HILARY WALKER

Projects Include: This is Us, Valentine's Day, Ugly Betty, The Office, Monk, Criminal Minds, Law and Order: LA, Numbers.

• Managed film and television shoots on location.
• Managed staff and all departments on location.
• Scouted Locations based on script descriptions and director and producer input.
• Created and managed location filming budgets.
• Negotiated location agreements, collaborated with government entities, filed permits and insurance to facilitate filming.
• Collaborated with all department heads to allocate resources effectively.
• Contributed to successful project completion by tracking expenses against budgets and adjusting as needed.
• Managed site locations website and database.
• Implemented database search protocols for optimal use.

• Assisted with coordination of Fox Studios events by Managed project timelines for successful completion
• Coordinated with gift companies for event merchandise.
• Gathered and organized materials to support operations. Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
• Enhanced operational workflow by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.

Projects include: A&E Investigative Reports; Anatomy of 9/11, World Wedding Day, World Birthday II, Murder in Mexico, Vital Witness, Rat Trap.

• Simultaneously oversaw multiple television pilots, series and worldwide documentary specials for multiple television cable networks, including A&E, Discovery Channel, TNT, MTV, ITV.
• Acted as liaison to The New York Times for exclusive photo footage though Granada Media's joint venture.
• Budgeted projects in multiple currencies. Supervised ongoing daily pre-production phases. Oversaw filming and editing process.
• Developed and submitted deliverables for television networks; A&E Networks, Discovery Channel, TNT, ITV.
• Negotiated with multiple image companies including Getty Images and Corbis Images for distribution rights to video footage in projects.
• Coordinated communication of producers, executives, staff and attorneys between offices in Los Angeles, New York and Manchester, England.
• Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
• Managed teams of production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
• Managed budgetary constraints effectively by controlling labor costs, optimizing resource utilization, and making strategic spending decisions.
• Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.

Film Project: Dinner Rush

• Hired crew, negotiated contracts, budgeted film project, oversaw production schedules, managed on location filming as both Production Manager and Location Manager.
• Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid budget overages.
• Upheld safety initiatives within production offices, and on film sets to avoid accidents and injuries among crew members and staff.
• Adjusted production schedules as needed to meet deadlines.

Projects Include: Spiderman, Almost Famous, Independence Day, The Horse Whisperer, Law and Order SVU, Keeping the Faith, Out-Of-Towners.

• Scouted Locations, Negotiated contracts and Coordinated permits with New York City, MTA, FAA, Coast Guard and U.S. Secret Service.
• Managed hundreds of film and television shoots on location
• Managed staff and all departments on location
• Reduced costs by implementing effective cost control measures and monitoring project budgets closely.
• Assisted in budget preparation, collaborating with department heads to allocate resources effectively.
• Contributed to successful project completion by tracking expenses against budgets and adjusting as needed.

Television commercial campaign: MCI Best Friends

• Assisted senior producers in pre-production planning, including script development and procurement of legendary and recognizable television footage
• Coordinated procurement of sports footage with assistance from world renown documentarian, Ken Burns.
• Negotiated legal rights to broadcast footage with Shirley Temple Black, Ted Williams, Yogi Berra, Joe Dimaggio, Roy Campanella, Duke Snider and estates of Lucille Ball, Vivian Vance, and Bo Jangles
• Oversaw post-production processes such as editing and sound mixing, ensuring final products met desired quality standards.
• Conducted thorough research to generate accurate and compelling content for diverse audiences.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and freelancers, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or timelines.

• Planned and coordinated over 2 dozen studio commercial still shoots, including Piaget Watch Campaign, for photographer Yutaka Kawachi.
• Prepared and submitted photographic reels and bid packages to advertising executives and agencies, including MVBMS, EURO RSCG, for commercial campaigns.
• Successfully Liaised with commercial producers and advertising executives producing commercial shoots, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
• Increased overall productivity by effectively managing schedules appointments, equipment maintenance, image processing, archiving key components for photo shoots.
• Managed operational costs and streamlined workflow processes, enhancing overall team performance and output quality.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing deadlines and maintaining excellent organization.

• Sourced and prepared footage from CBS television shows like Late Night with David Letterman, Designing Woman, Dave's World for CBS Network events.
• Oversaw scheduling tasks efficiently, ensuring optimal staff coverage during peak times without sacrificing quality of service delivery or exceeding budget constraints.
• Entered data, generated reports, and produced and maintained efficient systems to track documents.
• Managed creative assets, ensuring proper storage and organization for easy retrieval during post-production processes.