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Dr. Christie Mills-Brown

Inglewood,United States
Dr. Christie  Mills-Brown

Summary

Entertainment executive professional whom is systematic about assessing and improving worker conditions through short-and long-term monitoring strategies. Highly analytical, observant and skilled at identifying and resolving diverse concerns. Excellent interpersonal skills and documentation skills with a strong take-charge. C-Suite professional delivering executive support and team leadership. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary leadership and team collaboration with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division.

Overview

28
years of professional experience

Work History

The Walt Disney Company
Burbank, CA

Sr. Public Health & Safety Specialist (Manager)
07.2020 - 03.2023

Job overview

Enforced and Implemented procedures and practices for internal site employees and vendors to protect workers on all production and post production operations sites for the entire Walt Disney Company Studios during Covid-19 global pandemic. Senior C-Suite leader of post production studio operations for all RTW Agreements with entertainment unions of the world. Drove strategic operational and company procedure improvements that increased safety by 11%. Managed post-production staff & talent, scoring musicians and music executives for over 250 films within Disney Animation,Marvel Studios, Pixar Films, Lucas Films, Searchlight and 20th Century Films. Created and implemented over 50 Covid-19 testing sites within California, New York, Atlanta and London.

The Walt Disney Company
Burbank, CA

Sr. Manager of Post-Production & Studio Operations
01.2005 - 06.2020

Job overview

12+ years of progressive booking, auditing and programming experience in studios, theaters, stadiums and arenas. Proven track record as a team leader with an understanding of management practices of teams within Walt Disney. Deep personal brand-side contacts and history of long-standing business relationships in sports with sponsors, PR, advertising agencies, sports marketing firms, teams leagues, labor relations and unions. Produced event booking with various Walt Disney banners including event settlements, creations of event live recording, live performances, budget development, event license agreements and insurance claims. Provided the sales process from implantation to close and developed analytical data-driven statistics reporting and KPIs to assess the success and impact of each production. Created athlete and talent marketing representation along with sponsorship brand marketing representation of The Walt Disney Studios demonstrated proven leadership and management. Proficient with union protocols, Los Angeles County Health and Safety codes, corporate vendors, stakeholders, HVAC and OSHA Certified.

Charles Drew University of Medicine & Science
Los Angeles, CA

Marketing Diversity Equity (DEI) People Officer
05.1995 - 12.2004

Job overview

Spearheading recruitment efforts in search of top talent for events held and conducted by CDU for 20+ years. Improved minority recruitment and retention by 81% via relationships with 11+ civil rights organizations in the first year. Created an employee resource group (ERG) committee within 2 weeks of employment and recruited 250+

diverse top talents within Los Angeles County. Brainstormed with the board of directors on new recruitment initiatives which in result improved workplace diversity and inclusiveness by 85%. Foster a collection of growth from employees using recommendations and various methods such as managerial skills that will strategically create new opportunities.

Education

University of Virginia, Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA

Ph.D. from Doctor of Business Administration
12.2022

University Overview

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Master of Arts from Music Business
06.2009

University Overview

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Entertainment Copyright Law, Music Business

University Overview

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

from Organizational Leadership

University Overview

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

from Entertainment Law & Negotiations

University Overview

Skills

  • Diversity Management & Training
  • Strategic Brand Planning
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Profit and Loss Management
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Portfolio Management

Timeline

Sr. Public Health & Safety Specialist (Manager)
The Walt Disney Company
07.2020 - 03.2023
Sr. Manager of Post-Production & Studio Operations
The Walt Disney Company
01.2005 - 06.2020
Marketing Diversity Equity (DEI) People Officer
Charles Drew University of Medicine & Science
05.1995 - 12.2004
University of Virginia, Lynchburg
Ph.D. from Doctor of Business Administration
Berklee College of Music
Master of Arts from Music Business
Berklee College of Music
Entertainment Copyright Law, Music Business
Northwestern University
from Organizational Leadership
University of Pennsylvania
from Entertainment Law & Negotiations
Dr. Christie Mills-Brown