Conversations: Rae Ann Del Pozzo

Next week's installment of Conversations, the second in our new weekly series of in-depth interviews on The Series: Plymouth Rock Studios, will feature Rae Ann Del Pozzo, Executive VP of Operations for Plymouth Rock Studios. As stated in the Conversations episode of The Series, (watch it here) this new interview format gives you, our viewers, the opportunity to submit your questions for our executive team, and then we ask them.

Please post your questions for Rae Ann right here on Hollywood East TV in the discussion below or through our Twitter account (@HollywoodEastTV) via replies or direct messages. All questions must be posted by Wednesday afternoon (10/14). Read Rae Ann's bio from the team page on Plymouth Rock Studios website:

Rae Ann Del Pozzo, Executive Vice President of Operations

With over 30 years of experience at Paramount Pictures, Rae Ann Del Pozzo possesses an extensive and diverse background in the entertainment industry. Throughout her tenure, she focused her organizational and internal control expertise on studio administration and operations.

Rae Ann held the position of Senior Vice President, Studio Operations at Paramount for ten years before retirement in 2007. She was responsible for the operation, maintenance and administration of the physical studio, including new construction and renovation, best use of office and support space and telecommunications.

Rae Ann was also instrumental in the creation of a guest relations and tour operation. Additionally, she developed, established and implemented numerous internal policies and systems, including a sophisticated preventive/corrective maintenance program, a cost tracking control system and a studio space management system.

Rae Ann holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and has attained Master Facility Executive and FMA certifications from BOMI (Building Owners and Managers Institute) and a CFM certification from IFMA (International Facilities Management Association). She also has served on the boards of the International Society of Facilities Executives, L.A. Shares and First Entertainment Credit Union.

In 1995, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Rae Ann as a Woman of Distinction.

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Permalink Reply by Leo P. Laliberte on October 10, 2009 at 4:18pm: KingLeo ask;

Is Chris Cooper, Bruce Willis, and Julia Roberts going to be involved
with P R S ????; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by James Shewell on October 10, 2009 at 4:43pm: Hi Rae
My question wasnt answered in the last conversation but maybe this was a question better relate with yourself.
As i was saying on the previous request, people in the UK are not very aware of Plymouth Rock Studio's i was wondering weather you would be premoting this new studio across seas?
Also is there a possibility someone from the UK could be hired by Plymouth Rock Studio's?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Lea G. Snow on October 13, 2009 at 6:42am: For Rae Ann Del Pozzo: I have been curious about how it has been for you to pack up your life on the west coast and move east after such an illustrious career in Hollywood. Do you live here permanently, or dash back and forth? And how do you like our lifestyle here in Massachusetts?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kenneth P Smith on October 13, 2009 at 11:42am: Hi Rae,

The Studios has been described as a small city. As a green studio what initiatives have you been taking in regards to waste management and recycling?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sean Ryan on October 13, 2009 at 8:39pm: Hi Rae,

I know that one of PRS's primary objectives is to maintain a sustainable and eco-friendly campus. I am with an organic turf/tree company which utilizes compost tea extracts to maintain landscapes, as opposed to traditional chemical based fertilizers and pesticides. I was wondering how local green companies can become involved with your amazing project.

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Permalink Reply by Beth Kerner on October 13, 2009 at 9:26pm: Hello Rich + Team, I have a question for Rae Ann::

Congratulations on your successful career. When will the studio be ready to gear-up the Brand Marketing, Signage, Print, Collateral Material and all Creative Services?

Sidenote:: What is the best way to set-up a meeting with Rich and/or Rae Ann? I have extensive background in Brand Design + Creative workflow processes (Creative print workflow, design + production. Expert in all Adobe products, years of magazine design, catalog design, advertising, collateral, signage, ticketing, packaging, etc...) I'm also from neighboring Scituate!

Sincerely,
-Beth Kerner
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Permalink Reply by Gerald McAlister on October 14, 2009 at 11:55am: Ms. Del Pozzo,

Welcome to New England and Massachusetts. Congratulations on your success.

As a local (Central Mass) voice over artist, I'm very interested in the progress of Plymouth Rock Studios and it's immediate and future needs for local talent. What words of wisdom can you offer for a person who wants to get involved? Who are the key persons within the organization that manage creative talent rosters? What are the steps required to be in consideration for opportunities within the organization?

Thank you,
Gerald McAlister

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Permalink Reply by Reg Rose on October 14, 2009 at 12:46pm: As Executive VP of Operations of a multi-million dollar, state of the art facility, what is your vision for the security of the facility? Are their plans for state of the art Access Control Systems? Are there plans for physical security features that are also aesthetically pleasing to protect your critical assets? Will Plymouth Rock Studios have their own proprietary security force, or do you see these services being contracted out. I'm sure your investors are very interested in this topic.; ▶ Reply to This