RON ADKINS
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced Head of Production with a decade of success in delivering luxury campaigns and E-commerce content on a global scale. Skilled in overseeing international logistics for elite brands, such as Koenigsegg (Global Hypercars) and The Bravo Network. Proficient in managing complex budgets and leading diverse teams through all production phases. Known for achieving high productivity and effective project execution.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Production | Operations Lead
PARADISE VALLEY STUDIOS
Los Angeles, CA
07.2020 - 12.2026
- E-commerce & Digital Leadership: Directed end-to-end production for digital campaigns and high-volume E-commerce shoots, maintaining a 60% profit margin and ensuring brand consistency across all platforms.
- Resource Management: Hired and directed DPs, directors, and creative crews to execute high-fidelity visions; managed technical ROI and optimized inventory for multi-stage commercial productions.
- Business Affairs: Led full-cycle budget planning, accruals, and contract execution with legal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Maintained adherence to safety regulations for all productions by implementing facility-wide safety standards and Sexual Harassment & Abusive Conduct Prevention compliance for all on-site staff and productions.
- O2O Brand Strategy: Curated high-traffic gallery exhibitions in LA, translating digital brand narratives into immersive physical 'Online-to-Offline' consumer experiences.
Production Coordinator
HAYMAKER MEDIA INC. (BRAVO NETWORK)
New York, NY
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Orchestrated daily operations for 'Southern Hospitality' (Season 1) by serving as the primary field liaison between production, local vendors, and network executives.
- Authored daily call sheets, managed talent movements, and coordinated logistics for 10+ person crew on location in Charleston, SC, ensuring efficient workflow and timely project execution.
- Tracked production expenses and vendor payments, ensuring budget compliance and providing weekly financial reports to network stakeholders, enhancing transparency and accountability.
International Lead Creative Producer
ØPUS UNITED
Los Angeles, CA
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Facilitated high-stakes international shoots to enhance brand visibility in key markets.: Partnered directly with the Founder/CEO to execute high-stakes location shoots across Copenhagen, Reykjavík, and Ängelholm.
- Global Campaign Production: Produced international digital campaigns for Koenigsegg (Swedish manufacturer of record-breaking, high-performance hyper cars).
- Managed international production carnets, coordinated high-value equipment transport, and led multi-country field operations for automotive assets.
- Developed a global database of creative partners and vendors to deliver high-fidelity, social-first video content for global markets.
Creative Producer (Digital & E-commerce) | Contract
J SCULPT FITNESS
Chicago, IL
- Social Content Optimization: Produced short-form/vertical video assets for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, enhancing engagement and e-comm conversion.
- Workflow Leadership: Managed logistics, talent casting, and BTS coverage, creating a robust library of social-first marketing assets.
Education
Certificate of Generative Artificial Intelligence -
DeepLearning AI
Skills
- Digital & E-commerce
- High-Volume Studio Workflows
- Asset Lifecycle Management
- Social-First Video
- Vertical Short-Form Video (TikTok/Reels/Shorts)
- Network Television Production
- Field Coordination
- Talent Logistics (SAG-AFTRA & Non-Union)
- Influencer Relations & Creator Partnerships
- Crew Leadership (10)
- Multi-City Operations
- Budget Reconciliation
- Partner Resourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- Creative Strategy
- O2O Activations
- Luxury Brand Storytelling
- Global Logistics
- High-Fidelity Capture (Leica SL-System)
- Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Frameio)
- DaVinci Resolve (Color Grading)
- Generative AI Workflow Integration (Midjourney, Runway, Suno AI)
Based in Los Angeles, CA
Local Hire Status: NYC & Atlanta | Available for Domestic and International Travel
Accomplishments
• Executive Producer | Lolita (Feature Film), Executive Produced the Latinx LGBTQ indie film Lolita, managing the production lifecycle from pre-production through final delivery. Achieved 4 award nominations across the international festival circuit for excellence in narrative storytelling.
• Featured Photographer | Gallery Exhibitions, Featured artist in 'Black History Month' showcase.
• Featured Photographer | Gallery Exhibitions, Featured artist in 'Black History Month' showcase.
Technical Toolkit And Certifications
- Financial & Legal: Sexual Harassment & Abusive Conduct Prevention Training (Certified), Budget Reconciliation, Contract Negotiation, International Carnets.
- Management & Ops: ShotGrid/Shotgun, Asana, Frame.io, Digital Asset Management (DAM).
- Creative Suite: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop.
- Generative AI Stack: Midjourney (Stills), Runway Gen-3 (Motion), Suno AI (Audio), Prompt Engineering, and AI Workflow Integration.
- Camera Systems: Leica SL-System Mastery, Cinema Camera Rigs, Studio/Gallery Lighting Design.
- BlackMagic Design ATEM Switcher (Live)
- Certifications: Generative AI Workflow Integration, C19CO Certified (COVID-19 Compliance).
Timeline
Production Coordinator
HAYMAKER MEDIA INC. (BRAVO NETWORK)
04.2022 - 09.2022
Head of Production | Operations Lead
PARADISE VALLEY STUDIOS
07.2020 - 12.2026
International Lead Creative Producer
ØPUS UNITED
11.2019 - 03.2022
Creative Producer (Digital & E-commerce) | Contract
J SCULPT FITNESS
Certificate of Generative Artificial Intelligence -
DeepLearning AI