LEADERSHIP STYLE
Collaborative & Perceptive Listener
Creative & Resourceful
Flexible & Responsive
Excellent & Detailed Communicator
CORE COMPETENCIES
Innovative Problem Solver
Strategic & Logistic Planning
Project & Timeline Management
Budget Oversight
Market Research
Advertising, Marketing & Press Kits
Resource Management
Stakeholder Relationship Cultivation
Verbal & Written Communication Skills
Contract Negotiation
Highly Organized
Data Entry
Calendar Management & Scheduling
Meticulous Attention to Detail
Time Management Skills
TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Suite (Drive, Gmail, Slides, Docs)
Microsoft Teams & Zoom
Project Management Software
Airtable Slack Trello Monday
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Filmmaking 2017
Magna Cum Laude
Montclair State University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NBCUniversal Media, LLC Feb 2022 – Present
Assistant to the Co-Executive Producer, Chicago Fire Provided essential administrative and logistical support to the Co-Executive Producer including maintaining the production schedule, processing new hire contracts & onboarding, tracking PTO, and coordinating special projects & events. Maintained a high level of confidentiality regarding sensitive information related to production.
• Project coordinated weekly social media content reaching an audience of 100K.
• Managed employee work schedules by tracking work time. Coordinated efforts with partners at outside productions.
Hulu, LLC
Production Secretary, Dopesick Sept 2020 – June 2021 Managed the initial set-up & build out and all day-to-day operations of the production office including document distribution, COVID-19 safety protocol adherence, office supply inventory management, shipping & logistics coordination, and overseeing a staff of 3 direct reports.
• Prepared and drafted cast contracts ensuring all details were accurately included. Maintained a well-organized, easily accessible catalogue of signed contracts. Freelance Oct 2017 –Present
Independent Film Producer, Ex Disposer, Buried, Baby Fat
• A multifaceted role overseeing diverse project responsibilities from conception to production to distribution. Pivotal in securing project funding, on screen talent, and staff. Direct budget oversight of $100K. Coordination and creation of electronic press kits, festival submissions, and film screenings. Oversite of up to 20 direct reports. Unit Production Manager, The Woman in the Cabinet
• Responsible for production logistics and financial oversight. Production Coordinator, Mabel, Shiva Baby*, Columbarium
* Winner of the 2022 Independent Spirit John Cassavetes Award Post-Production Coordinator, Midnight Traveler
• Partnered with the film’s funders and sponsors to review deliverable contracts prior to public broadcasting debut to ensure compliance. Film Festival Management
• Served as a Venue Manager (Seattle International Film Festival), Festival Coordinator
(Sundance Institute), and Jury Coordinator (DOCNYC). Implemented timely and accurate communication between festival organizers and patrons. Script Development, Austin Film Festival, Roadmap Writers
• Script Reader with a focus on story development and script structure. Radical Media, PBS
Storyteller, American Portrait Aug 2020 – Mar 2021 Selected as one of two filmmakers from Virginia to contribute to the nationwide project celebrating 50 years of PBS as part of a diverse artistic team to conceptualize, curate interview questions, film, and edit a ready to broadcast segment. Sundance Institute
Manager, Salt Lake City Theatre Operations Oct 2019 – Feb 2020 Oversaw venue management during the prestigious Sundance Film Festival and other high profile Institute events. Updated and developed site plans, equipment needs, volunteer staffing and sponsor activation for all five theatres in Salt Lake.
• Compiled real time event feedback and post-Festival evaluations for each event site to determine resource allocations and logistical adjustments.
• Responsible for training a team of 300+ volunteers, including coordinating orientation sessions and creating informational documents and fact sheets. A MELIA SPITLE R
PROJECT MANAGER
PROFILE
ad22zv@r.postjobfree.com
An experienced project manager & production coordinator with a background overseeing and streamlining logistics. Detail oriented with a strong ability to multi-task, excels at ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, by bringing a solutions-oriented approach to every project, ensuring goals are achieved while maintaining a smooth workflow.