JB FONDREN
MARKETING • PRODUCTION • CLIENT SERVICE
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION
RESUME
EXPERIENCE
Wasserman, Los Angeles CA — Director of Production
JAN 2020 - PRESENT
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Manage pre-to-post production process for content shoots
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Responsible for line item budgeting and approvals, vendor contracts, permitting, insurance and invoicing
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Serve as post production supervisor and editing team oversight
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Forecast and assess bandwidth and project pipeline for production department and staff
Wasserman, Los Angeles CA — Director, Content Management
JUNE 2019 - DEC 2019
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Created and oversaw all production timelines, budgets, contracts, freelance agreements and internal team resourcing plans.
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Conducted day-to-day management of producer and account management staff.
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Implemented and trained around new process and operations standards.
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Liaised with clients, 3rd party vendors and athlete reps.
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Lead cross-functional collaboration efforts focused on strategic approach and solutions.
AvatarLabs, Encino CA — Director of Production
DEC 2018 - MAY 2019
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Defined and implemented company-wide production standards.
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Proactively assessed project scope, workflow, resource usage and profitability across active workload.
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Oversaw timely SOW, CO, PO and invoice processing.
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Lead existing client and new business proposal creation and delivery.
AvatarLabs, Encino CA — Sr. Digital Producer / Account Manager
MAY 2014 - NOV 2018
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Managed six core client accounts responsible for 3MM in agency revenue.
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Served as lead and point person on global paid display, social, AR and website projects.
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Actively led campaigns from conception to post-production with an emphasis on adherence to scope, budget and timeline.
Ignition Creative, Playa Vista CA — Interactive Producer
JUNE 2013 - APR 2014
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Served as primary day-to-day contact for internal teams and clients to clarify strategic requirements and manage project expectations.
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Managed project tasks including schedule creation, resource allocation, cross-functional team coordination, budget tracking and QA testing.
Petrol Advertising, Burbank CA — Interactive Producer
MAY 2012 - JUNE 2013
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Oversaw creative conception and production of digital projects including paid display, website and custom CMS development.
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Liaised between core print and digital teams to ensure proper workflow, timeline management and asset creation.
ChopShop Entertainment, Newport Beach CA — Production Coordinator
FEB 2011 - MAR 2012
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Assisted in physical pre-production tasks including casting, location scouting, wardrobe prep, equipment rental and insurance acquisition.
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Liaised with post-production team members to manage client expectations and final deliverables.
Meat and Potatoes, Burbank CA — Production Coordinator
JAN 2010 - FEB 2011
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Assisted in the production and management of home entertainment, packaging, branding and key art projects.
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Coordinated cross-functional teams using clear task lists, issue documentation, status reports and detailed schedules.
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville IL — B.S. Speech Comm
AUG 2004 - AUG 2008
AWARDS
Clio Entertainment Award - Theatrical: Social Media, 2018
Communicator Award - Mobile Sites / General / Entertainment, 2018
Communicator Award - Live Events & Streaming, 2018
Shorty Award - Audience Award, 2018
Shorty Award - Facebook Live Category, 2018
Communicator Award - Best in Integrated Mobile / Best in Entertainment, 2017
PROJECT TOOLS
Forecast, 10,000Ft., Basecamp, ResourceGuru, G+Suite, Smartsheets, Keynote, Frame.io, Podio, Jira, Slack, Trello, Microsoft Suite
VOLUNTEER WORK
Wayfinder Family Services, Volunteer & Paralympics Coach
CoachArt Los Angeles, Online Advisory Board Member