LaPARIS NUNN
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Producer with 10+ years of experience managing and overseeing all aspects of production and post-production, including marketing plans, budgeting and supervising high-performance teams of production personnel. Skillful in managing scheduling and negotiating with vendors.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Producer
Island Def Jam
2010.01 - Current
- Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums.
- Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.
- Supervised creation process to verify on brand, impactful and relevant content.
- Implemented quality control measures to verify compliance with artistic and technical standards.
- Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release.
- Applied accounting and financial management acumen to every area of film production.
- Supervised production team of 10 workers to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity.
- Collaborated with legal department to draw up contracts for artists and crew members.
- Made presentations to investors, financiers and other project stakeholders to obtain project funding.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Hired, trained and managed production staff and crew members to build highly qualified team and boost overall performance.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
- Booked guests for on-air interviews and assigned stories to reporters to manage coverage and schedule needs.
- Orchestrated license agreements for music and footage, talent releases, and distribution contracts.
- Directed live broadcasts, films and recordings or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.
- Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
- Supported artist goals with corresponding action plans and timelines.
- Leveraged networks to identify and generate opportunities to increase exposure and revenue for clients.
- Oversaw budget and worked with artist to drive fiscal responsibility and profitability.
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintained files, records and chronologies of entry activities.
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
DJ
BANDKAMP MUZIK GROUP LLC
2010.01 - Current
- Communicated closely with clients to determine music styles best suited for wedding, bar mitzvah or other events.
- Engaged guests at special events by playing fun, lively songs and encouraging dancing.
- Participated in community events and fundraisers and professionally represented station.
- Played songs fitting station's format and monitored each song's length to avoid dead air.
- Entertained guests with music matching desired genres and tempo.
- Maintained high volume of bookings by advertising through traditional, digital and social media channels.
- Managed schedule, contracts and payments for busy roster of bookings.
Customer Service Representative
Creative Investment Strategies
2016.05 - 2020.03
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Updated account information to maintain customer records.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Maintenance Technician
Illinois Bell
2008.03 - 2010.02
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Creative Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Schedule Management
- Administering Social Media Accounts
- Data Processing
- Standard Operating Procedures Proficient
- Financial Management
- Mail Handling
- Customer Service
- Team Bonding
- Cost Management
- Effective Planning
- Computer Literacy
Timeline
Customer Service Representative
Creative Investment Strategies
2016.05 - 2020.03
Executive Producer
Island Def Jam
2010.01 - Current
DJ
BANDKAMP MUZIK GROUP LLC
2010.01 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Illinois Bell
2008.03 - 2010.02
No Degree - Business Management
Columbia College Chicago
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