Manager Assistant
Resume:
Alia A. Stewart
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Business Skills Summary:
Effective team player with the ability to collaborate with individuals at all organizational levels, from front line staff to
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executives
Proven track record in exceeding sales targets, and adept at managing marketing, promotions, social media and public
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relations efforts in the local and global marketplace
Excellent communication, strong interpersonal skills; experienced negotiator with a talent for persuading production
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collaborators and vendors to get the job done on time and within budget
Well organized, capable of managing projects and teams, handling multiple tasks and working well under extreme
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pressure to complete projects successfully
Broadcast/Film Production Work History:
August 2013 - Current
Company: alliantgroup
Location: Houston, Texas
Position: Project Associate
§ For this premier provider of specialty tax services, supports three Project Managers and 80 Clients while exceeding
all performance measures. Recognized as the 2013 Project Associate of The Year.
§ Prepares comprehensive reports on all phases and aspects of company projects.
§ Central liaison and facilitator between key clients and Project Team, reinforcing overall sales and revenue strategy.
February 2012 – September 2012
Season 1: THE VOICE AUSTRALIA, Shine Australia Productions
Location: Sydney, Australia
Position: Head Talent Wrangler
§ Interfaced with the production office and floor manager regarding daily schedule; coordinated with wardrobe, hair,
makeup for rehearsals, sounds checks, press and commercials (Target Market: 18-49).
March 2012
Pilot: THE FRONTIER, Sony Pictures Television Inc.
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Position: On Set Production Assistant
§ Managed daily schedules, check-in process, transportation and cast modifications of 25 cast members, 250
crewmembers and Animal Wranglers, and 500 extras for a period piece television Pilot.
§ Assisted with all aspects of administration, logistics and equipment inventory, ensuring successful financial
execution.
February 2012
Short Film: THE SALESMAN, Film Graphics Entertainment
Location: Sydney, Australia
Position: Production Manager
§ Managed the budget, production and was the strategic client liaison for Film Graphics Entertainment.
§ Prepared business correspondence, social media marketing campaigns and spreadsheets.
§ Supervised a crew of 20 on a short film “A Salesman” for Ad Fest. Booked crew, catering, location and cast.
November 2010 – December 2011
Pilot/S. 1: TERRA NOVA, 20th Century Fox Television/
DreamWorks/Chernin Entertainment/Kapital Entertainment
Location: Queensland, Australia
Position: On Set Production Assistant under the Assistant Directors Department
§ Point of contact for 50 cast members and 200 Crewmembers.
§ Marketing and Promotions liaison with media coordinators for TV Guide, Entertainment Weekly and Entertainment
Tonight in scheduling photo shoots, press kits and cast interviews.
§ Supervised daily check-in process, schedule changes, transportation and cast modifications including the scheduling
of 400 extras for hair, makeup and wardrobe.
December 2010 – December 2011
Company: Imagine Clothing Store
Location: Sydney, Australia
Position: Supervisor of Sales
§ Managed retail operations including store openings and closings, employee scheduling and training.
§ Exceeded storewide sales target over a 12-month period leading to positive market share growth (Sydney); tracked
inventory including clothing/supplies
January 2009 – February 2010
Company: The Inspire Agency Production Company
Location: Sydney, Australia
Position: Production Manager
§ Supervised, planned, implemented production processes for multiple crews of fifteen in this Sydney-based provider
of national advertising and media, (in production, including camera operators, grips, gaffers and make-up).
§ Managed the following commercials, internet and music videos:
§ Commercials: (Trend Micro Software, X-Box, Call of Duty, and Visual Jazz: Australian Hall Of Fame
Cricket Star, Steve Waugh Ad for AHM), Webby Award Winning, Cyber Bullying Campaign.
§ Music video for AUSTRALIAN IDOL finalist Ricki Lee-Coulter (Hear No See No).
§ Production manager for Trend Micro Commercial Shoot - West Sydney Tigers National Rugby.
§ Served as direct liaison for Xposure Productions with their concept show “A Surfer’s Paradise.”
Coordinated meetings with Fox and Fuel TV that resulted in a television series pickup for 12 episodes and
social media campaign.
§ Researched, developed and presented foundation package/market analysis for a film documentary on a major
rehabilitation center in India for children affected with leprosy (RARE ON UDAYAN).
April 2009 - November 2009
Event: The Sydney WOW Film Festival: Presented by Women in Film & Television
Location: Sydney, Australia
Position: Assistant Director
§ Worked with the Director of the World of Women Film Festival on a day-to-day basis, promoting women in Film &
Television.
§ Coordinated marketing/advertising events and activities to engage prospective film festival attendees and compiled
press kits, (drafted and posted press releases, media alerts and social media content).
§ Implemented and tracked public relations efforts, media coverage through social media, communication and
community-focused activities and events to promote a positive festival image.
January 2007 - April 2009
Company: Fox Entertainment
Location: Los Angeles, California & Sydney, Australia
Position: Producer's Assistant
• Worked in various Fox Companies, under the Diversity Department, as a Producer’s Assistant with the Best Damn
Sports Show and Fox All Access Radio and Community Coordinator for The Journey to Excellence Program (30
mentors and 70 student)
Alia Stewart’s Educational Qualifications:
April 2009: University Of Technology Sydney, NSW
Master’s Degree in Media Arts and Production
December 2006: Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia
Scripps Howard School of Journalism
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism
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