Catherine Gunn

• Spearheaded creative development for projects, leading brainstorming sessions and guiding the team in conceptualization efforts.
• Managed budgets and resources effectively to reduce production costs while maintaining high production value.
• Consistently met or exceeded project deadlines, demonstrating effective time management and organizational skills throughout the production process.
• Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release.
• Developed strategies for successful project execution, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and talent, securing favourable terms that contributed to the overall success of productions.
• Coordinated post-production efforts such as editing, sound design, and visual effects to finalize projects according to client expectations.
• Supervised production team of [Number] workers to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity.
• Championed diversity in hiring practices both behind-the-scenes and on-screen, promoting a more inclusive and representative industry.
• Oversaw all aspects of pre-production, including casting, location scouting, and script revisions to ensure optimal results.
• Optimized workflow processes through strategic delegation of responsibilities among team members based on their specific skill sets.
• Secured funding for new projects by cultivating relationships with investors and presenting compelling pitches.
• Made presentations to investors, financiers and other project stakeholders to obtain project funding.
• Collaborated with legal department to draw up contracts for artists and crew members.
• Collaborated closely with directors and other key personnel to develop cohesive artistic visions for each project.
• Supervised creation process to verify on brand, impactful and relevant content.
• Kept key stakeholders informed of status and vision through milestone updates and work-in-progress presentations.
• Implemented quality control measures to verify compliance with artistic and technical standards.
• Approved procurement of needed services, resources, equipment and supplies.
• Increased overall project efficiency by streamlining communication between creative and technical teams.
• Researched, developed, and pitched stories that reflected unique sensibilities of [Type] network brand.
• Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums.
• Applied accounting and financial management acumen to every area of film production.
• Hired, trained and managed production staff and crew members to build highly qualified team and boost overall performance.
• Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
• Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
• Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
• Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
• Orchestrated license agreements for music and footage, talent releases, and distribution contracts.

• Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
• Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
• Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
• Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
• Developed a high-performing sales team through consistent coaching, training, and motivation techniques.
• Achieved sales targets consistently by closely monitoring sales performance and adjusting strategies as needed.
• Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures, and sales strategies.
• Increased sales revenue by implementing strategic marketing campaigns and fostering strong customer relationships.
• Streamlined sales processes for improved efficiency, resulting in higher close rates and shorter sales cycles.
• Cultivated a positive work environment that motivated staff members to exceed individual and team goals regularly.

Worked with 200 Japanese and 200 Koreans in the Tokyo Head office for Samsung Electronics under the Head Of Industrial Design Tamio Fukuda as his Market Research assistant.

Researched markets in EU and USA for Product Design use.and Made relationships with major international Industrial Product Designers in Electronics Space - introducing them to Samsung

• Conducted thorough research on industry trends to inform design decisions, keeping projects relevant and competitive.
• Refined presentation skills through consistent practice during internal reviews and client-facing meetings, leading to increased confidence when presenting design work publicly.
• Assisted in the development of new products, contributing to a streamlined production process and reduced timetomarket.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of design elements into final products, resulting in higher-quality deliverables.
• Enhanced team collaboration by actively participating in brainstorming sessions and providing constructive feedback on design concepts.
• Participated in regular meetings with stakeholders to discuss project progress, ensuring alignment with overall goals and objectives.