ABOUT

executive producer I head of production I producer I bidder

Experienced and creative bilingual Executive Producer & Head of Production. Seasoned professional with over a decade of involvement & know-how in broadcast, branded content, films and new media projects. Diligent and focused multitasker with hands on skills bidding, budgeting, managing shoots both domestic & internationally for both Union & Non-Union productions. Experience leading teams across multiple territories with proven track record of elevating business. 

Experience

Golden projectS I Goldteeth & Co., Executive producer I Head of production

March 2020 - present

Executive Producer / Head of Production for a multi-disciplinary artist management & production company. Directly responsible for managing the day-to-day production process, training & supervising support staff and freelancers, bidding all jobs, executing awarded jobs, and handling wide variety of special projects for their Film Division. Provide strategic and consultive advise on all aspects of production to ensure our directors vision can be brought to life and clients’ needs are met. Ensure distinction in all aspects of production and creative development for company. Clients include Framebridge, Bed Bath & Beyond, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ralph Lauren, GQ Audemars Piguet, etc.

EDISEN F/K/A chimney north america, Head of production I ep

august 2019 - February 2020

Head of Production/ EP for a global full-service content studio. Delivering award-winning content for feature films, television, commercials, digital media and business to business communications. Working closely with Executive Producers in all business verticals. Responsibilities include all live action bids, contracts and account management.  Working closely with accounting department to ensure streamline process for billing and Purchase Orders. Created standardized production manual, guidebook and process for all freelancers. Liaise with all department leads for weekly reporting for financial projections and out cost pipeline. 

Freelance executive producer I Head of production I line producer

JANUARY 2019 - AUGUST 2019

Freelanced for a variety of top tier production companies, leading domestic & international advertising agencies, marketing firms, and in-house brands on moderate to multi-million-dollar productions. Extensive background and experience supporting both accomplished and upcoming directors, ensuring production companies establish both new and ongoing client relationships, and retain their current valued clients. With a key focus on reaching creative and financial goals reflected in successful productions. Clients include Facebook, Instagram, State Farm Insurance & GMC, etc.

Great Bowery Film, executive producer I Head of production

October 2017 - march 2019

Oversaw global production department of an iconic artist management agency and branded content shop; managed full time staff, plus dozens of freelancers; responsible for all bidding and contracts, account management, tracking budgets for all productions including live action/ motion, stills and post production, recruiting of new talent and project actualizations.

Clients included Vogue, Jeep/ Ram, Westfield, Alfa Romeo, Coach & Maybelline.

• Created production manual, guidebook and process for staff and all freelancers.

• Played integral part in building up the in house commercial department.

• Served as primary client liaison.

humble tv, Head of production ny & LA

October 2015 - september 2017

Supervised all aspect of company’s diverse content creation, from bidding through production and post. Bid all jobs for both NY & LA office with a roster of fifteen+ directors. Worked closely with all EP’s to manage jobs ensuring they ran smoothly and to company standards.

Clients included Gillette, Coca-Cola, BP, American Express, Audi, Disney, and other worldwide brands.

• Managed day to day operations of New York office. Responsible to approve all Purchase Orders. Worked in tandem with accounting to manage accounts payable & receivable.

• Effectively & successfully managed production costs to consistently come under budget and maximize company revenue.

lost highway films, executive producer I head of production

april 2009 - october 2015

Worked in collaboration with Founder/ EP Marc Rosenberg. Organized all elements of production, both on location and studio internationally and domestically. Interacted with clients, vendors and talent. Negotiated equipment, crew, and talent costs and contracts on all productions. Handled and accounted for all invoices, production orders, check requests and petty cash. Actualized projects ranging from $10,000 - $2,000,000+. Managed both Union and Non-Union productions. Presided over the conceptualization of director treatments, creative proposals and RFP’s. Managed director archive and reels.

Clients included NY Presbyterian, Fisher Price, Breo, Humira, Tecate & Bloomingdales.

• Served as acting Executive Producer from 2013- 2015 on various projects.

• Helped set up Non Union entity Eighteen Black, Inc.

bond editorial, post production coordinator I supervisor

march 2007 - april 2009

Supervised post production of commercials and digital content, while providing support to producers by overseeing the editorial team, reviews, color and sound mix session, dealing with vendors and final delivery for broadcasting.Responsible for custom reels on a daily basis. Managed bookings, invoicing, scheduling and events. Head of Client Services. Edited all press releases, newsletters and webpage. Created multiple databases and organized spot library.

Clients included Pantene, Comedy Central, Nissan & various Music Videos.

• Assisted Sales Rep with marketing for BOND Audio. Studio specialized in sound design, record & mix for TV & Radio advertising.

• Filled in for post producer on low budget projects and assisted with billing.

skills

Line Producing

Bidding & Negotiating

Manage Complex Budgets

Union Compliance

Creative Development

Project Management

Post Production Supervision

Contracts / SOW   

Directors/ PHOTOGRAPHERS

Catherine Orchard

Steven Brahms

Graham Mason

Gus Powell

Boogie

David Ma

Justin Wu

Aaron Platt

Oliver Hadlee Pearch

Sasha Levinson

We Are The Rhoads

Todd Selby

Rudi Schwab

Carolyn Chen

Elma Garcia

Bunny Kinney

Francois Vogel

Nieto

Tom Carty

Samuel & Gunnar

Liz Von Hoene

Brook Pifer

Wolfgang Zac

Agencies/ clients

partial list

Steve Madden

Spring Studio

COVERGIRL

Yard TV

Creech

Saks Fifth Avenue

Bed Bath & Beyond

Ralph Lauren

Glossier

Kate Spade

Intermarketing Agency (IMA)

Facebook

Instagram

Admerasia

McCann Erickson

BBDO

The Pitch Agency

Coach

Baron & Baron

Doner/ FCA

Townhouse

Heat 

Translation

Interests

Film
Photography
Interior Design
Literature
Traveling
Fashion

Awards

Cannes Lion
Effie Awards
Webby Awards

Education

marymount manhattan college, new york, ny

B.A. COMMUNICATION ARTS, FILM & TV CONCENTRATION

Contact

E-mail: nwarkenthien@gmail.com
Linked in: www.linkedin.com/in/nwarkenthien