KIM L. LEWIS
Somerset,NJ
Summary
People-centered, strategic, and innovative art professional with a proven track record in producing, teaching, resolving problems independently, using initiative to improve processes and working hard to meet organizational objectives. Ability to work under pressure and successfully deal with competing demands while maintaining complete confidentiality within fast-paced environments. Demonstrates excellent communication skills successfully utilized in preparing reports and documents and liaising with senior staff members and clients. Possesses an unwavering commitment to the growth of the overall project while ensuring the highest levels of services through managerial skills, teamwork, communications, and prompt responses to issues. Seeking to utilize career experience and educational background in a manager/education capacity.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Medicine Women Productions
07.2012 - Current
- Medicine women productions,LLC
- Founded multimedia/consultant company Medicine Women Productions, LLC that has produced numerous theatrical productions and online TV productions
- Consults for numerous production events ranging from teaching to executive director
- Provides leadership, counseling, and coaching for artists of all ages, stages, and crafts
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of director
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately
- Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes
- Empowers, inspires, and heals using theatric and cinematic art forms
- Reached out to major Sponsor to support events, Provided consulting services to former Assistant Attorney General of New York State
- Organized and arranged daily schedule/meetings with high profile political leaders
- Transcribed and processed legal documents
- Assisted with strategizing e development of community-based arts project for Mount Vernon
- House manager | Dwyer cultural center | 2012
- Welcomed all guest front desk and directed them to their destination
- Directed calls to appropriate faculty
- Lead tour of art exhibit
- Described what was offered to potential renters and ensured all rules and regulations of center were adhered to.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs
PRODUCTION MANAGER
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Managed Project for Excellence Sound Academy “First Annual Music Concert” with over 20 Talented Young Adults
- Performed duty as manager of project for Hollywood Actress Phyllis Yvonne Stickney at “Comedy In Harlem”
- Establish first music concert for Medicine Women Productions Live Music Festival with over hundred attendees
- Establish first Medicine Women Productions Comedy Event
- Managed Mount Vernon "Arts On Third Festival" with over 50,000 attendees
- Responsible for organizing events that included vendors, entertainers, keynote speakers, Non-profit organizations
- Liaison for entire production team
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
- Ran errands and provided general office support in professional environment
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
SUPER WOMAN SHOW
01.2006 - 01.2022
- Increased viewership to over 150,000 views
- Hired, trained and managed production staff and crew members to build highly qualified team and boost overall performance
- Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase production efficiency
- Approved procurement of needed services, resources, equipment and supplies
- Studied Demographics and Women consumer bases to analyze target market
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery
- Enforced adherence with safety regulations and industry standards to keep productions compliant
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments
- Collaborated with marketing and advertising teams to achieve successful launch of projects
- Researched, developed, and pitched stories that reflected unique sensibilities of Women network brand
- Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion
- Monitored production and evaluated performance against set targets, making adjustments to areas of weakness
- Made presentations to investors, financiers and other project stakeholders to obtain project funding
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain supplies needed for shoots at best value for money
- Applied accounting and financial management acumen to every area of film production
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work
- Supervised creation process to verify on brand, impactful and relevant content
- Collaborated with legal department to draw up contracts for artists and crew members
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery
- Improved production company operations and profitability by applying new technologies and fostering evolution of production standards
- Implemented quality control measures to verify compliance with artistic and technical standards
- Supervised production team of 10 workers to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity
- Kept key stakeholders informed of status and vision through milestone updates and work-in-progress presentations
- Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects
- Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs
- Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums
EXECUTIVE director
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Medicine women productions: women/children/men creative workshops/ Dwyer Cultural Center, Created curriculum, for youth ages 8 – 18 years old, that taught all aspects of theater production
- Coordinated and facilitated day-to-day activities that included meditation, exercise, and creative writing
- Facilitated theater games, scene study, and monologues
- Maintained environment for student, parent, and teacher involvement
- Assisted and assessed artist creative work to bring it to professional performance level
- Combined all artist creative work to create production of their original work
- Supervised supporting staff
- Production stage manager | Orisha Tales Repertory radio theatre company
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Instrumental in overall success of recurring Audelco Award winning West African cultural stage dance drama passion play
- Facilitated completion of recurring theatrical production at National Black Theatre of Harlem, Riverside Theatre Church, Theatre of New York City, Museum of the City of New York, and Harlem Theatre Company
- Managed day-to-day operations of production including casting, errands, scheduled rehearsals, and property management
- Acted as liaison between production staff and artist to ensure success
- Worked with marketing team to advertise production in print media and community
- Organized meetings with production staff and cast
- Stage manager | Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | 2008
- Assistant to all production staff including 150 youth performers
- Maintained show and rehearsals and created and distributed daily rehearsal report
- Ensured all performers entered and exited stage, on time, for each performance
- Recorded all information pertaining to production.
Teaching Artist
Hospital Audience Incorporated
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05.2016
Certificate Program - Commercial Acting Techniques
THE NY SCHOOL FOR FILM & TV
Manhattan, NY06.2001
Certificate - Meisner Technique Acting
American Academy Of The Dramatic Arts
Manhattan NY2001
Certificate -
International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers
Queens, NY06.1998
Skills
- Creative Writing
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Social Media Instagram, facebook, Youtube, Vimeo, twitter
- Wix Website Builder
- Over 20 Years of theater and media production manager experience
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Arts Education
- MS Office
- Windows OS
- MAC OS
Timeline
PRODUCTION MANAGER
01.2020 - 01.2023
Founder
Medicine Women Productions
07.2012 - Current
EXECUTIVE director
01.2009 - 01.2011
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
SUPER WOMAN SHOW
01.2006 - 01.2022
01.2003 - 01.2008
Teaching Artist
Hospital Audience Incorporated
01.2001 - 01.2005
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Certificate Program - Commercial Acting Techniques
THE NY SCHOOL FOR FILM & TV
Certificate - Meisner Technique Acting
American Academy Of The Dramatic Arts
Certificate -
International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers
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