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Colby Lemaster

Culver City,CA

Summary

Dynamic and enthusiastic commerical producer skilled in budgeting, scheduling and production management. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful strategies, generating cost savings and highly efficient work flows. Aiming to leverage knowledge and experience to join a company that values continual learning, team work, and incorporates emerging technology to advance production process.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer

Freelance
01.2021 - Current
  • Skilled in balancing creative demands, while staying below budgetary constraints, working with cast and crew sizes ranging from 40 to 120 people.
  • Evaluated creative decks and scripts to generate production calendars, competitive bids, and creative strategies to streamline work flow and scheduling.
  • Liaised with directors, agencies, crew and creative staff to ensure efficiency and communication, staying prompt with correspondence ranging from 75 to 100 emails and calls a day.
  • Produced projects for Junk Films, Quarter Main Media, MACRO, Project XAV, Critical Mass.

Owner / Covid Manager

Production Covid Resources
06.2020 - 12.2022
  • Established a service company to oversee all Covid19 set procedures and testing requirements for commercial filming and print photography.
  • Sourced vendors and staff throughout United States, Canada, and UK for COVID Compliance Officers, PCR testing, PPE supplies, and gear for projects ranging in size of 10 to 200 crew members.
  • Hired and trained over 20 employees for COVID 19 certification, and production requirements. Sourced and utilized dozens of certified nurses for all PCR and Antigen related testing.
  • Generated and maintained working budgets for all clients, handling compliance teams payroll, purchase orders, petty cash, and vendor payments. Never went over budget during 2 year operational period.
  • Worked with FX Networks, Disney, Object & Animal, Netflix, A&E, and M ssng Peces, SWIM Pictures, DG Entertainment.

Production Supervisor

Freelance
01.2018 - Current
  • Spearheaded all aspects of production while ensuring positive results through delegation and time management.
  • Oversaw payroll and invoice processing for commercial and print productions for crew sizes ranging from 40 to 120 people.
  • Negotiated with vendors and crew for cost savings within defined budgets, averaging 10% savings on budgets over 200K.
  • Worked with FX Networks, Hound, London Alley, Quarter Main Media, DG Entertainment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts / History

Loyola University
New Orleans, LA
05.2009

Skills

  • Motivated & passionate
  • Organization & planning
  • Troubleshooting & problem solving
  • Adaptable & creative
  • Calm under pressure
  • Enjoys collaborating

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  • Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Hot Budget Software
  • Google Docs
  • Dropbox
  • Zoom Video Conferencing
  • Adobe Premiere Familiarity

Timeline

Producer

Freelance
01.2021 - Current

Owner / Covid Manager

Production Covid Resources
06.2020 - 12.2022

Production Supervisor

Freelance
01.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts / History

Loyola University

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