Tracy Castagnoni
Durham, NC,NC
Summary
Seasoned cross functional leader and problem solver across B2B and B2C events nationally and globally. Adept at implementing improvements to optimize efficiency in business operations. Highly skilled in recognizing challenges, working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Calm, concise leader who enjoys building teams, finding solutions and creating work to be proud of.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Executive Producer
MAS
2018.06 - Current
- Managing and building cross-functional teams of up to 50+ staff from conception to execution to produce consumer, internal, and press events including large-scale consumer activations, multi-day conferences, pop-ups, and promotional tours
- Building and maintaining budgets from 500k to over 10MM with margins of 40% while allocating resources to maximize productivity and program goals.
- Identifying client goals and expectations to maintain strong relationships and project success.
- Actively collaborating across departments on project structure and recommendations for improvement
- Identifying each project's successes and opportunities to implement operational improvements across departments
- Evaluating employee performance and conveying constructive feedback to improve skills and career development.
- Adjusting work streams to maintain project teams work-life balance to ensure personal and project success
Senior Producer
MAS
2014.07 - 2018.05
- Reviewed and edited each project proposal to ensure integrity and feasibility of creative concepts
- Oversaw all production elements to execute event, including A/V, lighting, scenic fabrication, graphics, catering, security, interactive demos and décor while serving as lead client contact
- Managed production team including coordinators, creative directors, and vendors from pre-production through event
- Managed, and reconciled project budgets
- Created, updated, and finalized production documents including schedules, ROS, and staffing grid to ensure flawless execution
- Managed client expectations while delivering on creative (within budget) and effectively communicated client needs across departments.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with vendors and venue
- Established office procedures to create a more efficient working environment
- Mentored production coordinators to move them toward Producers
- Interviewed and hired freelance producers and production coordinators
Production Coordinator
MAS
2011.06 - 2014.06
- Served as support to the lead producer to execute creative proposal from conception to completion
- Collaborated with creative teams to source decor and event elements on creative vision
- Managed selection, design, and purchase of custom-made items
- Tracked and managed inventory of all event elements.
- Organized all production elements in working production schedule.
- Managed on site support staff and Brand Ambassadors across load-in and onsite execution
Account Coordinator
Anne Hardy Public Relations
2008.05 - 2009.06
- Served as day-to-day contact for client and vendors representing beauty products, stylists and aesthetic doctors
- Drafted and edited tear sheets and press releases
- Managed press materials and products for potential press placements
- Managed inventory of in-house product
- Acted as coordinator for clients during new York Fashion Week
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Rutgers University
New BrunswickSkills
- Budget Building, allocation, and management
- Leading cross functional teams
- Optimizing project workflow
- Mentoring and development
- Operations and Logistics
- Fabrication and Production
- Creative Collaboration
- Working Under pressure
Timeline
Sr. Executive Producer
MAS
2018.06 - Current
Senior Producer
MAS
2014.07 - 2018.05
Production Coordinator
MAS
2011.06 - 2014.06
Account Coordinator
Anne Hardy Public Relations
2008.05 - 2009.06
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Rutgers University
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