Dianne Cherrez

Dianne Cherrez

Jane Of All Ready To Help

Sacramento, United States

#OpenToWork

About

Organized and detail-oriented professional with 20+ years of experience managing operations, coordinating schedules, and supporting diverse teams. Strong background in administrative support, correspondence management, and supply coordination. Proficient in Microsoft Office and workflow systems. Known for taking initiative, maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines, and working effectively with minimal supervision in hybrid environments.

What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a role where I can solve problems, manage projects, and work with teams to deliver results under deadline. I learn new systems quickly and bring 20+ years of experience across production, operations, and technical troubleshooting. I'm interested in work that values adaptability, attention to detail, and someone who can figure things out and keep things running smoothly.

Experience

Scene Technician

Mondavi Center, UC Davis

May 2026 – Present

• Perform setup and teardown for stage productions, concerts, lectures, and special events in a 1,100-seat performing arts theater • Operate and troubleshoot audio, lighting, and video equipment across multiple performance spaces • Execute technical cues and coordinate with production staff to deliver seamless events • Maintain stage equipment, rigging systems, and technical infrastructure

Problem SolvingTechnical VersatilityPrecision CoordinationSpatial AwarenessInstitutional Knowledge

Content Producer & Post-Production Specialist

Freelance & Various Studios

Jan 2022 – Dec 2025

• Coordinated multi-department workflows and tracked project status across teams • Maintained organized systems for asset management and filing

Workflow managementAsset managementProject tracking

Special Operations Manager

Backstage Capital / ArlanWasHere

Jan 2016 – Dec 2022

• Managed day-to-day operations and administrative functions for multi-platform content company • Coordinated staff schedules, tracked timekeeping, and ensured accurate attendance records • Procured office supplies and managed inventory within budget constraints • Handled correspondence, communications, and scheduling for senior leadership

Operations managementSchedulingInventory management

Studio Manager

Shetler Studios (NYC)

Jan 2014 – Dec 2015

• Managed studio operations and administrative responsibilities • Coordinated scheduling and logistics for facility rentals • Handled vendor communication and expense management

Studio operationsSchedulingVendor communication

Education

Full Sail University

Full Sail University

Associate of Science · Film Production

Skills

PROCESS IMPROVEMENTQUALITY ASSURANCEDATABASE MANAGEMENTVENDOR COORDINATIONDEADLINE MANAGEMENTTRAINING & DOCUMENTATIONBUDGET TRACKINGLIVE EVENT COORDINATIONEQUIPMENT OPERATIONTECHNICAL TROUBLESHOOTINGInventory managementAsset managementTask trackingProject managementSchedulingSupply coordinationCorrespondence managementAdministrative supportWorkflow systemsMicrosoft Office

Languages

English (Native or bilingual proficiency)