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Ethan Kalen Watson

Studio City,CA

Summary

Organized and intelligent collaborator with proven success building, maintaining, and optimizing operational systems in support of both small and large-scale creative teams. Eager learner with a strong emphasis on leading through integrity and passion. Motivated film production crew member familiar with both studio and independent productions. High energy coordinator with strong interpersonal skills and expertise in creative problem solving. Knowledgeable about cinematic procedures with a background in Screenwriting. Previous experience supporting C-suite level executives for high budget projects.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Lead and Training Specialist

The Discovery Science Center

11.2023 - Current

.Ensure successful museum operations and act as assistant to C-suite executive in charge of operations.
Coordinate visitor check-in and arrange calendar for bookings of general, publicity, and media groups as large as 1600 guests.
Compile daily outlook reports and schedule crew of over fifty.
Develop internal projects such as training materials, publicity arrangements, research and operation guides, and internal communications.
Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.

Assistant Editor and Story Consultant

The Voyages of the Alexandria

09.2021 - Current

Plan, coordinate, and serve as adviser to general story and strategy for the Amazon Best Selling novel.
Assisted with screenplay adaptation of the novel prior to its festival circulation and served as general coordinator of pitching strategy for production meetings.
Delegated and tracked each team member's assignments and deadlines.

Production - Human Resources

Disney Entertainment

07.2022 - 05.2023

On set assistance to maintain high Disney standards as well as coordinating concierge services for executive clientele including Company CEO.
Establish and administrate testing sites for high profile media and marketing events such as the Emmy's.
Managed seven domestic and two international testing sites, in conjunction with property security, vendors, customers, and productions to ensure daily operation.
Acted as liaison between production, safety management teams, and contracted vendors to identify and deliberate operational points and solutions for over 200 productions from DBT, ABCS, FX, Freeform, and 20th Century Entertainment.
Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws through regular audits and policy updates.

Operations Advisor 2

Tesla, Inc

11.2021 - 07.2022

Facilitated positive and attentive atmosphere as team lead on a sales-record breaking operations department.
Establish and maintain effective communication networks between sales, deliveries, parts, and operations teams
Coordinated concurrent transportation and delivery of 50+ Tesla vehicles for high profile clientele, as well as handled post-delivery customer service escalations.
Created detailed research projects with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions addressing complex challenges.

Guest Talent Coordinator

Disneyland

10.2017 - 11.2021

Providing Guest services to 500+ outside performance groups, stage managing stage shows and workshops, Disneyland Resort half marathon volunteers, and special events with respect to each group's individual requests and arrangements.
Enhanced guest experience by efficiently coordinating talent arrivals and departures during year of record attendance.
Prepared detailed itineraries and maintain confidentiality for celebrity personalities and their representatives during high pressure performances.