Heather Hisserich
Director Of Production
El Dorado Hills,CA
Summary
Accomplished events manager with a 20 year history of success across multiple fields, with specific expertise in executive events management and events with large audiences. Leadership/Management skills primarily based in influence, with focus on impact, performance, adaptability, consistency, and decisiveness. Experienced in multi-million dollar budgeting, project management, contract negotiation, and logistics.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Production
Mainline
Remote, CA
11.2020 - Current
- Manage in-house and contracted production talent and crew
- Develop all budgets and RFPs
- Construct project timelines and schedule backs
- Oversee production process from conceptualization to post-production.
- Ensure all advertising and partnership obligations are fulfilled
MBA Program Manager
University Of California, Davis
Davis, CA
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Concurrently managed two Part-Time MBA programs
- Planned and executed all Student Affairs events on campus
- Planned events for the Dean's Office
- Managed yearly orientation and commencement ceremonies and related events
- Served as day-to-day program contact for students and university affiliates
Program Manager
University Of California, Davis
Davis, CA
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Led logistical planning and execution of the undergraduate orientation program
- Provided oversight to the marketing and accounting activities of program
- Accountable for the management of program budgets totaling $2.5MM
- Led a team of 14 to provide exceptional customer service to 10,000+ incoming national and international students
- Negotiated contracts and services for venues, catering, and housing arrangements
Program Coordinator
University Of California, Davis
Davis, CA
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Supported Student Affairs staff in creating and executing student engagement events
- Managed departmental budgets, vendor contracts, logistics and supplies, and sourced venues on behalf of the Student Affairs team
- Led the daily accounting operations to include maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of the university’s reported financial results
- Oversaw the daily administrative activities of 14 residence halls’ service desk operations including management and training of 20 staff
Executive Project Manager
Center For Autism & Related Disorders
Woodland Hills, CA
07.2014 - 01.2017
- Led various interdepartmental projects assigned by executive management from kickoff to completion
- Planned and executed company-wide retreats and invitation-only executive events
- Coordinated conferences, seminars, and workshops led by CEO
- Designed and developed an effective operations training program
- Launched a compensation management strategy to spearhead retention efforts
Education
Certificate - Lean Six Sigma
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA 2020 - 2020
Skills
Vendor and contract negotiations
Timeline
Director of Production
Mainline
11.2020 - Current
Certificate - Lean Six Sigma
University of California - Davis
2020 - 2020
MBA Program Manager
University Of California, Davis
07.2019 - 11.2020
Program Manager
University Of California, Davis
05.2018 - 07.2019
Program Coordinator
University Of California, Davis
01.2017 - 04.2018
Executive Project Manager
Center For Autism & Related Disorders
07.2014 - 01.2017
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