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Hayley Dziak

La Canada,CA

Summary

Experienced in TV and Film Production, consistently delivering on-time and on-budget productions with a streamlined workflow. Demonstrated strong organizational and problem-solving skills through successful management of multiple projects. Collaborative and effective communicator, working closely with department heads to meet production deadlines. Skilled multitasker proficient in managing schedules, budgets, expense reports, and delivery. Valuable expertise in operations management and accounting.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

ACCOUNTING SUPPORT

Parent Education - Non Profit Organization
07.2023 - Current
  • Part-time accounting support for a Non-Profit organization.
  • Collaborating on budget preparation for payroll and operations with detailed analysis of historical spending patterns.
  • Generating employee contracts.
  • Input financial data and produce reports using Excel, Jumbula, Stripe, Cardpointe, and Givesmart.
  • Collaborate with board members and staff to streamline revenue procedures and accurately account for fundraising efforts for the organization's annual Gala.
  • Create detailed spreadsheets with ongoing donation revenue.

CO-OWNER, VICE PRESIDENT

Dziak and Son Productions, Inc.
03.2004 - Current
  • Oversee daily operations.
  • Support Producer schedule and contracts.
  • Manage financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, tax-related correspondence and filings, profit and loss reports, and cost projections.
  • Communications, marketing, client relations, and sales.

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Various Production Companies - TV and Film
01.1998 - 08.2003

Managed a support staff team and the needs of 100+ staff and crew.

  • Handled intra-departmental communication, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Liaised with the production manager, producers, directors, and department heads to support deadlines, budgets, and schedules.
  • Scheduled production meetings, tech scouts, casting calls, and arranged travel.
  • Coordinated orders and deliveries of equipment and supplies for all production departments while keeping on budget.
  • Collaborated in preparing and distributing comprehensive production reports and call sheets and processing and distributing script and schedule changes.
  • Executed contracts for actors and staff.
  • Worked closely with accounting, approved time cards, and processed purchase orders.

BACKGROUND CASTING

Stu Segall Productions
03.1996 - 04.1998
  • Collaborated with directors and producers to understand their vision, ensuring the most suitable talent were cast.
  • Examined scripts to understand the storyline and needed roles.
  • Assisted with auditions and callbacks.
  • Engaged in sourcing activities to find suitable candidates.
  • Maintained a diverse pool of available talent.
  • Booked Talent and communicated compensation, schedules and production details.
  • Performed essential administrative support duties by providing scripts, preparing breakdowns, handling agreements, and communicating with actors. Developed creative problem-solving skills to address production challenges such as last-minute script changes or talent availability issues.

DIRECTOR OF LICENSING AND MERCHANDISING

Bruder Releasing
05.1995 - 10.1996
  • Acted as liaison between Intellectual Property owners and distributors.
  • Constructed licensing agreements between property owners, distribution companies, and networks.
  • Maintained agreements and oversaw licensing terms and commitments. Implemented negotiations for contract renewals.
  • Spearheaded trade show participation at AFM, showcasing company offerings while networking with industry professionals for future partnerships.

LICENSING AND MERCHANDISING ASSISTANT

Saban Entertainment
07.1994 - 12.1995
  • Assisted Director of Licensing and Merchandising for The Power Rangers franchise.
  • Maintained reports and spreadsheets.
  • Coordinated distribution of products.
  • Gained knowledge of the ins and outs of licensing and merchandising.
  • Managed the Director's schedule.
  • Fielded calls and scheduled meetings and appointments.

Skills

  • Organization
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Creativity
  • Accounting
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Self-starter
  • Excel
  • Word
  • Quickbooks
  • Stripe
  • Jumbula
  • GiveSmart
  • Cardpointe

Additional Experience

Three years experience in Title Insurance in the role of Customer Service Representative. Three years retail experience. 

Timeline

ACCOUNTING SUPPORT

Parent Education - Non Profit Organization
07.2023 - Current

CO-OWNER, VICE PRESIDENT

Dziak and Son Productions, Inc.
03.2004 - Current

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Various Production Companies - TV and Film
01.1998 - 08.2003

BACKGROUND CASTING

Stu Segall Productions
03.1996 - 04.1998

DIRECTOR OF LICENSING AND MERCHANDISING

Bruder Releasing
05.1995 - 10.1996

LICENSING AND MERCHANDISING ASSISTANT

Saban Entertainment
07.1994 - 12.1995
Hayley Dziak