Sharon N. Zerr

phone: (360)769-0623



TITLE: Producer/Production Coordinator

Services

Production and event management; location scouting; catering/craft service; budgeting; props and wardrobe coordination; research; casting; transportation, permit and insurance procurement; on-site talent management; sales and marketing support.

Professional Experience

Production Services Manager
CommuniCreations
1993 - present


Responsible for the development and management of video, film, events and communication projects for clients; provide Executive Producer and Producer support services for corporate and commercial projects; manage all aspects of productions from conceptualization to post; and coordinate client communication programs and events. Also provide general office management support to clients as needed, including payroll, taxes, operating budget management, scheduling and billing/accounting services.

Production Services Manager
Malcolm Clark, Inc.
1991-1993


Assist in coordination of major film/video productions, including booking crews and equipment, location scouting, craft service, budgeting, props and wardrobe, topical research; coordinate media conferences and inquiries; maintain production calendars for producers, directors and writers; oversee operating budget and petty cash accounts for office and production expenses;support marketing and sales staff through research, proposal and budgeting stages; manage office operations, including internship program, client relations and event/meeting planning; develop/oversee sales resource database and master tape library; research and recommend software and equipment acquisitions.

Representative Client Projects

PRODUCER

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT



Education

Eastern Washington University
B.A. in Radio/TV Production, Minor in Music
Post baccalaureate study in interactive media

University study included history and theory of televison and radio production as well as operation of a variety of studio level equipment including studio cameras, audio mixers/boards, switchers, light boards/grids, video tape machines, character generators, teleprompters, ENG field equipment and computer editing equipment. Also conceived, coordinated and managed a half hour cable show for credit, as well as several other independent production projects.