Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
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Benjamen Benjamen

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Hollywood And African Prestigious Awards (HAPA)
  • Organized and managed the business, finance, and personnel for productions.
  • Examined and developed scripts and program ideas.
  • Hired crews and contractors. Negotiated rates of pay, costs, bookings, and approved resources. Assisted in location bookings and arranging necessary permits, permissions, and risk assessments.
  • Coordinated and managed production

schedules and reported to producers and executives.

  • Championed safety initiatives within the workplace, leading to a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among staff members.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying problems in the production process and proposing and implementing effective solutions.

Liaison

Urban Design Center
  • Established effective communication channels between departments by organizing and facilitating cross-functional meetings.
  • Streamlined information flow for increased efficiency by implementing a centralized document management system.
  • Improved interdepartmental collaboration with regular team building activities and open forums for discussion.
  • Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
  • Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Supported organizational growth through active participation in networking events, conferences, and professional associations.
  • Increased overall productivity by streamlining internal processes and introducing new tools for more efficient workflow management.
  • Collaborated closely with department heads to identify opportunities for process improvement initiatives.

Event Coordinator

Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center
  • Created, coordinated and facilitated community engagement events and programs.
  • Conducted post-event analysis, identifying areas of improvement for future events.
  • Established positive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met throughout the event planning process.
  • Coordinated vendors, volunteers and participants.
  • Established and maintained relationships with vendors.
  • Planned event details and aspects, including seating, dining and guests.
  • Managed events and addressed potential problems that may arise.
  • Enhanced attendee experience by meticulously planning and executing event logistics.
  • Managed budgets effectively, negotiating contracts to secure cost savings without compromising quality.

Program Coordinator

Boys And Girls Club
  • Designed, developed and lead activities and projects.
  • Developed engaging programs that support core programming of BGCA- Healthy Life Style, Good character & citizenship, and academic success.
  • Supported the Program Director with day to day program and club oversite.
  • Maintained and updated records of programs, implementation and outcomes.
  • Developed and maintained a strong partnership with school staff, and parents.
  • Created a positive work atmosphere of teamwork.
  • Supported BGCSV events, initiatives, and general organizational needs.
  • Developed effective communication strategies for improved collaboration among team members, resulting in increased productivity.
  • Managed budgets and resources for successful execution of multiple programs simultaneously.

Contractor

In Yo Face Filmworks
02.2016 - Current
  • Supervising production crews and personnel.
  • Liaison on and off sets for productions.
  • Operating Camera equipment.
  • Managing equipment and props.
  • Assisting in developing and coordinating productions.

Education

No Degree - Theater Arts

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Associate of Arts - Digital Communications And Multimedia

Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL

Skills

  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Production Management
  • Project Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Staff Development
  • Expense Tracking
  • Operations Management
  • Policy Implementation
  • Marketing
  • Strategic Planning

Affiliations

  • Public Allies Alum

Timeline

Contractor

In Yo Face Filmworks
02.2016 - Current

No Degree - Theater Arts

Florida State University

Associate of Arts - Digital Communications And Multimedia

Tallahassee Community College

Production Manager

Hollywood And African Prestigious Awards (HAPA)

Liaison

Urban Design Center

Event Coordinator

Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center

Program Coordinator

Boys And Girls Club
Benjamen Benjamen