Marifé Quesada-Lizano
Events/Film/TV/Theatre Producer, And Interdisciplinary Artist
New York,NY
Summary
Marifé is a dedicated producer, who is passionate about business, live events, film and television, and the performing arts. She is highly organized, creative, and driven in different workspaces. Marifé stands out for her client oversight, soft skills, and networking abilities. Her goal in the workspace is to be a problem-solver for the team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Producer
TAIT/ProductionGlue
07.2022 - Current
- Credits include: NBA All Stars Game 2023, Snapchat Newfronts at Lincoln Center, the Bloomberg Climate Summit (invitees include Prince William, Rania Al Adbullah, Bill Gates), Bloomberg Health Innovation Summit.
- Streamlined production processes by implementing effective budgeting and project management tools.
- Led brainstorming sessions to generate fresh ideas for content creation and campaign direction, driving innovation within the team.
- Streamlined processes for improved efficiency, implementing new systems for better client management.
Junior Creative Executive
Braven Films
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Works alongside Academy Award-winning producer Frida Torresblanco (PAN'S LABYRINTH, THE ASSASSINATION OF RICHARD NIXON, DISOBEDIENCE) known for her work with Guillermo Del Toro, Alfonso Cuarón, and Alejandro González Iñárritu.
- Coordinates with producers and on-air talent to create program content for Film and Television.
- Presents production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Entertainment Law knowledge.
- Leads a team of interns.
- Creates submissions, pitch decks, dossiers, bibles, and proofs of concept for Film/TV projects.
- Directly in contact with screenwriters and gives them feedback to develop their projects.
Executive Producer/Director
Not Like Most Productions
08.2021 - Current
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create new revenue streams and cut operational costs.
- Creates call sheets, calendars, and shoot schedules.
- Coordinated on-site shoots.
- On-Set producer support.
- Researched and identified potential donors.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
Lead Producer
Tisch New Theater
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Produced the Off-Broadway production of Amélie.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Raised TNT's value by 40%.
Production and Community Manager
Costa Rica Piano Festival
12.2020 - Current
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Planned and implemented fundraising events.
- Expert at pitching a concept to potential sponsors, including cooporate and diplomatic.
Founding Artistic Director and Producer
Crescendo Producciones
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with production on task list creation to meet overall project goals on time.
- Contributed to the creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Fundraising to produce a $25k production of "Les Miserables"
Project Manager
Iniciativa Arroz y Frijoles
03.2020 - Current
- Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.
- Handling budget for a non-profit organization.
- Fundraising.
- Event planning and execution.
Line Producer
Teatro Espressivo
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Fundraising for a non-profit theater company.
- Creative content development.
Musical Theater Workshop Professor
EPL, Sifais
02.2016 - 05.2018
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for the performing arts.
Education
Master of Arts - Arts Administration (Producing And Finance)
New York University
New York City 09.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Tisch Department of Drama
New York University
New York, New York 08.2018 - 05.2022
Minor - Business of Entertainment, Media And Technology
New York University
New York City 08.2018 - 05.2022
Leading With Finance - Harvard Business School
Harvard University
Boston, MA 07.2022 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Lincoln School (IB Diploma)
San José, Costa Rica 08.2004 - 05.2018
Skills
Fluent in English, Spanish and conversational French
Project planning, management and development
Film and TV Production
Effective communication
Can-do attitude
Fundraising campaigns
Multitasking abilities
Timeline
Leading With Finance - Harvard Business School
Harvard University
07.2022 - 09.2022
Associate Producer
TAIT/ProductionGlue
07.2022 - Current
Junior Creative Executive
Braven Films
01.2022 - 07.2022
Master of Arts - Arts Administration (Producing And Finance)
New York University
09.2021 - 05.2024
Executive Producer/Director
Not Like Most Productions
08.2021 - Current
Lead Producer
Tisch New Theater
06.2021 - 05.2022
Production and Community Manager
Costa Rica Piano Festival
12.2020 - Current
Line Producer
Teatro Espressivo
05.2020 - 10.2020
Project Manager
Iniciativa Arroz y Frijoles
03.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Tisch Department of Drama
New York University
08.2018 - 05.2022
Minor - Business of Entertainment, Media And Technology
New York University
08.2018 - 05.2022
Founding Artistic Director and Producer
Crescendo Producciones
08.2016 - 08.2018
Musical Theater Workshop Professor
EPL, Sifais
02.2016 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Lincoln School (IB Diploma)
08.2004 - 05.2018