Yvonne Winfrey’s CV

Yvonne Winfrey is a dynamic Director and Educator with over 12 years of TV and  Film experience. She has a passion for storytelling and a proven track record of success with both professional and student production teams. With a background in film and television production, Yvonne has honed her skills in producing, writing, and directing, culminating in the creation of her own feature film company, The Uncollective.

EDUCATION

M.A.

Educational Theatre for Colleges and Communities, New York University

B.A.

Communications Specialization: Television & Film, Seton Hall University

EXPERIENCE

Producer/Director / THE UNCOLLECTIVE LLC Los Angeles, CA / October 2023 - Present

  • Produce and direct feature films from conception to completion, demonstrating adeptness in overseeing all aspects of production including leading a Post Production Team of six

  • Led and motivated crews to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget, ensuring efficient operations and optimal resource utilization

  • Successfully resolved budgetary constraints, scheduling conflicts, and other production challenges, showcasing strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in fast-paced environment

Segment Producer/Editor / NBCUNIVERSAL New York, NY / January 2022 – October 2023

  • Develop, produce, write, edit, and master the New York City NBCU Black Employee Trust the Process Podcast. Includes research, recording, upload, and SEO optimization.

  • Produce, shoot, write scripts, edit, compose original music, organize shoots and talent, create shot lists, scout locations, lead crews, and edit original content for internal events.

  • Spearheaded, produced, shot, directed, and promoted content for Rockefeller Center Retail & Tour Ops NBC Studio Tour.

  • Led staff education Lunch & Learn events to provide Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity training to Operations and Technology staff, crews and leadership.

  • Assigned and liaised with staff to develop content, coached and directed 14 actors.

  • Scheduled crews and revitalized systems and workflows to maintain consistent workforce for 30 Rock Productions.

  • Revamped onboarding process for IATSE/NABET crew members, resolving crew issues.

Production Manager/Performing Arts Teacher / New York City Department of Education

New York, NY 2019 – 2021

  • Managed and collaborated with district electricians, carpenters, and lighting installers to upgrade staging facilities.

  • Optimized safety by 85% through the correction of rigging and lighting systems

  • Moved entire music and theatre program to an online remote learning curriculum during pandemic and developed a more equitable technological diversity delivery system.

  • Edited all shows and hosted them as shows for the school community.

  • Collaborated with district electricians, carpenters, and lighting installers to upgrade staging facilities.

Adjunct Faculty/Associate Production Manager / 

New York University, Tisch NY & Shanghai Theatre Academy

New York, NY & Shanghai, China 2016 – 2019

  • Catalyzed change in production management of 11-theatre large-scale productions

  • Transformed and maintained a peak value of a $300K budget.

  • Maintained morale and ensured consistent achievement of staff, Technical Directors, crews, carpenters, sound and lighting designers.

ADJUNCT FACULTY: STAGE MANAGEMENT FOR ACTORS

  • Developed Curriculum and syllabus for Stage Management for Actors.

  • Taught stage management skills to all Tisch Drama first year acting students.

NYU SHANGHAI THEATRE ACADEMY - Shanghai, China, Winter 2018

TRAINER OF STUDENT PRODUCTION TEAMS, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/COMPANY MANAGER

  • Provided production leadership/training to a team of Shanghai students/professional staff.

  • Successfully overcame language and cultural differences with a spirit of collaboration.

  • Unified Shanghai Theatre Academy, MIT and NYU production teams.

Production Manager / Hopewell Valley Performing Arts Center

Hopewell, NJ 2014 – 2016

  • Managed 100% of operations, productions, schedules, and facilities, overseeing an $80K operations budget.

  • Led an award-winning staff of five and supervised 25 interns.

  • Built a 300-event schedule and improved the distribution of guest lists for local politicians, celebrities, and VIP events.

  • Improved operations, reviving production workflow by 150%.

Production Tour Manager/Associate Producer / Dream Universal Records

Los Angeles, CA 2010 – 2014

  • Surpassed Executive Producer’s expectations, supervised crews, and staged a 40-state tour, including $55K budget management, operations, logistics, riders, and floor plans.

Executive Assistant / Ocean’s Edge Music, CCFL

Fort Lauderdale, FL 2003 – 2011

  • Coordinated 52 musicians, schedules, paychecks, sessions, rehearsals, copyrights, licensing, and contracts.

  • Developed, designed, and curated musical performance and video content for the website, increasing overall sales by 210%.

Associate Producer/Editor / UPN 33 WBFS-TV, CBS 4 WFOR-TV

Miami, FL 2000 – 2003

  • Created and edited promos, original music, and logged commercial spots into News and local programming schedules.

  • Compiled research on emerging trends and wrote script copy.



INTERN SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE / NBC UNIVERSAL, NEW YORK, NY

  • Photography Department, Musical Guests

COMMUNITY SERVICE & ACTIVITIES

  • National Adoption and Foster Care Advocate 

  • Faculty Mentor for Students of Color

  • Developed technology delivery to students housed in Harlem Public Housing

  • American Red Cross Certified Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Trainer

  • Volunteer lighting, sound design training to Harlem elementary school students Voluntary book reader for underrepresented children in Harlem, NY