Stacy Bergstein
New York,New York
Summary
Highly organized producer who has worked in a variety of entertainment and educational companies and is able to execute efficiently and effectively within budget thanks to unwavering persistence, composure, and passion for producing a flawless project. Continually working at 110% to make an impact in the education or entertainment industry at a progressive and collaborative organization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Producer/Production Supervisor
Various TV Production Companies
08.2008 - Current
- Managed a variety of budgets from $20,000 to $3,000,000
- Organized the development and production of a DVD product for the New York City Teaching Fellows with distribution of 10,000 units
- Handled all logistics of pre and post production including hiring crew and vendors, securing sites, obtaining bids, coordinating travel, meetings, daily schedules, edit and sound sessions to ensure a polished final product.
- Created pre-production booklets and other necessary materials for agency/client meetings
- Negotiated deals and accounted for all expenses (overages, vendors, purchase orders, petty cash transactions, payroll processing, etc.)
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining production processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Managed budgets and allocated resources effectively, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Established strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and increased referrals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional multimedia productions for various platforms.
- Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management for smooth production flow and optimal results.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms that contributed to the overall success of each project.
- Conducted thorough pre-production planning sessions, ensuring all stakeholders were aligned on project objectives and timelines.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, legal requirements, safety protocols during all stages of production.
- Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication channels among team members during projects.
- Continuously improved workflow efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in production processes and implementing solutions.
- Cultivated a network of reliable freelancers who contributed their expertise as needed across multiple projects.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Hired, trained and managed production staff and crew members to build highly qualified team and boost overall performance.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain supplies needed for shoots at best value for money.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
Videographer/Editor
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies
08.2015 - 10.2015
- Filmed and edited educational conferences and events
- Interviewed master teachers
- Produced, filmed, and edited promo videos of master teachers and classes.
Post Production Supervisor
Berlin Cameron United
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Handled all post logistics and budgets
- Accounted for post expenses and billing
- Handled post bookings and client services.
Owner and creator of a virtual summer camp for kids ages 6-12
Way Beyond Camp
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Created and designed website and promo videos
- Ran 8 virtual classes with 6-8 kids in attendance
- Handled all accounting, logistics, facilitating, web hosting, teacher interviews, advertising, parent communication, zoom facilitating, and everything else to keep the business running.
Project Manager for a subscription based online learning center for children ages 3 to 8 years old
Alfy, Inc.
- 08.2002
- Responsible for the creative, production, and fulfillment of all marketing and advertising activities of the company, including direct mail, e-mail, online advertising, premiums, and promotional products
- Interfaced with internal and external account management, creative, and production
- Prepared specifications, obtained bids, and managed the deadlines and logistics of the creative and production of all marketing collateral and promotional materials
- Prepared managers of over 900 partner retail stores for upcoming promotions.
Director of Operations/Creative Instructor for children's art and science parties and classes
Art-n-Orbit
08.1999
- Managed and executed classes for 200 children per semester at 5 locations, including The Children's Museum and Reebok Sports Club
- Handled all aspects of public relations, including the creation and distribution of all marketing materials
- Acquired new business opportunities and managed existing client relationships
- Ran three to five parties per week including a benefit for UJA Federation at FAO Schwarz
- Taught Art and Science classes to children 18 months-11 years old.
Freelance Event Producer
NYC Dance Companies
11.2009 - 05.2012
- Produced the coordination, direction, and creative for various benefits, dance events, and performances throughout New York City
- Raised over $20,000 to assist Haitian families and orphanages through performance sales
- Supervised the design, production, and distribution of all marketing material
- Worked with the Artistic Directors and committee members to set priorities, develop overall strategy and budget for all future events and financial goals
- Held weekly volunteer meetings to train volunteers and assign various pre and event day responsibilities
- Organized and informed performers, dancers, volunteers, and crew members before and during the event
- Shot and edited promotional videos to gain new client business and funds for the children's dance program
- Managed social media, email, photo, and video database
- Wrote press releases and managed all public relations.
Fundraiser
Pan Africa Organization, Future Graduates Academy, Ghanaian Community
12.2008
- Organized a fundraiser for Pan Africa Organization, who's mission is to prevent violence and abuse against women and children and help them to lead more successful lives
- Raised money from family, friends, and co-workers to purchase a computer for Pan Africa Organization
- Named the Ambassador of the US by the Pan Africa Organization
- Organized and funded the construction and planning for a new floor for Future Graduates Academy (an elementary school for orphans in Tamale, Ghana)
- Assistant taught dance and song to the children at the Future Graduates Academy
- Donated school uniforms and clothing to over 1000 children and adults in Tamale, Ghana
- Edited a thank you video and letter for all the donors.
Education
Masters in Education -
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaB.A. in Communications And Media -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaSkills
- Project Management
- Client Specialist
- Budget Management
- Facilitation
- Vendor Negotiation
- Creative Education
- Deadline Management
- Pre-Production Planning
- Attention to detail
- Creative problem-solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Studio Production
Computer Skills And Activities
Microsoft Word, Pages, Excel, Key Note, Power Point, Basic Adobe Premier, Extensive travel throughout Europe, Africa, Haiti, Israel, Thailand, Costa Rica
Charity And Fundraising Production
- NYC Dance Companies, New York, New York, Freelance Event Producer, 11/2009, 05/2012, Produced the coordination, direction, and creative for various benefits, dance events, and performances throughout New York City, Raised over $20,000 to assist Haitian families and orphanages through performance sales, Supervised the design, production, and distribution of all marketing material (programs, brochures, flyers, online advertising), Worked with the Artistic Directors and committee members to set priorities, develop overall strategy and budget for all future events and financial goals, Held weekly volunteer meetings to train volunteers and assign various pre and event day responsibilities (ushering, music editing and organization, program design, lighting design, ticket sales, promotion, travel and accommodation of out-of-town guests), Organized and informed performers, dancers, volunteers, and crew members before and during the event (Over 15 different groups and 200 dancers), Shot and edited promotional videos to gain new client business and funds for the children's dance program, Managed social media, email, photo, and video database, Wrote press releases and managed all public relations
- Fundraiser, Tamale, Ghana, Pan Africa Organization, Future Graduates Academy, Ghanaian Community, 12/2008, Organized a fundraiser for Pan Africa Organization, who's mission is to prevent violence and abuse against woman and children and help them to lead more successful lives, Raised money from family, friends, and co-workers to purchase a computer for Pan Africa Organization, Named the Ambassador of the US by the Pan Africa Organization, Organized and funded the construction and planning for a new floor for Future Graduates Academy (an elementary school for orphans in Tamale, Ghana), Assistant taught dance and song to the children at the Future Graduates Academy, Donated school uniforms and clothing to over 1000 children and adults in Tamale, Ghana, Edited a thank you video and letter for all the donors
Certification
- Teaching Certificate
Timeline
Owner and creator of a virtual summer camp for kids ages 6-12
Way Beyond Camp
05.2020 - 08.2020
Videographer/Editor
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies
08.2015 - 10.2015
Post Production Supervisor
Berlin Cameron United
05.2012 - 05.2013
Freelance Event Producer
NYC Dance Companies
11.2009 - 05.2012
Fundraiser
Pan Africa Organization, Future Graduates Academy, Ghanaian Community
12.2008
Producer/Production Supervisor
Various TV Production Companies
08.2008 - Current
Director of Operations/Creative Instructor for children's art and science parties and classes
Art-n-Orbit
08.1999
Project Manager for a subscription based online learning center for children ages 3 to 8 years old
Alfy, Inc.
- 08.2002
Masters in Education -
Lehigh University
B.A. in Communications And Media -
University of Pittsburgh
- Teaching Certificate
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