Microsoft Black Partner Growth Initiative: Speaker Series Production
Managing Multi-Location Production Across the U.S. and Canada for Microsoft's Black Partner Growth Initiative.
Project Type: Multi-City Video Series | International Production Coordination | Executive Storytelling
As Creative Project Manager and Production Lead for Microsoft’s Black Partner Growth Initiative speaker series, I led the full execution of a multi-location video production spanning the U.S. and Canada. The series featured entrepreneur and Stimulus Founder Tiffanie Stanard alongside 10 additional Black business leaders, each filmed on location within a single, tightly coordinated week. From strategic scheduling and travel logistics to cross-border compliance and visual consistency, I oversaw every phase of the project to deliver a cohesive, high-impact series that amplified innovation and leadership across North America.
My Role:
Directed multi-city production logistics across the U.S. and Canada
Consolidated 11 shoots into one intensive week to control cost and maximize efficiency
Managed speaker coordination, travel planning, and on-site scheduling
Aligned production quality and brand consistency across varying locations
Supported the Producer and DP with city-specific planning and local requirements
Outcome:
The series was completed on schedule and aligned with Microsoft’s DE&I and brand initiatives. It successfully spotlighted Black entrepreneurs and executives across North America, delivering consistent, high-quality content through strategic coordination, operational precision, and thoughtful storytelling execution.
Project Management Methodology:
Key Skills:
Multi-Location Project Management | International Logistics & Compliance | Speaker & Stakeholder Communication | Schedule Optimization & Cost Control | Remote Team Leadership | Agile + Waterfall Project Execution
Hybrid Waterfall + Agile Approach: Employed Waterfall-style upfront planning for pre-production logistics, speaker scheduling, and travel arrangements, combined with Agile flexibility to adjust rapidly to real-time scheduling changes across different cities and time zones.
Operational & Risk Strategy:
Budget Optimization: Consolidated all shoots into a single intensive filming week to minimize travel costs, reduce downtime, and maximize crew efficiency.
Cross-Border Coordination: Navigated U.S. and Canadian travel regulations and regional differences, ensuring consistent operational execution across locations.
Communication Strategy:
Speaker Alignment: Facilitated proactive communication with 11 speakers to align availability, travel schedules, and location logistics, maintaining consistent production quality and experience across every site.