My goal is to transition out of a film/commercial production coordinator position and (eventually) into a project management role within a startup/tech firm. I've spoken with a few friends/colleagues who have made similar transitions and most think it wise to start in an account management role to build up a core competency. I am open to anything that would get me in the door and moving in the right direction. Any recommendations for good starting points?
I hope/believe much of my skill set is transferrable as a film/commercial production shares many (oversimplified, of course) similarities in terms of workflow: development of concept/idea, establishing plan/objectives, resource allocation, facilitating information flow, ensuring project stays on budget/schedule and removing roadblocks/problem solving. Though, I do understand this line of thinking requires a significant leap of faith on behalf of any potential employer, so I am working on a way to market myself effectively. May be tough but I am dying for something with a more linear career path offering stability and more challenging/exciting work.
If anyone has any suggestions or advice I'd really appreciate it. I realize this won't be a direct or even simple transition so I could use all the help I can get. Thank you in advance!
