SHAUNNIE SMITH
Carson,CA
Summary
I thrive in an environment that inspires its employees to be the best people they can be, an environment that encourages team work, communication and working towards a common goal of producing great things that will ignite a creative perspective in viewing the world.
Professional with proven track record in project support, skilled in coordinating tasks, managing schedules, and ensuring project milestones are met. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable. Expertise in project management software, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication. Known for problem-solving abilities and keen eye for detail, driving projects to successful completion.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Project Manager
PPM/Cresa, LLC
03.2022 - Current
- I have had the opportunity of working with two companies in fulfilling Amazon Studio logistics and business services. PPM, from 2022 – 2024 and presently Cresa, LLC. My role started as Delivery Projects Coordinator, which covered providing support to 3 different lines of business: workplace services, moves, and other various projects. Being promoted to Assistant Project Manager, my duties now encompass the planning and organization of moves.
Corporate Facility, Vendor Head
Swiss Post Solutions at Amazon Studios
Culver City, CA
03.2017 - 03.2022
- I have had the success of working with two company hired partner in fulfilling Amazon Studio logistics and business services. Rock USA, from 2017 – 2020 and now Swiss Post Solutions, in filling my role as a Corporate Facility, Vendor Head Assisting and maintaining a running schedule of high-profile actors, producers, directors, and executives for meetings with Amazon Studio Executives. Create an exquisitely comfortable environment for guests. Assistance in problem-solving and contribution to studio events. Address and executed parking logistics for activities and guest. Contributed an active part in the hiring of team members for reception and business services to achieve the ultimate concierge and administrative support center.
Director, Improvisation Department
The Stella Adler Academy of Acting
Hollywood, CA
08.2013 - 01.2022
- Introduced students to the theatrical form of Improvisation, creating a foundation for movement on stage and storytelling without a script. The term focused on team building, listening, eye-contact, and being present in the moment. All training focused on using their imagination, and thinking outside the box in order to create stories that would grow and could be built upon.
- Responsible for running Improv workshops both international and U.S. for students from Japan to New Zealand to civil engineers in Los Angeles.
- Lead the local community outreach workshops for middle school students. These workshops focused on Improv games to inspire artistic appreciation and as well as improve social interaction between students.
- Created a successful on-line Improv class currently being used due to the pandemic.
Tech Counselor
Creative Care
Malibu, CA
02.2010 - 04.2013
- Worked in a confidential environment that provided guidance, support, and counseling for clients in need overnight.
Contracts Assistant/HR Coordinator
Progressive Healthcare Systems/Combined Services Management
09.2002 - 01.2007
- Prepared medical contracts, tracked and filed contractual process, organized office, provided data entry for Cedar-Sinai contract, processed confidential information, scheduled meetings for contracts director, and coordinated human resources department.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
California State University
Long Beach, CAOn-Air, VO, Production, and Writing
Academy of Radio Broadcasting
Huntington Beach, CASkills
- Logistics, HR Coordinating, HR Recruiting, excellent communication (verbal and written)
- Expert in all administrative skills, in addition to MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
- Improvisation, teaching, counseling, problem-solving
- On-Air Broadcasting, production, podcasting, VO and copywriting
- Project monitoring
- Project planning
- Project scheduling
- Purchasing and procurement
- Scope management
- Quality control
- Client relations
- Client relationships
- Meeting coordination
- Meeting facilitation
- Client interfacing
- Development milestone planning
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager
PPM/Cresa, LLC
03.2022 - Current
Corporate Facility, Vendor Head
Swiss Post Solutions at Amazon Studios
03.2017 - 03.2022
Director, Improvisation Department
The Stella Adler Academy of Acting
08.2013 - 01.2022
Tech Counselor
Creative Care
02.2010 - 04.2013
Contracts Assistant/HR Coordinator
Progressive Healthcare Systems/Combined Services Management
09.2002 - 01.2007
On-Air, VO, Production, and Writing
Academy of Radio Broadcasting
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
California State University