Denise Rowe
Studio City,CA
Summary
Experienced entertainment industry associate with proven ability to adapt quickly to new settings, clear yet nuanced communicator, expert organizational skills with exceptional follow-up and follow-through.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
COVID-19 COMPLIANCE OFFICER
WARNER BROTHERS TELEVISION
Burbank , CA
07.2021 - Current
- Advise production management and studio executives on COVID-19 related questions and issues
- Collaborate with production, post and studio teams with testing and isolation plans
- Report workplace Covid-19 outbreaks to LA County Public Health
- Ensure that Studio’s COVID-19 policies are communicated and enforced to Writers rooms and Post Production Teams (approx 50 groups)
COVID-19 TESTING MANAGER
CRANK YANKERS, ITV AMERICA
Sun Valley , CA
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Supervised testing procedures, schedules, cadence changes and upcoming employee start date for all staff, crew and outside vendors
- Collaborated with Executive producers and Studio Executives on testing and isolation plans
- Managed nurses schedule to facilitate administrating over 300 tests per week
- Estimated and tracked testing costs
PRODUCTION FINANCE TEMP DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR
CBS TELEVISION STUDIOS
Studio City , CA
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Assisted department executives with schedules and daily phone conferences
- Served as main liaison to multiple production accounting teams and Corporate accounting team
- Generated and distributed weekly department status report
STAY AT HOME PARENT/SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER
SELF-EMPLOYED
Studio City , CA
01.2001 - 12.2019
- Chairperson of World Fair Corporate Sponsorship committee. Raised $50K for school enrichment programs
- Co-Chair of Annual Giving campaign. Achieved 75% participation from parent body and raised $100K for programs
- Created annual fundraising event that enables 5th grade students to attend science camp, raised approximately $5K
BUSINESS AFFAIRS EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
WARNER BROTHERS TELEVISION
Burbank , CA
02.1999 - 12.2000
- Assisted in negotiating, drafting and proofing actor/director/writer contracts
- Generated and distributed weekly department status reports
- Researched, created and analyzed data to prepare reports and documents
PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
WITT THOMAS PRODUCTIONS
Hollywood , CA
02.1997 - 02.1999
- Managed calendars and event logistics for senior management
- Correspond with external clients and vendors as the main point of contact for any issues or matters that arose
- Responded to correspondence on behalf of executives
- Administered company-wide insurance and processed weekly corporate payroll
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
WITT THOMAS PRODUCTIONS
Hollywood , CA
02.1995 - 02.1997
- Supervised production operations for assigned half-hour situation comedy including oversight and hiring of all department heads and production staff
- Managed multi-million dollar budgets and reported financial status to Production Executive on a weekly basis
- Estimated production costs and advised creative producers of options for realizing creative choice within budgetary limits
- Communicated schedules to production team, creative leads, studio partners and other support staff
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
WITT THOMAS HARRIS PRODUCTIONS
Hollywood , CA
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Processed cast and crew payroll and accounts payable
- Coordinated and scheduled office and stage facilities
- Generated weekly production cost reports
- Day-to-day problem solving with Associate Producer
- Booked weekly audience groups for weekly film nights
- Coordinated outside publicity groups access to cast and producers
Education
Memphis State University
Memphis, TNSkills
- Scheduling/coordination
- Manage multiple projects
- Effective communicator
- Proactive
- Work to yes
- Manage multiple interests
- Self-starter
- Follow-through
Timeline
COVID-19 COMPLIANCE OFFICER
WARNER BROTHERS TELEVISION
07.2021 - Current
COVID-19 TESTING MANAGER
CRANK YANKERS, ITV AMERICA
02.2021 - 07.2021
PRODUCTION FINANCE TEMP DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR
CBS TELEVISION STUDIOS
12.2017 - 02.2018
STAY AT HOME PARENT/SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER
SELF-EMPLOYED
01.2001 - 12.2019
BUSINESS AFFAIRS EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
WARNER BROTHERS TELEVISION
02.1999 - 12.2000
PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
WITT THOMAS PRODUCTIONS
02.1997 - 02.1999
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
WITT THOMAS PRODUCTIONS
02.1995 - 02.1997
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
WITT THOMAS HARRIS PRODUCTIONS
01.1991 - 01.1995
Memphis State University
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