Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems experienced in all aspects of production, execution and wrap. Motivated self-starter with ability to work in fast paced environment and stay calm under pressure. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail, with ability to work well independently and collaborate with a team.
Hi, I’m
Jennifer Albanese
Manager
New York,NY
Summary
Overview
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Maggie Vision Productions, Inc.
Event and Production Manager
02.2008 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Effectively plans events from conception through wrap. Budgets, actively manages budgets and wraps all jobs meticulously without going over.
- Runs meetings to keep projects on point, schedule and budget. Ensures team members clear on priorities and deadlines. Hires and manages crew, schedules and logistics.
- Experience in creating, reading and following Run of Show for events and performing stage manager duties.
- Maintains vendor relationships with care and excellence.
- Bids and secures equipment rentals and purchases for shoots/events including camera, lighting & grip, props, set construction, production supplies, wardrobe and catering.
- Books crews nationwide and internationally including obtaining Carnets and working with international fixers.
- Manages project receipts and accounting, expense reports, credit card reconciliations and project wrap books.
- Flawlessly manages A-level talent relations and business affairs with professionalism and confidentiality.
- Oversees business affairs such as Production Service Agreements, Statement of Work, Employee and Crew Deal Memos, Talent Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Footage Rights & Clearances, Music Clearances, Location Releases and other matters as needed.
- Process payroll for employees and project employees with payroll vendors such as Paychex, CAPS & Entertainment Partners.
- Tends all insurance policies including COI's, E&O policies, DICE, health insurance, and 401(k) plan.
- Analyzes ongoing vendor selections such as website & email hosting, credit cards, banking, credit cards and subscriptions for value and functionality.
BTW Productions Inc (for ESPN)
Executive Assistant
06.2002 - 01.2008
Job overview
- Organized and coordinated production meetings and catered events.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
Skills
Leadership / Staff Management
Project and Event Management
Budget Development & Administration
Logistics Management
Client Relations
Complex Problem-Solving
Microsoft Word, Excel, Pages, Numbers,
Google Docs, Google Sheets, Keynote
Quickbooks, budgeting software
Slack, Frame IO, Adobe Suite
Activities & Interests
Activities & Interests
Early career experience in the performing arts, specifically ballet & dance. Loves attending plays, musicals, ballet, opera, symphonies, jazz concerts, museums and arts institutions. Enjoys tennis and captains a USTA team. Is avid hiker, experienced traveler, and enjoys spending time with friends and family. Other skills include reading music and scores. Empty nester and free to roam.
Timeline
Event and Production Manager
Maggie Vision Productions, Inc.
02.2008 - 12.2022
Executive Assistant
BTW Productions Inc (for ESPN)
06.2002 - 01.2008
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