ZAKAILA CIMONE
New York,NY
Summary
Innovative, dedicated and tactical multimedia professional with expertise in broadcast media, events and C-suite communications. Experience in television production, event producing, podcast directing and team management. Creating remarkable experiences with incredible people is the objective. Highly organized and dependable, managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Proactive problem-solver and forward-thinker to streamline lifecycle processes. Extensive leadership, client-facing and tech-savvy skills with fiscally successful projects that is seeking a challenging position to utilize my creative vision, management expertise and leadership abilities to continue delivering exceptional professional experiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Producer, Custom Content & Events
Haymarket Media
10.2020 - Current
- Direct and produce hybrid, virtual and live events including award shows, intimate roundtables, closed-door panels and cocktail parties
- Lead team of event coordinators and mange end-to-end large scale corporate and social events
- Oversee budget planning, financial management and forecasts, growing department fiscal revenue by 1M year-over-year
- Create, produce and direct virtual | live sponsored podcasts, from ideation to live day broadcast, increasing profit margins by 35%
- Foster strong relationships, negotiate with vendors and proactively identify client's needs
- Manage technical checks, production logistics, speaker recruitment, venue sourcing and rehearsal schedules
- Communications point-of-contact for editorial and marketing content including eBooks, recap articles, promos and digital art assets
- Spearhead all Business Media Group's (BMG) sponsored podcasts and serve as client-facing communications liaison
- Collaborate and attend conferences and events as Business Media Group representative.
- Implement risk management practices to mitigate potential issues and ensure smooth project execution.
Senior Manager, Virtual Reality
Pulseworks, LLC
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Implemented innovative technologies to enhance guest engagement and improve gallery efficiency
- Interviewed, hired and led team of 12 employees as senior manager at interactive, virtual reality gallery
- Optimized inventory, scheduled workflow distributions and daily production to exceed sale quotas.
Production Manager
TalkPoint Communications, Inc
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Directed 100+ live, cloud-based webcast production events, videos, conferences and presentations
- Created user-friendly websites, curated online content and managed international logistics.
Television Payroll Specialist
CBS Television Network
09.2014 - 07.2015
- Managed time-sensitive payroll for 8MM television show budget during live filming and production
- Calculated and distributed weekly payroll to production team members, television extras and SAG actors within budget.
Senior Editorial Assistant
Digital First Media
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Interviewed sources, fact checked and wrote political news articles for digital publications
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, syntax and compliance with objective standards.
Executive Assistant to SVP of Creative Services
AMC Networks
10.2009 - 08.2012
- Prioritized SVP's daily schedule, served as communications liaison and streamlined television production operations
- Produced weekly sizzle reels, crafted senior leadership presentations and facilitated monthly team activities.
Education
eCertificate - Crisis Management
Cornell University
02.2024
eCertificate - Entrepreneurship Studies
Harvard Business School
01.2020
B.A. - Broadcast Journalism
New York University
05.2009
B.A. - Gender & Sexuality in Media Studies
New York University
05.2009
High School Diploma -
Milton Hershey School
01.2005
Skills
- Multimedia Broadcast Production
- Producing Virtual Live Events
- Directing and Curating Podcasts
- Project Lifecycle Planning
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Client Relations Management
- Creative Conceptualization
- Live Event Production
- Strategic Business Initiatives
- Presentation Skills
- Public Speaking
Portfolio Linkedin
- Https://zakailacimone.wixsite.com/zakaila
- Https://www.linkedin.com/in/zakailacimone
References
- Cleve Lawrence, Supervisor, Pulseworks, 678.520.0444
- Ulysees Carter, Publicist, The Estate of Whitney Houston, 646.418.3010
- Kara Giannichinni, Senior Director, Haymarket Media, 908.358.8078
Portfolio & LinkedIn
https://zakailacimone.wixsite.com/zakaila
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ZakailaCimone
Timeline
Senior Producer, Custom Content & Events
Haymarket Media
10.2020 - Current
Senior Manager, Virtual Reality
Pulseworks, LLC
07.2019 - 03.2020
Production Manager
TalkPoint Communications, Inc
09.2015 - 04.2016
Television Payroll Specialist
CBS Television Network
09.2014 - 07.2015
Senior Editorial Assistant
Digital First Media
01.2012 - 08.2014
Executive Assistant to SVP of Creative Services
AMC Networks
10.2009 - 08.2012
eCertificate - Crisis Management
Cornell University
eCertificate - Entrepreneurship Studies
Harvard Business School
B.A. - Broadcast Journalism
New York University
B.A. - Gender & Sexuality in Media Studies
New York University
High School Diploma -
Milton Hershey School
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