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Owner
Tess Makes Cents, Inc. Owner
May. 2025Los Angeles, California, United StatesConsulting Services for Business Operations, Bookkeeping Services & Event Production
Owner
Tess Makes Cents, Inc.Owner
May. 2025Los Angeles, California, United StatesConsulting Services for Business Operations, Bookkeeping Services & Event Production
Production Coordinator
Cinq Étoiles ProductionProduction Coordinator
Nov. 2024Supported the execution of international photo and video shoots from pre-production through post. Collaborated with creative teams, talent, and vendors to streamline shoot logistics and timelines. Oversaw budget tracking, invoice reconciliation, and wrap documentation for domestic and international projects. Managed travel, accommodations, and ground transportation for crew, talent, and clients across multiple time zones. Facilitated production schedules, call sheets, and shoot-day operations to ensure seamless execution. Acted as primary liaison between producers, agencies, and talent representatives throughout production lifecycle
Event Producer
Tess Jablon Consulting Event Producer
Jan. 2024 - Jun. 2025Los Angeles, California, United States
Event Producer
Tess Jablon ConsultingEvent Producer
Jan. 2024 - Jun. 2025Los Angeles, California, United States
Certified Health and Wellness Coach
Self-employedCertified Health and Wellness Coach
Aug. 2023Los Angeles, California, United StatesWorking with Women who feel as if their bodies have betrayed them. Helping them reconnect, love, respect, appreciate and find pleasure in their bodies.
Administrative Assistant
Risely HealthAdministrative Assistant
Feb. 2023 - Aug. 2023
Administrative Assistant
Risley HealthAdministrative Assistant
Feb. 2023 - Jun. 2023Assisted the operations manager and project manager on various short term projects. Managed the company & CEOs calendar and schedule. Handled all customer service emails and responses. Executed all client onboarding tasks and materials distribution Publishing updated material to the website. Built standard operating procedures for the company’s newly implemented programs and software. Researched and reported findings on software systems, people and programming to the CEO. Coordinated podcast recording sessions for the CEO and guests
Chief Executive Officer
Tess Makes Cents, Inc.Chief Executive Officer
Jan. 2023Founded and built a boutique bookkeeping business serving creatives, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. Established financial systems tailored to individual client needs and compliance standards. Managed client onboarding, accounts, reconciliations, payroll, and reporting. Developed branded materials, marketing strategy, and digital presence from the ground up. Guided clients through entity setup, tax strategy, and operational finance best practices. Created scalable workflows for growth with future contractors and team members. Implemented QuickBooks, Stripe, and Airtable automations for efficiency and clarity.
Assistant
Walter Schupfer ManagementAssistant
Jul. 2022 - May. 2023Los Angeles, California, United States
Junior Agent
Walter Schupfer ManagementJunior Agent
Jul. 2022 - Oct. 2022Assisted in the maintenance and upkeep of the calendar system for multiple creative artists. Negotiated rate and accommodation details for artists with production. Generated budgets, estimates and deal memos from negotiations with production. Managed the progress of jobs from initial inquiry about the artist to gathering images for artists portfolio. Executed the tracking of invoices and payment for all artist's jobs. Liaise between client, production, and talent
Production Coordinator
Western PromisesProduction Coordinator
Oct. 2021Assisted in the development of building and maintaining production budgets. Liaise between client, production crew, and talent. Management of receipts, petty cash and day of expenses. Coordinate travel and logistics for talent, clients and photographers, etc. Executed creation of call sheets and official production documents. Guidance of clients, account directors, and agents through all estimates, production schedules, and wrap-outs.
Manager of Operations
Get Lit - Words IgniteManager of Operations
Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2021
Director of Operations
Get Lit - Words IgniteDirector of Operations
Dec. 2018 - Sep. 2021Strategically managed the organization’s growth of 61% over the course of 2.5 years. Built custom data retention systems for all performances and collaboration projects. Developed and trained staff on procedure and professionalism while staying compliant with state laws. Oversaw and adapted the engagement of staff and youth for program-related projects and events. Quickly transitioned the entire organization to online and remote learning and engagement programming. Managed compliance and health management during a global pandemic for the entire staff. Efficiently obtained PPP loan for the organization during a global pandemic.
Account Manager
WG&S LLPAccount Manager
Dec. 2017 - Dec. 2018
Account Manager
WG&S, LLPAccount Manager
Nov. 2017 - Sep. 2018Managed the oversight of High-Net-Worth Musical clientele on all things personal and business, while simultaneously building a large-scale residency show in Las Vegas, NV.
Advisory Board Member
Get Lit - Words IgniteAdvisory Board Member
Jun. 2016 - Dec. 2018672 S. La Fayette Park Pl Los Angeles, CA 90057
Junior Accountant
David Weise and AssociatesJunior Accountant
Feb. 2014 - Oct. 2017Managed the finances of all tours foreign and domestic for large and small musical acts. Built and systemized the efficiency of the touring department by custom building a tracking sheet for all employees. Increased client load from 5 to 27. Founded “Accounting for Others” the social impact volunteer program for the firm. Implementing 1 paid volunteer day off for each employee in a fiscal quarter. This program stayed in place after leaving the firm.
Accountant for Touring Department
David Weise and AssociatesAccountant for Touring Department
Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2017
Assistant Bookkeeper
Tanner, Mainstain, Blatt, Glynn & JohnsonAssistant Bookkeeper
Aug. 2011 - Feb. 2014Seamlessly Managed the finances of High Net Worth individuals.
Bookkeeper/ Financial Manager
Tanner Mainstain Blatt Glynn & JohnsonBookkeeper/ Financial Manager
Aug. 2011 - Jan. 2014

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