Pavan Kumar Thota

Worked as Production Manager for Zee Telugu Television (Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd) Hyderabad through Ranstad India Pvt Ltd., from July 2020 - August 2024.

• Managed all aspects of television production, including pre-production planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution.
• Artist Co-ordination, Travel & Hospitality.
• Implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in a minimum of 10% reduction in production expenses without compromising the quality of the final product.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that all productions were delivered on time and within budget.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, resulting in significant cost savings and improved production quality.
• Collaborated with the creative team to develop innovative concepts and formats for new TV shows, resulting in the successful launch of multiple hit series.
• Implemented safety protocols and ensured compliance with industry regulations, resulting in zero on-set accidents or injuries.
• Monitored production progress and addressed any issues or challenges that arose during the production process, ensuring timely resolution.
• Maintained accurate production records, including budgets, schedules, and contracts, to facilitate efficient project management.

Projects Handled:-

• Zee Kutumbam Awards Event 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
• Zee Cine Awards Event 2020
• Zee Mahotsavam Event 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
• Sankranti Sambaralu 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
• Saregamapa Singing Show, Drama Juniros, Dance Shows, other events and Marketing promotional events etc...

• Started my career as a Production in Maa Television Network Ltd., Hyderabad as a contract staff from June 2009 to March 2011.
• As Production Assistant from April 2011 - March 2013
• As Executive - Production from April 2013 - March 2015
• AS Senior Executive - Production from April 2015 - June 2017.

In this period worked for several big projects like CineMAA Awards, Television Awards, Super Singer singing show, Rela Re Rela Folk singing show, Rangam Dance Show etc....