Kristin Johnson
Operations Director Executive Producer @Best Buy
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WORK HISTORY
Operations Director Executive Producer @Best Buy
Oversees operations for Yellow Tag Productions, approximately 300 projects annually, including SharePoint project tracking, video production support, financials and payroll, systems and tools, props and wardrobe, historical archive library and MAM, vendor relations, and collaboration with Legal and Procurement on contracts.
EDUCATION
Jack Welch Management Institute
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
SKILLS
ABOUT KRISTIN JOHNSON
As the Operations Director for Yellow Tag Productions at Best Buy, I thrive at the intersection of resourcefulness and reliability. With over two decades of experience in production management, I specialize in supporting video production excellence, providing solutions that empower our creative team to deliver a high volume of work for the Best Buy enterprise.My role involves all aspects of production business affairs, including project and payroll administration, systems maintenance, production processes, legal contracts, and financial management. I lead a small but mighty team that focuses on operational effectiveness, optimizing weekly and monthly processes, building long-term stakeholder partnerships, and conducting critical fiscal analysis. I am passionate about team leadership and fostering a positive work culture, leading with empathy and a growth mindset. I am also enthusiastic about cross-functional collaboration, partnering on initiatives to support company-wide goals. Our Yellow Tag team is proud to create over videos annually, producing video content that educates, engages, and inspires large audiences, while strengthening brand love. Highlights:* Direct operations for 300+ video projects annually, supporting marketing, training, and communications initiatives.* Advise and support a team of 20 creators, fostering a culture of innovation and productivity.* Oversee the financials of four departments with administrative responsibility for $7 million, with accountability to the Communications senior leadership.* Produced Best Buy \"True Stories\" national television commercials and executed financial administration for $24 million multi-channel production budgets.* Supervised a four-year-long video archival project, including physical media assets, to preserve the history of Best Buy in the company\'s MAM system. Leadership Values:* Integrity - lead by example with honesty, authenticity, and open communication.* Empathy - fostering a work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.* Service - taking time to listen and support others, answering questions, and removing obstacles. Awards:* Richard A. Blackburn President\'s Award for Leadership and Service (CMMA)* Silver Screen Award \"You Are Here\"(US International Film and Video Festival) Board Service:* Minnesota Film & Television: Chair 2017 – 2019, Board Member 2011 – 2019* Communications Media Managers Association: Vice President 2019 – 2021
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