Assistant Management

DAPHNE CAYO

*** ** ** ** *****, Fl ***** C: 786-***-**** **********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Television and digital media professional talented at creating, producing and supervising a diverse range of network and independent productions. Always bring strong work ethic and leadership skills to creative environments.

Core Qualifications

Strong creative vision Team player

Management skills Creative

Meticulous attention to details Natural leader

Strong problem solver Thrives under pressure

Strong interpersonal skills Concept development

Experience

Executive Producer/Asst. Director “Pearls of Africa” May 2013 - 2015

Shakazi Productions – Mombasa, Kenya/London, England Drafted filming schedule and distributed daily call sheets to production crew, actors and extra's.

Key linked between Director, cast and crew.

Drafted film budgets and monitored expenditures.

Prepared storyboard, oversaw the hire locations, props and equipments. Ensured safe environment, time control, and discipline on set. Assistant Casting Director

Sept 2007- Freelance

Ellen Jacoby Casting Int'l - Miami Beach, FL

Interact with directors, writers, producers, and talent. Assist with dozens of Motion Pictures, Commercials, and Print Castings. Upload taped casting on Breakdown Services and Fast Capture. Corralled performers at auditions and conduct check-in process. Familiar with SAG paper work: Deal Memo, Taft Hartley and Station 12. Prepared all audition materials: copies of scripts, music, props, excerpts and contract forms.

Scheduled appointments and auditions sessions, coordinated logistics with directorial clients, the casting venue, and actors agents.

Investigated issues and problems and drafted responses to urgent requests. Conducted any necessary research concerning a new client and a new: vital information such as period, theme, style, information on past and current productions.; List of Casting is available upon request.

Producer/ Production Coordinator/Post Supervisor

Jul 2010 to Jul 2014

Miccosukee Magazine TV - Miami, Florida

Supervised a team of editors, associate producers, director of photography, and camera crew and production assistants on a wide range of projects. Wrote and revised over a100 intros over a 3 year period for show hosts. Coordinated pre-productions, productions and post-productions. Collaborated with team leadership and other key stakeholders on key editing and production decisions.

Drafted and distributed weekly production schedule to upper management and production staff.

Manage all closed captioning orders for show with Fox station. Prepare all written materials: treatments, synopses, interview questions, and scripts for hosts, editor's notes, logs, records, story transcripts. Screenwriter “Turning Point”

Jul 2010 to Nov 2012

Hek Centrick Production - London, England

Script development.

Gathered and verified factual information regarding stories through interviews, observation and research.

Introduced fresh and new angles on previously-reported material to update and inform readers.

Wrote factually correct, concise and engaging script within tight deadlines.. Executive Assistant

Jul 2009 to Jan 2010

Otter Vision Inc - Ochopee, FL

Arranged appropriate travel, visas, agendas, necessary contacts and country information.

Collaborated with production crew, human resources and the finance department on special projects and events.

Organized and assisted in meetings and ensured client were always well prepared for meetings.

Secretarial and administrative office duties: faxing, printing, copying and emails. Occasionally travelled with client in and out the country. Managed client time on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Represented and attended meetings on client behalf. Screened phone calls and inquiries and directed them as appropriate. Involved in decision making.

Devised and maintained office system including data management and filling. conducted extensive online and phone research.

Dispute and delegated work to crew in client absence. Responsible for accounts and budget.

Education

Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree, Film and Digital Production June/2008

AI Miami Int'l University of Arts & Design - Miami, Fl, USA Top Screenwriter

Minor in Photography

Professional Affiliations

The Film, Recording and Entertainment Council's "Star Gala" honors dynamic industry leaders and talent who share a commitment to professional excellence in the South Florida Community.

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