Larry Schwartz
Phoenixville
Summary
30+ years of industry experience starting as a PA in the trenches to Production Coordinator to Production Manger to Line Producer and staff roles as Head of Production, Executive Producer, Client Service and Business Manager. I have shown my interests and willingness to learn and grow while welcoming new challenges. This approach, combined with being someone people describe as fair, responsible, trustworthy and committed to my clients and co-workers is what I value about my own work ethic and the career I have built.
CLIENTS (sample list)
Merck | Johnson & Johnson | Astra Zeneca | GSK | Novo Nordisk | Comcast | Chevy | Campbell's | 3M | Kraft | Anheuser-Busch | Yahoo! | Red Bull | Kimbely Clark |
REELS:
General Reel
https://vimeo.com/showcase/11111946
Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Reel
https://vimeo.com/showcase/11111973
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
VP BUSINESS AFFAIRS
BOWSTRING STUDIOS
01.2021 - Current
- Designing custom project budgets
- Implementing cost-saving measures by financial and efficiency analysis.
- Spearheading cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
- Reviewing approaches with Creatives and turning the vision into an actionable project budget within client target budgets.
- Presenting budgets and SOW's to clients.
- Assisting with New Business Development and CRM management.
- Managing all project Contracts, SOWs, NDAs, MSAs, Insurance Needs, etc.
- Partnering with Finance Director on accounts payables and receivables management.
- Building custom platforms to monitor project budgets in real time.
- Reviewing project budgets with staff Line Producers and setting expectations.
- Mentoring next generation Producers, PM's and Business Manager direct reports.
VP CLIENT SERVICES
BOWSTRING STUDIOS
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Aligned objectives with company mission to increase repeat client business and integrate new work strategies.
- Implemented new project budgeting software to enhance client services.
- Established strong relationships with new and existing clients by managing expectations and providing timely status updates throughout the production lifecycle.
- Collaborated with multiple department leaders on strategic initiatives to ensure alignment between corporate goals and client requests,
- Executed targeted business development initiatives, leading to an expansion of the company client base and 38% increase in gross billings.
- Negotiated contracts with clients and key vendors, while maintaining strong professional relationships.
EXECUTIVE VIDEO PRODUCER
BOWSTRING STUDIOS
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Managed a staff of 5 Line Producers and 2 Associate Producers.
- Oversaw and budgeted 178 days of filming across 32 states and 12 countries in 2018/19.
- Coordinated company wide production schedules while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Hired, managed and mentored new staff producers, associate producers and production coordinators.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Reduced production spending by monitoring budgets and setting goals that lead to 17% increase in net profits.
- Post Produced Live action, 2D and 3D animation.
- Researched, negotiated and implemented new key vendors relationships.
OWNER/ LINE PRODUCER
BLANKET MEDIA PRODUCTION/ FREELANCE
11.2006 - 11.2017
- Produced wide variety of video content - Commercial productions, Corporate Media Messaging and Branding, Experiential video content, Animations, IMAX short films, etc.
- Clients included Comcast, MERCK, GSK, GE Capital, Novo NorDisk, Youtube, Kraft, Campbells, Bristol Myers Squibb, Chevy GM, RedBull, 3M, FoxChase Cancer Center.
- Monitored costs through project lifecycle to stay within budget without compromising quality or timelines.
- Developed collaborative relationships with creative team members, ensuring seamless communication across departments.
- Partnered with Directors, Production Managers, Production Designers and various department heads to prepare budgets, shoot and editorial schedules.
- Secured necessary location permits and talent approvals for filming.
- Hired and managed freelance crews, equipment vendors, set builders, and public/private locations for filming.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all expenses, invoices, timesheets, and other financial records related to the project''s budgetary requirements.
- Implemented risk management practices to proactively identify potential issues and mitigate their impact on the project timeline or budget.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & HEAD OF PRODUCTION
SBK PICTURES
09.1998 - 11.2006
PA/ PC/ PM and LINE PRODUCER
FREELANCER
06.1991 - 03.1998
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Advertising
Temple University
Philadelphia05.1991
Certified Project Manager -
Film And Video Workshop
Portland, MaineSkills
- Client Management
- Strategic Planning
- Budgeting
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Project Scheduling
- Vendor Negotiations
- Contracts and SOWs
- Production Insurance
- Expense Reporting
- New Business Development
- Process Improvement
Timeline
VP BUSINESS AFFAIRS
BOWSTRING STUDIOS
01.2021 - Current
VP CLIENT SERVICES
BOWSTRING STUDIOS
01.2019 - 01.2021
EXECUTIVE VIDEO PRODUCER
BOWSTRING STUDIOS
12.2017 - 08.2019
OWNER/ LINE PRODUCER
BLANKET MEDIA PRODUCTION/ FREELANCE
11.2006 - 11.2017
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & HEAD OF PRODUCTION
SBK PICTURES
09.1998 - 11.2006
PA/ PC/ PM and LINE PRODUCER
FREELANCER
06.1991 - 03.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Advertising
Temple University
Certified Project Manager -
Film And Video Workshop
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