BECKI JACKSON
Columbus,OH
Summary
Creative Production Manager with extensive experience supporting retail brands through efficient, scalable creative productions. Specializes in managing workflows, vendors, talent, and cross-functional teams to deliver on-brand, high-impact creative across multiple channels.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Production Manager
DSW-Designer Shoe Warehouse
10.2023 - Current
- Oversee productions for all DSW photo and video shoots.
- Engage collaboratively with creative PR, social, and other cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive production plans.
- Own and oversee overall DSW creative production annual budget.
- Liaison between DSW teams and celebrity talent, ensuring privacy and the highest of care during all stages of production.
- Oversee production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products to meet customer demand.
- Manage a team of producers to support all DSW production needs.
- Navigate through changing, fast-moving production timelines, adjusting swiftly to last-minute modifications.
- Create innovative production processes.
- Partner with Creative and Marketing Leadership to facilitate shoot planning that includes logistics, locations, propping, and shot lists.
- Oversee crew and vendor partnerships by managing sourcing, negotiating rates, finalizing contracts, and processing invoicing.
- Support post-production needs for photo and video assets.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve communication across departments.
Sr Creative Producer
EXPRESS
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Produce and oversee all monthly influencer self-capture shoots, from contracting, scheduling, and logistics.
- Lead Producer on all Express celebrity lead campaigns.
- Produced all Express Livestreams; oversaw external talent management, scheduling, sample logistics, and livestream completion.
- Liaison between internal Creative team and external production companies to execute all details for the shoots inclusive of locations, talent, crew, equipment rentals, props, etc.
- Serve as main point of contact on-location for photo and video shoots to keep timelines on track and troubleshoot issues that may arise on set
- Support Management on studio productions.
Senior Producer
HOTBED MEDIA
10.2017 - 08.2021
- Plan and execute live action productions of all sizes
- Develop project budgets and manage production costs
- Provide input and direction to internal teams and freelancer partners
- Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions
- Draft project calendars
Owner, Wedding and Event Planner
REBECCA JACKSON EVENTS
08.2011 - 10.2015
- Full service wedding and event planning and coordination.
- Fostered relationships with local and national event suppliers to obtain best price, quality, and delivery.
- Budget management and scheduling.
Store Manager
PIER 1 IMPORTS
08.1999 - 02.2011
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Directed, coordinated, and reviewed activities in sales and service accounting, record keeping, receiving, and shipping operations.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
MORGANTOWN, WVSkills
- Creative multitasker
- Trusted advisor and leader
- Client, vendor, and celebrity relationships
- Strategic thinker
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Collaborative team player
- Budget management
- Planning and coordination
- Adaptable and flexible thinker
Timeline
Creative Production Manager
DSW-Designer Shoe Warehouse
10.2023 - Current
Sr Creative Producer
EXPRESS
08.2021 - 08.2023
Senior Producer
HOTBED MEDIA
10.2017 - 08.2021
Owner, Wedding and Event Planner
REBECCA JACKSON EVENTS
08.2011 - 10.2015
Store Manager
PIER 1 IMPORTS
08.1999 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY