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I'm a process-driven leader with demonstrated results in production and project management roles. I'm a versatile producer working across digital, social, and creative media agencies in Sydney. I manage high-end productions from concept to post, including budgeting, client management, shoot logistics, and team coordination. With experience leading both static and video campaigns, I thrive on bringing big ideas to life through strong collaboration and teamwork.…I'm a process-driven leader with demonstrated results in production and project management roles. I'm a versatile producer working across digital, social, and creative media agencies in Sydney. I manage high-end productions from concept to post, including budgeting, client management, shoot logistics, and team coordination. With experience leading both static and video campaigns, I thrive on bringing big ideas to life through strong collaboration and teamwork.

Melissa Davé

Film Producer, Creative Producer, Studio Manager, +2

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I'm a process-driven leader with demonstrated results in production and project management roles. I'm a versatile producer working across digital, social, and creative media agencies in Sydney. I manage high-end productions from concept to post, including budgeting, client management, shoot logistics, and team coordination. With experience leading both static and video campaigns, I thrive on bringing big ideas to life through strong collaboration and teamwork.…I'm a process-driven leader with demonstrated results in production and project management roles. I'm a versatile producer working across digital, social, and creative media agencies in Sydney. I manage high-end productions from concept to post, including budgeting, client management, shoot logistics, and team coordination. With experience leading both static and video campaigns, I thrive on bringing big ideas to life through strong collaboration and teamwork.

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I’m a process-driven leader with demonstrated results in production and project management roles. I’m a versatile producer working across digital, social, and creative media agencies in Sydney. I manage high-end productions from concept to post, including budgeting, client management, shoot logistics, and team coordination. With experience leading both static and video campaigns, I thrive on bringing big ideas to life through strong collaboration and teamwork.

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Expert

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English

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Work Experience

Producer at Two Palms Media

January 1, 2025 - June 23, 2024

Led end-to-end production on large-scale campaigns across stills, video, and social content—from ideation through post-production. Managed client relationships, budgets, schedules, and crew across multiple concurrent projects. Oversaw casting, locations, permits, call sheets, and delivery of final assets for high-profile static & motion shoots. Collaborated with internal creative, strategy, and social teams to ensure alignment across production and brand messaging. Demonstrated senior-level production skills across agency environments, delivering integrated, multi-platform content with efficiency and creativity. Provided creative support as second shooter and handled Lightroom photo editing for select projects. Proactively identified and mitigated potential risks to project timelines and scope.

Producer at BMF Advertising

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024

Negotiated contracts, secured resources, and managed talent for productions. Coordinated weekly production of catalogue and campaign work. Project managed timelines, stock, shoot dates, talent, locations, set builds, teams, photographers, equipment, and budgets. Managed hiring of contractors, talent casting, and locations, and organized relevant permits. Ensured billable hours were tracked in line with milestones. Established clear communication lines between staff, contractors, clients, and production teams. Ensured efficient pre-production and post-production processes. Collaborated to develop compelling narratives contributing to an award-winning project for Effective Agency of the Year & Grand Effie—Effies.

Studio Team Lead at SUNSTUDIOS

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022

Supervised and mentored a dynamic team of studio assistants to ensure smooth daily operations and a collaborative work environment. Oversaw studio scheduling and staff rostering for optimal resource allocation and workflow efficiency. Coordinated with external suppliers, equipment rental teams, and freelancers to maintain high-quality production support. Ensured smooth studio operations by managing equipment maintenance, scheduling, and safe, organized workspaces. Collaborated with creative teams and clients to plan shoots, manage equipment preparation, and coordinate technical requirements. Served as the key client contact, anticipating challenges and delivering high-quality service.

Producer at Two Palms Media

January 1, 2025 - June 6, 2024

Led end-to-end production on large-scale campaigns across stills, video, and social content—from ideation through post-production. Managed the full lifecycle of digital projects and campaigns, from briefing to launch in partnership with Client Services. Managed client relationships, budgets, schedules, and crew across multiple concurrent projects. Oversaw casting, locations, permits, call sheets, and delivery of final assets for high-profile static & motion shoots. Collaborated with internal creative, strategy, and social teams to ensure alignment across production and brand messaging. Demonstrated senior-level production skills across agency environments, delivering integrated, multi-platform content efficiently and creatively. Provided creative support as second shooter and handled Lightroom photo editing for select projects. Proactively identified and mitigated potential risks to project timelines and scope.

Producer at BMF Advertising

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024

Negotiated contracts, secured resources and talent for productions. Coordinated all weekly production requirements for catalogue and campaign work. Project managed timelines, stock, shoot dates, talent, locations, set builds, teams, photographers, equipment and budgets. Managed hiring of contractors, casting of talent and locations and organised relevant permits as required by law. Ensured billable hours were tracked in line with milestones. Established clear communication lines between staff, contractors, clients, production members and hires. Conducted diligent pre-production to ensure efficient production and post-production. Collaborated on compelling narratives contributing to an award-winning project for Effective Agency of the Year & Grand Effie—Effies.

Studio Team Lead at SUNSTUDIOS

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022

Supervised and mentored a team of studio assistants, fostering smooth daily operations and a collaborative work environment. Oversaw studio scheduling and staff rostering to optimize resource allocation and workflow efficiency. Coordinated with external suppliers, equipment rental teams, and freelancers to ensure high-quality production support. Maintained smooth studio operations by managing equipment maintenance, scheduling, and workspace organization. Collaborated with creative teams and clients to plan shoots, manage equipment preparation, and coordinate technical requirements. Served as key point of contact, maintaining strong client relationships by understanding needs, anticipating challenges, and delivering high-quality service.