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Hi, I’m Eric Dixon. I’m currently part of Rochester Institute of Technology’s Office of Career Services, helping students turn classroom learning into real-world opportunities through a top-rated co-op program. I offer tailored resume reviews, mock interviews, and career counseling to build confidence and readiness for the job market, drawing on more than two decades in film and TV production. I’m passionate about equipping students with practical skills and forging strong connections between academia and industry so they can pursue successful, purpose-driven careers.
My background includes leadership roles at Disney General Entertainment Content where I built and guided production teams, optimized budgets, and streamlined logistics across multiple productions. I enjoy empowering the next generation by sharing hands-on industry insight, mentoring students, and fostering meaningful partnerships that bridge education and entertainment.
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Career Services Coordinator at Rochester Institute of Technology
June 1, 2025 - PresentEmpowers students to connect their academic pursuits with professional opportunities through a top-rated co-op program. Provides tailored resume critiques, conducts mock interviews, and offers career counseling to help students build confidence and readiness for the job market, focusing on essential career skills to bridge classroom learning with real-world opportunities.
Director - Production Services at Disney General Entertainment Content
August 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024Led a team of 6 production professionals delivering internal services to Disney Entertainment Television, including asset management, set rentals, storage, and logistics for series launches and wraps. Served as primary liaison for Disney production executives and top Hollywood producers. Managed a 135,000 sq ft warehouse, led the Set Rental & Recovery program (20-40% savings on original construction costs), created/oversaw a $3M departmental budget, and supervised shipping for ABC Signature productions. Implemented a Salesforce-based system for tracking warehouse requests, developed an asset-sharing program resulting in ongoing cost savings, and initiated a $250k initiative to optimize space and reduce overhead. Established a formal new-hire training program and built cross-company relationships.
Production Supervisor at Disney General Entertainment Content
February 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023Supervised the series wrap-out and dead strike for AMLT (ABC Signature Studios Asset Management). Reduced the AMLT dead strike budget by $500k and shortened the work schedule by 5 weeks. Negotiated an asset trade with a stage owner to offset repair/restoration costs and collaborated with a liquidation company to move assets off stages, lowering show labor costs. Conducted final stage walk-throughs with property management to secure surrender of properties.
Manager - Health & Safety; Backlot Services at Disney General Entertainment Content
July 1, 2020 - December 1, 2022Managed Global PPE distribution for ABC Signature, 20th TV, FX, FXX, Freeform, and The Disney Channel. Liaised with show crews to assess PPE needs and requisition supplies. Oversaw global shipping of PPE products and COVID-19 test scheduling for the team and ABC Costume Warehouse.
Freelance Production Coordinator at Disney General Entertainment Content; Netflix; Various Independent Film Production Companies
August 1, 2014 - March 1, 2020Worked under the Line Producer and Unit Production Manager to manage the production office, interfacing with every crew department and vendors. Responsibilities included creating prep schedules, overseeing cast & crew travel, submitting documentation to DGA & SAG, securing equipment rentals, and maintaining asset management and storage logistics on high-intensity productions ranging from 8 weeks to 6 months with crews up to 200.
Talent Booker at Adult Swim - The Eric Andre Show; Season 3 & Season 4
March 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015Connected with celebrity representatives to fill guest spots, built relationships with talent reps, and prepared pitch materials. Arranged air travel, lodging, and car service, and maintained a tracking grid to update interest status for show production and network management.
Writer/Producer at Hallmark Media
October 1, 2005 - June 1, 2012Staff on-air creative services writer/producer. Wrote and produced promos for original movies and rerun TV series, collaborated with on-air graphics designers, directed behind-the-scenes shoots, conducted celebrity interviews, and produced promotional featurettes.
Writer/Producer at Starz On-Air Marketing & Promotions
January 1, 2000 - July 1, 2005Wrote and produced original movie promos, led creative projects for on-air campaigns starring well-known talent, directed ENG crews for behind-the-scenes interviews and on-set footage, and produced promo material including a free preview weekend.
Education
MS, Technical Communications at Colorado State University
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026High School Diploma at Thomas B Doherty High School
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026BA, Communications at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Other
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