Elisha Austin

• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

• Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals. CT
• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
• Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
• Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
• Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
• Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
• Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
• Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
• Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.

• Recruited, trained, and developed high-performing and customer-focused team from scratch.
• Verified that organization maintained open-door policy so employees could openly discuss ideas and make suggestions.
• Implemented marketing strategies to promote studio to potential clients.
• Pleasantly greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
• Collaborated with design teams in promotional materials development to market studio activity.
• Oversaw audio and video recording and mixing for high-quality studio output.
• Facilitated communication between clients, staff and vendors for smooth project processes.
• Maintained studio equipment, including cameras, microphones and computers, to limit schedule disruptions.
• Coordinated daily studio operations, including scheduling, staff management and customer service.
• Supervised studio staff for timely, accurate and high-quality task completion.
• Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.

• Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
• Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
• Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
• Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
• Developed and maintained pool of expert field sources.
• Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
• Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
• Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.

• Implemented scheduled maintenance, retooling production status sheets and driving Number tasks to achieve scheduling effectiveness.
• Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
• Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
• Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
• Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
• Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
• Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
• Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
• Researched latest industry trends and technologies, boosting knowledge and understanding of industrial production.
• Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
• Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
• Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
• Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
• Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.

- Assist on Pre-Production tasks such as, casting, scheduling

- Assist with Production tasks such as production assistant, grip, gaffer, lighting specialist

Unit Production Manager

- Site Location

- Hire Production Crew Members

- Create/Gather NDA(s) for voice, audio, likeness, and/or brand

- Provide Transportation

- Manage Meals

- Assist with Casting & Table Reads

- Facilitate Communication with Talent and Crew

- Inform Assistant Directors of necessary information

• Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
• Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
• Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
• Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
• Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
• Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
• Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
• Researched latest industry trends and technologies, boosting knowledge and understanding of industrial production.
• Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.

- Managed Production Crew including grips, gaffer, pa’s, lighting specialist, and extras

- Capture Behind The Scene moments and manage continuity wardrobe

- Manage Sign In Sheets and Confirm signature’s received

• Created graphics and layouts for live and pre-recorded talks.
• Diagnosed and resolved problems with AV equipment and media management systems.
• Researched and presented various AV options to presenters and site managers.
• Controlled video input for live conferences or performances and pre-recorded productions.
• Collaborated with directors and camera crews to lay out filming sequences and equipment requirements.

- Build Physical Set to be broken down and built up for road transport.

• Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
• Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
• Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
• Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
• Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
• Operated camera, lighting and grip equipment to use during production process.
• Assisted with tasks for radio broadcasts, video production and other multimedia projects.
• Reviewed activities for production team to complete tasks on time.
• Assisted director with planning and completing film shots and B roll footage.
• Assisted crews with set building and pointed out problems that could be potential safety issues.
• Maintained schedules, managed deadlines, and interfaced with teammates to support production activities.