Tamara Rivera
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented and solutions-driven Creative Production Manager with extensive experience overseeing studio operations, cross-functional team coordination, and creative production workflows. Skilled in project management, IT onboarding, facilities support, and high-volume photo production environments. Adept at streamlining processes through tools like Google Suite, Slack and Airtable, maintaining brand consistency, and managing internal communications between creative and technical teams.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Production Manager
RH
08.2017 - Current
- Led operational support for a high-performing creative production and retouching team, ensuring alignment with brand standards across all catalog and marketing imagery.
- Streamlined production workflows using Slack and Airtable for task management, scheduling, and interdepartmental communication.
- Coordinated hardware logistics and IT onboarding for new employees, including setup of workstations, user accounts, and workspace configurations.
- Managed vendor relationships and office services, including Epson printer maintenance, color calibration, press checks, and supply ordering.
- Facilitated facility operations, responding to infrastructure needs and supporting large-scale office moves and space planning.
- Oversaw meal and snack programs for the team, managing group orders and vendor communication.
- Balanced creative leadership with operational duties to foster a productive and well-supported workplace.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
Studio Manager / Producer
Leigh Beisch Photography
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed end-to-end studio production, coordinating with agents, stylists, digital techs, and clients for commercial and editorial shoots.
- Prepared estimates and invoices; maintained a studio contact database using FileMaker Pro.
- Oversaw image delivery, backups, and server management; ensured secure file handling for client work.
- Supported creative planning by producing pre-production decks, assisting on creative calls, and preparing layouts.
- Coordinated photographer schedules, client meetings, and team logistics for smooth shoot execution.
- Handled color proofing and portfolio updates for monthly marketing mailers; updated website content in collaboration with designers.
Operations Manager
BookPig Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Designed and produced marketing materials including flyers, brochures, and digital graphics for web and print.
- Photographed and edited product images for the website and promotional campaigns.
- Collaborated with IT to troubleshoot website issues and improve overall functionality.
- Managed day-to-day logistics including packaging, shipping, and order processing.
- Developed reporting procedures to analyze customer satisfaction, shipping efficiency, and internal productivity.
Producer / Senior Photographer
Blue Sky Rental Studios
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Produced weekly photo shoots, managing booking, travel, staffing, and production logistics.
- Made final creative decisions regarding photo quality and post-production edits.
- Oversaw image management for promotional use and website publication (SmugMug).
- Supported file transfers between manufacturing and FTP servers for publication-ready assets.
- Conducted feedback sessions with staff to optimize scheduling and workflow processes.
Legal Receptionist
Losch & Ehrlich Law Firm
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Managed a multi-line phone system and coordinated communications between attorneys, clients, and service providers.
- Scheduled depositions, interpreters, and court reporters; prepared meeting spaces for legal proceedings.
- Compiled trial documents, exhibits, and case files for court appearances.
Education
Design, Art, Photography
City College of San Francisco
Skills
- Project management
- Workflow optimization
- Equipment monitoring
- Inventory coordination
- Workflow management
- Organization skills
- Time management
- Tech-Savvy
- Office equipment operations
- Calm demeanor
- Problem-solving
- Production optimization
Timeline
Creative Production Manager
RH
08.2017 - Current
Studio Manager / Producer
Leigh Beisch Photography
01.2015 - 01.2017
Operations Manager
BookPig Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2011
Producer / Senior Photographer
Blue Sky Rental Studios
01.2006 - 01.2009
Legal Receptionist
Losch & Ehrlich Law Firm
01.2001 - 01.2004
Design, Art, Photography
City College of San Francisco
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