Doris Schwartz understands what it takes to get things done in a pressured environment and the people skills to build a team to make that happen. She is smart, tough and user friendly and has a passion for making things happen on time and on-budget.”
Ted Hartley, Chairman/CEO, RKO Pictures
Doris
Schwartz works to empower organizations, businesses and individuals
to fulfill their visions and accomplish their goals. Providing services ranging from fundraising management to business and
organizational strategy, she champions causes by focusing on implementation and execution of plans and objectives.
For more than fifteen years, Schwartz has produced results, applying her unique skills to
the fields of entertainment, politics, non-profit and media. Understanding
that the basic principles of organization, efficiency, management and commitment are
universal and can be applied to any industry or task, she brings passion
and infectious energy to projects, causesand campaigns that inspire, uplift and make
a difference.
Schwartz
served as Vice President of Production for RKO Pictures, where she supervised
all aspects of production for the company's filmed entertainment groups
including pre-production, principal photography, post-production and delivery
on all projects. As an integral member of the company's executive management
committee, Schwartz managed digital
strategy and new media activities and acted as liaison to sales agents, foreign
distributors and financial institutions in order to develop the company's
international and strategic partnerships. She was responsible
for maximizing the company's iconic brand and extensive classic film library as well as overseeing
public relations and marketing on both the corporate and project level.
Schwartz
has extensive background working in the political arena as a campaign
fundraising consultant, providing strategic management to Democratic candidates
running for federal and statewide office. She was trained in political
fundraising by Scott Gale and served as Western States Director for his
consulting firm, Fundraising Management Group. She has leveraged her fundraising skills to benefit non-profit organizations as well, serving as fundraising consultant, board member and volunteer for a variety of philanthopic organizations.