KELLY SIMOS
Chicago,IL
Summary
Successful Senior Producer well-versed in consulting with clients and building loyal, lasting relationships. Committed to working proactively with great communication and collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR PRODUCER
GRUBHUB
Chicago, IL
07.2019 - 06.2023
- Spearheaded photography, video, and experiential projects for cross-functional teams. Guided the planning, vendor negotiations, budget and final deliverables stages.
- Managed six-figure budgets and timelines for TVC productions, achieving cost savings with meticulous expense tracking and efficient troubleshooting.
- Executed a tri-city Brand relaunch that included OOH takeovers, digital creator sponsorships and radio support.
- Created platforms to highlight our ESports Partnerships by launching branded concerts and live streaming events.
- Set in motion the production plan for the Philanthropic team "Serving the City" program for NYC and Chicago locations.
- Developed and implemented standardized production processes and contract procedures across each vertical.
- Identified areas for improvement in order to optimize workflow efficiencies.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
GROUPON
Chicago, IL
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Oversaw the studio production team scheduling, planning and content creation.
- Managed quarterly budgets, talent contract usage, while optimizing resource allocation.
- Developed performance metrics to track progress against established goals.
- Proactively identified and implemented process improvements, resulting in a 40% increase in daily key performance indicators (KPIs) such as content output and production efficiencies.
- Successfully reduced operating costs by 30% by strategically shifting spending from agency recruitment to leveraging in-house talent, leading to significant cost savings and improved ROI.
- Guided weekly status meetings, facilitating effective collaboration among internal teams and stakeholders, resulting in an improvement in project prioritization.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
EQUATOR DESIGN
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Created and maintained production schedules and adjusted as needed to stay on track for target completion.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to strategize and outline project priorities, ensuring effective communication and alignment throughout the production process, leading to a 65% improvement in project efficiency and delivery.
- Actively managed and actualized budgets monthly for the studio, achieving budget accuracy and enabling effective financial planning and resourcing.
- Negotiated third party contracts annually, resulting in a savings of 20% YOY with longer commitments.
Education
BA - Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
05-2002
Skills
- Production Operations
- Film and Video Production
- Production Scheduling
- Budget Management
- Effective Communication
- Relationship Management
Previous Experience
- LOCATION SCOUT, Kate Levinson Locations, 2015
- PHOTOGRAPHER, Kelly (Jung) Simos Photography, 2009, 2014
- TRAFFIC MANAGER, Revelry Agency, 2005, 2009
Accomplishments
- Event Marketer Ex Awards 2022 Gold Finalist | MKG
- Event Marketer Ex Awards 2023 Silver Finalist | F360
Timeline
SENIOR PRODUCER
GRUBHUB
07.2019 - 06.2023
PRODUCTION MANAGER
GROUPON
06.2017 - 06.2019
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
EQUATOR DESIGN
01.2016 - 04.2017
BA - Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago