Dawn B. Johnson

• Film and Television Production:
• Comprehensive knowledge of film production from inception to completion, including distribution and deliverables.
• Expert in personnel and project management, unites teams to achieve the goal of delivering projects that entertain and inspire with expertise in personnel and project management. Administrative and Communications:
• Proven experience to provide efficient administrative support and leadership.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with management, staff, and affiliates
• Proven track record when managing and training staff focusing on communication and consistency.

Veteran Program manager bringing many years of business operations experience. Adept at leading projects from development to delivery. Effective people manager and big-picture thinker.

• Crime Stoppers
• Homeland Security
• Weights and Measures
• Association of Executive Directors
• National Retail Federation Education Committee
• Louisiana Tax Free Shopping
• Organized Retail Crime Alliance
• Louisiana Alliance of Retail Pharmacies

• 09/2017 - 07/2018, Eat Brains Love, Local Casting Director (24 roles) - Production Supervisor
• 05/2018, Z Nation & Black Summer, Contract Coordinator for all writers (TV Series)
• 04/2018, I'll Be Watching (The Purple Rose), Contract Coordinator for all project music (TV movie)
• 02/2017 - 04/2017, One Nation Under God, Co-Producer & Casting Associate
• 09/2016 - 11/2016, Because of Gracia, Production Manager (pick-ups)
• 03/2016 - 07/2016, Beautifully Broken, Casting Associate & Post Production Supervisor
• 05/2015 - 07/2015, Camp Cool Kids, Associate Producer & Casting Associate
• 06/2014 - 08/2014, Caged No More, Assistant Production Coordinator & Casting Associate
• 08/2013 - 10/2013, God's Not Dead, Casting Associate and Location Casting

• 01/01/03, Became the first female Executive Director of a 72-year-old state-wide non-profit organization that represents all retail and grocery members operating in Louisiana.
• 01/01/03, Administered a $1 Million state annual education grant that trained over 30,000 high school students throughout the state - certifying students in customer service and communication.
• 01/01/03, Organized and produced an annual scholarship golf tournament for 22 years raising over $400k in direct scholarship dollars.
• 01/01/03, Assisted with writing the national customer service training curriculum with the National Retail Federation.
• 01/01/03, Produced, cast, and supervised over 7 film projects successfully.

• 01/2022 - Current, Office Manager, Spearmint Rhino NYC, Handle all inspections, repairs, armored car service, license renewals and deliveries., Oversee all NYC human resources records and files., Oversee on-boarding for all employees., Handle all inventory for the club along with all liquor orders and deliveries., Handle open and closing procedures as needed for club and office.
• 02/2013 - Current, Producer - Production Services - Casting Director, TV & Film Industry, On-going quarterly reporting to project investors., Handle 'Above the Line' talent and all minor work permits., Union Specialist - SAG, DGA, IATSE, and all others., Handle permits - minor work permits, location permits and contracts., Assist with all budget preparation and monitoring., Monitor crew and oversee all administrative staff., Contract preparation for writers, musicians, and talent., Handled any other issues that may arise throughout a project., Negotiate and oversee distribution and post production team., Handles all tax incentive and start up docs for projects and oversees state audits post production.
• 12/1995 - 07/2018, Executive Director/CEO - Retired, Louisiana Retailers Association, Directly reported to a 25-member Board of Directors along with establishing necessary committees., Administered state grant funds & handled annual audits., Lobbied for the industry at the Louisiana State Legislature and Congress in Washington, DC., Oversaw all accounting operations, prepared and presented an annual budget to the Board., Coordinated and expedited many successful fundraisers., Managed the association staff and monitored their responsibilities and progress.