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Michele Armstrong

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

A collaborative Production Coordinator and Manager with over a decade of industry expertise in Film, TV, and Branded Content. Proven track record in crew management, scheduling, budgeting, logistics, casting, location scouting, vendor sourcing, safety compliance, and post-production oversight.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Creative Control Branding & Entertainment Group
01.2016 - Current
  • Supervise staff, production crew, post-production and editorial
  • Negotiate talent contracts, vendor agreements, and crew deal memos
  • Budget and track costs for equipment and site logistics
  • Produce timelines, manage schedules and allocate resources for film & broadcast production

Projects I Clients include:

Features/TV: A Kid From Coney Island - Netflix, Martin: The Legacy of A King - BET.

Branded Content & Commercials: Fanduel, Nike Jordan Brand, iTunes, iHeart Media, Inter Parfums, Color of Change, Jack Daniels, Korbel, Banter by Piercing Pagoda,.

Music Videos: H.E.R. - RCA Records, Action Bronson - Lorna Vista Recordings, Ozuna x Romeo Santos - Sony Latin, Lecrae - Columbia Records, Chyno Miranda x J Balvin - Universal Latino, James Bay - Republic Records.

Associate Producer

President's House Museum/National Park Service
07.2009 - 01.2011
  • Gained rights and clearances for use of artifacts and archival images from renowned institutions in making of documentary film content for site installation at the historical President's House Museum.
  • Provided editorial feedback for historical and architectural accuracy of CGI produced content.
  • Coordinated logistics, scheduling and travel for talent, production crew and CGI staff.

Production Coordinator

Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Viacom, CBS
02.2005 - 06.2009
  • Strategically organized crews of creative, technical and administrative personnel in production of independent and studio film and television projects.
  • Generated Daily Production Reports and Call Sheets.
  • Tracked expenditures while creatively solving logistical barriers for staff and crew.
  • Coordinated travel and accommodations for personnel.

Projects include:

Features: “The Last Airbender" Paramount Pictures, "Ray" Universal Pictures, "Explicit Ills" SXSW Winner, "Happy Tears" Pierpoline Films, "Big Momma's House II" 20th Century Fox.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology / Theatre

Barnard College of Columbia University
New York, NY

Certificate Program - Story Analysis For Film & Television-Chris Vogler

UCLA
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Content Development
  • Rights & Clearances
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Vendor Relations
  • Production Scheduling
  • Site Management
  • Logistics Planning
  • Travel & Shipping
  • Budgeting - Hot Budgets, AICP
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Production Manager

Creative Control Branding & Entertainment Group
01.2016 - Current

Associate Producer

President's House Museum/National Park Service
07.2009 - 01.2011

Production Coordinator

Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Viacom, CBS
02.2005 - 06.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology / Theatre

Barnard College of Columbia University

Certificate Program - Story Analysis For Film & Television-Chris Vogler

UCLA
Michele Armstrong