Cassandra DenDanto
Valley Village,CA
Summary
Dynamic production professional with extensive experience at various entertainment companies, excelling in cross-team communication and project coordination. Proven ability in financial tracking and expense reporting, coupled with strong problem-solving skills. Adept at managing complex schedules and enhancing workflow efficiency, ensuring seamless production operations across multiple platforms.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Production Coordinator
Warner Brothers Television
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Organized and maintained production documents, ensuring easy access for team members.
- Managed communication between departments to streamline project workflows effectively.
- Participated in pre-production meetings, contributing insights on scheduling and resources.
Office Production Assistant
Warner Brothers Studios & NBC
02.2022 - 06.2025
- Provided high-quality support to the producers, executives, and staff and crew, including production document distribution and IT.
- General office organization and management, including crew onboarding, verifying union CSTAF, roll calls, reconciling corporate cards, processing expenses, sorting mail, managing calendars and email, office and kitchen supplies, and gift purchases.
- Coordinated travel, parking, drive-ons, and meals for guests and talent.
- Prepared production reports to track daily activities and resources used.
- Conducted research on various topics related to production projects.
Set Production Assistant
WBTV | CBS | Netflix | Paramount+
07.2015 - 01.2023
- Facilitate the day-to-day operation of production by anticipating the needs of talent and executives.
- Script, call sheet, timecard, and schedule proofing, and distribution.
- Overall, stage management, including interdepartmental communication and flow.
2nd & 2nd 2nd Assistant Director
ABC | HBOMax | Paramount+
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported the 1st Assistant Director in overseeing on-set activities and logistics.
- Facilitated communication between director, producer, production manager and cast, crew members throughout the shoot.
- Created detailed reports after each day's shoot outlining any issues that arose during filming.
- Managed the time management of actors on set ensuring their availability for required scenes.
- Coordinated talent for background extras as needed.
Production Assistant
Conde Nast
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Supported producers & directors of short form content for various Condé Nast publications.
- Facilitated load-in, set-up, and load out of interviews & creative spots.
- Organized crafty & lunch and equipment rental.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cinema Production
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05-2015
Skills
- In-person, phone, written, and digital communication
- Mac and PC proficiency
- Problem solving and attention to detail
- Inbox and calendar management
- Cross-team scheduling and time zone coordination
- Research and preparation
- Financial tracking and expense reporting
- Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 expertise
- Strong communication skills
- Presentation and spreadsheet development
- Contract management and purchasing coordination
Affiliations
Directors Guild of America
IATSE Local 311
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Production Coordinator
Warner Brothers Television
06.2025 - 07.2025
Office Production Assistant
Warner Brothers Studios & NBC
02.2022 - 06.2025
2nd & 2nd 2nd Assistant Director
ABC | HBOMax | Paramount+
12.2021 - 01.2022
Production Assistant
Conde Nast
05.2019 - 02.2020
Set Production Assistant
WBTV | CBS | Netflix | Paramount+
07.2015 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Cinema Production
Ithaca College
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