SCOTT MCBURNIE
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic Executive Producer with a proven track record, adept at international production management, and creative problem-solving. Recognized for delivering award-winning campaigns while maintaining strict adherence to production standards and timelines. Passionate about fostering collaboration and innovation to achieve exceptional results in complex production environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Producer/Creative Production Consultant
MALAROMA
Chicago
01.2024 - Current
VP, Executive Producer
Cramer - Krasselt
Chicago
08.2012 - 11.2023
- Supervised all stages from bidding to post-production including VFX and animation.
- Developed and managed comprehensive production processes.
- Skillfully managed high-stakes productions, meeting condensed timelines and addressing numerous stakeholder evaluations.
- Managed projects to pinpoint production efficiencies while delivering top-quality creative.
- In-depth expertise in international production dynamics and the localization process.
- Oversaw routine escalations, addressing issues in production.
- Worked alongside diverse leads to ensure timely project completion.
- Engaged in discussions with business affairs, legal teams, cost consultants, and procurement.
Director of Production
Saatchi & Saatchi
Switzerland
01.2010 - 08.2012
- Collaborated with Chief Creative Officer to develop award-winning campaigns.
- Contributed to recognition as the most awarded Saatchi & Saatchi office within the global network.
- Led integrated global SISOMO initiatives across various brands.
- Oversaw creative award initiatives in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
- Forged cohesive collaborations across the Saatchi & Saatchi European network.
- Delivered intricate projects on time, navigating various high-level stakeholder evaluations.
- Led and promoted technological innovation.
- Oversaw producer resourcing, production logistics, talent contracts, budgets, shoots, and schedules.
- Key contact for external production negotiations, risk analysis, and financial management.
Regional Head of Production
Ogilvy & Mather
Singapore
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Partnered with the Regional Chief Creative Officer to establish and articulate the agency's production objectives.
- Coordinated production efforts across multiple territories in the Asia Pacific.
- Worked alongside Regional Creative Directors to craft award-winning initiatives.
- Created seamless partnerships within the O&M Asia-Pacific network.
- Oversaw regional production resourcing, logistics, and operational budgets.
- Skillfully executed complex productions within tight deadlines, ensuring thorough executive reviews.
- Ensured productions adhered to regional network standards and legal requirements.
- Pinpointed production inefficiencies and facilitated solutions.
- Specialized in global production considerations and localization procedures.
- Recognized as leading Creative Network annually between 2008 and 2010.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film/Cinema and Television Production
Skills
- International and domestic production budgeting and oversight
- In-depth knowledge of AICP, Union (SAG-AFTRA), and nonunion guidelines
- In-depth knowledge of production processes
- Creative problem-solver
- Collaborative and effective multitasker
- Attention to detail
- Adherence to Production Standards
- Executive Stakeholder Timeline Management
- Production Budget Oversight
- Skilled in Non-Union Negotiations
Awards
- Cannes Lions
- CLIO
- One Show
- LIA
- SATCAR
- EPICA
- Euro Best
- Australian Television Awards
References
will be supplied upon request
Online Portfolio
scottmcburnie.com
Personal Information
- US Permanent Resident
- Dual Australian/British Citizenship
Timeline
Executive Producer/Creative Production Consultant
MALAROMA
01.2024 - Current
VP, Executive Producer
Cramer - Krasselt
08.2012 - 11.2023
Director of Production
Saatchi & Saatchi
01.2010 - 08.2012
Regional Head of Production
Ogilvy & Mather
01.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Film/Cinema and Television Production
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