Ben Warner
Valencia,CA
Summary
Versatile purchasing agent and project manager with experience in the fast-paced
entertainment and advertising industries. High level procurement, research, customer service, and project management abilities with a proven track record of delivering complicated projects on time and within budget.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Project Manager
Midnight Oil Agency
Burbank , CA
06.2024 - Current
- Managed all facets of theatrical standee display, 3D billboards, Fabrication and Retail
Perm/Semi Perm Displays from start to finish. - Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
Buyer
Independent Studio Services
Sunland, CA
11.2017 - 06.2024
- Completed purchases of film and television props, office supplies, vehicle maintenance supplies, and construction materials.
- Reviewed purchase orders, contracts and invoices to ensure accuracy.
- Implemented strategies for streamlining procurement processes resulting in improved efficiency and cost savings.
- Negotiated pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
- Developed relationships with vendors to secure better prices and payment terms.
Driver
Independent Studio Service
Sunland, CA
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Completed runs to vendors for prop pickups and drop off on set.
- Acted as a representative for ISS to our vendors and customers in the field.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks such as checking oil levels, tire pressure.
Shipping Dock Lead
Independent Studio Services
Sunland, CA
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Verified that outgoing shipments were complete and ready for transport in accordance with customer requirements.
Order Assembly Team Member
Independent Studio Service
Sunland, CA
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Pulled and prepared various props from the ISS warehouse to fulfill customer orders.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Media Entertainment Arts
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CASkills
- Work flow planning
- Project development
- Project tracking
- Resource allocation
- Project planning and development
- Vendor management
- Purchasing and procurement
- Deliverable tracking
Affiliations
- Former member of the pro MMA fight team and instructor at Big John McCarthy's Ultimate Training Academy.
- Optioned screenwriter.
Accomplishments
- Finalist - 2020 Screencraft Sci-Fi & Fantasy Screenwriting Competition
- Finalist - 2015 Screencraft Horror Competition
- Semifinalist - 2018 Screencraft TV Pilot Script Competition
- 2004-2005 Lineman of the Year award winner Valenica High School football team
Timeline
Specialty Project Manager
Midnight Oil Agency
06.2024 - Current
Buyer
Independent Studio Services
11.2017 - 06.2024
Driver
Independent Studio Service
01.2017 - 11.2017
Shipping Dock Lead
Independent Studio Services
02.2016 - 01.2017
Order Assembly Team Member
Independent Studio Service
01.2015 - 02.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Media Entertainment Arts
College of The Canyons
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