Jo Price

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and exceptional multitasker with top-notch verbal and written communication skills. Offering over 20 years of hands-on experience in project management across varying industries.

Team-minded & personable communicator with focus on working with various personality types effectively.

I am a highly skilled and proactive professional with extensive experience in the creative industry, where I have consistently held leadership positions. Throughout my career, I have fearlessly taken charge and made things happen.

Work History

2023-04 - 2023-06 Post-Production Coordinator

Merx International, Cape Town

• BAL (Basketball African League) is a 4 part docuseries on the implementation and start up of the league in Africa, in collaboration with the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Fremantle TV.
• One of my key responsibilities was to create and develop a digital archiving system to capture artist release forms.
• I managed the database and uploaded all the necessary release forms for these artists, ensuring compliance and documentation throughout the production process.

 2022-11 - Current Production Coordinator

Freelancer, Cape Town 

• Farm Film TV Renault Espace TVC. Producer: Kelly Drummond
• Juice Film, Allianz Stills, Producer: Marisa Bracher
• Juice Film, Olliv TVC, Producer: Jacqui Beeck
• Juice Film, Allianz LC TVC, Producer: Mandy Ritchie
• Panther Punch Productions, Ultra Pet TVC, Producer: Bryony Webster
• Panther Punch Productions, Checkers Rugby World Cup TVC, Producer: Bryony Webster
• Panther Punch Productions, VW TVC, Producer: Lisa Grobler

Skills

• Liaised with production manager, suppliers and vendors to support production needs.
• Assisted with budgeting and accounting of production-related tasks.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors for cost-effective transactions.
• Collaborated with production team to support effective resource allocation.
• Developed production booklet/report and planned production schedules
• Deadline orientated to meet tight production requests

 2011-04 - 2021-10 COO & Business Partner

Screen Printing Co, Cotton Art, Cape Town

• Managed 15 factory floor employees, outflow of production, budgeting and drive measurable outcomes with tight deadlines
• Provided outstanding service to all clients, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
• Infused and drove diversity practices into company culture, values and engagement initiatives to foster environment of inclusion and support.
• Oversaw firm's day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff and enforced compliance with national and local regulations in the Textile Industry
• Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency.
• Recruited, trained and mentored new employees, to strengthen the factory team.
• Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline, and delineate necessary functions.
• Developed and implemented recommendations for service improvement.
• Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
• Developed work plans, gathered and synthesized data, and operational initiatives to ensure maximum output
• Daily operations & production output of all printing jobs
• Managing lead times, inventory, factory staff, machinery allocation & upkeep of factory floor safety
• Quality Control highest standard for an award winning printing factory
• Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
• Responsible for internal company procedures & communication
• Managing Dispatch of print work, report writing and close of print jobs
• Problem solving to manage maximum output
• International Concert Merchandise Planning & Co-Ordination of output for Big Concerts and all international music artists
• Manage office staff in sales, administration & graphic design

 2008-03 - 2009-11 Producer

Anthony Friend Photography, Cape Town

• Producer, Marketer & Agent for Anthony Friend Photography to Advertising industry.
• Client Liaison & Client Service.
• Produce Photographic Film Shoots in studio in collaboration with Photographer.
• Photographic Studio Management.
• Booking all Equipment & Crew for shoots.
• Developed schedules for production, editing, and for timely delivery.
• Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
• Coordinated with vendors to obtain supplies needed for shoots at best value for money.
• Liaised with creative staff to successfully complete projects.
• Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.

 2006-01 - 2008-02 Managing Agent / Producer

Still Image, Cape Town

• Agent for Retouching Company & Justin Patrick Photography.
• Coordinated with clients to define project specifications, vision, scope and budget.
• Interfaced with clients to define project scopes of work, budgets, creative vision and deliverable schedules.
• Increased sales through networking, referrals and production excellence.
• Marketing & Sales, Client Liaison & Client Service.
• Established strong lasting customer relationships.
• Traffic and Schedule Management with team.
• Portfolio Management and Daily Administration.

 1997-01 - 2003-02 Production Manager TVC

Freelancer, Cape Town

• Booking & Organising All Crew from HOD's to Assistants.
• Booking & Organising All Transport.
• Booking & Organising All Equipment with suppliers.
• Assistant to Producer, managing budgets with all suppliers & negotiating costs.
• Managing Production Assistants daily workflow in office.
• Managing & Preparing Cash Reconciliations for all departments
• Organising & preparing all information for the Call Sheet.
• Communicating & Scheduling all Crew, Production tasks & end to end project based tasks.
• Daily Call Sheet & Movement Order for TVC.
• Collecting & Submitting all invoices from Crew Agents, Cast Agents, Model Agents, staff & other for working budget.
• Organising, booking cast & locations.

 1995-01 - 1996-01 Restaurant Manager

Blue Plate, Cape

• Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant. 
• Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations. 
• Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff. 
• Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records. 
• Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime. 

Education

1982-01 - 1989-12 Grade 12 Exemption

Collegiate High School For Girls - Port Elizabeth

1990-01 - 1992-11 Diploma: HR Management 

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