Social Media Executive Assistant

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY April ****-Present

Analyst- International Labor Standards (CSR)

Engage, educate and influence licensing businesses about Disney’s ILS Program to foster safe, inclusive work environments wherever Disney products are made. Provide expertise to internal business units & communication departments, licensees/vendors, NGOs, and partner organizations regarding contracts and standards. Project manage and create efficiencies for department workflows, provide training and guidance to junior teammates.

• Collaboration project with BSR HER- Empowering women in dignified and inclusive work in overseas emerging markets.

• Integrated the Fresh Produce Licensing Policy to elevate Disney’s Healthy Living Commitment Initiative while mitigating supply chain risk.

• 2019 iteration of the ILS Program Manual, cross collaborating with multiple international segments and published in over 10 languages.

• Project manager and designer of an internal communications site for all International Labor Standards employees.

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY June 2008- March 2016

Executive Assistant- Disney Store Global Headquarters Liaised with internal business units, vendors, partners, consultants, and guests. Coordinated and event planned for keynote speakers, high level executives and external vendors (ie guest list, food

& beverage menus and event logistics). Booked travel, created itineraries, tracked calendars and expenses.

• Managed contracts, procurement payables, and department budgets ($10K-$5M).

• Oversaw global department events and meetings, and managed related expenditures ($2K-

$25K/event)

• Established a new hire standard operating procedure for contractors and consultants with HR that increased onboarding efficiencies and cost savings by 25%. MAINE STATE MUSIC THEATER April 2007-September 2007 House Manager

Primary front of house contact for crowd safety, conflicts and emergencies during the run of a show. Liaison for board members, sponsors, season pass holders & patrons. Assisted box office manager and reported daily earnings to leadership. Ordered supplies and beverages for the concessions stand.

• Trained and recruited over 100 volunteers for a 200+ show season.

• Developed a House Manager and Box Office training manual for future hires. KALMENSON & KALMENSON VOICE CASTING January 2006 – January 2007 Casting Director

Collaborated with creative directors and producers to determine role requirements. Organize, direct and record auditions. Built relationships with producers, ad agencies, voiceover agents and professional actors to increase the company’s portfolio. Landscape analysis and researched popular voice talent trends in the creative market to remain relevant, flexible and well versed in an evolving field. Budget & accounts receivable for union and non-union projects. Guest directed voice over workshops and scouted for potential upcoming talent.

• Lead a nationwide voiceover talent search for the NY Times.

• Lead casting for voiceover talent spots with Disney, 7UP, Coca-Cola, T-Mobile & many more. I am a social impact professional with a creative heart, strategic mind and a passion to continue making the world better for all. I love putting together pieces to the sociological puzzle and having discussions that may be uncomfortable for a few in the hopes of making the world more abundant for all. My eclectic skillset in managing live events, communicating with all professional levels and thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment has helped me navigate through creative and corporate settings. A B O U T ME

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Pasadena, CA

C O N T A C T

SAMANTHA KINNE

D I V E R S I T Y, I N C L U S I O N & S O C I A L I M P A C T 818-***-****

CORPORATE SOCIAL

RESPONSIBILITY

DIVERSITY, EQUITY &

INCLUSION

EVENT PLANNING

NONPROFIT

ETHICAL SUPPLY CHAIN

GLOBAL OPERATIONS

VOLUNTEER OUTREACH &

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

THEATER & LIVE EVENT

MANAGEMENT

Social Media

Microsoft Office Suite

MAC & Windows

SAP

Sharepoint

Microsoft Teams

Adobe Creative Suite

Meeting Technologies

Slack

Power BI

T E C H S K I L L S

E X P E R T I S E

S O F T S K I L L S

Spanish (Intermediate)

Communication with All

Professional Levels

Emotional Intelligence

Presentation Skills

Relationship Building

Collaborative Mindset

Flexibility/ Adaptability

Creative Problem Solving

V O L U N T E E R L E A D E R S H I P

E X P E R I E N C E C O N T .

THE FOLLIES CO., LP & THE SONGBOOK CO., LP February 2005 – August 2005 Production Assistant

Collaborated with Broadway producers, directors, publicity agents and the future working staff of two shows that relocated to Branson, Missouri. Assisted with the development of talent contracts. Coordinated special accommodations and travel. Booked travel, distributed itineraries and coordinated special long-term living accommodations.

• Primary point of contact for talent accommodations in Branson, MO resulting in travel time and relocation efficiencies.

VEE CORPORATION October 2003 – August 2004

Assistant Company Manager- Bear in the Big Blue House Live! (National Tour) Liaison to the corporate office in Minneapolis to over visited cities in 10 months. Produced consistent theatrical productions regardless of unforeseen incidents. Coordinated talent travel, print interviews, on-set visits and local publicity. Oversaw and coordinated with I.A.T.S.E. & Actors Equity unions remaining in compliance. Tracked daily financials as well as settled with individual venues and banks.

• Managed a successful, artistically consistent tour visiting 45 theaters and arenas across the USA and Canada in 10 months.

• Increased travel savings by 20% through negotiating with local vendors. SAMANTHA KINNE

D I V E R S I T Y, I N C L U S I O N & S O C I A L I M P A C T

& S O C I A L I M P A C T

• 2008-2013 LA DERBY DOLLS

Mentor, skater and trainer for the Jr. Derby Dolls. Participated, planned and developed marketing strategies for monthly large scale events. Assisted with local nonprofit programs: Children of the Night, Twenty Wonder as well as local health fairs.

• 2015-2018 CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT

Weekly Project Leader for children in rehabilitation from sex trafficking and prostitution, ages 11-18.

• 2018-Present YOUNG STORYTELLERS

Head Mentor for screenplay script writing at a local Glendale elementary school with Disney VoluntEARS. Coordinating and scheduling Disney VoluntEAR mentors & talent.

• 2020- Disney VoluntEARS Leadership Council

Current member of Disney’s VoluntEARS Leadership Council. Working with local nonprofits on behalf of Disney to create stronger communities in the LA area. UNIVERSITY OF

SOUTHERN MAINE

B.A. Theater

UNVERSITY OF

CALIFORNIA-

LOS ANGELES

Paralegal Certification

PASADENA CITY COLLEGE

Nonprofit Certification

ESSEC BUSINESS SCHOOL

Diversity & Inclusion in the

Workplace Certification

E D U C A T I O N

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