KELLY MCGEE

Playa del Rey,CA

Summary

Exceptional team leader with the ability to work quickly and efficiently in high pressure, high stress environments, while also dealing with difficult personalities. Experience with contract negotiation, permits, and working on location both in and out of state while overseeing staff of up to 300 and audiences up to 4,000.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

York And Wilder Productions

07.2022 - Current

Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and workflow and implemented a comprehensive drive system to keep all projects up to date and organized
Collaborated with all department teams to ensure timely delivery of projects while meeting budget constraints
Managed multiple projects concurrently, both in and out of state, while overseeing our field crews and in house teams
Coordinated and assisted in casting for new projects in development by reaching out across multiple platforms to build relationships with people dealing with sensitive subject matters
Developed strong relationships with staff, vendors and field crews resulting in better collaboration and alignment on project objectives.
Worked closely with head of production to put together show budgets
Negotiated with vendors on contracts to maintain show budgets
Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.

Production Coordinator/Assistant Production Manager

Long Road Home/Netflix/ FOX/ Warner Horizon

07.2017 - 07.2022

Contract negotiation with vendors and unions
Acquired staff necessary to complete production, while supervising staff to ensure project was completed on time and within budget
Acquired permits for location shoots
Worked with Children in Film to make sure child stage laws were followed
Worked with studio lot operations to secure stages for filming
Worked directly with Fire Marshall and staging supervisors to make sure set was safe and up to code
Responsible for acquiring paperwork for payroll, checking it, and coding it to correct budget line
Special event and location logistics: acquired venue, security, parking, press, and permits for Los Angeles as well as out of state venues
Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions.
Worked directly with managers and agents, as well as talent, to achieve the desired talent bookings and schedule that the show runner requested.

Executive Director, Staff Services

On Camera Audiences Inc

04.2004 - 07.2017

Hired, trained, managed staff of 40+
Negotiated rates for staff and show contracts
Worked with executive in charge of production, producers, and directors to make sure audience was camera ready, appropriately checked in, on time and on budget and seated to producer specifications
Lead in meetings that occurred on site to adapt to changing show schedules to ensure that we would stay close to budget
Troubleshot unforeseen problems with ease to come up with solutions that benefited everyone
Worked with city on permits for audience and fire department on safety while on site
On site liaison between audience company, production and staff to make sure everything was being executed properly and efficiently
Worked as a human resources contact for our diverse team of professionals to optimize workflows, guide staff through periods of change, promote a healthy work environment, and strengthen internal communications

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Writing, Film / History

University of California, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA

1999

Skills

Team leadership
Powerful negotiator
Conflict resolution

Project management
Strong verbal communication
Team liaison

Timeline