MAYRA HOUSEKNECHT

2021 - Current

Freelance/Contract Executive Producer /Creative Production Consultant/

Head of Production

Los Angeles | New York | Dallas | Florida

I work with agencies and brands directly to produce effective storytelling content for any platform and channel. I also serve as a department head/leader to develop and establish production processes, as well as consult on internal organization matters.

2019 - 2021

VP, Head of Integrated Production

Fishawack Health

Los Angeles | San Diego

Established the agency's first production department. Created processes and educated agency staff and clients on production processes. Hired and trained production staff.

Responsible for initiating, maintaining, and managing all production-related projects, as well as directing and coordinating the day-to-day efforts on assigned accounts.

Clients included: Johnson&Johnson, Bausch&Lomb, Ortho-Dermtologics, Edwards Life Sciences

2017 - 2018

Head of Integrated Content Production (Contracted Consultant)

Gallegos United/United Collective

Huntington Beach, CA

Led the production team, content creators, and experiential and post-production division for Gallegos United and

United Collective partner agencies.

Additionally, I managed the company’s live-action production studio arm, JPG.

Clients included: Comcast, KIA automotive, Chick-Fil-A, Turbo Tax, California Milk Processor Board

2012 - 2017

Content Production Director

The Walt Disney Company / Disney Destinations Global Marketing

Glendale, CA

Managed integrated content development for Disney destination properties and other Disney brands. Provided leadership in all aspects of production for internal and external projects. Led production teams in both CA and FL, as well as internationally.

2010 - 2011

Independent Executive Producer

Various Hispanic Agencies

San Antonio and Austin, TX

Produced national Spanish-language broadcast, content, and print work for clients such as Chevy, Marshalls/TJX, Mars Food, Pedigree, Kimberly-Clark, Post Foods, General Mills, Coors Light, and NBA.

TracyLocke Advertising / N-Gen Studios

Wilton, CT

Created and established innovative agency-wide broadcast processes that helped drive efficiencies and greater ROI.

2005 - 2006

Head of Business Development

Company 3 / Ascent Media

New York, NY

Responsible for the development of new and existing businesses across the US to drive sales of $3M per year.

2000 - 2005

Managed all aspects of production for broadcast projects for American Express, Kimberly-Clark, Kraft, AIG, Motorola,

Miller Brewing Company, and pharma brands.

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English and Spanish