Suzee Dunn
Manager And Coordinator
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
In just over 10 years Suzee Dunn has evolved from a walkie PA to a Senior Health and Safety Manager at Disney's 20th Century where she supervised the health and safety protocols of 75+ shows at the height of a global pandemic. In edition Dunn is a strong member of the LA comedy scene, preforming stand-up comedy, writing with other members of the comedy community, and producing 'Snack Time with Suzee Dunn'. This diverse skill set positions Suzee as a dynamic professional ready to bring creative excellence and strategic leadership to any venture.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Time Employment
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Sr. Health and Safety Production Manager
Walt Disney Studios - 20th Century
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Distributed a team of 750 across the country, Canada, and other countries, including 200 direct reports. Managed the Health and Safety departments for over 70 television shows alongside a co-department head.
- Managed production execution, ensuring compliance with Disney's standards on set.
- Collaborated on safe practices with production teams in the current climate.
- Facilitated testing for studio-wide needs and managed on-the-ground teams.
- Troubleshot and problem-solved with the Health and Safety Management team.
- Created cohesive, studio-wide protocols for optimized workflows.
- Engaged in department meetings, adapting protocols in collaboration with medical and legal staff.
Health and Safety Production Manager
Walt Disney Studios
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Quickly ascended to the role of Senior Health and Safety Manager.
- Managed a staff of 5 to 8 direct reports.
- Supervised Disney's on-set production execution, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated on safe practices with production teams for today's climate.
- Managed on-the-ground monitoring teams and facilitated testing for full productions.
- Provided troubleshooting support, jumping between productions to address issues.
- Created unified protocols for streamlined team workflows.
- Facilitated real-time problem-solving with guidance from leadership
- Actively engaged in department meetings, staying updated on evolving protocols with medical and legal staff.
Studio Operations Coordinator, Animation Coordinator
pocket.watch
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Developed efficient studio protocols and procedures.
- Organized studio spaces, including equipment, props, wardrobe, and offices.
- Directed a team of Production Assistants including one daily direct report and 2-5 direct reports 1-3 times a week.
- Implemented strategic scheduling for cohesive team operations, collaborated with outside productions to facilitate the studio use.
- Managed animation directors' needs, scheduling, and task assignments.
- Coordinated schedules for multiple animated shows with precision.
Assistant to Mr. David Elliot
Show creator and Executive Producer at Fox
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Organized emails.
- Tracked schedules.
- Proofread and organized work.
- Engaged in general problem-solving.
- Conducted research.
Freelance Work
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Production Assistant
Rob Has A Podcast
10.2023 - Current
- Coordinated talent for live tapings of Survivor and Big Brother follow-up podcast.
Production Coordinator - Short Film 'Concrete'
Freckles LLC
10.2023 - 10.2023
Producer and Writer
Second City - Welcome to Hell with Andi Kryst'
10.2019 - 03.2020
Audience Wrangler and Runner
Comedy Central Digital Stand Up Specials
05.2019 - 05.2019
Assistant Director
Refinery 29 - 'The Package' (short film)
05.2019 - 05.2019
Office PA
Hip Hop Squares and Nashville Squares
04.2019 - 04.2019
Producer's Assistant
'Snoop and Martha's Potluck Party Challenge' - VH1
03.2019 - 03.2019
Talent Wrangler
'World's Most Amazing Dog' - Facebook
03.2019 - 03.2019
2nd Assistant Director
Nickelodeon 'How to Train Your Dragon 3' & 'Cousins for Life' AD Spot
01.2019 - 01.2019
Walkie PA
'Ex on the Beach' - MTV, Season 2 and Season 3
07.2018 - 05.2019
Assistant Director
STX Entertainment - 'The Happytime Murders'
06.2018 - 06.2018
Director
'Second Act' press release content; STX Films
12.2018 - 12.2018
Producer
'Earhart: More Than a Fucking Mystery' -Hollywood Fringe Show
05.2018 - 07.2018
Production Assistant
Clock Productions - 'Gordon Ramsay's 24-Hrs to Hell and Back'
01.2018 - 01.2018
Office PA
Untitled - Intel Commercial
11.2017 - 11.2017
Producer and Writer
'Galentines Day' - Sketch Comedy
01.2015 - 01.2017
Associate Producer
'Exnapped' - Short Film
03.2015 - 07.2015
Skills
Podcast Editor, Social Media Builder, & Pro Scheduler (Movie Magic, Asana, Smart Sheets, Slack, and Studio Binder)
Final Draft, Audacity, Microsoft, Google docs/calendar, spreadsheet extraordinaire, & Adobe CC
Timeline
Production Assistant
Rob Has A Podcast
10.2023 - Current
Production Coordinator - Short Film 'Concrete'
Freckles LLC
10.2023 - 10.2023
Sr. Health and Safety Production Manager
Walt Disney Studios - 20th Century
02.2021 - 06.2023
Health and Safety Production Manager
Walt Disney Studios
09.2020 - 02.2021
Producer and Writer
Second City - Welcome to Hell with Andi Kryst'
10.2019 - 03.2020
Studio Operations Coordinator, Animation Coordinator
pocket.watch
05.2019 - 09.2020
Audience Wrangler and Runner
Comedy Central Digital Stand Up Specials
05.2019 - 05.2019
Assistant Director
Refinery 29 - 'The Package' (short film)
05.2019 - 05.2019
Office PA
Hip Hop Squares and Nashville Squares
04.2019 - 04.2019
Producer's Assistant
'Snoop and Martha's Potluck Party Challenge' - VH1
03.2019 - 03.2019
Talent Wrangler
'World's Most Amazing Dog' - Facebook
03.2019 - 03.2019
2nd Assistant Director
Nickelodeon 'How to Train Your Dragon 3' & 'Cousins for Life' AD Spot
01.2019 - 01.2019
Director
'Second Act' press release content; STX Films
12.2018 - 12.2018
Walkie PA
'Ex on the Beach' - MTV, Season 2 and Season 3
07.2018 - 05.2019
Assistant Director
STX Entertainment - 'The Happytime Murders'
06.2018 - 06.2018
Producer
'Earhart: More Than a Fucking Mystery' -Hollywood Fringe Show
05.2018 - 07.2018
Assistant to Mr. David Elliot
Show creator and Executive Producer at Fox
02.2018 - 12.2018
Production Assistant
Clock Productions - 'Gordon Ramsay's 24-Hrs to Hell and Back'
01.2018 - 01.2018
Office PA
Untitled - Intel Commercial
11.2017 - 11.2017
Associate Producer
'Exnapped' - Short Film
03.2015 - 07.2015
Producer and Writer
'Galentines Day' - Sketch Comedy
01.2015 - 01.2017
Full Time Employment
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Freelance Work
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