Terry Norton Wright
*** ***** ****** ****. #*** Santa Monica, CA 90401 310-***-**** *************@*****.***
Online Resume and Bio: http://terrynortonwright.wordpress.com
Objective _______________________________________________________________________________
Executive Assistant position allowing for the successful use of demonstrated organization, customer service,
communication, and project management skills.
Profile _________________________________________________________________________________
Motivated, personable business professional with multiple college degrees.
Diplomatic, tactful and accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential information.
Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure.
Poised and competent with demonstrated ability in negotiations.
Thrives in deadline driven environments.
Skills Summary _________________________________________________________________________
1. Project Management 5. Scheduling 9. Negotiating
2. Report Preparation 6. Customer Service 10. Front Office Operations
3. Written Correspondence 7. Marketing & Sales 11. Professional Presentations
4. General Office Skills 8. Computer Savvy 12. Multidisciplinary Artist
Professional Experience __________________________________________________________________
Communication: Reports/Presentations/SeMINARS
1. Prepare marketing and sales reports as well as develop sales and fundraising presentations.
2. Author professional correspondence to customers and vendors.
3. Prepare lectures and training seminars for professionals and students.
4. Cold calling and telephone work.
5. Rapidly learn and master varied computer programs.
Customer Service/Marketing/Problem Solving
1. Oversee front office operations and provide impeccable customer service.
2. Increase sales and visibility:
o Built a clientele supported by 90% referral business.
3. Develop and implement strategic marketing plan for business:
o Create special promotions, write/design print and outdoor advertising, and coordinate all media
buying.
DETAIL MASTERY & Organization
1. Manage all aspects of day to day operations.
Applicable Employment History ___________________________________________________________
Consultant/Artist
Self Employed, Los Angeles, CA/New York, NY
Consulted on scripts, advertising and promotional campaigns, and design.
Multidisciplinary Artist
TV Agent
Terry Norton Wright
Broder Kurland Webb Uffner (merged with ICM), Beverly Hills, CA
Represented and negotiated for writers, directors, and non writing producers for
domestic and international television.
Teaching Assistant
Otis College of Art & Design, Los Angeles, CA
Prepared class schedule and materials, visual presentations, and coordinated
speakers and studio visits.
Museum Corporate Development
The Autry National Center of the American West, Los Angeles, CA
Worked in corporate fundraising development.
Production Coordinator
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Short Film and Feature Animation
Branch, Beverly Hills, CA
Coordinated the Oscar celebration for the 1992 1993 short film, documentary
and animation nominees.
Account Executive
SMS, Inc., Minotola, NJ
Responsible for all marketing strategies for various advertising accounts. Wrote
copy and designed ads, brochures and trade show presentations.
Education ______________________________________________________________________________
OTIS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN – Los Angeles, CA
Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Art
DREXEL UNIVERSITY – Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing & Design
References ______________________________________________________________________________
Available upon request.
Internet Profiles_________________________________________________________________________
Website: www.terrynorton wright.com
620 Santa Monica Blvd. #504 Santa Monica, CA 90401 310-***-**** *************@*****.***
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