Communications Strategist with cross-functional consult & Project Management experience: Excelling in Production Supervision, Field & Studio, with focus on budget estimates/ financial control; contract negotiations & vendor management/relations aiming to accelerate in center of excellence path forward. A strong partner, possessing expertise in A/V Management, Advertising, TV & Print, Social Media Marketing, Event Production & Onsite Management, Virtual Meetings Producer. Skilled with program tools such as MS 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, ShowFlo, Booking, OpenReel, Virtual platforms and project management tools such as Smartsheet.
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Kristi Appleby
Monroe,CT
Summary
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
Associate Director, Meeting and Video Production
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Lead and manage internal productions across meeting events, video, and photography, including in-house studio shoots
- Drive efficiency through ways of working model that prioritizes risk reduction and costs while maintaining production quality and seamless execution
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align on production goals with meeting company objectives and standards
MossWarner
Production Manager/Associate Producer
01.2013 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Produced and managed corporate communication videos, leadership and internal comms, corporate events such as conferences, webinars, town halls and leadership meetings
- Direct/Produced Talent recording sessions; music sourcing for media, including audio production
- Managed the content development and production process, governed asset trafficking and media management
- Provided service support such as logistical coordination and planning for all video, and event productions; responsible for project budgeting, scheduling, including vendor and resource management
Freelancer
Independent Event Planner
01.2005 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Ad hoc: Corporate Meetings, Golf Tournaments; Fundraisers; Tradeshows; and Private events
- Organized event details; logistical coordination; managed timelines; executed function design & elements from conception to recap; hired and managed all vendors; controlled and reconciled budgets
BBS Inc
Assistant Talent Manager
01.2005 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Negotiated Talent (Union/Celebrity) contracts and buyouts for all media; managed talent residuals
- Negotiated & secured music licensing; monitored Performance Rights & Clearances for television advertising
E! Entertainment Networks
Production Office Manager
01.2003 - 01.2005
Job overview
- Coordinated NY shoots by securing location & permits, booked crew, Talent handler, supervised special arrangements such as H&M, wardrobe, and appearances
- Organized production logs, distributed call sheets, transmitted live feeds and footage
American View Productions
Operations Manager
01.2002 - 01.2003
Job overview
- Managed all video production services; booked/hired freelancers and coordinated video shoots
- Planned and organized tradeshow participation; produced marketing material and collateral
Trust
Executive Marketing Assistant
01.2000 - 01.2001
Job overview
- Project management for marketing and branding deliverables from inception to completion; managed client database and vendor relations; assisted team communication and project status
Education
Quinnipiac University
B.A. from Mass Communications
2001
University Overview
Industry Led
Event Planning/PR; Event Planning 101; Social Media Metrics;
University Overview
Additional Courses:
Writing for Television; Blog Writing; Content Marketing
Skills
- Event Production & On-site Management
- Operations & Project Management
- Production Supervision: Field & Studio
- Talent Administration, Speaker Engagement Management
- Contract Negotiations & Budgeting
- Interactive, Advertising and MarComm
Additional Information
Additional Information
- VOLUNTEER/INTERNSHIP: BizBash NY Expo & Event Awards, New York, NY - 2005; VH1/MTV Networks, New York, NY -2000
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (LSSGB) - IASSC Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.
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Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Reached 10% productivity by introducing MS Planner for Video Production projects and Studio management tasks.
- Collaborated with team of 2 creative agencies, 3 production A/V suppliers, 2 digital engagement, 4 support workstreams, and 15 client stakeholders on Brand and Global Corporate in the production execution for a high profile product launch for human pharma. The launch meeting hosted 2,000 field sales and corporate home office teams to learn, accelerate, and grow as a fully trained therapeutic area force. Seamless collaboration in pre, planning, and production as well as onsite resulted in 84% engagement effectiveness.
- Achieved $150K per meeting project by conducting a ways of working onboard session with external creative production agency suppliers, reviewing the scope of work and staff RACI with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Associate Director, Meeting and Video Production
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
01.2022 - Current
Production Manager/Associate Producer
MossWarner
01.2013 - 03.2022
Independent Event Planner
Freelancer
01.2005 - 01.2019
Assistant Talent Manager
BBS Inc
01.2005 - 01.2013
Production Office Manager
E! Entertainment Networks
01.2003 - 01.2005
Operations Manager
American View Productions
01.2002 - 01.2003
Executive Marketing Assistant
Trust
01.2000 - 01.2001
Quinnipiac University
B.A. from Mass Communications
Industry Led
Event Planning/PR; Event Planning 101; Social Media Metrics;
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