PROFILE:
A young, motivated professional with *+ years of experience in the
entertainment industry with an expanding focus on providing versatile
high level support; seeking to leverage more experience to transition
into executive training. Recognized for the ability to be
professionally active in building relationships with key personnel,
being a self-starter, well-organized and remaining poised in high
stress situations. Areas of expertise include being well-versed in
team management; exceptional mentor, driven with skills to motivate
individual performance from team members while keeping the momentum
always moving forward.
EXPERIENCE:
ID PR Firm, Los Angeles, CA
12/11 - 3/12
Executive Assistant to Mara Buxbaum, COO (Temp)
Provided administrative support on a temporary basis for senior
executive; handled a myriad of personal duties, pitched press
appearances to clients, and covered phone interviews for clients with
the press.
MORRIS YORN BARNES LEVINE KRINTZMAN RUBENSTEIN & KOHNER, Los Angeles,
CA 5/09 - 7/11
Executive/Legal Assistant to Stephen D. Barnes, Partner
Facilitated executing contracts for client signature and coordinated
counter signatures. Proofread drafts and redlined agreements,
coordinated foundation luncheons and performed research on
unrepresented artists, album sales and interfaced with artists and
managers.
CBS RECORDS, Los Angeles, CA
5/07 - 10/08
Executive Coordinator/Event Coordinator to Larry Jenkins, Executive
Vice President/General Manager
Crafted showcase events with CBS Entertainment executives. Negotiated
and ushered several music placements of label artists on shows like
NCIS, and MTV's "The Hills." The features resulted in an increased
buzz for the up and coming artists on MTV.com. Office management
duties included managing monthly expenses, maintaining office
inventory, supplies and purchasing, oversight of IT requirements and
needs, and recruited internship candidates who wanted to gain hands-on
experience in the music industry.
WARNER BROS. RECORDS, Burbank, CA
1/07 - 5/07
2nd Assistant to Tom Whalley, CEO & Chairman
Provided administrative support on a temporary basis for senior
executive; handled a myriad of personal duties.
NBC UNIVERSAL, Burbank, CA
7/05 - 5/06
Press Coordinator, Entertainment Publicity
Contributed firsthand support on daily assignments and special
projects; supervised on-set visits and interviews by the media, and
prepared daily press packets for NBC affiliates. Escorted talent on
red carpet events and published a press release that generated
positive press for the 2006 Torino Olympic Winter Games in Italy.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Freelance Manager/Publicist, Charles Connor: Provide publicity and
administrative support to original drummer for Little Richard, James
Brown, Sam Cooke and the original Coasters with newly published book.
(10/08 - present)
Intern, Entertainment Tonight (Paramount Studios): Provided clerical
support and learned basics producing a television show. (4/05 - 5/05)
EDUCATION:
California State University, Northridge, CA
BA Journalism Collateral Field: English
June 2005
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: IBM proficient/MAC literate: Windows
XP/Vista: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, X1, Bacon's, MS Outlook
and Internet savvy. Extremely professional, highly organized and a
quick and avid learner. Always willing to go that extra mile, a team
player with a pitch in attitude and exceptional communication and
interpersonal skills. An excellent work ethic; takes pride in a job
well done and a gracious phone demeanor including rolling calls. Pays
strong attention to detail, able to multi task efficiently in a fast
paced environment and more focused under pressure.