VANESSA REYNOLDS

Fayetteville

Summary

Arts and operations professional with extensive experience in producing community-focused events and managing logistics. Expertise in budget tracking, audience experience, and cross-department communication drives successful artistic programming and enhances community engagement.

Work History

Co-Founder / Producer

Atlanta Film Freaks

Atlanta

Produce community-focused film events from planning through execution
Managed event operations, enhancing audience experience through streamlined ticketing, concessions, and reporting
Oversaw budgets, contracts, licensing agreements, and financial tracking to ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance
Develop event schedules, workflows, and operational procedures
Serve as primary point of contact for venues, partners, vendors, and attendees
Coordinated marketing initiatives and community engagement efforts to increase local participation and visibility
Supervised event support staff to enhance team performance and service delivery.

Production Coordinator / Performer

M.A.C.B.E.T.H.

Serenbe

Facilitate communication among artists, creative teams, and production personnel
Support scheduling, operational planning, and day-to-day production needs
Created contracts and onboarding for all artists and production personnel
Created systems for record keeping for tax purposes and ease of communication for production and artists
Adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining project timelines

Unit Production Manager / Producer / Line Producer

Various Film & Episodic Productions

Managed complex projects with multiple stakeholders, departments, vendors, and locations to ensure seamless execution
Maintained accurate budgets, expense reports, invoices, and financial tracking systems to support project financial health
Coordinated schedules, contracts, permitting, and logistical planning to facilitate timely project delivery
Negotiated vendor agreements and service contracts
Administered payroll and compliance requirements
Led cross-functional teams to ensure projects remained on schedule and within budget
Selected Projects: Tosca Talks, Fall in Love Again, Everyone's Doing Great, and additional feature and short-form productions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Theater Arts

California State University

Fullerton, CA

Skills

Event Operations and Front-of-House Management
Venue and Site Operations
Scheduling and Logistics Coordination
Financial Oversight
Vendor and Contract Management

Project Planning and Workflow Development
Artist and Stakeholder Relations
Team Leadership and Staff Supervision
Cross-Department Communication
Community Engagement and Audience Experience

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