Rashawn J. Abraham
Project Manager/Recruiting Specialist
Apopka,FL
Summary
Energetic leader promotes more than 10 years of industry experience with superior record of accomplishment. Ambitious and highly motivated, surpasses demanding objectives and achieves or exceeds set goals. Repeatedly promoted to roles of progressive responsibility. Production and managerial professional with a reputation of analytical and strategic skills in production management, staffing and full-cycle recruitment. Experience with working in high-stress situations paying keen attention to detail while managing multiple priorities, assignments and vetting of candidates.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Production Manager
PBS/NPR (WTJX-TV)
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (US)
09.2017 - Current
- Promoted to manage production department with staff of 20+ at two separate locations
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Tasked to conduct full-cycle recruiting of all production employees with wide range of knowledge of television and radio productions from inception to completion
- Coordinate a team of talented production specialists that executes widely viewed content for a multi-awarded corporation
- Met all hiring needs for production department
- Oversee and manage day-to-day operations of producers and entire production division
- Implement action plans to improve overall on-air image and quality standards
- Schedule creative input sessions to increase employee engagement and brainstorm the most efficient ways to produce content
- Create policies and procedures that streamline daily processes.
- Calculated finances and production costs while managing cash flow.
- Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
Production Supervisor
PBS/NPR (WTJX-TV)
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (US)
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, equipment failures and unavoidable delays
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform duties specific to production
- Recruit viable candidates while supervising all production staff and simultaneously coordinated all in-studio and on location productions
- Screen resumes, interview candidates, administer appropriate assessments, review references and background checks, make hiring recommendations
- Overhauled previous trainings to reduce ambiguities which helped employees better understand content
- Prepared budget reports for department, staffing and equipment needs, which were assessed and approved by board members
- Supervised day to day operations of the production team while providing support to the production manager, not limited to scheduling and training new hires
- Collaborated with Producers in executing aired programs
Production Engineer
PBS/NNPR (WTJX-TV)
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (US)
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Assist with the inner workings of studio production equipment
- Worked on projects to install, modify and maintain equipment
- Oversee the production process, assist in coordinating all production activities and operations
- Performed routine adjustments and repairs to equipment for productions
- Ensured technical quality of video and audio to meet PBS television standards.
- Created engineering documentation for equipment repair and equipment specifications
Front Desk Supervisor
Marriott Hotels - Frenchman's Reef Beach Resort & Spa
ST. THOMAS
10.2011 - 10.2014
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention
- Supervised front desk agents while providing a high level of service for guest
- Served as the direct liaison between agents and guest to ensure guest received a refined experience
- Managed an internal database with confidential information
- Recruited and vetted candidates for lower-level staff positions prior to advancing them on to hiring managers
- Trained new hires on best company practices and procedures
- Assisted management in training, evaluating, counseling, disciplining and coaching employees
- Served as first point of contact of the fair treatment/open door policy program which increased employee retention and employee morale by 20%.
Guest Service Representative
Marriott Hotels - Frenchman's Reef Beach Resort & Spa
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (US)
10.2011 - 06.2014
- Ensured overall guest satisfaction during stay by fulfilling various requests and aiding in creating a memorable guest experience
- Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention
- Anticipated guest needs by exceeding expectations for birthdays and special occasions
- Contributed to the increase of guests extended stays as a result of attention to detail in enhancing the customer’s experience
- Ran reports detailing daily guest numbers, accounting expenses and income and room service usage
Production Technician II
PBS/NPR (WTJX-TV)
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (US)
06.2008 - 08.2013
- Suggested and implemented new ideas to improve quality, reduce cost and support production work environment.
- Assisted in audio and visual productions for local PBS television station
- Organized the setup of equipment while assisting in directing, producing and recording program elements
- Spearheaded editing programs, promos and other video productions
- Providing technical assistance in the planning and operational functions of creative audio and visual productions
- Analyzed video compositions and adjusted accordingly during recordings to improve overall productions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Howard University
Washington, DC 08.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
Staff Management
Recruiting
Advanced problem solving
Project planning and development
Certification
All-Hazards Preparedness, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Timeline
Certified Mediator, University of the Virgin Islands Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning - 40-Hour Basic Course
03-2020
Labor Relations, Discipline and Discharge Training, Government of the Virgin Islands Office of Collective Bargaining
01-2020
Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, IASSC
09-2019
All-Hazards Preparedness, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
06-2019
Production Manager
PBS/NPR (WTJX-TV)
09.2017 - Current
Production Supervisor
PBS/NPR (WTJX-TV)
02.2016 - 09.2017
Production Engineer
PBS/NNPR (WTJX-TV)
10.2014 - 01.2016
Front Desk Supervisor
Marriott Hotels - Frenchman's Reef Beach Resort & Spa
10.2011 - 10.2014
Guest Service Representative
Marriott Hotels - Frenchman's Reef Beach Resort & Spa
10.2011 - 06.2014
Production Technician II
PBS/NPR (WTJX-TV)
06.2008 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Howard University
08.2004 - 05.2008