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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
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PUBLICATIONS
PERSONAL SUMMARY
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Joseph Lopodi Gaza

Joseph Lopodi Gaza

Producer/Artist
Los Angeles,US

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.


Accomplished executive well-versed in assessing risk, developing solutions and implementing positive changes to achieve sustainability and growth in challenging market conditions. Adept at building and strengthening business and customer relationships.


Highly organized individual with more than 2 years of working as Assistant Project Manager for event companies. Experienced in task scheduling and committed to providing outstanding client service and support.

Performance-driving leader adept at aligning cross-departmental objectives to facilitate high-quality, on-time productions and long-term customer loyalty. Creative and innovative problem-solver exercises key strengths in workflow optimization, process re-engineering and strategic scheduling techniques. Offers track record of delivering superior-quality results for industry-leading publication conglomerates.


An above all reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency.


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Director

POAM Collective
2023.06 - 2023.11
  • Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed over 60 customers per day.
  • Increased sales by 20%.
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
  • Planned, created, tested, and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high-quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours across the night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.

Chief Executive Officer

Pigeon City Productions
05.2019 - Current
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
  • Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
  • Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.
  • Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.

Director

Pigeon City Productions
05.2019 - Current
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Drafted and distributed reports to assist board members with critical business decisions.
  • Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.

Executive Producer

New York Film Academy Los Angeles Campus
03.2021 - 11.2022
  • Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums.
  • Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.
  • Supervised creation process to verify on brand, impactful and relevant content.
  • Implemented quality control measures to verify compliance with artistic and technical standards.
  • Supervised production team of 10 workers to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity.
  • Applied accounting and financial management acumen to every area of film production.
  • Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
  • Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.

Project Manager

New York Film Academy Los Angeles Campus
03.2021 - 11.2022
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.

Assistant Director

The Casting Connection
04.2019 - 07.2020
  • Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
  • Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
  • Worked with team leaders to arrange schedules based on production requirements and available resources.
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
  • Directed work of key team members to create cutting-edge cinematography work.

Backstage Crew Member

Art Exposure
01.2020 - 02.2020
  • Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
  • Maintained schedules, managed deadlines and interfaced with teammates to support production activities.
  • Assisted crews with set building and pointed out problems that could be potential safety issues.
  • Reviewed activities for production team to complete tasks on time.
  • Streamlined operational processes and workflow to increase efficiency of team performance and resource allocation.
  • Supervised wardrobe, hair and makeup needs for several actors simultaneously on remote shoot location.
  • Announced musical selections, station breaks or public service information and accepted requests from listening audience.

Assistant Project Manager

Quicket
03.2018 - 12.2019
  • Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
  • Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
  • Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
  • Mentored and guided associates in approaches designed to exceed expectations of customers and members.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.

Education

Master of Arts - Acting

New York Film Academy, New York
City Of Los Angeles, CA
08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Acting

City Varsity Creative College
Cape Town, WC, South Africa
11.2020

Skills

  • Business planning
  • Business administration
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Staff Management
  • Efficient at Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Data Entry
  • Policy Development and Optimization
  • Business Alliance
  • Market Trend Expertise
  • Financial Management
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Strategic planning
  • Decision-Making
  • Creative Merchandising
  • Negotiation
  • Operational Oversight
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Business Development

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Xhosa
Limited Working
Swahili
Elementary
Japanese
Elementary

Timeline

Junior Director

POAM Collective
2023.06 - 2023.11

Executive Producer

New York Film Academy Los Angeles Campus
03.2021 - 11.2022

Project Manager

New York Film Academy Los Angeles Campus
03.2021 - 11.2022

Backstage Crew Member

Art Exposure
01.2020 - 02.2020

Chief Executive Officer

Pigeon City Productions
05.2019 - Current

Director

Pigeon City Productions
05.2019 - Current

Assistant Director

The Casting Connection
04.2019 - 07.2020

Assistant Project Manager

Quicket
03.2018 - 12.2019

Master of Arts - Acting

New York Film Academy, New York

Bachelor of Arts - Acting

City Varsity Creative College

PUBLICATIONS

Online Article - CanvasRebel

- https://canvasrebel.com/meet-joseph-lopodi-gaza/

Online Article - ShoutouLA

- https://shoutoutla.com/meet-joseph-lopodi-gaza-artist-actor-producer-entrepreneur/

Online Article - VoyageLA

- http://voyagela.com/interview/daily-inspiration-meet-joseph-lopodi-gaza/

PERSONAL SUMMARY

I'm a freelancing actor. Semi-Pro athlete and aspiring musician from South Africa. I've studied and work simultaneously throughout my life. I like to take on challenges to better myself and I'm always working towards positive outcomes with every task I take on. I'm multilingual and multitalented, so I like to test my flexibility as well. I believe that there's always more to do and more to discover.

PUBLICATIONS

Online Article - CanvasRebel

- https://canvasrebel.com/meet-joseph-lopodi-gaza/

Online Article - ShoutouLA

- https://shoutoutla.com/meet-joseph-lopodi-gaza-artist-actor-producer-entrepreneur/

Online Article - VoyageLA

- http://voyagela.com/interview/daily-inspiration-meet-joseph-lopodi-gaza/

PERSONAL SUMMARY

I'm a freelancing Producer/ Artist and Semi-Pro aspiring athlete from DR Congo raised South Africa. I've studied and work simultaneously throughout my life. I like to take on challenges to better myself and I'm always working towards positive outcomes with every task I take on. I'm multilingual and multitalented, so I like to test my flexibility as well. I believe that there's always more to do and more to discover.

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