Gina Pepe

Experience

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  Department of Recreation Services

  Jan 2005 - May 2007

  Supervisor

  • Supervise staff efficiency and evaluate productivity for numerous fitness facilities• Maintain overall function of exercise equipment• Train incoming staff• Customer service attendant

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  Nickelodeon

  Dec 2005 - Jul 2008

  Production Assistant

  • Collaborate with a team producing short form promos for marketing and corporate purposes• Highlight shows include Upfronts, Licensing Shows, and Budget presentations• Schedule, set up, and participate in team development meetings• Brainstorm creative ideas • Screen and select appropriate footage that best fit within storylines• Design and edit videos based on client needs• Organize and update records of graphics, tape assets, and promo archive• Make digital dub copies for team and client• Train and supervise interns Show less

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  VH1

  Sept 2008 - Dec 2008

  Production Associate

  • Office and set PA for heavy metal round table series “That Metal Show” • Prepare call sheets and schedules based on specific shoot deadlines• Book crews for shoots and maintain relationships with several vendors • Organize taxes and expenses, petty cash, plus track monthly invoices

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  MTV

  Jul 2009 - Jul 2009

  Production Coordinator

  • Manage hundreds of freelance and talent contracts• Oversee expenses and travel for a staff of 30• Create and systematize purchase orders for various shoots in a timely manner• Set and clean up shoot location

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  Roberts & Langer

  Nov 2009 - Jun 2015

  • Hire and cast teams for Neutrogena All-in-1 Acne Control digital campaign. Oversee shooting and editing process through delivery• Annually update Agency website by reviewing and approving content as well as design• Independently create budgets, hire cast, music and oversee workflow in a timely manner for numerous animatics and sizzle videos• Create estimates, pre-bids, schedules, pre-production materials, book travel, generate and process purchase orders, invoices, catalog final files, organize talent wardrobe and color corrected models • Research directors and other talents based on approved storyboards• Coordinate SAG talent, celebrity vanities and stand-in bookings• Act as liaison between vendors and maintain positive relationships Show less • Assist Head of Production with administrative tasks including but not limiting to, typing estimates, pre-bids, schedules and pre-production materials• Book travel, generate and process purchase orders, invoices, catalog final files, organize talent wardrobe and color corrected models • Research directors and other talents based on approved storyboards• Coordinate SAG talent, celebrity vanities and stand-in bookings• Act as liaison between vendors and maintain positive relationships Show less

  • Assistant Producer

    Nov 2012 - Jun 2015

  • Production Assistant

    Nov 2009 - Nov 2012
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  360i

  Jul 2015 - Jun 2017

  Content Producer

  • Digest a creative idea and partner with the most qualified vendors who can meet creative vision, budgets and timelines• Negotiate production costs to maximize Client spend for future projects, without jeopardizing quality• Create detailed production schedules and manage daily tasks between internal and external teams to ensure the Clients’ vision comes to life• Establish positive connections with vendors by maintaining yearlong relationships ensuring cost efficiency and productivity for future projects • Stay up-to-date with the latest and greatest talents in the production industry Show less

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  Ivory Worldwide

  Jun 2017 - Apr 2020

  • Manage a wide range of experiential marketing events, corporate parties, consumer events, domestic and international booth designs• Lead the strategic planning and execution of event programs of various sizes, scale and budget for Clients in the technology field• Manage all elements of 3 – 5 programs annually from start to finish, including: researching, staffing and managing project teams, event site and housing selection, contracting and management, food and beverage selection, audio visual and lighting oversight, furnishings, transportation, printing, photography, delegate management, on-site support, budget and finance management, creating and managing planning tools (Client presentations, project timeline, event specs, meeting agendas and production schedules)• Negotiate all project venue and vendor rates, commissions and concessions• Coordinate Creative and Production teams to deliver project results and ensure ideal vision and brand are represented, which exceeded Client expectations• Financial management responsibilities, including: securing vendor quotes, budget development, tracking expenses and final reconciliation in a timely manner Show less

  • Senior Project Manager

    Oct 2017 - Apr 2020

  • Project Manager

    Jun 2017 - Oct 2017
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  HAMILTON PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL A NEW JERSEY NON PROFIT CORPORATION

  Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  Toddler Teacher Assistant
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  Williamsburg Montessori of Brooklyn NY

  Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

  Infant and Toddler Guide
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  HAMILTON PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL A NEW JERSEY NON PROFIT CORPORATION

  Aug 2023 - now

  Early Childhood Teacher