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Natalia Durán

Creative Operations Coordinator
Ciudad de Guatemala

Summary

Skilled production professional equipped to enhance efficiency and streamline operations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Proficient in coordinating schedules, managing equipment, and supporting production teams. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and keen eye for detail.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Production Assistant and Talent Liaison

TGS Studios
04.2024 - 08.2024

Production Assistant:

  • Supported on-time project completion by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing workflow.
  • Managed inventory of production supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Assisted in meeting tight deadlines by efficiently coordinating tasks with other team members.
  • Adhered to strict production schedules, performing tasks at precise times.

Talent Liaison:

  • In charge of schedule and coordination of all Talent.
  • Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
  • Adapted to creative demands, changing schedules and infrastructural capabilities.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between production departments to meet tight deadlines.

Contact: Chris Kummerfeldt, Line Producer, chris@hunter11films.com


Language and Culture Consultant for "DE NOVO"

Houses on the Moon, Theatre Company
05.2023 - 07.2024

"De Novo" is an acclaimed documentary play about a Central American youth in U.S Immigration custody

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
  • Editor and supporting translator.
  • Analyzed diverse social realities of the Guatemalan youth within gangs to reimagine and reconstruct the play's language across a cultural, social and dialectical lens.

Contact: Jeff Solomon, 'DE NOVO's" playwright Jeff@housesonthemoon.org


Theatre Operations Administrator Assistant

Greystones Players
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed logistics for local productions, including The Cripple of Inishmaan and The Weir, ensuring seamless scheduling, rehearsals, and performances.
  • Oversaw theatre operations, preparing performance spaces, coordinating technical setups, and liaising with directors, cast, and crew.
  • Maintained production schedules, processed invoices, and ensured timely communication among creative teams, staff, and external collaborators.
  • Recruited, trained, and managed volunteers for front-of-house roles, ensuring an excellent audience experience during productions.

Contact: Niamh Clancy, Theatre Operations Manager, +353872869428

Creative Writing Programmes Administrator

Fighting Words
09.2020 - 05.2022
  • Designed and facilitated engaging creative writing workshops that nurtured storytelling skills and creativity in diverse age groups.
  • Improved employee productivity with effective time management strategies for daily tasks.
  • Supervised administrative support staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributed to their professional growth and development.
  • Served as a liaison between departments, fostering open communication channels that improved overall organizational function.


Contact: Sarah Bennet, General Manager +353876593628

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Arts and Humanities

University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
05.2001 - 2022

Skills

    Meeting deadlines

    Process improvement

    Verbal and written communication

    Cultural awareness

    Collaborative leadership

    Critical thinking

    Conflict resolution

    Intellectual curiosity

    Time management

    Emotional intelligence

    Proactive communication

Hobbies

  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Wall and Rock Climbing
  • Spoken Word Poetry

Timeline

Production Assistant and Talent Liaison

TGS Studios
04.2024 - 08.2024

Language and Culture Consultant for "DE NOVO"

Houses on the Moon, Theatre Company
05.2023 - 07.2024

Theatre Operations Administrator Assistant

Greystones Players
09.2022 - 01.2023

Creative Writing Programmes Administrator

Fighting Words
09.2020 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Arts and Humanities

University College Dublin
05.2001 - 2022
Natalia DuránCreative Operations Coordinator