Quality Control Project Management

AMI BROOKS

Atlanta, Georgia ***** 404-***-**** LinkedIn ******.******@*****.***

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Results-driven media and event planning professional with over 23 years of diverse experience in production management, media planning, and quality control. Proven expertise in coordinating high-impact events and optimizing production processes, resulting in significant cost savings and enhanced operational efficiency.

Excellent project management and organizational skills

Proficient in budget management and financial oversight

Expertise in logistics coordination and on-site event execution

Skilled in production scheduling and crew management

Experienced in quality control and content optimization

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Proficient in Slack, Microsoft Teams and Zoom

Effective vendor negotiation & stakeholder management

Expertise in risk management and contingency planning

Proficient in creating event timelines and managing event budgets

Skilled in metadata management and SEO best practices

Proficient in Google Suites and Microsoft Office Suite

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Production Manager, Lala Productions, Marietta, Georgia, 2019 – Present

Spearhead the management of production budgets, achieving $10,000+ in cost savings per project through meticulous financial oversight and strategic resource planning. Oversee the entire production process, coordinating activities to guarantee the availability of necessary resources, thus maintaining seamless operations and delivering high-quality output.

Develop and maintain a comprehensive crew schedule and contact database, ensuring optimal resource allocation and fostering efficient team communication.

Coordinate travel and lodging logistics for non-local crew members, enhancing cost-effectiveness and ensuring a comfortable experience.

Monitor and track crew hours to ensure compliance with labor laws and budget constraints, successfully mitigating legal risks and preventing overspending.

Design and implement a user-friendly internal website using Google Sites, serving as a central hub for tracking set times and project milestones, which enhances team collaboration and transparency.

Operations Specialist, Warner Brothers Discovery, Atlanta, Georgia, 2019 - 2023

Executed quality control functions for Traffic Media Operations, resolving transitional element issues and correcting metadata, which resulted in $100,000+ in organizational savings. Collaborated with the Metadata Services Team to place metadata for thousands of hours of content in the HBO Max library, optimizing for SEO best practices and improving content discoverability.

Acted as a brand ambassador, ensuring messaging and brand strategy aligned with campaign objectives, thereby enhancing brand integrity.

Created and managed the Transitional Elements Database, collaborating with developers to implement necessary enhancements.

Provided leadership through coaching, mentoring, and training initiatives, developing team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Analyzed business processes to identify improvement opportunities and developed targeted solutions to enhance overall performance.

Media Planner, Turner Broadcasting, Atlanta, Georgia, 2001 – 2019

Conducted comprehensive research to ensure correct promo placements, resulting in $25,000 in cost savings per quarter through strategic decision-making. Established and nurtured relationships with key stakeholders, providing timely updates on progress and ensuring alignment with project goals.

Collaborated with internal departments, including sales and finance, to ensure consistent messaging across all campaign mediums.

Created and maintained weekly production documents for log editors, streamlining workflows and improving operational efficiency.

Developed standard operating procedures to enhance departmental processes and ensure consistency.

Performed quality control functions and edited logs for the TBS & TNT traffic operations department, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana

Bachelor of Arts in English, French, and Communications

Resident Agent: Accident & Sickness, Life

Resident Agent: Casualty & Property

Business Analytics: Marketing Data

Google Data Analytics

Fundamentals of Diversity & Equity

MEDIA AND EVENT PLANNING PROFESSIONAL

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

CAREER SUMMARY

EDUCATION TRAINING CERTIFICATION

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