Mahesh H. Tank
MUMBAI
Summary
Experienced Executive Producer with 10 years overseeing Pre Production, production and post-production, including marketing, sales, budgeting, and team supervision. Skilled in managing schedules, negotiating with vendors, and maintaining strong organizational skills. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with precision. Background in Production, Marketing, Event Planning, Data Management, and Administration TLB. Proven track record in vendor relationship management. Proficient in lean manufacturing techniques to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Results-oriented Producer with 20+ years of television experience, specializing in developing innovative projects for diverse audiences.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Producer
Frames Production Company Pvt.Ltd
01.2016 - Current
- Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
- Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain supplies needed for shoots at best value for money.
- Improved production company operations and profitability by applying new technologies and fostering evolution of production standards.
- Collaborated with marketing and advertising teams to achieve successful launch of projects.
- Hired, trained and managed production staff and crew members to build highly qualified team and boost overall performance.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Applied accounting and financial management acumen to every area of show production.
- Made presentations to investors, financiers and other project stakeholders to obtain project funding.
- Applied accounting and financial management acumen to every area of film production.
- Collaborated with legal department to draw up contracts for artists and crew members.
- Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.
- Supervised production team of 10 workers to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity.
- Supervised creation process to verify on brand, impactful and relevant content.
- Kept key stakeholders informed of status and vision through milestone updates and work-in-progress presentations.
- Approved procurement of needed services, resources, equipment and supplies.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
Administrative Manager
Frames Production Company Pvt. Ltd.
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Streamlined and improved administrative operations by identifying automation opportunities.
- Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
- Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
- Coordinated customer, vendor and stakeholder relations for smooth communication flows.
Manager of Operations
Cinekraft
01.2013 - 03.2016
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Project Manager
Zee Entertianment enterprise Ltd
01.2010 - 05.2013
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with Production House to manage performance.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet objectives.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks. between Commercial team , Creative team and Production House
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Manager
Jeev Graphix
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Experienced in working with desktop-publishing applications
- Coordinated the assembly, printing, and distribution of all printing marital for activity
- Planning print production at a top commercial printer OOH Activity
- Placed advertising material as per requirement in various media including TV, radio, magazines, and newspapers for brand activity
- Designed and maintained database to track financial resource usage of brand management department
- Coordinate with different Clients and their requirements.
Manager - Finance
Shri Jagannath Entertainment Pvt. Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Brand, IT
- Designed, developed and implemented Accounting System
- Developed effective internal controls and always operated within budget
- Designed custom spreadsheet programs for internal use as well as for clients
- Assisted in establishing a successful structure for a growing company
- Designed and created information systems
- Converted manual systems to computerized systems
- Ability to assess organizational needs and implement administrative procedures
- Business generalist with record of achievement in applying marketing, administrative and human resource skills to effectively manage projects and ongoing operations
- Established efficient office procedures, record-keeping, and invoicing systems
- Controlled cash functions and invested excess company funds daily
- Closely coordinated with all departments to ensure smooth operation
- Assisted in production of movie project
- Expertise in all production planning and scheduling phases
- Controlled departmental spending and approved expense checks
- Controlled expense accounts, capital budgets, and inventory purchases
- Converted office into a computerized and efficient accounting operation by establishing specific policies and procedures
- Created numerous tables, queries, forms and reports, documented new procedures, and trained staff
- Created budget reports, internal cost center reports, and cash flow analysis for management
- Assisted regional chief financial officers in preparing annual operating budgets
- Resolved problems with customer accounts
- Prepared, coded, and authorized all employee expense reports
- Reconciled all company bank accounts
- Processed accounts payable, maintained aging files, posted daily accounts payable and receivable
- Developed and maintained accounting systems utilizing spreadsheet applications to generate internal and external reports.
Marketing & Event Executive
Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Planning for different Cities activity (Printing, Events, OOHS, etc.)
- Planning & Coordination with agency and vendors for publicity material (posters, banners, creative outdoor etc.) for Events and Marketing Activity
- Link between finances and commercial for marketing department for budgeting
- Keep a track on monthly marketing expenses and budget of various brands, and prepare monthly MIS, Cost analysis and summary for all the activities
- Vendor management ( Issue of P.O , Payments , Invoicing )
- Negotiated payments, pricing, and delivery, and secured orders and distributors for future releases
- Co-ordinate with other departments and retrieved information and leads through an established network and outside sources
- Reconciled annual operating expense reports with finance and commercial department
- Postproduction
- Operated studio equipment including FPC, Pinncale, Beta and Digi transfer DAT machines, and Audio Software
- Co-ordinated with Editors for quality content in required formats for News Channel, Websites
- Printing and Processing
- Experienced in working with desktop-publishing applications
- Coordinated the assembly, printing, and distribution of all printing material for activity
- Planning print production at a top commercial printer OOH Activity
- Placed advertising material as per requirement in various media including TV, radio, magazines, and newspapers for brand activity
- Designed and maintained database to track financial resource usage of brand management department
- Controlled departmental spending and approved expense checks
- Created budget reports, internal cost center reports, and cash flow analysis for management
Education
Post Graduation Deploma In Event Managment - Meeting And Event Planning
National Institute of Event Management, PGDEM
Diploma In Maangment - Business Management
Deploma In Managment Sutdies
Bachelor of Commerce
Raheja College of Commerce
Skills
- Risk analysis and management
- Supply chain distribution
- Vendor sourcing
- Management information systems
- Logistics Management
- Project planning and development
- Business Development
- Budgeting
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- P&L Management
- Business planning
- Expense reports
- Talent engagement
- Production leadership
- Project planning
Timeline
Executive Producer
Frames Production Company Pvt.Ltd
01.2016 - Current
Administrative Manager
Frames Production Company Pvt. Ltd.
01.2016 - 01.2018
Manager of Operations
Cinekraft
01.2013 - 03.2016
Project Manager
Zee Entertianment enterprise Ltd
01.2010 - 05.2013
Manager
Jeev Graphix
01.2009 - 01.2010
Manager - Finance
Shri Jagannath Entertainment Pvt. Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2009
Marketing & Event Executive
Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd
01.2005 - 01.2008
Diploma In Maangment - Business Management
Deploma In Managment Sutdies
Bachelor of Commerce
Raheja College of Commerce
Post Graduation Deploma In Event Managment - Meeting And Event Planning
National Institute of Event Management, PGDEM
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