Michelle Skaneski
Summary
Accomplished Key Second Assistant Director, enhancing department productivity and project management through effective team leadership and complex problem-solving. Excelled in staff training and development, ensuring timely completion of projects while maintaining compliance with industry standards. Demonstrated exceptional verbal communication and workload management skills, fostering strong cross-functional collaborations. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet project's needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Key Second Assistant Director
Amazon, Netflix, Etc
01.2010 - Current
- Increased department productivity through effective delegation and supervision of tasks.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Supported senior leadership in strategic planning efforts, contributing valuable insights based on industry knowledge and experience.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training.
- Controlled costs to keep within budget.
- Communicated clearly with employees to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies for staff members.
- Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
Production Assistant
Disney, Paramount Pictures, Starz
06.2004 - 11.2009
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment, contributing to overall team productivity.
- Boosted overall team morale through proactive problem-solving and open communication practices.
- Reduced production errors through close attention to detail.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures.
- Communicated with other departments to coordinated production activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
Penn State University
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Staff Management
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Workload Management
- Staff Training and Development
- Event Management
Projects
American Rust Season 1, 2
House of Cards Season 2-6
P-Valley Season 2
Shooting Stars
Sweet Girl
Roswell Season 1, 2
Handmaid Tale Season 3
Dark Knight Rises
Hall Pass
Love and Other Drugs
John Adams
Timeline
Key Second Assistant Director
Amazon, Netflix, Etc
01.2010 - Current
Production Assistant
Disney, Paramount Pictures, Starz
06.2004 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
Penn State University