Tia Spanos Tsonis
Kew,Vic
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Accomplished and well-versed in assessing risk, developing solutions and implementing positive changes to achieve sustainability and growth in challenging market conditions. Adept at building and strengthening business and customer relationships.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer
Ficino Films
01.2012 - Current
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects.
- Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
- Monitored production and evaluated performance against set targets, making adjustments to areas of weakness.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Hired, trained and managed production staff and crew members to build highly qualified team and boost overall performance.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Collaborated with marketing and advertising teams to achieve successful launch of projects.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase production efficiency.
- Enforced adherence with safety regulations and industry standards to keep productions compliant.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain supplies needed for shoots at best value for money.
- Improved production company operations and profitability by applying new technologies and fostering evolution of production standards.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Orchestrated license agreements for music and footage, talent releases, and distribution contracts.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions.
- Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking.
- Alleviated issues between actors on set to keep projects on track and avoid delays or budget overages.
Chief Financial Officer
Rockment P/L
08.2008 - Current
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
- Implemented cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity.
- Worked closely with audit team to hedge against or mitigate operational risks.
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Authored, evaluated and reviewed reports to highlight company financials to key stakeholders.
- Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
- Set and monitored effective financial policies to analyze company financial strengths and weaknesses and propose corrective actions.
- Developed future financial plans to inform critical decision-making related to spending cuts, rightsizing labor force and timing planned business investments.
- Created, planned, and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Assessed company resources to keep business funded and nurture relationships with investors, lenders and key partners.
- Improved cash flow, retired debt and built cash reserves to control costs and enhance benefits.
- Analyzed inventory strategy, reduced expenses and renegotiated contracts with vendors to increase profit margin.
- Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
- Delivered forward-thinking and bold insights to enhance business assets and report financial metrics.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
- Oversaw production, pricing and distribution activities to generate profit for company.
- Advised other executive leaders on strategies and intelligence to form relationships, understand current performance and set agenda for execution.
- Devised systems to monitor, evaluate and track operational achievements.
- Initiated back-and-forth communication to negotiate and approve contracts and agreements.
- Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.
- Developed and oversaw yearly budgets and capital structure of company to determine best mix of debt, equity and internal financing.
- Devised benchmarks to align goals and strategies with underlying financials.
- Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
- Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Implemented standardized programs and policies, driving smooth operations, employee retention and engagement.
- Reviewed business goals to recommend new HR approaches, policies and procedures for continual improvements focused on meeting business objectives and enhancing productivity.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Advised executives on best practices for employee growth and productivity goals, consistently helping companies improve retention.
- Supervised and mentored direct reports and developed talented HR teams.
- Created vision and goals for HR team and motivated staff to achieve excellence in customer support and core HR processes.
- Developed focused training programs, leadership pipeline and succession plans.
- Coordinated immigration process for visa and green card applications to support mobility requests for domestic and international long and short-term assignments.
- Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
- Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
- Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
National Sales Manager
General Educational Books P/L
03.2002 - 03.2012
- GEB were the largest Greek LOTE publishers and distributors outside of Greece. GEB published, imported and distributed LOTE books and materials throughout Australian libraries, schools, community groups and families for over 30 years.
- Developed and implemented effective sales strategies and led nationwide sales team members to achieve sales targets.
- Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.
- Met with customers to give sales presentations, negotiate contracts and promote services.
- Established and adjusted selling prices by monitoring costs, competition and supply and demand.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Negotiated and closed agreements with large customers and monitored and analyzed performance metrics.
- Attended events, training seminars and manufacturer product showcases.
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
- Evaluated costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
Public Relations Officer
Dreamcoat
05.2001 - 12.2001
- Produced and distributed internal and external communications.
- Gathered information on customer opinions and adjusted plans to capitalize on current trends.
- Assisted with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and customer engagement.
- Executed social media plans to create cohesive online presence.
- Communicated with media weekly to build relationships and optimize press coverage.
- Developed campaigns to increase public awareness of company and engage customers.
- Wrote press releases for routine use and crisis management.
- Helped with photo and video production and performed visual and sound editing tasks.
- Supported public relations managers with writing, researching and preparation of materials
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to identify key messages and create compelling content for press releases and other materials.
- Coordinated media interviews with organization staff, board members and volunteers.
Team Leader
Museum Victoria
10.1998 - 05.2001
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviours and standards.
- Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
- Communicated KPIs outlined in annual plan to inform employees of expectations and deliverables.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Held daily team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
- Assisted the Education Officers to run the education programs.
- Wrote the tours for the Hellenic Antiquities Museum for the exhibitions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Multicultural Affairs
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC05.1998
Skills
- International award winning producer
- Strategic financial planning
- Financial oversight
- Leadership
- Employee morale management
- Self-Motivated professional
- Analyzing performance
- Relationship management
- Budgetary controls
- Strong critical thinking capabilities
- Creative thinker
Accomplishments
- Multi award winning producer
- Successfully managed and led a multi-million dollar corp with over 140 employees through COVIC 19 in the role of CFO.
- Business Advocate during the COVID 19 pandemic to the Victorian State Government.
www.ficinofilms.com
Ficino Films is an independent film production company based in Melbourne Australia and Athens Greece. Ficino Films aspires to create contemporary world cinema productions that reach out to international audiences. The last two short films have participated in over 100 Official Selections, 90 European exhibitions, achieved limited Theatrical release, qualified for Academy Award consideration, and have received 86 nominations and awards from around the world in categories such as Best Short Film, Best Director or Best Screenwriter in countries including the USA, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Ireland and Germany. Notable wins include Best Short Film at the Manhattan Film Festival, Best Short Film at the Oceanside International Film Festival LA, overall winner of the Magnolia International Film Festival, Mississippi USA (Ron Tibbet Award), Best Short Film at the Ferrara International Film Festival Italy and Jury Prize winner at the Drama International Film Festival Greece, and also Best Screenplay was awarded at the Lyon International Film Festival, France.
Ficino Films has just completed a feature film in Athens, Greece and was officially pre-selected for consideration at the 80th Venice International Film Festival, ITALY.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Greek
Full Professional
Timeline
Producer
Ficino Films
01.2012 - Current
Chief Financial Officer
Rockment P/L
08.2008 - Current
National Sales Manager
General Educational Books P/L
03.2002 - 03.2012
Public Relations Officer
Dreamcoat
05.2001 - 12.2001
Team Leader
Museum Victoria
10.1998 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Multicultural Affairs
RMIT University
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