Business Operations Manager

AKILAH N.A. SHEDRICK

Brooklyn, NY ***** 212-***-**** ******.********@*****.*** WWW: Bold Profile Websites, Portfolios, Profiles

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www.akilahshedrick.com

Professional Summary

Innovative Producer with over 10 years of experience in all aspects of video production. Visionary creator, editor, storyteller and business operations manager with demonstrated to take an idea from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality video content. Expertise in preproduction logistics, planning, production, custom graphics composition, special effects and asset management.

Skills

Technical Skills: AVID & Premiere Software

Experience and Expertise in Pop culture/Music

expertise

Effective interviewer

Editor and Storyteller

Business Operations Management

Visionary Creator

Collaborative Approach

Expertise in Preproduction Logistics and

post-production proficiency

Diverse skill set, combined with passion for creativity and commitment to excellence. Versatile and

accomplished producer in video production.

Work History

Producer 01/2024 - Current

AllBLK/WeTV - "Deb's House" S1 – New York, United States Role involved several key responsibilities related to script optimization, content creation, partnership development, workflow management, and innovation.

Script Optimization: Revised dialogue and scene descriptions in scripts to ensure they had maximum impact on screen productions. Enhancing dramatic tension, character development, and overall narrative flow to captivate audiences.

Content Generation: Identifying trends in popular culture, generating relevant content that resonated with target demographics. Staying informed about current events, cultural shifts, and audience preferences to create timely, engaging content.

Partnership Development: Initiated partnerships with external collaborators to enhance storytelling capabilities and diversify project offerings. Partnerships provided access to additional resources, talent, and creative perspectives, enriching overall quality and appeal of productions. Workflow Streamlining: Through effective communication and collaboration with editors, directors, and other key stakeholders, streamlined workflows to ensure efficient production processes. Coordinating schedules, managing resources, and resolving any logistical challenges to keep projects on track and within budget. Innovation: Innovated new storytelling formats to keep content fresh and engaging for audiences. Experimenting with unconventional narrative structures, multimedia elements, or interactive storytelling techniques to push boundaries of traditional storytelling and captivate viewers' attention Overall, role involved combination creative, strategic, and managerial tasks aimed at optimizing quality, relevance, and appeal of screen productions while also fostering innovation and efficiency within team and projects.

Producer 06/2022 - 11/2022

The Allen Media Group, The Grio – New York, NY

Role involved extensive coordination, leadership, and management in creation and production of program content, particularly for "thegrio Daily, Michael Harriot" and "Blackest Questions," as well as oversight of multiple podcasts.

Content Creation and Coordination: Collaborated with producers and on-air talent to develop program content, new ideas, and segments for "the grio Daily with Michael Harriott" and "Blackest Questions," demonstrating ability to generate innovative and engaging content. Leadership in Audio and Video Production: Provided leadership in audio and video production, overseeing multiple podcasts and ensuring smooth execution of production processes. Managing various aspects of production, assignments, and deliverables simultaneously. Team Management: Effectively managed team of hosts, producers, Associate Producers (APs), and editors across four podcasts within network. This included handling requests from podcast editors and ensuring that team members were aligned with overall vision and objectives. Journalistic Standards and Communication: Maintained highest journalistic standards, placing emphasis on accuracy and responsible editorial practices. Additionally, as expert communicator, provided direct and constructive feedback to team members, fostering culture of continuous improvement and excellence. Role required combination of creative vision, strategic planning, managerial skills, and commitment to journalistic integrity. By effectively coordinating with various stakeholders, managing production teams, and upholding editorial standards, contributed to success and quality of podcasts and programs. Supervising Story Producer 11/2021 - 06/2022

Paramount + - "Yo! MTV RAPS" – Los Angeles, CA

Role encompassed various aspects of production management, including team leadership, quality control, performance improvement, content development, scheduling, budget management, and stakeholder collaboration Team Management: Managed four teams comprising Associate Producers, Story Producers, Editors, and Assistant Editors across eight episodes of show, demonstrating strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple teams effectively.

Quality Control and Feedback: Delivered internal notes to teams before sending cuts out to network, ensuring that final product met desired standards. Oversaw network notes for quick turnaround to meet airing deadlines. Performance Improvement: Developed and implemented strategies to promote continuous improvement in show structure, story development, and social media placements, fostering culture of innovation and excellence within production teams.

Task Prioritization: Exceeded goals by effectively prioritizing tasks and demonstrating strong work ethic, ensuring that objectives were met in timely manner.

Script Review and Development: Reviewed scripts and made necessary changes to enhance wording, flow, and interest levels, consistently delivering highly successful shows that resonated with audience. Scheduling and Coordination: Developed production schedules for filming, editing, and duplication to ensure timely delivery of episodes, demonstrating proficiency in time management and coordination. Content Ideation: Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and attract advertisers, contributing to overall success and profitability of show. Collaboration with Network Executives: Collaborated with network executives to define and advance organization's mission and vision, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives. Deadline Adherence and Budget Management: Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to minimize waste and streamline costs, optimizing efficiency and resource utilization. Communication and Progress Meetings: Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and goals, fostering collaboration and alignment towards achieving production objectives. Post Supervisor Story Producer 09/2021 - 12/2021

Paramount - "Caught In The Act: Unfaithful" S1 – New York, NY Responsibilities involved overseeing entire creative process and execution of first season's storyline, which comprised six one-hour episodes with six acts each. Creative Direction: Responsible for establishing and presenting storyline ideas to determine creative scenarios for character arcs throughout season. Involved brainstorming sessions, storyboarding, and outlining to ensure consistency and coherence in narrative.

Story Tracking: Tracked development of story, ensuring that it evolved in compelling and coherent manner across all episodes and acts. Involved monitoring character arcs, plot progression, and thematic elements to maintain continuity and engagement.

Efficiency Improvement: Implemented strategies to increase turnaround time for network notes and elevated bites, streamlining revision process and ensuring timely feedback incorporation. Involved refining communication channels, optimizing workflow processes, and fostering collaborative environment among team. Schedule Management: Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts. This involved allocating tasks, managing resources, and ensuring that all team members were aligned with production timeline and objectives.

Goal Achievement through Team Collaboration: Achieved results by working closely with staff to meet established targets. This collaborative approach likely involved regular communication, performance monitoring, and providing support and guidance to ensure that everyone was working towards common goal. Overall, role involved strategic planning, creative direction, efficient execution, and effective team management to deliver successful first season of series. By overseeing entire process and collaborating with team, ensured that vision for show was realized while meeting all production deadlines and objectives. Producer 09/2021 - 09/2021

NBC - "Miss America" 2021 – Mohegan Sun, CT

Role crucial in ensuring smooth operation of production process and delivery of high-quality content for "Miss America" broadcast.

Interview Coordination: Conducted interviews of "Miss America" candidates for inclusion in broadcast packages. Guidance in Story Development and Sound Design: Provided direction to producers and engineers on effective story development practices and sound design concepts to foster innovation in production techniques. Content Creation and Coordination: Collaborating with producers and on-air talent to develop program content, generate new ideas, and plan segments.

Production Management: Planned video shoots both in-studio and remotely, overseeing production stages to ensure completion.

Communication Facilitation: Served as liaison between production staff and other departments to synchronize work and ensure smooth collaboration.

Collaboration with Creative Team: Coordinated with directors, actors, and other creative personnel to successfully execute projects.

Maintaining Professionalism: Remaining composed and professional in fast-paced and dynamic environment, effectively managing challenging situations and individuals to achieve objectives. Script Review and Improvement: Reviewed scripts and making necessary changes to enhance wording, flow, and interest levels, resulting in highly successful shows. Meeting Participation: Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to align program with creative vision and objectives.

Deadline Adherence and Budget Management: Adhering to tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to optimize efficiency, minimize waste, and streamline costs. Senior Story Producer 03/2021 - 08/2021

Paramount - "Families Of The Mafia" S2 – New York, NY Role in production process involved significant involvement in editing and storytelling aspects of project. Footage Review and Marking: Reviewed raw footage and marked specific story beats to guide editing process in AVID. This likely involved identifying key moments, interviews, or visuals that would contribute to narrative arc of project.

String Outs and Cutdowns: Crafted string outs and prepared cutdowns in AVID, assembling selected footage into cohesive sequences or shorter edits that could be further refined during editing process. Crucial for organizing and structuring material before finalizing edit.

Storyline Development: Presented storyline ideas and collaborated with team to determine creative scenarios for character arcs and overall story progression. Involved brainstorming sessions, story meetings, and continuous refinement of narrative to ensure its coherence and engagement. Multicam and Multitrack Editing: Experienced in covering scenes with multiple microphones and cameras, as well as isolating audio and video tracks in AVID. Allowed for greater flexibility and precision during editing process, ensuring optimal quality and clarity in final product. Network Notes and Feedback: Devised and implemented strategies to handle network notes and elevated bites, ensuring timely turnaround and addressing any feedback or revisions effectively. Involved clear communication with network and editing team to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Overall, expertise in editing, storytelling, and project management played crucial role in shaping final outcome of production, ensuring that narrative was compelling, coherent, and aligned with project's vision and objectives Producer 07/2020 - 11/2020

Hulu - "Defining Moments" – Los Angeles, CA

Half-hour documentary featuring prominent talent such as Jameela Jamil, Mark Cuban, and John Legend. Content Development: Structured format and wrote scripts, act breakdowns, interview questions, and beat sheets for documentary. Involved conducting thorough research on subjects and crafting compelling narratives that captured their stories and perspectives.

Workflow Management: Created system and formatted workflow for delivery of scripts to Associate Producers

(APs) and Assistant Editors (AEs), ensuring that everyone accessed necessary materials and could work efficiently under tight deadlines.

Story Development: Responsible for building three acts of documentary, each focusing on one of featured talents: Jameela Jamil, Mark Cuban, and John Legend. This involved structuring narrative arc, selecting relevant footage and interviews, and crafting cohesive storyline for each segment. Paper Edits: Created paper edits of documentary footage featuring Mark Cuban, John Legend, and Jameela Jamil, providing detailed instructions and guidance for editors on how to assemble final cut. Involved selecting key moments, arranging scenes, and determining pacing and flow. Collaboration with Network Executives: Collaborated closely with network executives to define and propel project's vision. Involved aligning documentary's goals and objectives with network's overall strategy, as well as incorporating feedback and guidance from stakeholders to ensure project's success. Overall, role required strong organizational skills, creative storytelling abilities, and effective collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality documentary under tight deadlines and with clear vision.

Post Producer 10/2018 - 02/2019

Paramount - "Love & Hip Hop" S9 – New York, NY

Role involved high level of organization, creativity, and attention to detail, ensuring successful production and promotion of web content for "Love and Hip Hop New York" Season 9 across various digital platforms while adhering to network guidelines and timelines.

Role in production of web content for "Love and Hip Hop New York" Season 9 involved wide range of tasks related to content creation, management, and coordination. Delivered compelling narratives through expert video editing techniques and attention to detail during post-production process.

Contributed to overall success of organization by actively participating in company-wide initiatives, sharing knowledge, and offering support where needed during periods of high demand or limited resources. Content Creation and Production: Wrote and produced web content for 13 cast members, ensuring that content was engaging, relevant, and aligned with show's themes and audience preferences. Editorial Management: Managed editors and tracked storylines for episode continuity across 28 "Check Yourself" videos and 14 VODs, making editorial decisions to select content that resonated with audience and met network delivery timelines.

Video Production for Digital and Social Platforms: Produced video content for digital and social platforms, collaborating with editors utilizing other tools to create compelling content. Worked closely with social media teams to organize materials and relay information effectively. Network Liaison and Asset Management: Produced scenes with editors for delivery to network, addressed network notes, and supervised Assistant Editors. Organized raw interview footage and liaised with other departments to provide VH1 digital access to latest creative assets. Rights and Clearances Compliance: Adhered to network Rights and Clearances/Standards and Practices guidelines for online promotional content, ensuring that all content met legal and regulatory requirements. Schedule Management and Promotion: Stayed up-to-date on network schedules for all platforms, ensuring short-form video and written content were produced and delivered at correct times for pre- and in-season promotion, maximizing promotional impact and audience engagement. Writer/Producer 12/2014 - 06/2015

Paramount, BET – New York, NY

Responsibilities involved blend of creative, managerial, and communication tasks, emphasizing versatility and proficiency in various aspects of content production. Brand Voice and Legal Compliance: Developed copy while ensuring consistency with brand voice and compliance with legal requirements, maintaining brand integrity while mitigating legal risks. Project Oversight: Managed projects from inception to delivery, overseeing small crews in studio and editing room. Included conceptualizing ideas, writing scripts, managing editorial processes, overseeing graphics composition, and sound design, ensuring cohesive and high-quality end product. Host Auditions: Conducted host auditions for BET Awards Live Show through phone interviews, video chats, and in-person meetings, demonstrating ability to evaluate talent and select suitable candidates. Writing and Editing: Utilized strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content, meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of quality. Communication with Executives: Communicated ideas effectively to President of Music Programming and SVP of Original Series, demonstrating ability to articulate creative concepts and align them with strategic objectives. Deadline Management: Produced high-quality content and programs under deadline pressure, delivering exciting, captivating, and authentic content within specified timeframes. Generated ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends. Mentored junior writers in developing strong writing skills and adhering to company style guidelines. Production Coordinator (Talent) 10/2012 - 01/2013

BET - "Don't Sleep! With TJ Holmes" S1

Multi-faceted role in production management, content development, team supervision, and talent coordination. Travel Arrangements: Collaborated with staff members to make accurate hotel and car bookings for guests, ensuring their comfort and convenience during their stay. Content Development: Pitched five story ideas daily to Executive Producers for one-hour scripted show, demonstrating creativity and initiative in generating compelling content. Production Planning and Management: Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure completion of daily studio needs for guests on time, thereby maintaining smooth operations and meeting production schedules. Research: Conducted research on current events, human interest stories, celebrities, and iconic news subjects to gather relevant material for show's content.

Team Supervision: Supervised team consisting of one associate producer and two production assistants on talent and research projects, providing guidance and direction to ensure successful execution of tasks. Talent Coordination: Coordinated talent travel for 14 one-hour episodes per day, managing schedules and logistics to ensure that all necessary personnel are available and prepared for filming. Facilitated smooth transitions between production phases, ensuring minimal downtime for equipment setup. Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and optimizing workflows. Education

Master of Arts: Public Administration 05/2023

Long Island University - Brooklyn, NY

Dean's List 2007-2009

Capstone Project: Gang Violence: Is Mentorship the Answer?, Gangs are a societal concern because of the violence they generate in communities and the long-term negative impacts that gang membership has on individuals. My research provided relevant theories analysis and overview of how socioeconomics, sociodemographics, and lack of mentorship intervention can be considered as risk factors that contribute to the persistence of gang violence across the United States. Bachelor of Arts: Film 06/2002

City College of New York of The City University of New York, The - New York, NY Majored in Film

Dean's List 2000 - 2002

Graduated with 3.6 GPA

Emphasis in Film and Video Production, Film and Media Studies coursework, English and Creative Writing Associate of Applied Science: Corporate & Cable Communications 06/2000 Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York - New York, NY Graduated with 3.6 GPA

Dean's List

Coursework in Emphasis in producing cable network productions, coursework in TV Studio Production I, II, Video Editing I, II, Internship, Scriptwriting, Public Speaking, Broadcasting and Theater Certifications

Showrunner Training (WGA) 2019

Affiliations

Producers Guild of America (PGA)

Post NY Alliance (PNYA)

MENTORSHIP

Mentor - Soho House Mentorship Program 2023

Mentor - City Tutors of New York 2021-2022

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