Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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JOYCE VALDES

JOYCE VALDES

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Innovative Producer with 20 years of experience in all aspects of video production. Visionary creator, editor, storyteller and business operations manager with demonstrated to take an idea from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality video content. Expertise in preproduction logistics, planning, production, custom graphics composition, special effects, and asset management.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coordinating Producer

UFC | TKO
03.2024 - Current
  • Showrunner and series creator of longform and shortform unscripted content for ESPN, YouTube, and other platforms
  • Director of 12-member team comprised of Producers, Post Producers, Associate Producers, Editors, Assistant Editors
  • Create and manage production schedules.
  • Adhere to network policies and legal standards.
  • Hire and oversee field crew for special events and location shoots.
  • Maintain project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
  • Determine editorial direction and content quality for each production.
  • Maintain an organize archive of production materials, streamlining future access and reference capabilities.

Supervising Producer

UFC | Endeavor Group
03.2022 - 01.2024
  • Showrunner and series creator of award-winning content from unscripted series to feature length documentaries reaching multiple platforms from linear television to 18 million YT subscribers
  • Lead production team of top performing staff producers and editors through multiple productions with direct guidance and promoting collaboration
  • Ensure high standard productions deliver on time and within budget by establishing effective workflows and schedules with production software, creating style guides, and keeping constant communication through all phases of production
  • Evaluating multiple series with six and seven figure budgets by reconciling actuals versus estimates and establishing cost-saving measures
  • Overseeing multiple series from concept through complete execution and delivery to air on paid OTT platform and linear network television- ESPN, ESPN+, UFC OTT platform
  • Used Monday app to create timelines and estimates of production costs.
  • Collaborated with clients and creative teams to develop, plan, and execute production projects.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement efforts.
  • Developed compelling storylines by conducting thorough research and engaging in pre-production planning.
  • Championed diversity initiatives within the workplace by recruiting top-tier talent from various backgrounds and skill sets.
  • Streamlined the production process for increased efficiency, utilizing project management tools and techniques.

Senior Producer

UFC
03.2018 - 03.2021
  • Oversee all aspects of production to maintain budget and secure top crew and talent
  • Optimized workflows, reducing operational costs by 2.5 million while maintaining high levels of output quality.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, promoting open communication and trust among team members, leading to higher levels of job satisfaction and employee retention.
  • Implemented processes that would shave valuable time off of complex projects.
  • Evaluated market trends to identify opportunities for growth through the creation of compelling new content offerings or partnerships.
  • Worked with clients to determine exact project needs before delegating.
  • Balanced competing priorities effectively, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products despite tight deadlines or resource constraints.

Producer (Freelance)

Pilgrim Media Group | ITV America
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Functioned as field producer, leading crew in field and directing talent.
  • Functioned as Story Producer, creating beat sheets and summarizing notes.
  • Functioned as Casting Producer, identifying and honing new talent.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies

UNLV
Las Vegas, NV

Skills

  • Mentoring staff
  • Content planning
  • Deadline management
  • Client relations
  • Business Partner relations

Accomplishments

  • Achieved workflow efficiency by introducing Monday for media organization and editing assignments.
  • Supervise team of 12staff members plus crews.
  • Achieved millions in saving through effectively bringing a high level series production in-house.
  • Created a Sports Emmy nominated interview series.

Certification

Endeavor Leadership Certification

Timeline

Coordinating Producer

UFC | TKO
03.2024 - Current

Supervising Producer

UFC | Endeavor Group
03.2022 - 01.2024

Senior Producer

UFC
03.2018 - 03.2021

Producer (Freelance)

Pilgrim Media Group | ITV America
01.2012 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies

UNLV

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