Leah Culton Gonzalez

Directed all aspects of physical production for a major production and distribution company. Partnered with creative executives to deliver high-quality, cost-effective original content. Ensured productions are on-schedule and on-budget, identified potential problem areas early. Communicated status with business and creative executives on each production. Supervised the delivery of all project elements in accordance with networks' requirements. Managed accounting, production and post-production teams. Oversaw company operations, including IT, Telecom, HR, risk management and planning; oversaw ancillary production businesses to generate revenue. Responsible for purchasing and maintaining assets: video, lighting, and post-production equipment. Negotiated union agreements on selected projects. Managed foreign and state incentive programs, including reporting and auditing. Oversaw integration and product placement deals, vetting network approvals on all terms.

Oversaw all aspects of television production for the company, comprising hundreds of hours of programming a year. Created budgets, schedules and production plans for presentations, pilots and series. Managed a full slate of current programming from inception to network delivery. Liaised with network executives on the company’s different projects. Responsible for hiring creative and production personnel on all shows. Managed company assets maximizing values across all shows. Supervised the delivery of all show elements in accordance with networks’ deliverable requirements. Collaborated with CFO and Director of Finance to ensure proper cash flow, funding and cost reporting on all projects. Worked closely with legal to negotiate contracts and manage labor relations on each project. Oversaw all talent agreements and payments on all projects.

Provided production management services across multiple film, television and commercial projects as a Freelance Production Executive in Charge, Line Producer and Production Manager.