Ryan A. McKeithan

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Culver City, CA 90232

Phone: 310-***-****

acxhxj@r.postjobfree.com

Skills: Types 75wpm; Fast Notes; Rolls Calls; Script Coverage; Mac/PC Word, Pages, Excel, Numbers, Filemaker Pro, Photoshop, iMovie, Celtx, Finalcut, MovieMagic, Dropbox; Internet and Social Media Savvy; Thrives in Fast-paced Collaborative Environments; Strong Interpersonal Skills. American Musical and Dramatic Academy 2015-Present Education Coordinator/Executive Asst to the Director of Education

Rolled calls and scheduled for the Director of Education.

Develop curriculum and syllabi for the Education Department to maintain accreditation.

Organize career fairs, entrepreneurship expos, photographer fairs, and industry events with casting agents to facilitate student career preparation.

Create class schedules for final exams, industry events, showcases, and demos.

Collaborate with faculty to address academic issues. UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television 2014-2015 Executive Assistant to Dean Teri Schwartz

Rolled calls and scheduled for the Dean.

Planned and booked travel. Handled and processed expenses.

Composed, edited, and proofread materials for dean’s extensive and high profile speeches and conferences.

Independently and collaboratively coordinated small and large-scale conferences, workshops, colloquia and seminars.

Worked independently on special projects including the Scholarship Program for Middle Eastern Women.

Cast It Systems 2013-2014

Consultant

Edited and expanded the use of the script security software Script It. Jerry Bruckheimer Television 2006-2012

Manager in TV Development (October 2010 - December 2012)

Worked as covering executive on “The Whole Truth” and “Chase.” Handled and gave story/outline/draft notes, approvals, and playback.

Met with writers for staffing and with possible directors for “Trooper,” “Secret Lives of Husbands and Wives,” “Hostages,” “CSI,” “CSI: NY,” and “CSI: Miami.” Coordinator (August 2009 - September 2010)

Researched scripted and unscripted JBTV internal ideas for viability as TV projects.

Tracked internal ideas and kept tabs on favorite writers/directors/actors/comedians and competitive projects.

Compiled/created pitch materials and videos using Finalcut and Photoshop.

Created acting reels, worked with casting agencies, and approved casting breakdowns. Assistant to KristieAnne Reed, EVP of JBTV (October 2006 - August 2009)

Managed a heavy call volume and schedule, planned and booked travel.

Took notes in all executive meetings, handled all technical aspects of internal and external presentations.

Coordinated JBTV Intern Program.

Education

2003 Wake Forest University

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology