Jacqueline Gabela

Experience

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  Stick Figure Productions

  May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Production Intern

  •Worked closely with all aspects of the company’s production department. •Responsible for transporting documents and/or objects for production around NY. •Acquired skills to navigate NYC.

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  NBC Universal

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Talent Recruitment and Development Intern

  •Assisted the VP of Talent Recruitment, Olivia Metzger. •Critiqued audition tapes for TV news anchors with a team. •Scanned resumes then downloaded to catalogue on an online database for storing and reviewing in the future. •Responsible for personal, daily interaction with clients over the phone, in person, and through e-mail. •Responded to inquiries. Made domestic travel arrangements and created a detailed itinerary.

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  MTV Networks

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Production Intern

  •Ad -lotted, logged, and dubbed tapes. •Stood in as en extra in a shoot for a promotional commercial. •Responsible for working with producer to create and hold cue cards for shoots. •Picked up and delivered items to various locations within New York City. •Developed proficiency in making cue sheets and using programs such as Infoworks Pro and Alias.

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  Planet Forward

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2009

  Member

  •Contributor to a web-to-TV climate change initiative. •Developed, pitched, produced, filmed, and edited original content regarding carbon footprints for the website. •Blogged about various climate change issues. •Utilized social media (i.e. YouTube and wordpress) to display packages.

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  Discovery Communications

  Jun 2010 - May 2011

  •Production intern for Hoarding: Buried Alive. •Conducted phone interviews and research for potential story ideas.•Transcribed interviews and compiled scripts based on transcriptions. •Assisted in creating deliverables binders. •Assisted on shoots for Discovery and its affiliate channels. •Participated in departmental meetings. •Created lifts and snap-ins from various episodes that were later uploaded to the website. •Edited original short form content. Wrote titles and descriptions for online content and entered all information into the online database. •Observed and worked directly with digital media production producers and editors. •Used Photoshop to edit thumbnails. Sat in on weekly departmental production meetings.

  • Studio Production Intern

    Jan 2011 - May 2011

  • Digital Media Production Intern

    Jun 2010 - Dec 2010
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  Clyde's Restaurant Group

  Jul 2010 - now

  Bartender

  • Collaborate with diverse team members to provide excellent customer service across the organization.• Manage multiple tasks while building relationships with customers, showcas- ing communication and con ict resolution skills.

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  National Science Foundation

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

  Multimedia Production Intern

  • Assisted with production of scientific lectures produced by NSF for the web.• Translated scripts from English to Spanish for the benefit of bilingual networks.• Produced cut downs and reworked previously produced web segments in order to extend scientific learning to bilingual networks.

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  U.S. Department of State - Techniarts Engineering, INC

  Apr 2012 - Dec 2019

  Technical Director, Studio Team Lead

  -Virtual Program Development: Spearhead the development and direction of virtual programs, enabling U.S. experts to effectively engage diverse international audiences.-Studio Management and Production: Lead a studio crew in the creation of on-screen graphics, editing, and dissemination of all programs, ensuring high-quality content delivery.-Client Relationship: Cultivate strong client relationships with internal State Department stakeholders, collaborating closely to meet their communication needs effectively.-Cost Savings: Implemented strategies resulting in over $1M annual savings in travel costs, optimizing resource allocation while maintaining program effectiveness.-Technical Liaiso: Serve as a liaison between our team and web developers, managing backend content on partnering websites.-Training Facilitation: Develop and deliver training programs for U.S. embassy employees, empowering them to produce high-quality programs tailored to diverse regional audiences.-Consultation: Provide technical consultation and support to U.S. missions abroad, advising on requirements and solutions to overcome bandwidth limitations and produce virtual programs effectively.-Team Leadership: Direct a team of 3 technical directors, overseeing workload distribution, program assignments, and task delegation to ensure optimal productivity and performance.-Innovative Culture Cultivation: Foster an innovative culture, dedicated to advancing foreign policy objectives and effectively reaching a diverse global audience.-Tech Recommendations: Spearheaded the creation of a comprehensive tech recommendations document for U.S. Embassies and American Spaces, providing guidance for purchasing decisions within often-fluid budget constraints.-Studio Upgrade Initiative: Led the upgrade of studio suites to state-of-the-art technology and HD video streaming capabilities, enhancing production quality and ensuring the delivery of engaging content to audiences worldwide. Show less

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  Ventana Productions

  Dec 2019 - now

  Operations Manager

  Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary liaison for new and existing clients, ensuring their needs are understood and met throughout the production lifecycle.Strategic Collaboration: Partner with Ventana's President to provide strategic insights and recommendations, contributing to the company's direction and long-term goals.End-to-End Production Oversight: Direct all aspects of productions from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client satisfaction.Studio Management and Scheduling: Coordinate studio productions and manage scheduling to ensure efficient operations and timely project delivery.Document Generation and Process Improvement: Create essential production documents and continuously evaluate and refine processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.Hands-On Support and Troubleshooting: Provide on-the-ground assistance during studio and field productions, resolving issues promptly to minimize disruptions.Administrative Duties and Financial Oversight: Perform administrative tasks including budgeting, invoicing, and vendor management to ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency.Facilities Management and Team Leadership: Maintain studio and control room spaces for optimal functionality and delegate tasks to enhance departmental productivity. Show less