Laura May
Summary
I am a nurturing and highly effective leader with a proven track record of ensuring smooth workflow with the teams I am a part of. I blend my creative background with my education and work experience to approach challenges dynamically with strategy and empathy. I have extensive experience working both in front of and behind the camera, and I have a deep understanding of how sets operate. My belief is that teams should be supported, respected, appreciated and celebrated to maximize success and enhance the work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCTION LIAISON SUPERVISOR
WARNER MEDIA
07.2021 - 02.2023
- As a leader on the All-American Homecoming team, I provided immediate support and guidance to the cast and crew regarding health and safety protocols
- I coordinated testing procedures, managed PA work schedules, and ensured the availability of essential supplies
- Additionally, I was the point of contact for the second AD, the show runner and producers to foster seamless workflow and ensure compliance with testing cadences
- Despite evolving safety protocols and a fast-paced environment, I consistently demonstrated adaptability and efficient problem-solving to ensure smooth daily operations
- I also attended production meetings and read scripts to plan for safety protocols.
- Trained team personnel on liaison activities and protocols, mentoring and coaching to improve skills.
LEAD TESTING COORDINATOR
WARNER MEDIA
11.2020 - 07.2021
- At Warner Media, (Call Me Kat, Kimi, All-American Homecoming) I coordinated daily testing services with production personnel to ensure that each set was compliant with company safety and exposure policies
- It was my responsibility to ensure that all talent and crew received their necessary tests and results in a timely manner
- Trained and developed new testing team members and provided continuous mentoring.
- Enhanced testing efficiency by streamlining test coordination processes and procedures. This involved checking in clients, having an oversight of testing supplies to ensure that we had sufficient resources at any given time, and ensuring that all operations followed LHI and HIPPA guidelines.
- Streamlined reporting processes, ensuring clear communication of findings to relevant parties while minimizing time spent on administrative tasks.
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
WARNER MEDIA
04.2018 - 03.2020
- I was a Talent and Audience Coordinator for various productions filmed on the Warner Brothers studio lot
- My responsibilities included daily administrative operations, reporting to department leadership, and acting as a means of communication between internal and external clients
- When new employees joined our team, part of my job was to train them and ensure that they performed according to production expectations and values.
- Coordinated communication between departments, fostering a collaborative work environment.
FACILITATOR
DANCE4LIFE & FAY PRIVATE SCHOOL
05.2015 - 10.2018
- I led discussions and provided education on HIV/AIDS throughout Washington D.C and Thailand
- While with Dance4Life, I mentored participants to become leaders and ambassadors of change for the schools they were a part of
- Under Fay private school, I facilitated emotional intelligent workshops and helped students interact in their surroundings with more self-awareness
- Provided critical feedback for curriculum development for future programs.
- Used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to reduce learning gaps and instruct students.
- Delivered high-quality training sessions, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
ANTHONY MEINDL
02.2016 - 12.2017
- I served as a Personal Assistant to the founder and owner of the acting studio, Mr. Anthony Meindl
- On a daily basis, responded to the many emails and phone calls that pertained to Mr. Meindl, and ensured that his schedule was always organized and practical
- I communicated on behalf of Mr. Meindl and made sure that his daily workflow was as efficient as possible.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
- Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information relevant to Mr. Meindl and studio operations.
Education
B.A in Organizational Communications - Organizational Communication
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Interpersonal leadership
- On-set experience
- Team management
- Organizing difficult situation
- Operating efficiently in fast paced environments
- Knowledge of script breakdown
- Meeting deadlines
- Problem solving
- Detailed oriented
- Knowledge of social media platforms and analytics
- Fast learner
- Photoshop
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Google Drive
- Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Slack
- IOS Proficient
Languages
English
mandarin
Timeline
PRODUCTION LIAISON SUPERVISOR
WARNER MEDIA
07.2021 - 02.2023
LEAD TESTING COORDINATOR
WARNER MEDIA
11.2020 - 07.2021
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
WARNER MEDIA
04.2018 - 03.2020
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
ANTHONY MEINDL
02.2016 - 12.2017
FACILITATOR
DANCE4LIFE & FAY PRIVATE SCHOOL
05.2015 - 10.2018
B.A in Organizational Communications - Organizational Communication
Western Michigan University