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Cherie Melaniuk

West Hollywood,USA

Summary

Experienced Head of Production with an excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Talented at workflow oversight, leading multiple production teams simultaneously, and continually coming in under budget. A decisive leader with clear direction and excellent problem solving skills. Experience in supervising large teams, scheduling and directing operations and ensuring quality at all times.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Producer

Donut Media
01.2021 - 04.2023


  • Led in the Production Team and Branded Team for YouTube automotive content, producing a minimum of 5 weekly episodes including several live streams.
  • Created, Monitored, and maintained budgets for multiple projects.
  • Obtained Film Permits
  • Worked with Head of Production, Post Supervisors, and Department Heads to come up with cost effective ways to lower costs while maintaining quality.
  • Projected costs for crew salaries, gear rentals, insurance, set design, van builds, and location filming costs.
  • Maintained maximum organization and productivity to ensure production schedules were adhered to and budgets were met.
  • Obtained insurance for production and managed pre-production processes.
  • Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
  • Reviewed job specifications to determine appropriate setups for production runs.
  • Updated executives on changing business needs by thoroughly documenting internal and client meetings.
  • Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems for management team.

Freelance DOT Coordintor

Various
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Freelancing for over 100 union commercial shoots ensuring production companies comply with driver regulations although strategic and objective troubleshooting.


Production Manager

Various
01.2016 - 01.2023
  • Freelance (2016 - Present) or Various Production CO. national and Local commercials. Clients include MLB, Honda, Metal Pay, BE ALIVE, Live Nation, Bad Bunny, Tegan and Sara, TOP Golf, Sleep Club, Project Runway and many more. Other projects include several Documentaries and television programs.

Staff Production Producer

AIB Sports Brands
01.2020 - 06.2022
  • Worked with director, and department head to prepare final budgets, shooting schedules and production dates.
  • Created filming schedules by determining production timeframes for shoots.
  • Projected costs for crew salaries, equipment rentals, insurance, wardrobe, set design and location filming.
  • Monitored production costs to keep in line with approved budget, coming in under budget each time.
  • Liaised with studio, crew and producers while effectively addressing on-location crises and issues.
  • Managed call times for cast and crew and ensured proper transportation was required.
  • Prepared contracts and finalized paperwork for all new hires on multiple projects.
  • Planned video shoots by managing production through all stages to completion.
  • Oversaw 10 productions local and International simultaneously while running budgets, managing up to 10 crews.

Freelance Production Manager

Mocean
01.2020 - 01.2022


  • Responsible for managing shoot budgets, Schedules, Crew Hires to ensure that all client requirements are met within the specified budget constraints.
  • Working with Monitors and overseeing there talent Contracts
  • Providing detailed wraps for both Production and Agency.

Production Staff Manager

Shareability
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Established the production infrastructure for a startup company, overseeing the production and project management of short-form projects that achieved record-breaking views on YouTube and Facebook.
  • Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and client-facing needs.
  • Established and cultivated enduring relationships with vendors and studios to facilitate smooth collaborations for various shoots.
  • Managed the casting of real people in high volume, ensuring a seamless and efficient process.



Staff Production Coordinator

Digital Kitchen
01.2013 - 01.2016


  • Coordinated 24 branded content/documentary series shows for U-Verse Buzz yearly, locally and internationally.
  • Created and maintained schedules, Call Sheets, Pre-pro books.
  • Produced and tracked purchase orders for vendors throughout the Production.
  • Led production office in conjunction with producers and directors in everyday tasks.


Accountant and Associate Producer

Uncle Nick (Feature Film)
01.2011 - 01.2013


  • Support production with creation/tracking of POs, check requests/wire transfers, new vendor setups
  • Self-motivated, analytical, and creative, with the ability to meet strict deadlines
  • Be the liaison between Production staff and the accounts payable concerning film costs.

Education

Films Studies -

Academy Photogenic Arts
Sydney, Australia
12.1995

Skills

  • Film Production
  • Line Producing
  • Crew and Vendor Management
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Cost reduction and containment
  • Talent Management
  • Process development and implementation
  • Payroll
  • Permitting
  • DOT

Timeline

Staff Producer

Donut Media
01.2021 - 04.2023

Freelance DOT Coordintor

Various
01.2020 - 01.2023

Staff Production Producer

AIB Sports Brands
01.2020 - 06.2022

Freelance Production Manager

Mocean
01.2020 - 01.2022

Production Manager

Various
01.2016 - 01.2023

Production Staff Manager

Shareability
01.2013 - 01.2018

Staff Production Coordinator

Digital Kitchen
01.2013 - 01.2016

Accountant and Associate Producer

Uncle Nick (Feature Film)
01.2011 - 01.2013

Films Studies -

Academy Photogenic Arts

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