Chris Brandes has over 30 years of experience in media operations and production management. He has held various roles such as account manager, project coordinator, project manager, and operations manager where he oversaw workflows and ensured timely deliveries. He has a strong technical background and experience with various delivery methods, asset management systems, and non-linear editing software.

1. CHRIS BRANDES
Email: lcb_1@mac.com
Mobile: 310-699-2291
Professional Summary
Strive to work with the latest in technologies and processes ensuring
precise attention to detail. Excel in a very busy production and technically
demanding operational environment.
Work History
05/2015 to 11/2015 Account Manager
Deluxe OnDemand, Burbank, CA
* Sourced and tracked monthly VOD metadata planners from content providers
(Broadcast, Cable Network, Premiums, etc.)
* Collaborated with the account management team to reconcile content from providers
* Created mid term forecast reports for AT&T
* Updated content provider titles in mid term forecast based AT&T approvals
* Emailed finalized mid term forecast to data analyst for import into production
10/2013 to 05/2015 Team Project Coordinator
Technicolor, Glendale, CA
* Primarily focused on in-house Disney accelerated workflows
* Oversaw the execution and delivery of day of air work order requests
* Collaborated with Project Management teams and department supervisors
to ensure that work orders were completed to broadcast specifications
* Communicated with Show Team leads during the upload/packaging process
* Worked with internal technical support teams to resolve transmission issues
* Contacted external vendors to resolve issues/delays during the upload process
and provided post mortem memos after files have been delivered
09/2013 to 10/2013 Upload/Packaging Technician
Technicolor, Glendale, CA
* Located, renamed and packaged digital assets per work order
instructions
* Strong working knowledge of the following delivery methods:
Aspera Point to Point, Signiant Media Exchange, iTunes Transporter,
Disney Media Monorail, Smart-jog, Oasis Metadata Generator,
XML Exchanger, Sony Cine-Share, Sony DMG, PGP Encryption and FTP
* Sent upload notifications to customer service representatives
as their orders were successfully completed and uploaded
* Created discrepancy reports in regards to any variances with work order
instructions
* Media Management responsibilities included moving and archiving files
from various volumes, various servers and offsite storage locations

2. 05/2013 to 08/2013 Manager, Traffic Department
Point.360, Burbank, CA
* Managed the daily work flow and administrative operations for the
department
* Daily work flow prioritization and resource scheduling
* Worked closely with the customer service representatives ensuring
work order accuracy and timely deliveries
* Overall personnel management including annual performance reviews,
recruitment, terminations and vacation scheduling
10/2012 to 05/2013 Project Manager
Technicolor, Glendale, CA
* Managed the in-house Disney accelerated work flows
* Worked with cross-functional teams to execute and deliver
Disney accelerated orders through their life cycle
* Interfaced with Project Management and Department Supervisors to
ensure work orders are being executed to client specifications
* Provided leadership, management and organizational skills to ensure
on-time delivery of each work order
* Navigated and solved issues when they arose during the delivery process
* Clear understanding of escalation paths internal and external when high
visibility uploads were in progress
10/2010 to 10/2011 Upload/Packaging Technician
Technicolor, Glendale, CA
* Located, renamed and packaged digital assets based on work
order instructions. Sent out delivery notifications once complete
* Strong working knowledge of the following delivery methods:
Aspera Point to Point, Signiant Media Exchange, iTunes Transporter,
Disney Media Monorail, Smart-jog, Oasis Metadata Generator,
XML Exchanger, Sony Cine-Share, Sony DMG, PGP Encryption and FTP
* Archiving and restoring files from servers and offsite storage locations
09/2008 to 01/2009 Account Representative
SMV Complete Media, Santa Monica, CA
* Chiefly responsible for the management and oversight of multiple key
accounts within the organization
* Tracked, organized and followed through with the attainment of all video
and sound elements for incoming projects and series
* Coordinated with Technical Operations and Digital Media departments
for editors, deck availability and machine room support for the timely
completion of all projects
* Managed the workflow and scheduling of personnel and equipment for all
incoming work
* Tracked and maintained monthly schedules and reports for Senior
Management

3. 04/2004 to 09/2008 Operations Manager
SMV Complete Media, Santa Monica, CA
* General oversight and management of the Scheduling, Data Entry, Vault,
and Driver teams on a daily basis
* Managed the workflow and scheduling of personnel and equipment for all
incoming work
* Assisted in the hiring and termination of personnel as well as reviews
and promotions
* Generated monthly schedules and reports as needed for Senior Management
10/1986 to 09/1999 Visa International, San Mateo, CA
* Numerous positions held over a 13 year period from computer operations
to finance
1979 to 1982 Education
Sierra Nevada College, Incline Village, NV
* Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Technical Skills
* PC, Mac, FCP, QuickTime, Photoshop
* Microsoft Excel
* Ability to trouble-shoot and find quick solutions to technical issues
Salary history and references available upon request