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Ernest Johnson

Long Beach,CA.

Summary

My background in all of my career choices has a highlight of customer services, community involvement, social services, caretaking for residents and output of quality projects and programs for Television stations world-wide. background in all of my career choices has a highlight of customer services, community involvement, social services, caretaking for residents and output of quality projects and programs for Television stations world-wide.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

JITA TV
Long Beach, CA.
09.2008 - 12.2021
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
  • Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
  • Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
  • Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
  • Calculated finances and production costs while managing cash flow.

House Director

Johnson Foster Family Homes
Lakewood, CA.
07.1999 - 08.2007
  • Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
  • Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
  • Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
  • Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
  • Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
  • Facilitated floor meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints and convey information about policy changes.
  • Strategized to improve resident care and satisfaction and held weekly meetings with directors to advocate for resident needs.
  • Provided emotional support and counseling to residents coping with loss and created and developed bereavement groups.
  • Liaised between community programs and residents and counseled [Number] community and assisted living residents.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

Drama / Television Instructor

Woodcraft Rangers After School Program
Los Angeles, CA.
01.1996 - 06.1998
  • Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
  • Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
  • Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
  • Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
  • Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
  • Sponsored student fine arts clubs, attending club meetings and events.
  • Assisted in developing student-led after-school tutoring program to teach at-risk students.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Youth Program Director

Todd Bridges Youth Foundation
Compton, CA.
09.1990 - 12.1995
  • Developed and maintained productive relations with local, state and federal stakeholders.
  • Facilitated established training guidelines and curriculum for employee training.
  • Provided overall supervision and management of program recruitment, hiring, training and terminating.
  • Monitored and maintained compliance with organization, licensing and funding source for program departments.
  • Adhered to negotiated annual budget and spending requirements.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
  • Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
  • Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.
  • Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
  • Developed and implemented variety of innovative policies and strategies to promote client self-sufficiency.
  • Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs and resolved roadblocks.
  • Assisted [Job Title] with researching grants and grant writing tasks.
  • Developed monthly schedules and assignments for volunteer staff.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Production Assistant

CATV West / Heritage / American / Spectrum Cable
Compton , CA.
04.1983 - 10.1989
  • 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 current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
  • Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
  • Maintained schedules, managed deadlines and interfaced with teammates to support production activities.
  • Assisted crews with set building and pointed out problems that could be potential safety issues.
  • Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from trailers during filming.
  • Reviewed film and gave suggestions about flow, quality and other issues.
  • Digitized and logged footage for production team.
  • Managed digital assets and resources for business, promotional and routine filming use.
  • Assisted in production and achieved stunning results for visual effects, 3D animation, [Type] design and digital content.
  • Researched and edited programming for broadcast and [Type] website.

Production Technician

Four S Bakery
Los Angeles, CA
06.1982 - 12.1983
  • Promptly documented and reported all defective equipment and hazardous conditions.
  • Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to repair technicians.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Suggested and implemented new ideas to improve quality, reduce cost and support production work environment.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
  • Selected material quantities or processing methods needed to achieve efficient production.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.

Administrative Assistant

Metropolitan Insurance Company
Beverly Hills, CA
04.1981 - 06.1983
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
  • Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.

Education

Associate of Arts - Law (Pre-Law) / Film

Long Beach City College
Long Beach CA.
08.2021

High School Diploma -

Colin McEwen High School
Pacific Palisades (Hollywood Campus)
06.1981

Skills

  • Production Oversight
  • Distribution Coordination
  • Production Schedule Review
  • Team Meetings
  • Production Line Management
  • Stage Shows
  • Video Editing
  • Video Production
  • Great Computer operating skills
  • Word, Excell and PowerPoint
  • Theatrical & Film Productions
  • Digital File Management

Timeline

Production Manager

JITA TV
09.2008 - 12.2021

House Director

Johnson Foster Family Homes
07.1999 - 08.2007

Drama / Television Instructor

Woodcraft Rangers After School Program
01.1996 - 06.1998

Youth Program Director

Todd Bridges Youth Foundation
09.1990 - 12.1995

Production Assistant

CATV West / Heritage / American / Spectrum Cable
04.1983 - 10.1989

Production Technician

Four S Bakery
06.1982 - 12.1983

Administrative Assistant

Metropolitan Insurance Company
04.1981 - 06.1983

Associate of Arts - Law (Pre-Law) / Film

Long Beach City College

High School Diploma -

Colin McEwen High School

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