Ziggy Daniels
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced and Collaborative Leader with 20 years of expertise, dedicated to fostering engaged and empowering work environments through effective partnerships with colleagues. Proven track record in cultivating and nurturing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders within dynamic, fast-paced settings. Recognized as a knowledgeable leader and committed problem solver, consistently contributing to advancing company objectives. Meticulous attention to detail with a wealth of experience in coordinating projects, programs, and initiatives. Possesses an extensive network of A-list entertainment industry clients, talent, producers, journalists, and executives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Project Manager/Producer
Parkwood Entertainment
01.2020 - Current
- Led department operations including casting, booking, production schedule, budgeting, payroll, logistics, and scheduling
- Supervised production crew of 60 team members.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of projects, facilitating smooth collaboration and workflow.
- Identified project risks and implemented effective mitigation strategies, ensuring successful project outcomes.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, optimizing costs while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms that contributed to overall cost savings.
- Established clear objectives and expectations for each project, aligning team efforts towards common goals.
Day to Day Manager
Chris Grant Corporation
01.2019 - Current
- Streamlined day-to-day operations by implementing efficient scheduling and task delegation systems.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear communication channels and fostering positive work environments.
- Reduced operational costs with thorough budget analysis and strategic expense allocation.
- Coordinated logistics for events or projects, ensuring seamless execution from planning through completion stages.
- Established strong working relationships with external partners, vendors, or suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products or services required for daily operations management.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Monitored and scrutinized business performance meticulously to pinpoint areas for enhancement and enact requisite adjustments, resulting in significant cost savings exceeding $100,000.
- Negotiated contracts and terms with agents and talent by attending meetings and creating deals.
- Created and managed multi-million dollar budgets for clients, streamlining financial operations.
Management & Consulting
Entertainment Management & Consulting, LLC
08.2009 - Current
- Revamped internal processes to enhance efficiency by conducting comprehensive process mapping and analysis. This initiative led to substantial improvements, scaling brand and boosting revenue by over 40%.
- Developed comprehensive strategic plans with actionable steps, resulting in improved organizational performance.
- Designed tailored solutions for clients based on their specific needs, leading to increased customer retention rates.
- Provided ongoing support to ensure successful implementation of recommended strategies and initiatives.
- Led cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality project results under tight deadlines.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently while maintaining strong focus on quality, timeliness, and budget adherence.
- Improved team communication by implementing collaborative tools that facilitated more efficient information sharing among team members.
- Cultivated long-term relationships with clients by consistently delivering exceptional results, leading to repeat business and positive referrals.
- Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.
Education
MBA - Management
American InterContinental University
Atlanta, GA01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Media Production and Communication
American InterContinental University
Atlanta, GA01.2005
Skills
- Project Scheduling
- Project Documentation
- Remote Team Management
- Project Management
- Vendor Sourcing
- Compliance Monitoring
- Budget Management
- Organization/Logistics Management
- Financial Administration
- Risk Management
- Strategic Planning
- Technical Support
Qualification Highlights
- Day to Day Manager - Serves as a pivotal figure, seamlessly blending administrative responsibilities with leadership duties; Skillfully navigate daily tasks while prioritizing the needs for the bottom line; Moreover serves as a vital liaison, effectively communicating and implementing high-level strategies and objectives from senior management into actionable plans that propel business growth and success.
- Project Manager - Successful in formulating a vision and overall program strategy focused on goals; creating and monitoring a budget, identifying key resources needed, developing new marketing opportunities, tracking data and reporting results to management.
- Producer - Oversee facilitating and supervising the entire production process; hiring and onboarding of production staff, operations all while remaining within target schedules and budgets.
Verifiable Credits
- FOX
- MTV
- CBS
- Billboard 2019
- SONY
- Beauty Marks Ent.
- Parkwood Ent
- Roc Nation
- RCA
- VH1
- Dateline NBC
- UpScale Magazine
Certification
- Next Leaders Development Program Training - 2019
Timeline
Freelance Project Manager/Producer
Parkwood Entertainment
01.2020 - Current
Day to Day Manager
Chris Grant Corporation
01.2019 - Current
Management & Consulting
Entertainment Management & Consulting, LLC
08.2009 - Current
MBA - Management
American InterContinental University
Bachelor of Arts - Media Production and Communication
American InterContinental University
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