Trouble Maker Studios/Quick Draw Productions Work Values

Daily Duties at Trouble Maker Studios/Quick Draw Productions:

Demonstrated exemplary leadership attributes in directing a variety of operations for this filmmaking giant based in Austin, Texas and comprised of eight (8) facilities/locations; oversee onsite personnel of 25-30 out of production and while in production 300-350, which includes direct reports, production crews and contractors along with an additional 14 Security Officers • Advisor to senior-level management, participating in executive meetings with advisement responsibility in guiding company in the right direction through informed and well thought-out decisions regarding security, protection, maintenance, compliance, event coordination, HR, financial and operational issues; work with in-house legal counsel if any issues escalate to that level • Manage all aspects of eight (8) facilities, six (6) film production facilities in Austin and two (2) archive facilities in Spicewood along with Mr. Rodriguez’s personal property • Monitor security, maintenance, repairs, compliance and issues resolution; monitor and oversee fire and safety inspections from outside contractors and an annual inspection from the State of Texas • Maintain City of Austin regulations and permits on water systems, fire suppression systems, security alarms, security camera systems, sprinkler systems, HVAC, elevators, etc; conduct criminal profiling and background investigations before hiring contractors and granting access on any property; provide passwords and login codes, handling a high-level of confidential and sensitive data • Interview, hire and manage outside contractors and vendors for large building maintenance and new construction projects • Purchase necessary construction and service materials and supplies, negotiating costs and delivery schedules with suppliers • Ensure daily operations of each facility runs smoothly while supporting the CEO and a direct report staff • Oversee fleet management and service maintenance of 25 production vehicles • Act as a liaison and sounding board between line managers; challenge assumptions and establish ways of working together; suggest and implement new methods and approaches, optimizing a win/win situation for both employees and management • Interview, hire, screen and on-board top quality employees; review/upgrade policies, procedures, job descriptions, recruiting/hiring standards, selection standards/criteria; oversee payroll and timecard approval • Resolve complex employment issues, which includes investigating, resolving and mediating allegations; collaborate with managers in ironing out grievances before they escalate while counseling to resolve issues as well as focus on solutions rather than blame • Plan and coordinate on/offsite special events during SXSW, including luncheons (catering/concessions), wrap-up parties, celebrity parties and working with Austin Film Society in arranging a banquet for Texas Hall of Fame while putting together museum functions showcasing Mr. Rodriguez’s personal collection that spans over 20 years • Coordinate parties and functions for Robert Rodriguez; collaborate with Security Officers, ensuring events and any movement of Mr. Rodriguez is tightly secured and evacuations plans are in place; oversee any high-profile visitor, guest and celebrity security; evaluate safety of each location; set-up secret identities and provide one-on-one security for each individual

What they like about Trouble Maker Studios/Quick Draw Productions:

Organizations with strong, centralized leadership are particularly attractive to you. You require a work environment with leadership that aggressively seeks to expand and grow the business and does so in a visible and decisive manner. In general you prefer to work in an environment in which there is a strong link between leadership, its actions, and a strong set of company-wide values.

Tags

Facilities, Operation, Director, Security, Maintenance, Supervisor, Manager

Skills

Management, Operations and Leadership, Team Development, Training & Management, Sales Presentations • Contract Negotiations , Operations, Capital and Variance Analysis, Risk Assessment & Management, Event/Function Coordination • Personal Protection, Strategic Project Planning and Coordination, Forecasting & Budget Development , HR Management • Security Operations , New Hire/Contractor Background Checks , Facilities Management • Maintenance Management, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC,

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