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Marianela Balbis

Marianela Balbis

Ciudad Autónoma De Buenos Aires

Summary

Image and Sound Designer (University of Buenos Aires) with extensive experience in Administrative Management, Project Coordination & Production, Institutional Communications.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Media, Press and Culture Coordinator

DAC Directores Argentinos Cinematográficos
09.2020 - 03.2025
  • Planning and management of social media.
  • Audiovisual recording and content creation.
  • Event production and logistics.
  • Coordination of courses and seminars.
  • Coordination and distribution of the Directores Magazine.
  • Scheduling and coordination of the Pantallas DAC Film Series: http://pantallas.dac.org.ar/

Production Assistant

Fundación DAC
03.2016 - 08.2020

"Argentine Cinema Goes to School" "The Neighborhood Tells Its Story" Cinematic Adaptation Seminar

  • Production and logistics of film screenings in high schools nationwide.
  • Coordination with educational institutions and audiovisual professionals.
  • Technical setup and equipment preparation.
  • Budget planning, oversight, and financial reporting.

(Audiovisual workshops led by film directors, in partnership with Buenos Aires Cultura)

  • Overall workshop coordination.
  • Audiovisual production of short films created in the workshop.
  • Budget supervision, invoice/contract management, and expense reporting.
  • Operational coordination: registrations, scheduling, and communication with speakers.
  • Organization and on-site support for seminar sessions.
  • Post-production editing oversight.
  • Contract and budget supervision.

Production Assistant

POL-KA Producciones
03.2015 - 12.2015

TV Series: Esperanza Mía

Production Assistant / Set Coordinator

  • Supported on-set production during shoots.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental communication (directing, art department, wardrobe) to ensure deadline adherence.
  • Coordinated catering logistics.

Production Assistant

Festival Unasur Cine
03.2014 - 12.2014

Festival Coordination & Logistics:

  • Schedule management and travel coordination for directors, jury members, and technical staff
  • Oversight of venue setup, screenings, and special events (opening/closing ceremonies)
  • Transportation logistics for guests and equipment

Institutional Relations & Communications:

  • Institutional communication and festival promotion across media/social platforms
  • Liaison with sponsors, cultural organizations, and government bodies (INCAA, Ministries, embajadas)
  • Partnership development and sponsor relations management

Special Programs Coordination:

  • Volunteer coordination and team management

Executive Producing

Juana, Serie Web
02.2013 - 12.2013

Budget Design & Administration:

  • Development, tracking and adjustment of financial spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets)
  • Budget forecasting and cost control

Procurement & Payments:

  • Vendor, cast and crew contracting and payments
  • Processing of purchase orders, invoices, receipts and contracts
  • Payroll administration

Administrative Management:

  • Project registration with public institutions (INCAA, BA Cultura)
  • Preparation of technical documentation and formal submissions for grants/funding
  • Compliance with regulatory requirements

Private Secretary

Argentina's Honorable Chamber of Deputies
11.2007 - 12.2012

Legislative Agenda Management:

  • Organization and tracking of legislative agendas (sessions, committee meetings, hearings)
  • Coordination of voting procedures and session logistics

Political Event Coordination:

  • Event planning and logistics for political functions and working meetings
  • Venue booking, transportation arrangements, and protocol compliance

Official Correspondence:

  • Drafting and processing official communications (memos, parliamentary briefs, case files)
  • Management of legislative records and documentation

Education

Diseño De Imagen Y Sonido -

UBA
Buenos Aires, Argentina
07-2017

Skills

  • Organization & Strategic Planning
  • Accountability & Commitment
  • Effective & Precise Communication
  • Team Coordination & Leadership
  • Vendor Management & Financial Reporting
  • Quick Adaptation & Continuous Learning
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
  • Windows & macOS/iOS Environments
  • Zoom Platform Administration
  • Social Media Management (Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite)
  • Digital Content Creation (Canva, CapCut)
  • English (Intermediate - B1/B2 CEFR)

Timeline

Media, Press and Culture Coordinator

DAC Directores Argentinos Cinematográficos
09.2020 - 03.2025

Production Assistant

Fundación DAC
03.2016 - 08.2020

Production Assistant

POL-KA Producciones
03.2015 - 12.2015

Production Assistant

Festival Unasur Cine
03.2014 - 12.2014

Executive Producing

Juana, Serie Web
02.2013 - 12.2013

Private Secretary

Argentina's Honorable Chamber of Deputies
11.2007 - 12.2012

Diseño De Imagen Y Sonido -

UBA
Marianela Balbis