Christian Detres
Richmond
Summary
Dynamic Producer with a proven track record at See the Tree Productions LLC, excelling in project management and creative collaboration. Expert in budget management and script analysis, I foster team leadership and mentorship, driving high-quality productions that meet rigorous standards. Recognized for resolving challenges swiftly, ensuring timely project completion and success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer
See the Tree Productions LLC
New York
01.2012 - Current
- Reviewed film, recordings or rehearsals to conform to production and broadcast standards.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to junior production staff, fostering professional growth.
- Oversaw daily operations on set including scheduling, problem solving, budget tracking and creative decisions.
- Reviewed final product before distribution ensuring accuracy and quality standards were met.
- Established pace of programs and sequences of scenes according to time requirements and cast and set accessibility.
- Ensured compliance with legal, health, and safety regulations throughout production.
- Coordinated the selection of locations, crew, equipment, props and other resources needed for each project.
- Developed and managed production budgets, forecasting expenditures and controlling costs.
- Stayed calm and polished at all times, even during moments of extreme stress or when dealing with difficult personalities, to accomplish professional goals.
- Communicated approach, characterization and movement for scenes to minimize rehearsals and takes.
- Studied and researched scripts to determine how to direct.
- Coordinated work of lighting and sound crews to streamline production operations.
- Studied scripts and made revisions and changes for improvement to produce highly successful programs.
- Conducted script analysis and revisions in collaboration with writers and directors.
- Organized and attended pre-production meetings with key stakeholders to ensure successful execution of productions.
- Tackled issues with crew members and actors immediately to achieve quick and effective resolution while keeping projects on schedule.
- Managed the workflow of projects from concept through post-production.
- Led project debriefs, compiling reports on performance, challenges, and achievements.
- Monitored progress of projects to ensure timely completion according to quality standards.
- Managed production schedules, adjusting timelines and resources as necessary.
- Collaborated with directors, writers, designers, cinematographers, editors and other creatives throughout production process.
- Created detailed call sheets and ensured all talent, crew, and vendors were informed on set expectations.
Brand Director
RVA Magazine
Richmond
04.2005 - Current
- Created content for marketing campaigns, including videos, emails, press releases, website copy, and social media posts.
- Developed relationships with industry influencers to create positive public perception of the brand.
- Assisted in the production of promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, posters.
- Developed online ads and company positioning on social media sites to increase monthly sales.
- Organized events that promoted the company's products or services.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and sales.
- Collaborated with team to forecast based on sales and product profitability.
- Planned, developed, and led negotiation of key business partnerships.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals to add value to marketing team.
Travel Publisher
VICE
New York
06.2008 - 10.2009
- Coordinated production schedules with printers and distributors.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to promote new publications.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards.
- Created and maintained relationships with authors, editors, freelancers, and other publishing professionals.
- Tracked sales figures for all published works to determine success of each title.
- Delivered access to national content to writers, editors and proofreaders.
- Oversaw circulation through print, email and social media distribution.
- Provided technical support regarding layout issues or digital file formats.
- Reviewed preliminary and final proofs for errors, making necessary corrections.
- Participated in manuscript preparation and book production.
- Managed budgets for projects such as printing costs or author advances.
- Established editorial guidelines to ensure quality standards were met.
- Negotiated contracts with authors, illustrators, and other contributors.
- Organized book launches and promotional events at bookstores or libraries.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Theatre
Tisch School of The Arts
New York, NYSkills
- Project management
- Budget management
- Script analysis
- Production scheduling
- Quality assurance
- Legal compliance
- Creative collaboration
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Mentorship
- Event organization
- Cast hiring
- Visual storytelling
- Creative direction
- Production team leadership
- Scheduling mastery
- Studio production
Affiliations
- I am an accomplished painter, photographer, writer and filmmaker. I am a multi-disciplined storyteller with great passion for transcendent revelation.
- My family is my center
- Travel, adventurism, is a passion fueled by a rapacious curiosity for the universe
- I read voraciously on topics widely ranging from anthropology, history, physics and mythology
Timeline
Producer
See the Tree Productions LLC
01.2012 - Current
Travel Publisher
VICE
06.2008 - 10.2009
Brand Director
RVA Magazine
04.2005 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Theatre
Tisch School of The Arts
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