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Bio

Karen Ugarte

I introduce myself in hope that you may consider working with me on your next production. I have a degree in Directing and Producing Television Commercials and Films, I have 20+ years of experience working in the Production department as a Production Manager, Production assistant and Coordinator for various clients including, SKY TV, LATAM, Vodafone, Visa/Mastercard, Samsung, Coca Cola, AIG-All Blacks, TVNZ and more. I also have ten+ years’ experience in New Zealand working as a Production Coordinator and Production Manager, for locals production companies such as Augusto, Flying Start, Sprout TV, TripleDouble, TVNZ, etc.

I can bring the following proven skills to your team:

●Logistics and Coordination:
○Successfully managing the logistics and organising crew and talent for filming of large television commercials (e.g. for Goodgate, South Picture, Company Films, etc).
●Leadership:
○Coordinating and communicating clearly with project staff while maintaining regular and proactive contact with senior management.
○Coaching and supporting team and line producers in best practice methods.
●Finance and accounting
○Experience with cost control and in managing large budgets over $150M US for TV commercials. (e.g. for Coca Cola, Powerade, Mulino Bianco)
●Excellent work ethic:
○Ability to think on my feet and work well under pressure
○High level of discipline and integrity

Karen Ugarte

Commercials

TVNZ - Blacksand - TV Commercials (Severals)

Production Manager

2021

TVNZ Blacksand - "Project Runway NZ Promo"

Production Coordinator

2018

Feature Films

Lord of the Ring - TV Serie

Production Coordinator - Facilities department

2022

Television Series

The Basement

Production Manager

2021

Short Films

There is no"I" in Threesome

Production Coordinator

2021

Miniseries

James Patterson's Murder Is Forever

Production Secretary

2018