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Elena Cristiean

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Experienced content production veteran with 10+ years in TV, film, and branded content. Transferable skills in project management, client relations, travel, and scheduling. Proven ability to seamlessly support senior executives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver projects on time and within budget..

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Manager

ITV America
06.2020 - 11.2022
  • Oversaw 15 production assistants, ensuring smooth communication between departments and meeting cast and crew needs.
    • Managed continuous improvement initiatives, driving gains in quality, flow, and output while resolving issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
    • Led COVID-19 safety compliance for 400-person crews, implementing workplace modifications and reporting test results for a safe work environment.
    • Coordinated logistics and monitored schedules for top-rated series.
    • Implemented program changes to identify and resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.

Creative Producer

Entertainment Partners LLC
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Produced unscripted series by developing episodes, tracking stories, and managing production schedules and budgets.
    • Maintained open communication across departments, ensuring a smooth workflow and troubleshooting issues.
    • Demonstrated strong leadership skills to motivate the crew and ensure high performance.
    • Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep the program in step with creative vision.

Associate Field Producer

Entertainment Partners LLC
03.2016 - 12.2019
  • Developed and produced unscripted series by conceptualizing episode beats, tracking stories in the field, allocating budgets, and managing production schedules.
    • Maintained open communication with all departments to ensure a smooth workflow while troubleshooting any issues.
    • Demonstrated strong leadership skills to motivate the crew and ensure high performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Long Island City High School
Long Island City, NY

Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY

Skills

  • Project Management: Trello, Asana, Mondaycom
  • Client Relations
  • Travel Coordination
  • Staff Management & Employee Training
  • Scheduling: Calendly, Doodle, Google Calendar, Teams
  • Maintenance Planning, Cause and Effect Analysis
  • Social Media Management: Hootsuite, Buffer
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Expense Control
  • Facility and Systems Operation
  • Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Google Suite, WordPress, Canva, Salesforce, HubSpot, Adobe Systems, Teams, Zoom
  • Support C-Level executives and/or Presidents

Certification

Career Essentials in Project Management Certificate, Microsoft and LinkedIn


Career Essentials in Administrative Assistant Certificate, Microsoft and LinkedIn


Affiliations

Women Working in Reality TV; Women in Nonfiction

Languages

Romanian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Production Manager

ITV America
06.2020 - 11.2022

Creative Producer

Entertainment Partners LLC
01.2020 - 05.2020

Associate Field Producer

Entertainment Partners LLC
03.2016 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Long Island City High School

Queens College of The City University of New York
Elena Cristiean