Thea McDarrah
New York
Summary
Hard Working & Driven Associate Producer, Production Coordinator, and Team Leader with a proven track record in managing end-to-end production processes, including budgeting, scheduling, and post-production supervision. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, foster strong client relationships, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality content for clients such as Chase Bank, Hard Rock Bets, Choice Hotels, and OOFOS. Skilled in vendor negotiations, talent coordination, and crisis management, consistently maintaining composure under pressure. Adept at optimizing workflows and enhancing team performance to meet and exceed project goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Producer/Production Coordinator
Black&Co.
New York
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Acted as a liaison and facilitated communications between creatives, clients, and brand teams during the entire production process, with an emphasis on post-production, ensuring timely retouching, and delivery within budget.
- Cultivated strong client relationships by providing regular project updates and maintaining a professional and pleasant rapport.
- Negotiated vendor contracts, set budgets, and managed, tracked, and recorded expenses and assets to align with project expectations and budget parameters, keeping track of who, what, and how much money was involved in each production.
- Researched and secured shoot locations, booked facilities, and arranged travel accommodations for cast and crew.
- Managed production schedules, calendars, and coordinated tasks and meetings to meet strict deadlines.
- Collaborated with directors, photographers, actors, and creative personnel to ensure an efficient workflow and to cater to the client's vision.
- Assisted in casting and outreach to artists and talent for various projects.
- Coordinated, distributed, and organized releases, NDAs, and other necessary documentation and contracts.
- Managed crisis situations promptly to minimize production impact, maintaining composure and professionalism under pressure.
Head of Marketing & Social Media
Black&Co.
New York
03.2024 - Current
- Created digital marketing campaigns across multiple channels, including email, social media (e.g., Instagram and LinkedIn), and website optimization.
- Managed social media platforms and email newsletters by creating engaging content, monitoring analytics, and responding to customer feedback to enhance online presence and client retention.
- Met with prospective clients and artists to represent the company and find new business.
- Found, organized, and uploaded contacts for possible new business.
- Identifying what is and isn't working with content to best appeal to our audience.
- Planned and facilitated meetings to share marketing plans and explain future business goals.
Restaurant Manager & Caterer
Falafel of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
08.2020 - 09.2023
- Managed day-to-day operations of the restaurant, including scheduling, leading shifts, delegating tasks, cleaning and maintenance, food preparation and service, and inventory control.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations and sanitation standards by inspecting the dining room, kitchen area, and bathroom regularly, and making sure employees were clean, and completed tasks correctly.
- Supervised and led the recruitment, hiring, training (e.g., food preparation/safety, and customer service), scheduling, and evaluation of employees.
- Provided exceptional customer service by anticipating guests' needs before they arise, and practicing kindness no matter what. Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner to maintain positive relationships with guests.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- On-site and delivery catering that includes cooking and serving food, directing staff, setting up, breaking down catering supplies, and looking professional and clean.
- Created attractive displays for catering, using a variety of garnishes and decorations.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
Behavior Interventionist
ACES
Santa Cruz
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted children with autism spectrum disorder in acquiring safety and social skills through behavioral data tracking and intervention strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of goals, objectives, and intervention strategies for each child, and observed behavior to identify strengths and weaknesses, to develop suitable strategies accordingly.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques to alleviate stress in students exhibiting challenging behaviors.
- Utilized data collection methods, such as frequency counts and duration recording, to monitor student progress.
- Met with and collaborated with supervisors to refine behavior plans and come up with appropriate solutions to conflicts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Intensive Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA03-2023
Skills
- Client communication and relationship management
- Project and budget management
- Vendor negotiation and relationship management
- Production planning, facilitation, scheduling, and budget and asset tracking
- Post-production leading and supervising
- Team collaboration and communication
- Conflict resolution
- Creative and logistical problem solving
- Attention to detail and organization
- Research skills
- Social media strategy and content creation
- Hiring, interviewing, and training new staff
Affiliations
- High Level Perception Research Lab with Nicolas Davidenko, PhD
- WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms)
- Camp Counseling
- Loves photography and videography
- Loves to draw, write, and read in free time
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
- CPR certification
- RBT (Registered Behavioral Technician)
Languages
French
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Software
Canva
Adobe
Mailchimp
Google Sheets, Slides, Drive
Frameio
VeryBusy
Dropbox & WeTransfer
Timeline
Associate Producer/Production Coordinator
Black&Co.
03.2024 - 05.2025
Head of Marketing & Social Media
Black&Co.
03.2024 - Current
Behavior Interventionist
ACES
01.2022 - 10.2022
Restaurant Manager & Caterer
Falafel of Santa Cruz
08.2020 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Intensive Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz
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