Producer, director, creative executive

DONNA DOLORE

Director & Creative Operator Media Production Content Strategy Hospitality

Los Angeles, CA *******@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/donna-dolore-34435361

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Summa cum laude graduate of NYU, where I studied photography and film at Tisch School of the Arts alongside gender and sexuality studies — an unusual combination that shaped both my creative instincts and my approach to leadership, culture, and human dynamics. Creative director and operations leader with 10+ years scaling high-output media production at Kink.com. Proven problem-solver who simultaneously oversaw 3+ websites end-to-end — scripting, casting, set design, wardrobe, crew management, cross-departmental coordination, editorial approval, encoding, and weekly publishing — while shooting 3+ times per week. I identified and solved core business growth problems that others had missed, championing bold original concepts and standing firmly behind my vision to expand the company's audience and contribute directly to its growth into an internationally recognized brand. Equally skilled in property management — owning and operating multiple successful Airbnb properties simultaneously, with full responsibility for interior design, marketing, vendor management, and guest experience. A hands-on leader who improves every operation I touch: leaner, stronger, and better.

EXPERIENCE

Senior Producer, Director & Creative Executive

Kink.com (CNE Media) Aug 2004 – Nov 2014 San Francisco, CA

•Doubled the sales of the first website under my direction within my first month, setting the tone for a decade of measurable impact and growth

•Hired as Webmaster/Director and grew into a full creative executive role, founding and launching 4+ original content brands from scratch — Wired Pussy, Public Disgrace, Bound Gangbangs, Hardcore Gangbangs, and Ultimate Surrender — overseeing each as director, producer, and webmaster simultaneously

•Oversaw all content end-to-end — writing scripts, casting talent, designing sets, selecting wardrobe, managing crews, and collaborating hands-on across every department including IT, UI/UX, art direction, wardrobe, set design, and post-production — while directing 3+ productions per week and approving every edit, encoding, and weekly publish

•Directed nearly 400 episodes across multiple sites, including 296 episodes of Public Disgrace and 92 episodes of Bound Gangbangs

•Directed complex international productions across Europe, requiring real-time risk assessment, public coordination, and large-scale on-location management

•Predicted market trends and spearheaded strategies that expanded the subscriber base and broadened the company's reach, directly contributing to its growth into an internationally recognized brand

•Generated over $40M in gross revenue by aligning creative vision with brand strategy and aggressive overhead reduction

•Identified and eliminated operational inefficiencies through department restructuring, workflow redesign, and smart budget reallocation — consistently finding high-leverage solutions that reduced costs and increased output quality

•Pioneered performer-first production practices including structured consent protocols and aftercare models — contributing to industry shifts that laid groundwork for the creator-driven adult content economy and platforms like OnlyFans

•Helped transition the brand toward documentary-style realism and ethically driven storytelling, influencing both internal policy and broader industry standards

•Transformed the company's talent culture from the ground up, cultivating relationships with performers and industry agencies that made Kink.com a sought-after destination for top talent — fundamentally changing who was willing to work with us and expanding what was possible creatively

•Skilled talent scout with an eye for undiscovered potential — identified and developed performers who went on to become key assets to the brand

•Provided mentorship and training for directors, performers, and crew, shaping the creative culture of the organization

•Built and led a production crew centered on work/life balance, achieving consistently low employee turnover, zero missed deadlines, and lean overhead-to-profit margins

•Maintained 59,000+ daily views averaging 7 page views per session across five websites; produced 200+ videos annually

•Established cross-departmental liaison program improving collaboration across Marketing, IT, HR, and Finance, resulting in more effective marketing campaigns, increased production efficiency, and improved company morale

•Led site rebranding as Creative Director that nearly doubled daily views

•AVN Award nominated as both director and performer

•Proficient in Google Analytics, Tableau, NATS, Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, JIRA, WordPress, and Microsoft Office Suite

Freelance Creative Director, Producer & Property Manager

Self-Employed 2015 – Present Los Angeles, CA

•Acquired, designed, furnished, and operated multiple short-term rental properties simultaneously across Los Angeles, La Quinta, and New York — generating approximately $750,000 in lifetime revenue

•Peak earnings of $154,000 in a single year across multiple simultaneously operating properties

•Previously held Superhost and Guest Favorite status; currently operating at 83.3% occupancy generating $65,000+ annually

•Managed all operations end-to-end: interior design, marketing, pricing strategy, vendor relationships, and guest experience

•Conceived, produced, and directed music video projects handling budgets, crews, casting, locations, styling, and production design

PRESS & RECOGNITION

•Featured in Future Sex by Emily Witt and So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson

•Subject of documentary Kink directed by James Franco; appeared in Public Sex, Private Lives and Graphic Sexual Horror

•AVN Award nominated as both director and performer

•Featured subject in A Tale of Two Bondage Models, screened at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival

•Recognized for bringing conversations about consent, queer identity, and alternative sexuality into mainstream cultural discourse

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts — Photography & Film / Gender and Sexuality Studies

New York University, Tisch School of the Arts Graduated 2004 New York, NY

•Graduated Summa Cum Laude

SKILLS

Production & Direction: Film & Video Direction · Content Production · Script Writing · Talent Casting & Management · Set Design · Location Production (domestic & international) · Talent Scouting & Development

Operations & Strategy: Production Management · Budget Management & Overhead Reduction · Workflow Design & Optimization · Department Restructuring · Agile Methodology · Cross-departmental Collaboration · Trend Analysis & Market Strategy

Technical: Final Cut Pro X · Adobe Premiere · Photoshop · After Effects · Illustrator · Google Analytics · Tableau · NATS · WordPress · JIRA · Microsoft Office Suite

Hospitality & Property Management: Short-Term Rental Management · Interior Design · Property Operations · Vendor Management · Marketing & Listing Optimization · Guest Experience Management

Leadership: Team Building & Training · Employee Retention · Creative Direction · Brand Development · Stakeholder & Talent Relations

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