Karina Kapchits (Kandel)
BROOKLYN,United States
Summary
Creative Producer and Director offering 10+ years' experience creating different types of video content. Responsible and highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Creative Producer and Director
Freelance Producer
New York, NY
03.2016 - Current
- Organized cross-functional teams to produce creative content for brands such as PRADA, Valentino, BVLGARI, Balmain, Simkhai and Alexander Birman during the NYFW and The Met Gala. The content was delivered overnight.
- Negotiated contracts with external vendors to ensure best value for money was achieved on all projects.
- Provided guidance to team members throughout the duration of a project from concept through to delivery stages.
- Worked closely with clients to understand their needs and expectations when producing creative content.
- Researched industry trends in order to stay ahead of competition when creating new content ideas.
- Performed cost analysis for each project in order to remain within budget parameters set by clients.
- Worked closely with A-list Russian artists and created music videos for them.
- Interviewed and hired new vendors, crew and post-production staff for various projects.
- Stayed calm and polished at all times, even during moments of extreme stress or when dealing with difficult personalities, to accomplish professional goals.
Creative Producer, Director, CEO
B.I.G. Production
Moscow, Russia
01.2012 - 02.2016
- Built the production company from scratch as CEO.
- Negotiated contracts with production companies and investors.
- Scheduled shoots, managed budgets, and coordinated crew members.
- Scouted locations for shoot days, arranged permits, and organized transportation of equipment.
- Scripted, directed and shot various music videos for Russian and Ukranian famous artists.
- Scripted, directed and edited film, which premiered at La Jolla Fashion Film Festival and was nominated for 6 awards..
- Worked closely with clients, scheduled shoots and promptly delivered final products to keep processes on task.
- Organized pre-production functions by establishing budgets, hiring cast and crew and securing permits.
Project Manager
Global Point Agency
Saint-Petersburg, Russia
02.2007 - 02.2010
- Organized events, such as concerts, festivals and parties, presentations, grand openings and fashion shows.
- Organized event logistics, including catering, decor, audio and visual equipment, transportation.
- Coordinated staff to ensure that all events ran smoothly and efficiently.
- Managed budgeting and accounting for events.
- Prepared proposals and presentations for clients outlining event details and costs.
- Collaborated with marketing team to develop promotional materials for upcoming events.
- Analyzed post-event data to identify areas of improvement for future events.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to secure the best pricing possible.
- Attracted clients, negotiated contracts and closed deals through sales strategies and personable demeanor.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Culture
The Saint-Petersburg University of Arts & Culture
Saint-Petersburg, Russia04.2006
Ericsson
Skills
- Directing and Producing Experience
- Building Effective Team
- Working under pressure and managing tight deadlines
- Maintaining client relationships
- Leadership and the ability to accept criticism
- Initiative where it's needed
Languages
English
Professional
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Process Communication Model course
- The Art of Film cource
- Screen Writing cource
- NLP cource
Timeline
Creative Producer and Director
Freelance Producer
03.2016 - Current
Creative Producer, Director, CEO
B.I.G. Production
01.2012 - 02.2016
Project Manager
Global Point Agency
02.2007 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Culture
The Saint-Petersburg University of Arts & Culture
Ericsson
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