NICK D’BENEDETTO

858-***-****

ac4a0f@r.postjobfree.com SAN MARCOS, CA

References available upon request.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Project Manager with traditional and digital marketing and advertising experience. Specialized skill set in video production. College educated professional with keen sense of detail, high standards of performance and strong work ethic. Devoted employee who aspires to consistently exceed expectations by employing strong technical savvy skills, and thorough methods of communication. WORK EXPERIENCE

Media-Corps/MediaxScience - Media Sales Firm and Marketing Agency Project Manager - August 2017 – Present

• Acted as liaison to various company/client stakeholders to manage expectations and relate project status on projects ranging from $10,000 to $600,000.

• Managed internal creative team (videographer, photographer, graphic designer, UI/UX Designer), and sourced and managed independent contractors on a project-by-project basis

(anywhere from 5-25 at a time).

• Produced, directed and edited videos for social media and TV campaigns.

• Worked closely with Sales Team to create and budget marketing proposals as well as Sales, Pitch and Concept decks for Marketing and Advertising services.

• Introduced new company workflow process around new company applications for Client Relationship Management Software, and Project Manager Software.

• Created naming conventions for file storage system.

• Identified communication weaknesses and implemented various methods and techniques to improve communication efficiency and effectiveness. Incorporated new business processes to prevent pitfalls and internal disruption to project workflow.

• Lead internal/external meetings and conference calls to discuss, plan and organize project workflow.

• Acted as client facing account manager once projects entered the execution phase.

• Pro-actively tracked project status and adjusted course when projects veered off schedule.

• Reviewed and drafted contractor agreements and client engagement agreements.

• Arranged travel and executed event planning around client meetings and events.

• Utilized AGILE project management due to always shifting priorities/goals. Improved turn- around time to take on more clients.

Eastridge WorkForce Solutions – Recruiting Agency

Administrative Assistant (Temporary Assignment) - May 2017 – August 2017

• Screened phone calls, and assisted in-person candidates through profile setup and paperwork agreements within company’s staffing system.

• Checked I-9 forms for completion, administered drug screens, and performed background checks and employment authorizations for customers.

• Scheduled interviews. Assisted customers with various inquiries.

• Processed payroll on a weekly basis.

Law Offices of Eric W. Thompson, P.C. – Entertainment Law Office Manager of Legal Affairs - June 2014 – April 2016

• Promoted from Executive Assistant to Manager of Legal Affairs.

• Drafted film and T.V. employment contracts as well as legal delivery of documents for film distribution including but not limited to; actor labor agreements, writer labor agreements, paid advertising memos, chain of title memos, credit and publicity obligations, main and end credit rolls and advertising billing blocks.

• Gathered, compiled, proofread, organized and presented thousands of agreements from various production teams across the world to major film distributors for legal film delivery.

• Negotiated deal terms and contract language with opposing lawyers, agents and managers. Tracked agreement status, received opposing side’s comments, coordinated negotiation of terms with clients, drafted accordingly and sent out revised contracts per company’s 48- hour turn-around policy.

• Responsible for mailing all agreements to and from the office. Tracked all legal documents until receipt confirmation.

• Insured proper execution of legal agreements by all parties. Distributed hardcopy and digital fully executed agreements. Served as contract administrator for over a dozen major and mini studio/production clients.

• Maintained client confidentiality and expectations with tact. Applied excellent customer service skills in tense situations.

• Tracked chain of title agreements for multiple projects. Completed Copyright and Title research with US Copyright Office. Filed Copyright and Title applications for client’s intellectual property.

• Re-hauled and created internal digital and hardcopy filing systems. Responsible for organization, tracking, and filing of evolving contract files.

• Hired and managed interns as well as coordinated all new hire procedures and set-up.

• Administrative functions including but not limited to: scheduling, phones, and travel arrangements. Responsible for prepping managing attorney for calls and meetings as well as note taking for calls or meetings.

• Office manager duties including but not limited to: maintaining office supplies, managing vendors and landlord correspondence and relationships, negotiating lower prices on shipping/supplies, and saving company thousands on vendor/supply costs.

• Organized and executed company offices move to seamlessly transition over one weekend.

• Created and tracked client invoices. Coordinated with outside accountant to track company’s expenses and outstanding invoices. Acted as accounts receivable to process payments.

• Presented creative notes to talent clients on scripts and feature trailers.

• Provided script coverage to managing attorney on client projects. Fox Film Studios – Entertainment Studio

Executive Assistant - January 2012 – June 2014

• Scheduled meetings and calls with writers, agents, managers, and producers of an A-List nature, as well as booked internal meetings. Supported V.P. to C-Level Executives.

• Maintained executive’s calendars, contacts and phone sheets. Screened heavy phone traffic.

• Arranged travel for professional and for personal trips. Created itineraries for executives.

• Compiled and organized research for PowerPoint presentations.

• Produced meticulous logs and reports for writer pitches, submissions, and projects.

• Collected data and produced competitive film or T.V. development landscape grids.

• Took notes for internal meetings and calls.

• Filed and completed expense reports.

• Tasked with over-seeing department interns and delegating out tasks and projects.

• Provided creative script notes on Television projects.

• Gained and employed dynamic knowledge of Fox’s internal procedures, programs, company infrastructure and department relations.

• Handled challenging problem solving issues on outstanding issues from previous assistant with little to no training.

EDUCATION

New York University - B.F.A Film and Television Production (2011) Graduated with Honors – 3.67 G.P.A.

SKILLS & STRENGTHS

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Filemaker Pro

• OneStaff and Share Point

• E-Verify and Enterprise Background

• Dropbox and Box

References available upon request.

• Bill4Time (Client invoicing software)

• Concur Expense and Travel System

• Upwork

• Hubspot

• Basecamp

• Microsoft Dynamics/CRM

• G-Suite (Drive, Gmail, Docs, Sheets,

Slides, etc.)

• Final Cut Production Suite

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop,

Premiere Pro, After Effects,

Illustrator)

• Familiar with both PC and MAC

Strengths: Creative, in depth analytical skills, quick learner, professional, proactive problem solving, efficient worker, strong writing skills, self-starter, self-managed, outstanding time management, excellent communication skills, strong negotiation skills, knowledge of internal company structures and business models, intelligent, experienced working with different personality types.

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