Michelle Lee
Weston,CT
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Innovative Producer and visionary creator, editor, storyteller and business operations manager with demonstrated to take an idea from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality video content. Expertise in preproduction logistics, planning, production, custom graphics composition, special effects and asset management. Innovative and experienced individual with expertise in project management and creative problem-solving. Skilled in project coordination, film crew management and innovative solution development. Committed to creating engaging and meaningful content for viewers.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Producer
Pine Hill Studio LLC
07.2022 - Current
- Led and managed all pre-production, production and post-production related to filmmaking such as securing permitting, insurance, negotiating contracts, managing SAG-AFTRA contracts, location scouting, developed production plans and schedules maximize efficient film production.
- Developed pitch deck and other marketing materials for potential investors and film festivals.
- Supervised production team to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain production schedule.
- Managed above-line and below-line cast and crew actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
- Formed partnerships and secured shooting locations.
- Led the procurement process of cast and crew members to work on films.
Treasurer
Hurlbutt Elementary School PTO
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
- Planned and managed $120,000 annual budgets, tracking expenses, and investigating discrepancies to maintain optimal controls.
- Advised management regarding significant expenditures to keep operations in line with budget limitations.
- Negotiated and managed contracts with external vendors to optimize value for organization.
- Led financial planning and forecasting process to allocate resources in line with business demands.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared and presented financial reports to inform senior management and board of directors.
- Drafted treasury reports to support management decision-making needs.
Development Officer
The After-School Corporation
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Led the strategy and development of new public and private capital and manage current grants in portfolio; secured $5M; led the development of the 2010 Investing in Innovation federal award ($35M) and scored in the top tier leading to an invitation to D.C
- For the Aspen Institute forum for top scorers
- Led corporate sponsorship cultivation and secured $50,000
- Cultivated and developed external relationships securing key panelists and in-kind donations for the organization’s first Digital Learning Forum held at Google headquarters in NYC
- Developed organizational systems and reporting tools for grants management
- Led the strategy for content and messaging for external publications reaching an audience of over 10,000
Consultant
Innosight Institute
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Developed social media strategy, integrated marketing solutions and digital content to increase website traffic and conversion rates by 25%
- Led production of foundation and corporate proposals; secured $100,000 in foundation grants
Development Partnership Director
Harlem Village Academies
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Led the cultivation and development of corporate volunteer programs and a Board of Directors mentorship program which resulted in a 200% increase of corporate volunteers and $350,000 in BOD contributions
- Oversaw, trained and implemented the corporate partnerships programs leading to the organization’s first sustainable civic engagement programs (Notable partners included Google, Estee Lauder and J.P
- Morgan)
- Developed fundraising strategy and secured over $500,000 in new grants and donations
Special Assistant, Chief Operating Officer, Citizen Teacher
Citizen Schools
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Developed a recruitment strategy for the National Teaching Fellowship program leading to a 25% increase in qualified candidates; recruited and on-boarded 32 positions building essential human capital to meet aggressive growth targets; developed resources and tools that improved the hiring process for hiring managers
- Conducted compensation benchmarking, turnover and retention analysis to re-align salaries for internal equity
- Oversaw the development of an executive-level management dashboard displaying key organizational metrics
- Led the content development and implementation of two network-wide systems: SharePoint and Taleo
- Managed the operations to launch the New York state office
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological and Brain Sciences
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MDMaster of Fine Arts - Script And Screen
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT07.2023
Skills
- Canon R5C, Sony FX3
- Adobe suite: Photoshop, Premier Pro, After Effects, Illustrator
- Da Vinci Resolve
Accomplishments
- Quarterfinalist for the Nicholl Fellowship 2023 (top 6% out of 6,000 applications)
- Best First Time Producer award from NYIFA 2023
- Official selection for my first film at NYISF and NHFF (an Academy Award qualifying festival).
- Award-winning photographer
Marathon runner, painter
Bahamas and Kauai Marathons.
Painter with solo shows in Lexington, MA.
Languages
Korean
Limited Working
Timeline
Executive Producer
Pine Hill Studio LLC
07.2022 - Current
Treasurer
Hurlbutt Elementary School PTO
07.2022 - 07.2023
Development Officer
The After-School Corporation
01.2010 - 01.2012
Consultant
Innosight Institute
01.2008 - 01.2010
Development Partnership Director
Harlem Village Academies
01.2008 - 01.2009
Special Assistant, Chief Operating Officer, Citizen Teacher
Citizen Schools
01.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological and Brain Sciences
Johns Hopkins University
Master of Fine Arts - Script And Screen
Fairfield University
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