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Deborah Donovan

Valencia,CA

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience working with diverse people on many different projects and excited to use my skills and experience to work in Human Resources. Proven expertise in project coordination and budget management, coupled with exceptional interpersonal skills. Successfully supervised diverse teams, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while fostering a collaborative environment. Passionate about driving success through effective communication and innovative problem-solving.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Advisor Trainee

Edward Jones
Valencia, CA
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • I passed the SIE and Series 7 securities exams after studying under the guidance of Edward Jones study specialists.

Assistant Director

Directors Guild of America (Various productions)
Los Angeles, CA
07.2002 - 05.2023
  • Communicated the daily schedule to over 200 employees from diverse backgrounds.
  • Supervised recruitment process including interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions and onboarding new hires.
  • Supervised junior staff, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks, tracking progress and providing assistance when needed.
  • Coordinated activities between departments to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
  • Established budgets and tracked expenses to drive operational efficiency.
  • Managed communication between department heads and senior management.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations of OSHA and union rules among all personnel.
  • Provided solutions and was creative with problem-solving.
  • Flexible and able to work with different personalities of all types, and able to adjust to different project goals.
  • Projects included: Shifting Gears (ABC), Act Your Age (Netflix), Fairly Odd Parents (Nickelodeon), Henry Danger (Nickelodeon), Bunk'd (Disney), Team Kaylie (Netflix), Bizaardvark (Disney), Liv and Maddie (Disney), Hot in Cleveland (TV Land), Lab Rats (Nickelodeon), Malibu Country (CBS), Harry's Law (CBS), CSI: NY (CBS), Wizards of Waverly Place (Disney), ER (NBC), Grey's Anatomy (ABC), Dodgeball (Feature), and many more productions.

DGA Trainee

Directors' Network
Los Angeles, CA
06.2000 - 06.2002
  • Assigned to eight different productions for a total of 400 days to learn about the Assistant Director craft from many different mentors, while being an integral member of their staff.
  • Managed many different personality types to efficiently prepare them for the project in a timely and organized manner.
  • Track productivity among employees, and prepare a daily report for accounting and management.

Production Coordinator

Spelling Productions: Charmed
Los Angeles, CA
07.1998 - 05.2000
  • Facilitated with different operational employees to ensure that daily production was efficient.
  • Quick problem-solving with different elements of production and with different employees.
  • Organized the setup of two different offices, including being a facilities manager on the premises.
  • Planned and organized multiple events throughout the year, including the year-end party, and stayed within budget.

Human Resources Coordinator

Trimark Pictures
Santa Monica, CA
01.1997 - 08.1997
  • Provided guidance on policies and procedures to employees and managers.
  • Helped with the reorganization of the company during layoffs.
  • Updated employee records in HR database system.
  • Implemented performance management systems to track progress towards objectives.
  • Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new employees.
  • Maintained employee files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
  • Handled confidential information with discretion and sensitivity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of California At San Diego
San Diego, California
06-1996

Spanish Minor (Studied Abroad)

Universitat De Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain

Skills

  • Team communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Project coordination
  • Maintains confidentiality
  • Problem-solving under time constraints
  • Organizational skills
  • Rules compliance
  • Employee onboarding
  • Budget management
  • Interdepartmental coordination
  • Superb interpersonal skills
  • Multitasker
  • Manage people, budgets and schedules

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Financial Advisor Trainee

Edward Jones
05.2024 - 11.2024

Assistant Director

Directors Guild of America (Various productions)
07.2002 - 05.2023

DGA Trainee

Directors' Network
06.2000 - 06.2002

Production Coordinator

Spelling Productions: Charmed
07.1998 - 05.2000

Human Resources Coordinator

Trimark Pictures
01.1997 - 08.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of California At San Diego

Spanish Minor (Studied Abroad)

Universitat De Barcelona

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