Shanique Clarke
Production Management | Executive Business Support Professional
Bronx,NY
Summary
Smoothly direct employees carrying out Executive business support to achieve demanding production goals, schedules, and budget targets. Driven leader with excellent analytical, decision-making and project management abilities thriving best in high pressured environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Executive Assistant to the President
Food Network, Warner Bros Discovery
New York , NY
2022.10 - Current
- Promoted to provide Executive support to the President, SVPs, and VP of the Food Network.
- Gathers pitch materials from third-party Production companies to institute partnerships.
- Responsible for approving expense reports for Programming and Development clients and talent.
- Organize various meetings between different departments around Warner Bros Discovery.
- Coordinates screenings in-house and manage travel accommodations for executives.
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity
Talent Executive Assistant, "Don Lemon Tonight"
CNN, Warner Bros Discovery
New York , NY
2017.08 - 2022.10
- Wrote banners, cut videos, and on rare occasion, booked guests for primetime shows.
- Planned various breaking news coverage for 5 years under tight deadlines.
- Improved production operations and profitability by applying new technologies and fostering evolution of production standards.
- Created and managed production schedules for primetime team.
- Pitched topics and ideas for CNN Audio's Silence is not an Option podcast.
- Ability to operate at strategic levels and dive deep into complex planning for breaking news coverage, town halls, and network special events.
- Curated internal D&I initiatives for CNN employees and launched DEI groups to liaise with different department leaders.
Project Manager, Independent Consultant
Native Son
Remote , NY
2022.02 - 2022.09
- Native Save Awards: Worked closely with 6 sponsoring companies to assure events were within partnership compliance.
- Black, Queer, & Here: Oversaw all aspects of creative processes including briefing, creative development, reviews, approvals and execution.
- Liaised with project stakeholders to ensure final product aligns with expectations.
- Reported statuses of projects in weekly cross-functional team meetings and managed calendars for executive board members.
Account Assistant, AT&T Account
HBO, Warner Bros Discovery
New York , NY
2016.07 - 2017.08
- Managed $70 million contractual budget for marketing and sales.
- Digital Asset Management – organized and tracked cross-tactical asset delivery across various teams for HBO and Cinemax.
- Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
- Liaised with marketing and sales teams to develop targeted 4 campaigns.
- Generated advertising brochure for vendor use in call centers.
Client Service Coordinator
Ameriprise Financial
New York , NY
2015.08 - 2016.07
- Educated clients on account services and resolved client inquiries regarding statement information and account balances.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping with proactive attention to client information updates.
- Managed receptionist area by greeting visitors, responding to telephone, and email inquiries and providing information for in-person requests.
- Maintained and managed 200+ financial profiles with confidentiality, and prepared forms for account reviews.
Marketing Associate
The Berman Group
New York , NY
2015.03 - 2015.08
- Managed and reviewed 4 account projects to resolve any quality, communication and delivery issues.
- Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
- Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
- Managed administrative logistics of event planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
Assistant Studio Manager
Platinum Sound Recording Studio
New York , NY
2014.07 - 2015.01
- Implemented marketing strategies to promote studio to potential clients. Increased clientele by 20% using social media and cold call servicing.
- Created policies and procedures for company and delivered company-wide training to admin professionals and producers.
- Coordinated daily studio operations, including scheduling, staff management and client services.
- Negotiated vendor and supplier contracts to secure optimal rates for studio services and products.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications and Rhetoric Speech
State University At Albany
Albany, NY 2011.05 - 2014.05
Skills
Production Management (Wrapbook, iMovie, Smartsheet, Canva, Media Source, iNews, Airtable)
Accomplishments
2023, Warner Bros Discovery Stellar Awards
2022, The Webby Awards DEI Podcast Honoree, "Silence is not an Option"
2019, 12th Annual Shorty Awards Podcast Finalist, "Up From the Grave"
2018, Time Warner Richard D. Parsons Community Impact Awards
Credits
CNN Podcast, "Up from the Grave" - http://bit.ly/3P41aui
Affiliations
National Organization for Women (NOW)
Society of Professional Journalist (SPJ)
New York Production Alliance (NYPA)
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Emmy Awards)
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the President
Food Network, Warner Bros Discovery
2022.10 - Current
Project Manager, Independent Consultant
Native Son
2022.02 - 2022.09
Talent Executive Assistant, "Don Lemon Tonight"
CNN, Warner Bros Discovery
2017.08 - 2022.10
Account Assistant, AT&T Account
HBO, Warner Bros Discovery
2016.07 - 2017.08
Client Service Coordinator
Ameriprise Financial
2015.08 - 2016.07
Marketing Associate
The Berman Group
2015.03 - 2015.08
Assistant Studio Manager
Platinum Sound Recording Studio
2014.07 - 2015.01
Bachelor of Arts - Communications and Rhetoric Speech
State University At Albany
2011.05 - 2014.05
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