Garrett L. Smith
Senior Manager | Creative Problem Solver with Operational Mindset + Budget Forecasting
- Role
- Sr Manager, Production & Technical Operations at Warner Bros. Discovery
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Garrett L. Smith
Versatile, organized Senior Manager with extensive experience building and leading…
Experience
Sr Manager, Production & Technical Operations
Nov 2024 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US
Serve as a primary point of contact for day-to-day technical and personnel needs related to pre-production and production for all projects.• Collaborate with Technical Operations to optimize use of internal resources for increased efficiency and effectiveness.• Develop, track, and own accountability for budget and organization of multiple simultaneous productions.• Manage Assistant Production Managers, Coordinators and Apprentices.• Assist with developing and defining new and improved workflow and initiatives.• Develop and lead the team alongside Sr. Director.• Advise partners on opportunities for continuous improvement.• Work with Techwood Studios teams and Leadership to identify needs within studios, control rooms and other areas of campus where productions are happening, working with the correct people and departments to find a temporary, if not permanent, solution to ensure successful execution of production plans.• Work alongside the Technical Managers and Engineering teams to make sure Partner plans are achievable with existing, rented or purchased equipment and gear as Production technology continues to evolve, while managing technical vendors at high-level.• Develop comprehensive performance analysis of production processes and review ways of improvement.• Actively participate in production and leadership meetings with the goal of understanding all major projects and initiatives planned.
Education
Chattahoochee Technical College
Associate's degree
ITT Technical Institute
Bachelor of Project Management
Chattahoochee Technical College
Associate’s Degree
ITT Technical Institute
Associates of Drafting & Design
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