Sidney Madison Prescott, MBA
New York,NY
Summary
Award-winning technology executive and seasoned tv and film executive producer with expertise in creating socially conscious films. Known for supporting underrepresented voices and exploring resonant themes. Combining artistic vision with technical expertise, bringing a unique perspective to digital media and film production. Skilled in budgeting, scheduling, negotiation, and creative direction. Cultivates collaborative relationships with talent and crew while ensuring high-quality output. Rare expertise in emerging technology (artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing) as well as the entertainment industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & CEO
Moonshot Productions
New York, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Moonshot Productions was established to bridge the gap between academia and the film industry, empowering marginalized voices, particularly student filmmakers of color
- Website: https://www.moonshotproductionsnyc.com
- Mission: Established Moonshot Productions to bridge the gap between academia and the film industry, empowering marginalized voices, particularly student filmmakers of color
- Key Achievements: Currently serving as Executive Producer for numerous projects emerging from the prestigious University of Southern California’s film school, supporting student filmmakers in their transition from academia to industry
- Dedicated to amplifying diverse, impactful narratives, Moonshot focuses on producing films that challenge norms, promote representation, and foster social change
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive business plan to launch the company
- Created and managed the company's financial budgeting, forecasting, and reporting systems
- Oversaw all aspects of operations including product development, marketing, sales, customer service and finance
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for optimal pricing structure
- Identified potential partnerships to expand the reach of the business
- Managed day-to-day activities across multiple departments within the organization
- Monitored performance metrics to ensure quality standards were maintained
Executive Producer
Pocket Money
Los Angeles, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Overview: A story of two childhood friends, who after struggling to make ends meet in the U.S., plan a haphazard bank heist in pursuit of the "American Dream." The scheme unravels and the pair are forced to confront their shared past, misguided ambitions, and the true cost of loyalty.
- Status: Currently in pre-production, with filming scheduled to begin in Q1 2025
- Responsibilities: Directed budgeting, secured brand partnerships, and prepared the production team for festival release
- Assisted in developing strategies for promoting finished product prior to its release
- Provided guidance and direction on creative decisions made by cast and crew members
- Developed quality assurance initiatives to foster adherence to artistic and technical standards
- Produced leads by cold calling prospects, networking at events and effectively using social media networks
Executive Producer
In Summer
Los Angeles, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Overview: In the final 24 hours before a life-altering verdict, an estranged father, now a death row inmate, and his daughter, an attorney, confront their shared past. Together, they grapple with forgiveness and redemption as they navigate the complexities of their fractured relationship.
- Status: Currently in post-production, aiming for the 2025 festival circuit
- Achievements: Directed budgeting, scheduling, creative direction, and distribution planning to broaden audience reach
- Organized production schedules, budgets, and staff rosters to ensure efficient operations
- Recruited, hired and developed personnel, in addition to overseeing operational budgets, negotiations and post-production duties
- Conducted script analysis and revisions in collaboration with writers and directors
- Developed and managed production budgets, forecasting expenditures and controlling costs
Executive Producer
Our Wings
Los Angeles, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Overview: A heartwarming short film that explores the unbreakable bond between a mother and her gymnast daughter. The story celebrates a mother's unwavering support, showing how it empowers her daughter to overcome obstacles and achieve her dreams
. - Status: Currently in post-production, with a 2025 festival circuit release planned
- Responsibilities: Directed budget allocation, scheduling, and creative decisions to ensure artistic integrity and festival readiness
- Researched production topics using internet, video archives and other informational sources
- Tackled issues with crew members and actors immediately to achieve quick and effective resolution while keeping projects on schedule
- Conducted meetings to discuss production progress and attain production objectives
- Led project debriefs, compiling reports on performance, challenges, and achievements
Executive Producer
Margo
Los Angeles, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Overview: Tackles themes of sexual assault, intergenerational tension, and family dynamics within the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) immigrant experience
- Status: Currently in post-production, with plans for the 2025 festival circuit
- Responsibilities: Guided production, ensured alignment with thematic goals, and coordinated post-production efforts and festival strategy for maximum impact
- Organized production schedules, budgets, and staff rosters to ensure efficient operations
- Led project debriefs, compiling reports on performance, challenges, and achievements
- Secured funding and investment for projects through pitches and presentations
- Managed crisis situations, resolving issues promptly to minimize impact on production
- Conferred with technical directors, crew members and writers to discuss details of production
- Studied scripts and made revisions and changes for improvement to produce highly successful programs
Executive Producer
Countdown
Los Angeles, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Overview: During a failed New Year's Eve party, a group of friends play a game of 'spin the truth,' only to have hidden insecurities and unspoken conflicts come to light. As the clock inches closer to midnight, each revelation tests their friendships and forces them to confront their vulnerabilities.
- Status: Currently in post-production, with a target release on the 2025 film festival circuit
- Provided mentorship and guidance to junior production staff, fostering professional growth
- Responsibilities: Directed production strategy, casting, crew coordination, and oversaw pilot development for festival and network presentation
- Collaborated closely with line producers to manage day-to-day activities on set
- Assisted in developing strategies for promoting finished product prior to its release
- Monitored costs associated with production process and identified cost-saving opportunities
- Supervised team of creative and diverse individuals across varied job titles and professional delivering consistent feedback and positive reinforcement to maximize performance
- Developed quality assurance initiatives to foster adherence to artistic and technical standards
- Established and maintained all product budgets
Theater House Manager
Plays Of Wilton (Theater Row)
New York, NY
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed talent acquisition, contract negotiations, and production operations to ensure a high-quality theater experience
- Implemented strategic marketing initiatives that contributed to audience growth and operational efficiency
- Increased audience satisfaction through innovative theater management strategies, including evaluations to enhance performance
- Developed systems for efficient management of daily operations in the house
- Assessed daily workloads, scheduled, and planned daily assignments and oversaw numerous projects
Artificial Intelligence Manager
Zion Labs
New York, NY
07.2024 - Current
- Lead AI development initiatives focused on scalable, user-centric solutions
- Manage cross-functional teams, designing frameworks for advanced AI applications in line with business and user needs
- Managed the development of intelligence products in response to customer requirements
- Developed strategies for using open source intelligence tools to maximize efficiency of data collection processes
- Provided recommendations on strategic initiatives based on gathered evidence or insights derived from analysis of data sets
Global Head of Intelligent Automation (RPA, AI, ML, NLP)
Spotify
New York, NY
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Built and scaled a global engineering team, implementing over 200 automated processes, achieving $25M ROI
- Developed Spotify’s cross-functional Finance & Advertising AI-driven system, advancing workflow automation and enhancing digital transformation
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes
Managing Principal, Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
E*TRADE by Morgan Stanley
Jersey City, NJ
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Directed digital transformation initiatives, increasing business efficiency by 65%
- Implemented a CI/CD pipeline for RPA, reducing production issues by 60% through automated testing enhancements
- Provided strategic direction to the leadership team, ensuring that objectives were met in a timely manner
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations of the organization
- Created and managed budgets for departments while maintaining compliance with financial regulations
- Coordinated meetings with internal stakeholders and external partners to discuss business strategies and initiatives
- Cultivated relationships with clients, vendors, and other key stakeholders to foster successful collaborations
- Reviewed performance metrics of employees to ensure they are meeting expectations
- Implemented innovative solutions to address operational challenges within the organization
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
Vice President, Intelligent Automation (RPA, ML, OCR)
Bank of New York Mellon
New York, NY
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Led a 60+ engineering team, achieving a 65% increase in development efficiency and establishing standards for a 24/6 automation support center
- Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the organization
- Directed business development initiatives, including acquisitions and joint venture agreements
- Managed financial operations, overseeing budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis activities
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for services, products and supplies
- Implemented process improvement procedures that resulted in cost savings across the board
- Maintained relationships with key stakeholders by attending meetings and responding promptly to inquiries or requests for information
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve company objectives
- Identified problems and implemented solutions to better streamline operations
- Collaborated with executive team members on major decisions regarding company-wide initiatives
Global Head of Intelligent Automation
Fiserv
Atlanta, GA
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Spearheaded Fiserv’s first digital transformation, reducing operational costs by $15M
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and maintain compliant automated solutions
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines
Education
Master of Science - Intellectual Property Law
Cornell Law School
Ithaca, NY08-2027
Master of Business Administration -
Brenau University
Gainesville, GABachelor of Arts - Philosophy (Pre-Law Concentration)
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Executive Production (TV & Film)
- Financial Budgeting
- Strategic Distribution Planning
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Robotic Process Automation
- Artificial Intelligence Expertise
- Machine Learning Expertise
- Process Optimization
- Fostering Collaborative Brand Relationships
- Financial Resource Mobilization
- Investor Relations Management
- Plot Structuring
- Thematic Consistency
- Engagement Strategies
- Data Interpretation
- Risk Analysis
- Data Analytics Tools
- Data Quality Management
Accomplishments
- Silicon Valley's Rising Star Under 40
- Top 50 Global Tech Visionary
- Rising Star in North American Payments
- Business Elite's 40 Under 40
- Georgia State University 40 Under 40
- Women in IT Rising Star
- Women in Technology Scholarship
Affiliations
- Georgia State University: Magna Cum Laude
- Georgia State University: President's List
- Georgia State University: Honors, Advanced Honors, Research Honors
- Georgia State University: Distinction in the Philosophy Major
- Georgia State University: George W. Beiswanger Most Outstanding Philosophy Major
- Georgia State University: Honors College Trustee Award for Undergraduate Research Paper
Written & Digital Accomplishments
- Robotic Process Automation Using UiPath StudioX: A Citizen Developer’s Guide to Hyperautomation, Amazon.com Best Selling Book in Computer & IT
- The Rise of A.I., Awarded Best AI Documentary at Cannes 2022
Timeline
Artificial Intelligence Manager
Zion Labs
07.2024 - Current
Executive Producer
Pocket Money
05.2024 - Current
Executive Producer
In Summer
04.2024 - Current
Theater House Manager
Plays Of Wilton (Theater Row)
04.2024 - 07.2024
Executive Producer
Our Wings
12.2023 - Current
Executive Producer
Margo
12.2023 - Current
Executive Producer
Countdown
01.2023 - Current
Founder & CEO
Moonshot Productions
01.2023 - Current
Global Head of Intelligent Automation (RPA, AI, ML, NLP)
Spotify
01.2020 - 01.2023
Managing Principal, Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
E*TRADE by Morgan Stanley
01.2019 - 01.2020
Vice President, Intelligent Automation (RPA, ML, OCR)
Bank of New York Mellon
01.2019 - 01.2019
Global Head of Intelligent Automation
Fiserv
01.2015 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Intellectual Property Law
Cornell Law School
Master of Business Administration -
Brenau University
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy (Pre-Law Concentration)
Georgia State University
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