Shelly Cohen

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT SHELLY COHEN

I\'m a trusted Company Manager, Production Manager and Entertainment Professional with a demonstrated history of building positive business relationships within the entertainment industry across North America & China. Over the last decade, I\'ve managed $1M+ production budgets for domestic & international touring productions including Sesame Street Live, Paw Patrol Live and Trolls Live. Proud to now be on the road as the Associate Company Manager for Disney’s The Lion King North American Tour. I\'m passionate for finding creative solutions to support creative people from behind the scenes. All of my projects have come in on budget, with high praise from venue staff on team professionalism and with the mindset of creating an open, equitable and trusting environment where everyone feels valued, included and respected. I ensure the success of my projects on an administrative, operational, financial and logistical standpoint, and equally as important, on the success of how the team functions as a unit. Leading with a proactive mindset, I take pride in my critical skills including active listening, cultural understanding, negotiation, social perceptiveness, organization, discussion moderator, dependability and recognition of employee achievement.Proven track record of:On-Site Management of Production Logistics & OperationsExecuted Third Party Vendor Relationships & ContractsBooking & Managing Domestic & International Travel & Housing Accommodations Catering Organization Box Office Auditing Credit Card Reconciliation Payroll Creation & Administration Talent Management Managed & Upheld Union Contracts Whenever on the road, I bring my team together to volunteer in local communities; I\'ve found that giving back together helps foster camaraderie among the unit. By merging my commitment of blending/embracing the culture of the local area with my management style, I\'ve been proud to organize programs that support local businesses, volunteer with animal conversation programs, coordinate donation drives and foster professional relationships across the globe. I\'m a lifelong learner and committed to managing productions of all kinds at the highest level. I\'m enthusiastic in discovering how my skill sets and strengths translate across the entertainment industry. In the film industry, I’ve worked as an Office Production Assistant for several studio films and completed a graduate certificate in Film & TV Producing where I enhanced my knowledge and skills in the fields of Production Management, Line Producing and Production Accounting.