible and Adaptable

Timeline

SENIOR PRODUCER

Calvin Klein
10.2021 - Current

LEAD PRODUCER + ACCOUNT MANAGER

Slate Studio
04.2021 - 10.2021

PRODUCER

CreativeDrive
05.2020 - 04.2021

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

Art Partner
08.2019 - 03.2020

PRODUCER

SANDBOX STUDIO
05.2018 - 08.2019

ASSISTANT PRODUCER

SANDBOX STUDIO
01.2017 - 05.2018

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT / STUDIO ASSOCIATE

Sandbox Studio
04.2016 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Television + Film Production

Hofstra University
Ava Lavalle