Director
Resume:
REGINA CARPINELLI
Los Angeles, CA *****
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OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
An award-winning special operations executive with unparalleled success in all areas of new business acquisition and retention, project/program management, troubleshooting (analysis, interpretation, resolution) applying strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated skills in running smooth operations under demanding conditions and time constraints. A creative problem solver who builds trusting relationships, “sees the big picture,” masters the details and achieves immediate and long-term operational goals. Possesses exceptional presentation skills – has delivered hundreds of product presentations to thousands of decision-makers, faculty, staffs and clients. Recognized for creativity, “people” skills, work ethic and a commitment to excellence. Core Competencies:
• Critical Thinking * Sales & Marketing * Vendor Relations * Ms Office Suite
• Negotiation * Conflict Resolution * Leadership * Budget Management
• Client Relations * Internet Applications * Final Cut Pro * Photoshop
• Adobe Premiere * Google Docs * Excel, Outlook * Media Encoder EXPERIENCE:
Director of Operations, BIOMEME HEALTH LABS (a CLIA certified lab specializing in high complexity diagnostic mobile COVID testing for Sony Studios), Los Angeles, CA 2022 – Present
• Personally recruited by senior management to partner with SONY Pictures to transform a disorganized testing process into a smooth-functioning and revenue generating event generating $7,500,000 weekly.
• Created forecasted and managed budgets of up to $3,000,00 per production
• Serves as the primary contact for new business and employee testing establishing such a strong rapport so that employees and staff would request and only want to deal with the associate events director.
• Analyzes market demographics and then implemented strategies to determine client need and volume potential putting forth solutions that improved the company’s profits 22% over previous years.
• Revises job schedules to eliminate production delays bringing completed assignments from three weeks behind schedule to a successful on-time completion winning rave reviews.
• Source and manage all outside vendors. Renegotiate contracts each quarter as needed
• Interviewed, hired and trained coordinators and staff on product knowledge, product technique and customer service methodologies; accompanied field staff on difficult assignments, known as “fun to work for and fun to work with!”
• Gained a reputation by management as “…a dedicated no-nonsense get-it-done-and-get-it-done-right professional” when dealing with people and projects.
Vice President of Operations, BLUE SHOCK RISE LTD. (an experiential event production group), Los Angeles, CA 2018
– 2022
• Oversaw the production of independently produced video/film projects.
• Improved client satisfaction to all time highs by managing high profile client issues and contributing to long-term client satisfaction; able to establish and maintain key relationships with individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and status groups.
• Launched experiential marketing events, haunted houses, corporate award events, theatre “red carpets,” festivals, conferences, live stage shows, e-sports events, trade and fashion shows from conception to completion; hired and trained floor and production crews.
• Sourced vendors negotiating advantageous cost, shipping and payment concessions.
• Reviewed financial expenditures and transactions ensuring production costs stay within established guidelines.
• Implemented live streaming and virtual aspect to award shows generating in excess of 3,000,000 viewers in a four- hour time frame.
• Created and developed new event concepts for clients leading to massive sales. Regina Carpinelli (Page Two)
Chief Creative Officer, COMIKAZE ENTERTAINMENT, INC. (an organizer of experiential “pop” cultural events, comic book, horror, sci-fi animation, and gaming events), Los Angeles, CA 2010 – 2018
• Selected to create and manage event marketing shows with budgets to $2,000,000 per event.
• Negotiated speaking engagements with, The Rock, The Avengers (cast), Jack Black, John Leguizamo and other top tier A level talent
• Spear headed partnership with Stan Lee (Marvel Comics).
• Conceived and launched RuPaul’s DragCon simultaneously in Los Angeles, New York City and London with an estimated 65,000 attendees per show increasing attendance significantly by 30% over previous year through implementing strategic marketing and digital media operations.
• Recognized with the prestigious “Convention-of-the-Year Award.”
• Launched experiential marketing arm of company providing a new revenue stream.
• Followed and tracked trends to keep all events cutting edge and relevant.
• Developed trained and mentored talent. Creating new growth in company and maintaining a 85% employee retention rate
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, D SYLVIA PRODUCTIONS (an in-house video production group), Los Angeles, CA 2000 – 2010
• Oversaw production logistics for three music venues and 20 concerts weekly.
• Produced promotional materials (documentaries, infomercials, event recaps) for programs serving a wide range of age groups that generated community interest, involvement, donations and enlistments.
• Performed maintenance on audio/video equipment to keep them at peak performance.
• Implemented mass-marketing campaigns (email blasts, alternative media, networking) to generate leads. SPECIALIZED EDUCATION:
Business Administration Program, Temcula Valley Academy, Temcula, CA
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