VALENTINA ALBANO
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Hybrid creative and production-focused Associate Producer with experience managing multi-project pipelines, supporting directors and executive producers, and coordinating across film, television, digital content, and live productions. Skilled at driving workflows, supporting creative development, delivering projects, and overseeing talent, music, and festival operations. Adept at building systems, leading teams, and maintaining momentum across multiple simultaneous productions in fast-paced environments. Known for adaptability, initiative, and high-level communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Producer
Morning Moon Productions
01.2022 - Current
- Managed workflows, schedules, and submission across 11+ concurrent projects, serving as a central hub between production companies, third-party crews, talent, and internal departments
- Delivered two films, overseeing timelines, asset tracking, cross-team communication, and final delivery requirements from development through post
- Mentored interns and assistants, providing training, assigning tasks, and fostering growth across creative and production responsibilities
- Supported the in-house music division with research, music licensing, opportunity tracking, and identifying new work for the music team
- Assisted four executive producers and a high-profile actor with meeting prep, development discussions, and executive coordination
- Represented the company at film festivals, managing research, networking, scheduling, and industry outreach
- Designed and implemented new organizational systems, spreadsheets, and workflows—tools still used by the company to manage submissions and project pipelines
Director/Executive Producer's Assistant
Andrew Bowser
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Researched potential partners and sponsors for an Independent film
- Scheduled stakeholder meetings, investor calls, and communication to support ongoing production and fundraising efforts
- Oversaw crowdfunding and pre-production logistics
- Drafted press releases, marketing packages, and social content strategies
Freelance Production Coordinator
Various Production Companies
01.2018 - 05.2023
- Worked with Production Managers and Producers in production of reality television, comedy sketches, and branded marketing pushes
- Assisted production department heads with timesheets and invoices
- Served as Key Set PA, delegating tasks and managing crew flow
- Coordinated supply and equipment pick-ups for production and talent needs
- Employers include: OBB Media, SoulPancake, and third party crews
2nd 2nd Assistant Director
Nickelodeon
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Responsible for main talent's schedule, including filming, on set school work, and mandated breaks
- Headed daily cross functional planning with Producers, HMU department, costume department, and production
- Improved and remodeled workflow for all production reports, daily time sheets, and weekly timecards by assessing the original workflow and modifying for efficiency, and production needs.
Production Assistant
Caffeine Studios
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Enhanced daily live shows by working closely with Producers to create and drive meaningful content
- Implemented lasting and streamlined workflows for deliverables and graphics
- Developed ongoing segments by establishing professional relations with talent and guests
- Managed production rundowns and schedules in an ever-changing environment
Concert Production Manager
CSUN MUSIC DEPARTMENT
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Supervisor to meet changing production schedules.
- Introduced guidelines and program changes to crew protocols
- Stage managed musicians and large orchestras to bring recitals and concerts to the main performance hall
Production Assistant/Intern
FUNNY OR DIE Inc
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Analyzed social media outreach and created spreadsheets to reflect upcoming launches
- Edited short b-roll and video content that was published to the main website
Office Production Assistant
GARY SANCHEZ PRODUCTIONS
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided script coverage and feedback on all incoming project submissions
- Merged office and administrative skills to further exterior connections and branded meetings
Education
Bachelor of Arts - CINEMA, TELEVISION, AND VIDEO PRODUCTION
California State University - Northridge
Los Angeles, CA12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - JOURNALISM
California State University - Northridge
Los Angeles, CA12.2019
Skills
- On-set coordinating
- Crowdfunding
- Script Evaluation
- Show planning
- Delegation
- Content Strategy
- Administrative and Follow-up
- Pre-production planning
- Talent management
- Project coordination
- Content development
SOFTWARE SKILLS
- Microsoft Office
- Movie Magic - Budgeting and Scheduling tool
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Audition
- Pro Tools
- Ableton
- Social Media Automation Tools (Tweetfull)
- Google Suite (docs, slides, sheets)
- ShoFlo
- Airtable
- Rundown Creator
- TriCaster
- YouTube Studio
LANGUAGES
- Italian
Timeline
Associate Producer
Morning Moon Productions
01.2022 - Current
2nd 2nd Assistant Director
Nickelodeon
06.2021 - 08.2021
Director/Executive Producer's Assistant
Andrew Bowser
03.2021 - 01.2022
Production Assistant
Caffeine Studios
03.2020 - 11.2020
Freelance Production Coordinator
Various Production Companies
01.2018 - 05.2023
Production Assistant/Intern
FUNNY OR DIE Inc
05.2017 - 08.2018
Office Production Assistant
GARY SANCHEZ PRODUCTIONS
05.2017 - 08.2018
Concert Production Manager
CSUN MUSIC DEPARTMENT
07.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - CINEMA, TELEVISION, AND VIDEO PRODUCTION
California State University - Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - JOURNALISM
California State University - Northridge