Kellyann Everett
New York
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with over 15 years of experience, excelling in strategic planning and budget management. Proven track record in driving cost reductions and enhancing production efficiency. Skilled in vendor negotiations and team onboarding, fostering collaboration to achieve organizational growth and meet KPIs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations, Video & Audio
The Wall Street Journal Inc.
01.2019 - Current
- Direct the day-to-day video and audio editorial operations across WSJ globally including the US, UK, Singapore and Hong Kong.
- Working across all layers of production, serving as the central point of contact for freelancers, contractors, vendors, finance, budgets, licensing, sourcing and contracts.
- Working closely with the Head of Video, the Head of Audio, and Executive producers to meet WSJ standards and KPI's.
- Executing vendor contracts while monitoring, sourcing and negotiating contract renewals; Identifying opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, implementing changes that result in significant savings.
- Manage both the global video and audio budgets including operational and capex spend.
- Onboard new vendors and contractors.
- Oversee implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth.
- Implement strategy, workflow, and tech roll-outs.
- Conduct new hire trainings for all video and audio journalists; implementing editorial workflows.
- Identify new video technology that will improve the efficiency and success of the teams.
- Adhere to all H.R., Legal & Compliance, Business Affairs, and Finance guidelines and ensuring that both audio and video team members comply.
- Direct management of the Operations Team.
Production Manager
Condé Nast
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Manage various brands of CNE’s digital editorial content and serve as main production contact
- Oversee 4-5 teams of Brand EP’s and producers by providing directions on the production process
- Initiate with creative teams all necessary production requirements involving Business Affairs and Accounting
- Negotiate and execute vendor contracts
- Review and issue Certificate of Insurance requests
- Create and reconcile all budgets; Track expenses, payroll and invoices for all production.
- Provide direction and recognize deviation from accepted practices; confirm appropriate next steps.
- Source and hire freelancers and contractors and handle onboarding
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Production Manager
Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals Via Inception Digital
03.2014 - 06.2017
- Managed and scheduled over 300+ projects per year for Sanofi US multimedia department
- Hired and supervised freelance production crews
- Compiled budgets for various webcasts and productions
- Facilitated creative video production for product launches: produced and directed shoots
- Collaborated and partnered with producers to plan live town hall meetings and satellite web broadcasts
- Coordinated logistics to ensure completions of all client deliverables; post production
Production Coordinator
Curious Pictures
05.2012 - 12.2013
- Assisted CEO and COO/SVP with all administrative duties and managed SVP calendar and scheduling with clients
- Arranged domestic and international travel for crew
- Ordered, returned and tracked equipment for shoots
- Recruited freelance crew for animation projects
- Processed freelance paperwork and payroll
- Updated production schedules and coordinated weekly meetings/ Coordinated internship program
Client Relationship Manager
Gravity FX
10.2011 - 04.2012
- Assisted CEO’s and SVP with all administrative duties
- Managed client database and client requests
- Drafted and prepared meeting presentations
- Compiled expense reports and purchase orders
Production Assistant
American Idol Productions
09.2011 - 10.2011
- Assistant to Executive Producers Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick
Production Assistant
Sesame Workshop
06.2011 - 07.2011
- Global Production Assistant for Recov Sumsum (Tel Aviv) & Sesame Square (Nigeria)
- Assisted on all video productions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY05-2010
Skills
- 15 years of editorial production skills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Budget development & reconciliation
- Video & Audio Strategy
- Risk mitigation
- Capital spending
- Operations management
- KPI tracking
- Sourcing
- Hiring & onboarding
- Proficient in SAP
- Revenue forecasting
- Business growth initiatives
Timeline
Director of Operations, Video & Audio
The Wall Street Journal Inc.
01.2019 - Current
Production Manager
Condé Nast
07.2017 - 12.2018
Production Manager
Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals Via Inception Digital
03.2014 - 06.2017
Production Coordinator
Curious Pictures
05.2012 - 12.2013
Client Relationship Manager
Gravity FX
10.2011 - 04.2012
Production Assistant
American Idol Productions
09.2011 - 10.2011
Production Assistant
Sesame Workshop
06.2011 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Hofstra University
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