Dixie Kesebi
Toronto,ON
Summary
Production professional with track record of ensuring smooth operations and efficient task management in production offices. Known for collaborating effectively within teams and delivering consistent results. Reliable and adaptable with focus on organizational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated organizational and multitasking skills in dynamic environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Production Office Coordinator
IATSE Local 411
07.2012 - Current
- Provided administrative support to Production Coordinators during large-scale projects by delegating tasks efficiently among available staff members .
- Organized essential office supplies through proactive inventory management, preventing shortages during time-sensitive productions.
- Created comprehensive reports on production progress for executive review using established metrics to highlight achievements or areas requiring improvement .
- Served as a reliable point of contact for both internal team members and external partners, ensuring smooth communication flow throughout the production process.
- Enhanced overall office organization by developing streamlined workflows that improved daily task completion rates.
- Prepared correspondence on behalf of the production team, ensuring accurate messaging and prompt communication with external parties.
- Established an accessible filing system for production documents, boosting efficiency in document retrieval and storage tasks.
- Managed the distribution of key production documents such as call sheets, scripts, and schedules to relevant team members.
- Liaised with various departments, fostering strong cross-functional communication and collaboration.
- Developed a thorough understanding of union rules and regulations related to film production processes to maintain compliance at all times during shoots.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for cast and crew, resulting in seamless transportation and accommodation logistics.
Film Production Assistant
Various
07.2007 - 07.2012
- Coordinated talent scheduling and transportation, ensuring punctual arrival on set.
- Contributed to maintaining a safe working environment on set by adhering to safety protocols and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Facilitated communication between cast members and crew, allowing for efficient problem-solving during shoots.
- Maintained professional relationships with vendors, securing necessary resources at competitive prices for productions.
- Managed script revisions and distribution to cast and crew for accurate scene preparation.
- Organized catering services for on-set meals, ensuring timely delivery of food to accommodate busy shooting schedules.
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
Retirement Plan Administrator
Sun Life Financial
01.2003 - 07.2006
- Coordinated seamless transitions during plan conversions or mergers, minimizing impact on participants.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
- Reduced errors in documentation by meticulously proofreading and editing written materials.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
Education
Film - Film And Television
Toronto Film School
Toronto, ON06-2007
High School Diploma -
Prince Andrew High School
Dartmouth, NS06-1995
Skills
- Workplace safety
- File organization
- Office administration
- Data entry proficiency
- Document management
- Workflow optimization
- Travel arrangements
- Production coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Certification
WHIMS 2012
Food Handler Safety 2018
Ontario Health and Safety - Employee and Employer 2012
Timeline
Assistant Production Office Coordinator
IATSE Local 411
07.2012 - Current
Film Production Assistant
Various
07.2007 - 07.2012
Retirement Plan Administrator
Sun Life Financial
01.2003 - 07.2006
Film - Film And Television
Toronto Film School
High School Diploma -
Prince Andrew High School
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