Kelli Mandruk
Sewell,NJ
Summary
Dynamic production professional with over 15 years of experience at notable companies like JUNKET PRODUCTIONS. Excelled in film crew support and shipment coordination, showcasing exceptional organizational skills and the ability to thrive under pressure. Proven track record of enhancing production efficiency and supporting high-profile projects, demonstrating unparalleled production support capabilities and a keen eye for detail. Highly organized and detail-oriented professional experienced in the media and entertainment industry. Proficient in organizing and managing production resources, scheduling shoots, and maintaining production equipment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build and cultivate strong relationships with clients and colleagues. Skilled in coordinating and managing video production from pre-production to post-production.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
51 MINDS
01.2007
- Managed executives schedules, meetings and travels
- Organized and planned travel arrangements
- Answered and properly directed all phone calls
- Organized and delivered mail to production crew and executives
- Demonstrated proficiency in calendar management, scheduling and coordinating executive-level meetings
- Provided administrative support services such as preparing reports, transcribing meeting minutes, conducting research
- Leveraged advanced computer software skills including Microsoft Office Suite to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
TALENT HANDLER, PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
THE BACHELOR, SEASON 10
01.2007
- Arranged travel, accommodations and per diem for talent
- Coordinated schedules and appearances for talent
- Assisted director and producer during the shoot
- Assisted in casting and scouting talent.
DIRECTORS ASSISTANT
ON THE LOT, SEASON 1
01.2006
- Worked closely with Director in all aspects of production
- Coordinated crew schedules and call sheets
- Coordinated locations, catering, lodging, and travel
- Assisted in pre and post production
- Coordinated PA's duties.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, TALENT HANDLER
JUNKET PRODUCTIONS
01.1999 - 09.2021
- Talent Handle A-list Celebrities during press interviews for TV, print and radio
- Time and coordinate journalist during interviews
- Handle and run errands
- Assist director
- Responded efficiently in challenging situations
- Organized and maintained production paperwork, including call sheets, releases, contracts and invoices
- Managed and maintained production equipment to ensure proper functioning
- Coordinated communications between various departments to ensure smooth operations throughout the entire production process.
CASTING ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Long Pond Media, Food Networks Restaurant Stakeout
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Organized open call auditions at various locations around the country in order to cast large numbers of people quickly and efficiently
- Scouted and cast talent for reality tv series
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed correctly prior to filming by verifying that contracts had been signed by both parties
- Worked under high amount of pressure
- Provided guidance and support to new or inexperienced actors during auditions so they could perform their best work
- Managed budgets related to casting activities including travel expenses for talent scouts and fees paid out to agents or managers.
WARDROBE STYLIST ASSISTANT, SET DESIGNER
UNION CITY STUDIOS
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Style and work with children and adults for editorial and print photo shoots
- Buy and return wardrobe for talent
- Set up and tear down sets, product and prop placement during shoots
- Create and maintain budgets
- Organized fittings with designers and models, coordinating schedules and ensuring timely completion of assignments
- Compiled comprehensive reports detailing job performance metrics upon request from supervisors.
- Delivered excellent results under tight deadlines while managing multiple styling projects simultaneously without compromising quality or creativity.
CASTING ASSISTANT
MAGICAL ELVES
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Coordinate Casting call
- Scout Talent for show
- Interview potential talent
- Assist casting director in all aspects of casting
- Coordinated travel arrangements for cast members
- Searched for talent, contacted agents and managers, and scheduled auditions
- Facilitated communication between production staff and cast members throughout preproduction stages of filming
- Managed day-to-day operations of the casting office including filing paperwork, answering phones, scheduling appointments.
Education
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) -
Camden County Community College
New Jersey, NJSkills
- Film crew support
- Film deliveries
- Shipment Coordination
- Production Support
- Office Administration
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Meeting planning
- Database Management
- Project Planning
- Project Management
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
Certification
NJ Real Estate License
References
References available upon request
Timeline
CASTING ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Long Pond Media, Food Networks Restaurant Stakeout
01.2011 - 12.2011
WARDROBE STYLIST ASSISTANT, SET DESIGNER
UNION CITY STUDIOS
01.2010 - 01.2011
CASTING ASSISTANT
MAGICAL ELVES
01.2009 - 01.2010
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
51 MINDS
01.2007
TALENT HANDLER, PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
THE BACHELOR, SEASON 10
01.2007
DIRECTORS ASSISTANT
ON THE LOT, SEASON 1
01.2006
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, TALENT HANDLER
JUNKET PRODUCTIONS
01.1999 - 09.2021
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) -
Camden County Community College
NJ Real Estate License
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