Kathleen Hernandez
Winter Garden,Fl
Summary
Experienced production, marketing, and travel professional with a talent for crafting compelling storytelling and fostering a collaborative, respectful, and enthusiastic work atmosphere. Dedicated to creating impactful content that sparks endless possibilities for all involved by inspiring cast, crew, and clients to collaborate and enjoy the creative process.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Walt Disney World- Visual Media Production
02.2016 - Current
- Set agency and client up for success by managing expectations, project timing and direction
- Manage administrative production logistics including clearances, crew, releasing, travel
- Knowledge of Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney World property and existing entertainment/broadcast infrastructure
- In depth understanding of the brand providing knowledge of their business and effective marketing solutions
- Ensure safety of all guests and comply with Disney Guidelines keeping a clean and professional look, always staying “show” ready to assist guests and efficiently run the daily operation
- Streamlined production schedules, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing downtime across broadcast projects.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance workflow efficiency and improve overall project delivery timelines.
- Collaborated with creative teams to align production objectives with artistic vision while maintaining budgetary constraints.
Owner/Producer
Mucho Mas Creative LLC
06.2022 - Current
- Create video and photography content for social media platforms and communication strategy
- Develop and share creative, innovative ideas putting them into a story that is relatable to target audience
- Specializing in social media content; up to date with current trends and topics
- Keeping relevancy within the Orlando market, networking and cultivating new relationships with future partners, build and maintain relationships with current and future clients, crew, and field partners through email and face to face interactions
- Able to make others feel comfortable and open up for on camera interviewing
- Provide concise and clear direction to the team and communicate project concepts and key information to all levels of leadership, always mindful of company-wide efficiency efforts and target
- Lead creative strategy based on relevant consumer insights resulting in a clear brief to activate creatives.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Theatre Producer
Encore Performing Arts
04.2024 - Current
- In-depth knowledge of production areas in theatre, concert, and events. Perform production and stage manager roles for shows and events.
- Able to remain calm under pressure. Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy.
- Schedules union and non-union stage crews according to a shows’ needs and the client’s budget. Adheres to union contract rules regarding breaks, overtime and holiday schedules. Communicates all scheduling information to the Director of Production.
- Managing the general day to day and business operations of the Production Department, including colleagues, union crews, production assistants, vendors, and backstage technical crew by making decisions regarding technical matters, emergencies, safety, financial interest of the client (internally or externally), and the financial interest of the arts center.
- Collaborated with directors and designers to align artistic vision with production capabilities.
- Coordinated logistics for venue selection, technical requirements, and audience engagement strategies.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration between departments during production phases.
- Streamlined communication between all departments involved in a production, fostering a collaborative working environment.
Account Manager
Broadcast Service Group
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Manager production portfolio
- Call live multi-camera events for live streaming and tv
- Specializing in social media content
- Negotiate contracts for production services
- Understand client needs, ensuring sound strategy and providing efficient solutions that address the challenges that clients are asking of the agency
- Successfully sell brand name and what company can offer to create impactful marketing strategies
- Achievements/Tasks
Production Coordinator
Walt Disney World
02.2012 - 02.2017
- Work closely with internal departments including: Marketing, Public Relations, Park Event Operations, and Entertainment teams to make sure the guest experience was not compromised while filming
- Proven knowledge and understanding of Disney Live Entertainment policies and procedures
- Communicate with internal and external partners to ensure deadlines are met
- Attention to detail making sure production needs are met and client expectations exceeded
- Create daily goals for each crew member so production functioned in a productive and effective manner
- Prepare contingency plans for inclement weather at on-site locations
- Achievements/Tasks
Education
BS Film Production -
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL01.2013
BA Communications Radio/TV - undefined
University of Central Florida
Winter Park, FL12.2008
Skills
- Adaptability in dynamic environments
- Bilingual communication skills
- Budgeting and cost control
- Client relationship management
- Film production software expertise
- Innovative problem-solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project management expertise
- Strong negotiation skills
- Team leadership experience
- Time management proficiency
- Diversity and inclusion
LANGUAGES
English - Full Professional Proficiency
Spanish - Full Professional Proficiency
Timeline
Theatre Producer
Encore Performing Arts
04.2024 - Current
Owner/Producer
Mucho Mas Creative LLC
06.2022 - Current
Account Manager
Broadcast Service Group
05.2019 - 03.2020
Production Manager
Walt Disney World- Visual Media Production
02.2016 - Current
Production Coordinator
Walt Disney World
02.2012 - 02.2017
BA Communications Radio/TV - undefined
University of Central Florida
BS Film Production -
Full Sail University
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