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Eric Gaunaurd

Miami,USA

Summary

Accomplished award-winning Executive Producer for film & television with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving production needs. Deep knowledge on all aspects of development, production, and post-production for film, commercial production, television & branded entertainment content. Strong financial management skills, always striving to find financial efficiencies. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

President / Executive Producer

Paradiso Pictures
01.2006 - Current
  • Produced domestic and international television series & feature films.
  • Hired and managed employees, often crews of more than 200 people, maximizing productivity & financial efficiency.
  • Enhanced each production by implementing strategic plans, adjusting production models, while maintaining flexibility.
  • A small sample of the projects produced are as follows:
  • Executive Producer & Co-Showrunner on multiple series & pilots, including Nickelodeon's I AM FRANKIE, PLANETA MARCIA, BERMUDA MYSTERIES, and CLUB 57. MTV's RIDICULOS, SWIPE DATE, HIGH SCHOOL BAKE OFF.
  • Executive Producer for SHADOW OF THE SUN, Venezuela's entry to the 2024 Oscars for Best International Feature Film.
  • Produced the documentary SPECTRUM OF HOPE for the Sundance Channel.
  • Executive Produced the series EL MAESTRO for NBC Universal.
  • Produced the film CULPA for HBO, and ESCONDIDO for Showtime Networks.

Vice President of Operations

Sanper Distributors
01.1994 - 12.2005
  • Managed all company operations for a startup Distribution company of Kitchen Consumer Products. Initial sales 1994 were $400,000. In 2005, the business was selling upwards of $18m a year.
  • Oversaw the growth of the operations. Everything from the organization and infrastructure of the warehouse, to the software systems used for accounting & billing, to the hiring and evaluation of over 50 personnel. Managed all shipping & transportation.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Skills

  • EP Budgeting/Scheduling
  • Final Draft
  • MAC & PC based programs
  • Organizational leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Operational excellence
  • Crisis management
  • Budget management
  • Strategic visioning
  • Vendor sourcing and negotiations

Languages

Spanish
English

Timeline

President / Executive Producer

Paradiso Pictures
01.2006 - Current

Vice President of Operations

Sanper Distributors
01.1994 - 12.2005

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

Florida International University

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