Kristin Cosover-Kanzer

*** ****** ******, ********** *******, NY 11746

cell: 516-***-**** acq0jp@r.postjobfree.com

EVENT MANAGEMENT

Experienced and highly-motivated professional with over 15 years of experience in managing and coordinating events. Solid track record of setting-up and executing large and small scale events within assigned budget. Ability to manage event production for both broadcast and corporate clients.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

W Productions

June 2004- present (freelance)

Associate Producer

• Coordinator of various events and productions for corporate assignments • Helped to coordinate yearly leadership meetings for Xerox including all video elements and equipment • Production Coordinator on Canon Expo 2010 at Javitz Center

Moving Pictures– New York, NY

Sept.-Oct. 2014

Associate Producer, “Deep Creek Canoe Slalom World Championships”

• Planned and executed (on location) two half hour sports specials for broadcast on Universal Sports and NBC Sports Network

• Responsible for all deliverables including promo spots, music and graphics • Wrote script

Sesame Workshop– New York, NY

May 2009-May 2015

Producer, Annual Fundraising Live Gala

• Manage video production and venue logistics for yearly events at Cipriani 42nd Street • Responsible for scheduling and managing scripts, crew, talent, and equipment for both live event and video recording • Hosts have included Brian Williams, Robin Roberts and John Stewart, musical talent has included Sheryl Crow, Elvis Costello and Michael Buble, presenters have included Pres. Bill Clinton and Vice Pres. Joe Biden

Sesame Workshop– New York, NY

March 2008-Aug. 2014

Producer, “Word on the Street, Letter and Numbers, and Healthy Monsters” podcasts

• Researched, wrote and produced nine series of podcasts for ITunes download

• Responsible for scheduling and managing edits, audio post production, and talent VO work • Voted Best Family Podcast on ITunes with 1 million downloads per week

Bridge Multimedia

June 2003- present (freelance)

Manager of Special Projects, TV Access Dept. of Ed. Grant for video description

• Worked to coordinate media accessibility project for blind/low vision learners

• Managed yearly NYC meeting of consumer Advisory Board including planning all logistics and travel for two day meeting • Liaison with Dept. of Ed. to confirm compliance to grant approvals and process

EDUCATION

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY – Hempstead, NY

B.A., Communications

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Ability to plan and understand budgets • Exceptional client relations skills

• Results driven and proactive approach

• Strong time management skills

Complete list of credits and references available upon request

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