Cristina Gurtman
San Diego,CA
Summary
Accomplished technical/production manager, with over 25 years of experience in all aspects of television and film production. Recently moved back to San Diego and back to school for computer coding. Looking for part time hours working in a book-store, and supporting book events, including book signings and readings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Live Production & Remote Operations
NBC Universal
01.2004 - 06.2023
- Managed live production for NBC Universal and third-party live productions, often including up to 6 hours of live coverage, while working creatively with other departments to reduce annual production costs between 10-30%
- Collaborated with Vendors on new equipment and technology, as well as reducing production costs between 10-30% by negotiating deals and cultivating good vendor/client relations
- Created and managed multi-million-dollar budgets for ‘Live’ from the Academy Awards, Grammys, Primetime Emmy Awards, ComicCon, and movie premieres
- Managed end to end transmissions for live productions often involving multiple US cities, international clients, and multiple viewing platforms such as YouTube, Streaming services, Snapchat, and Eonline, leading to increased viewership numbers year after year, despite declining cable viewers in the current “cut the cord” TV landscape
- Kept multiple departments on tight schedules, while staying within budget, adhering to labor & union rules, all while hitting important targets
- Oversaw technical design, setup, 70-100 tech personnel and complete tear downs for live field production utilizing up to 4 mobile production trucks
- Helped implement virtual and remote TV production during COVID, as well as the transition post COVID
- Collaborated with Production Support for crew parking, meals, credentials, and all other logistics, for over 300 personnel
- Handled on-site surveys and coordinated with venue staff for event necessities.
Media Center Supervisor
Comcast Entertainment Group
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Asset management for over a million company assets, including both audio and video media in multiple formats and locations
- Part of creative team used to re-create, upgrade and roll out new media asset management software company wide.
- Cataloged and shelved video-tapes
- Pull and prepped video-tapes for Network airing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California
San Diego, CACurrently Studying - Computer Coding
ONCL Training Center
San DiegoSkills
- Fluent in French
- Computer literate and expert at Excel
- Time management and organization
Accomplishments
- Co-Creator of The Renaissance Women's Book Club established 2018
- Featured in Real Women Behing the Scenes - E!Online
- Key Talent Alum - NBC Universal
Endorsements
- Key Talent Alum – NBC Universal
- Featured in Real Women Behind the Scenes – E!Online
Timeline
Manager, Live Production & Remote Operations
NBC Universal
01.2004 - 06.2023
Media Center Supervisor
Comcast Entertainment Group
01.1999 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California
Currently Studying - Computer Coding
ONCL Training Center
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