Assistant Marketing

S HIRIN D EHGHAN

310-***-**** s ************@*****.***

EDUCATION

M.A in Media and Communications

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON, GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE, London, England.

~Thesis: Research and interviews on transnational effects of Western media on Middle Eastern Youth.

45-Credit Marketing Communications Management Certificate

BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

~ Coursework included: Media Studies, Film, Broadcasting, Advertising and Marketing Research.

B.Sc. in Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, Toronto, Ont., Canada.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MACVISION ENTERTAINMENT., Glendale, California, USA. 2011

ARETHA FRANKLIN-QUEEN OF SOUL-Television Documentary.

Assistant Editor

Logged and digitized media.

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Converted files and managed digital database.

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Researched and organized archival footage for B-Roll.

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Assembled footage in FCP.

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Developed intimate knowledge of multiple video and audio codecs.

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Maintained materials for deliverables package.

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LAWRENCE BENDER PRODUCIONS., Beverly Hills, California, USA. 2009 – 2010

COUNTDOWN TO ZERO-Feature Documentary. Director-Lucy Walker,

Sundance 2009, Cannes 2010.

Post-Production Assistant /Assistant to the Editors

Logged interview footage.

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Broke down clips from archival footage, feature, and documentary films.

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Managed archive database and uploaded archival footage into Avid.

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Researched current archival footage databases for B-roll.

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Researched historical facts and compiled data to incorporate into the film.

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IMAGINARIUM/GENRE FILM PARTNERS., West Hollywood, California, USA. 2008

Assistant Producer

• Managed phones, including rolling calls, for Julie Richardson (Producer).

• Created/edited development materials for film executives and managed producer’s schedule.

• Researched necessary materials for film development and film festival preparation.

LEGACY ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES, INC., North Hollywood, California, USA. 2006 – 2008

Assistant Producer

• Developed feature film project by putting together financial proposals/contracts

and marketing to investors.

• Pitched film projects to executives at production companies and studios.

• Managed phones, including rolling calls, for Steven Moore (President/Executive Producer).

• Handled talent and script submissions as well as film development research on a daily basis.

• Met with writers, producers, directors and talent regarding film projects.

• Managed administrative office work and staff in regards to film projects and product placement.

• Provided training support for 8 marketing representatives.

• Coordinated clients/client products and celebrities at charity events/feature film premieres.

• Captured, edited and documented product placements in film and television for clients.

W MAGAZINE, FAIRCHILD PUBLICATIONS INC., London, England. 2005 – 2005

Executive Assistant

• Gathered research regarding W articles.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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