Phil Meister
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Creative professional with strong transferable skills in project management. Background encompassing a range of projects, including film, television, and non-profits. Comfortable synthesizing and managing complex data. Leadership experience includes recruiting and on-boarding volunteers and employees. Confident communicator with a knack for clearly articulating messages in written and spoken language.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Sharing Lead
Hollywood Food Coalition
07.2023 - Current
- Foster seamless daily food distributions to numerous Los Angeles charities and nonprofits, leading to a 170% increase in food shared since 2020
- Manage interdepartmental projects with on-site and remote teams using Asana to help expand the scope of the organization’s efforts and impact in the community
- Hired and manage a team of Americorp fellows, including scheduling for proper coverage, tracking hours, and shepherding individual projects to ensure program goals were met
Food Sharing Coordinator
Hollywood Food Coalition
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Efficiently managed physical donations of food, hygiene items, and other supplies by tracking and organizing inventory using Airtable
- Drove community engagement and program success by recruiting and engaging volunteers and working closely with our Volunteer Coordinator to improve retention rates
Community Dinner Lead
Hollywood Food Coalition
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Led a team of staff and volunteers to prepare, package, and distribute hundreds of meals each day using recycled food
- Communicated with unhoused neighbors to help meet their immediate needs, particularly during weekend hours when other services were unavailable
Producer
Known Studios (formerly Stun Creative)
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Produced captivating on-air and digital promotional videos for notable clients including ABC, Hulu, Toho, and Princess Cruises
- Optimized project budgets and tracked costs to maximize profitability
- Developed and maintained production calendars, ensuring project milestones were met
- Crafted concise and effective scripts to convey clients' marketing message
- Efficiently managed multiple projects simultaneously, both remotely and in-office
- Collaborated with editors and graphics team to align with clients' creative and commercial goals
- Organized database of digital project assets and versions for easy accessibility by artists and fellow producers
- Communicated with external vendors for quotes and procurement of stock assets, music, and captioning services
Associate Producer
Psyop
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted in producing 3D-animated commercials for prominent clients such as Kay Jewelers and Cricket Wireless
- Maintained clear communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle to ensure project alignment
- Coordinated staffing requirements to deliver projects on time and within budget
- Managed the progress of each spot through the animation pipeline, facilitating iterative changes for accurate asset delivery
- Oversaw final delivery of HD broadcast spots and various social cutdowns
Freelance Production Coordinator
Various Commercial/Film/TV Productions
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with producers to assemble skilled freelance crews and source equipment for diverse film and video productions
- Orchestrated and delegated tasks to ensure smooth and efficient workflow on set
- Managed meals and craft services for shoots
SEO Analyst
Evolving Interactive
11.2013 - 11.2017
- Implemented and maintained successful internet marketing campaigns for multiple small businesses
- Generated compelling website content to enhance organic traffic and improve Google search rankings
Assistang Manager-Customer Support
Groupon
11.2010 - 11.2013
- Led a team of 18 employees in addressing high-volume customer concerns through phone and email channels
- Collaborated with Sales and Account Management departments to ensure top-notch account quality
- Developed training materials and conducted training sessions for new hires
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Screen Arts & Cultures
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05.2007
Skills
- Quality control
- Employee onboarding, training, and management
- Verbal and written communication
- Asana
- Airtable
- Google Suite
Timeline
Food Sharing Lead
Hollywood Food Coalition
07.2023 - Current
Food Sharing Coordinator
Hollywood Food Coalition
07.2022 - 07.2023
Community Dinner Lead
Hollywood Food Coalition
11.2021 - 07.2022
Producer
Known Studios (formerly Stun Creative)
02.2019 - 08.2021
Associate Producer
Psyop
09.2018 - 01.2019
Freelance Production Coordinator
Various Commercial/Film/TV Productions
11.2017 - 09.2018
SEO Analyst
Evolving Interactive
11.2013 - 11.2017
Assistang Manager-Customer Support
Groupon
11.2010 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Screen Arts & Cultures
University of Michigan
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