GREGORY ALLEN WEBB

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Advance, NC

310-***-****

ac127h@r.postjobfree.com

PRODUCER/CREATIVE/LOGISTICS

Creative Improvement / Sales / Cost Control / Budgeting / Vendor Management / Negotiating / Logistics

Project Management / QA / CRM / Multimedia / Safety / Community Relations / Scheduling

With proven experience in all key areas of production, I reduced costs and increased profits, kept large and small projects on schedule and rescued others from certain failure. Combining strong creative insight, leadership, project management and negotiation skills, I resolved critical investor disputes to create win-win situations. My abilities include creative both written and visual skills, labor management, logistics, government contracts, policy and procedures development and compliance. For more than two decades I have managed large budgets, handled complicated scheduling and creative issues, all the while ensuring safe work environments with zero reported serious incidents.

Optimizing creative production and safety through process improvement

Guiding both startups and struggling companies to profitability

Establishing core competencies, including cost and quality control programs

Identifying and recruiting top performers to boost product value

Used creative skills to develop various projects both written and visual

I hold a BA in Communication-Broadcasting & Cinematography from the University of North Carolina Greensboro and am a member of the Directors Guild of America. As a hands-on manager, I inspire and motivate others. I am a skillful and seasoned negotiator with exceptional creative and people skills. I strive to solve problems all the while provide the best product possible.

Selected Accomplishments

Writer and Development Producer, Ghost written two books one faith based and one novel, multiple sales pitches, advertising promotions, and two feature film screenplays. Edited multiple screenplays as they related to cost and creative story issues, all the while staying true to each project’s unique vision, authored production pitch packets for multiple motion picture projects and touring events for financing purposes.

Resolved worldwide sale dilemma of completed project. I was contracted by another production company that had very little assets and multiple unsuccessful attempts of obtaining a sale for their film. Within weeks I provided company with multiple outlets and secured both a worldwide foreign and US domestic sales deal. I successfully formulated and negotiated three contracts and am currently overseeing the deliverable process for the project. The expected release date is October 2017.

Solved major production challenge. Unbeknownst to company, the California Film Office issued a permit approval for a shoot on a street that was scheduled for repaving on the same day. Learned of the issue day of the shoot. Solved problem, incorporating repaving equipment into the scene. Saved $275K in potential added expense. Oversaw final edit and made changes to the final cut of the project that enabled company to obtain a sales deal with a subsidiary of Sony Pictures.

Provided excellent consultation services. I was hired as a consultant by an indivuail who recently acquired a struggling business that sold custom Trumpets, Music, Instructional Materials, and Accessories. Re-designed the business strategy, negotiated new contracts with the manufactures and publisher. I effectively implemented positive returns of over 100% in the first six months.

Turned around project to achieve significant profit. A company was floundering and film was about to fail. Hired by Raw Films to correct situation. Re-negotiated all contracts to eliminate unneeded travel, housing and per diem costs. Reconstructed production and post-production workflow.

Grew operations, increasing revenue. Promoted by startup Imperia to VP, Head of Production. Imperia owned just two projects and had poor investor relations. Redesigned long-range business plan to sooth investors and acquired additional films. Hired new team to run company and improved top and bottom lines.

Completed hundreds of projects safely, on time and within budget. Regardless of the project, frequently encountered critical creative and logistical issues that had to be solved quickly. Over the years, contracted to successfully oversee all operational aspects of projects from development to delivery. Kept many projects afloat, turning failures into profit makers.

Career History

Consultant, Independent Film Development Corp. 2009 – Present, Aided company in long range business development plans, brought talented individuals to the company to meet company’s immediate needs, Successfully delivered two motion picture projects for company’s film division. Brought long term investor to company. Provided company with multiple product options for sales and distribution.

Producer, Seven Points Entertainment 2016 – Present, Oversaw final cut of film and obtained worldwide and US domestic relese of picture.

Consulting Producer, Various Companies 2015 to Present, Provided both creative and logistical support for multiple companies for development and packaging of projects ranging from feature films, promotional tours, market research for investor ROI, script authoring and editing, along with sales options of completed projects in both the US domestic and all foreign markets.

Producer, Dragon Child LLC. December 2012 to May 2013, Planned the critical phases for preproduction and Production for the motion picture Wizard Dream. Prepared a detailed Budget and shooting schedule. Successfully hired both independent contractors and salaried employees to provide the company with the best on and off screen talent available enabling the project to have a successful production process.

Business Consultant, Claude Gordon Enterprises, 2012 - 2103, Worked with owner to enable company to grow bottom line profits and was successful in renegotiating all existing contracts with manufactures and publisher to ensure successful future sales. Provided excellent customer service to buyers of company products.

Producer, Raw Films, LLC, March 2010 to Present. Manage and budget production, and direct hiring for 125-person team for $1M project. Develop contracts and oversee vendor management, from RFP to negotiations, selection and quality assurance. Create investor cost reports. Oversee safety and compliance.

Producer, Operations Mgr., Sunlight Pictures, 2010 to 2011. Developed comprehensive budget and schedule and secured vendors, cast, crew and locations. Managed cash flow and union requirements. Re-designed production workflow to meet logistical and budgetary constraints. Managed team of 49 and $600K budget.

VP Operations, Head of Production, Imperia Entertainment, 2006 to 2009. Led day-to-day operations. Supervised hiring of all staff and cast members. Acquired rights and trademark releases, oversaw red carpet nationwide release of motion picture. Supervised acquisition and sales of company's products. Managed safety program, 100 team members.

Freelance Producer/Production Manager and First Asst. Director, Various Companies, 1994 to Present. Produced and or served as Line Producer, Production Manager or First Assistant Director (Project Manager) on over 60 feature films and 100’s of Music Videos, Commercials, Short Films and Public Services Announcements. Developed scripts and oversaw budgets for projects up to $30M and teams of up to 550. Led casting selection, vendor selection and management selection, contract negotiations and quality control. Created investor reports and mandated adherence to all safety protocols.

Other Positions/Skills:

Multi Camera Director, 2015 – Present, The Bridge. Church Kernersville, NC 2015 to Present, Director and Technical Director for two weekly internet live streaming multi-camera broadcast with a crew of 10 people.

Lecturer (film industry skills), 1998 – 2001. Emerson College.

Relevant Skills: Expertise Movie Magic Budgeting & Scheduling. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Docs and Google Mail.

Additional: I am a motor sports enthusiast and history buff.

IMDB LINK: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1162782/?ref_=nv_sr_2

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