Executive Assistant

CHARLOTTE SCLAPARI

adk4p3@r.postjobfree.com 609-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Creative Producer with over 6 years experience working cross-functionally in advertising, fashion and full service media production with a proven track record of ideating and executing relevant, streamlined and elevated content through own consultancy, Sequoia Films LLC. Extensive photo and video production/post-production experience on both agency and vendor side.

EXPERIENCE:

Ralph Lauren New York, NY January 2018 - Present Video + Photo Producer, In-House Agency

• Lead the creation of detailed, actionable project briefs for Creative Team of 20.

• Developed feedback and revision process, ensuring quality of final delivery and improving content output within in-house Agency by 50%

• Monitored and tracked projects’ entire production life cycle through status reports ensuring each project was delivered on time, within scope and within budgets ranging from $5,000.00USD to $500,000.00USD

• Streamlined communication and approvals process of 60 projects per quarter between creative and account teams—ensuring project handoffs are thorough and clear.

• Negotiated estimates with 100+ vendors and lead broader oversight and management of third-party relationships.

• Built strong working relationships with internal and client team members, establishing role as a trusted resource and advisor. Sequoia Films New York, NY May 2016 - Present

Founder/ Executive Producer

• Generated monthly reports on Excel and Powerpoint to monitor financials, analyze competitors, target markets and clients’ demographics while optimizing website and intake forms to leverage customer retention by 90%

• Established relationships with key agencies, vendors, freelancer creatives— developing extensive network of 250 highly qualified and reliable professionals.

• Lead full service production of commercials, editorials, music videos and e-commerce photo shoots, ranging from 30+ crew members to streamlined 3 person teams.

• Reconciled and maintained 64 content production schedules and status reports ensuring all project delivery dates were met and client expectations exceeded.

• Achieved trust and positive rapport as the primary point of contact for clients throughout entire project production cycle.

• Accelerated production workflows and turnarounds by proactively managing needs and expectations, working closely with agencies like Jones Knowles Ritchie and Imprint Projects as well as directly with brands such as Sonos, Dior, Bevel and Spotify. Feral New York, NY January 2015 – May 2016

Creative Producer

• Developed 50+ production estimates, SOW’s with full budget breakdowns, and comprehensive wrap books.

• Lead the full cycle production of Beats By Dre, POND’s, Cover Girl and Nike commercials, implementing detailed ROS and managing shot list on the date of the shoot to ensure no studio/ crew overages were incurred.

• Served as in-house liaison between Production Company and freelance producers, directors, DP’s, editors, colorists, VFX artists, post and prop houses, retouching studios in NY and LA, quickly and efficiently sourcing and booking full crew. Anonymous Content Los Angeles, CA September – December 2014 Assistant Producer

• Organized scripts, treatments, and storyboards to assemble bids for 40 top tier commercials.

• Supported Executive Feature Film Producer Rosalie Swedlin and Commercials Executive Producer Ayelet Weinerman’s through their day- to-day needs such as carrying out all travel arrangements, reconciling schedules, setting up appointments and note taking during all meetings which would be promptly shared with all relevant parties.

• Presented and implemented recommendations such as approvals process flow and employee cheat-sheet for senior management and EP’s EDUCATION:

BA, Boston University College of Communication Boston, MA September 2011 – December 2014 Major: Film & Television Production

SKILLS

Language: Fluent in French, Italian and Spanish

Computer: Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Suite, iWork Suite, Publisher, Avid, Adobe Premiere Pro, Media Bid, Canva, Asana, Slack, Google Docs AWARDS

Official Selection: Brooklyn Film Festival, Berlin Fashion Film Festival.

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