McKenna Dabbs

About McKenna Dabbs

I lead with relationships, earning trust early in every client engagement.With 15+ years of experience guiding complex, high-stakes work, I’ve partnered closely with clients, teams, and senior stakeholders to move ideas into execution across branded and performance-led initiatives. I’m most effective in environments where timelines are fixed, expectations are high, and people are looking for a steady, thoughtful partner who can bring clarity without losing the human side of the process.My background spans executive production, account leadership, and program delivery, supporting multi-stakeholder engagements that require strong judgment and disciplined execution. I’ve led teams and departments while overseeing budgets up to $1.5M+, aligning cross-functional partners around shared goals and translating creative and strategic vision into structured, executable outcomes.What consistently sets me apart is how I work with people. I bring curiosity, empathy, and sound judgment into every engagement, asking the right questions, navigating ambiguity with calm, and helping clients and teams feel confident throughout the lifecycle of the work.I’m drawn to roles centered on long-term client partnership, account stewardship, and delivery excellence, where trust, communication, and follow-through are as critical as results.

Experience

1. Co-owner Executive Producer

   Double Agent Productions

   Nov 2023 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   At Double Agent Productions, I lead end-to-end client engagements, serving as a trusted partner from initial scoping through delivery. I balance creative ambition with operational discipline, ensuring that every project aligns with client expectations while maintaining clarity and confidence across complex, bespoke initiatives. I establish clear Statements of Work, contracts, vendor partnerships, and financial frameworks to safeguard scope, manage risk, and maintain transparency throughout the engagement lifecycle. In parallel, I design repeatable operating systems, documentation, and delivery workflows that translate creative vision into consistent execution, culminating in outcomes such as a feature documentary that was officially selected for the Nashville Film Festival. My role emphasizes not just what is delivered, but how clients and teams experience the process, fostering trust, alignment, and confidence at every stage.

Education

• Catawba College

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Performance, Directing

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Drama
• Theatre
• Shakespeare
• Classical
• Arts Administration
• Performing Arts
• Dance
• Improvisation
• Film
• Playwriting
• Entertainment
• Stage
• Acting
• Television
• Musical Theatre
• Directing
• Singing