SUMMARY

Solution oriented with a creative approach to complex and time sensitive

challenges and the ability to pivot with changing priorities. A strong sense of topics and guests that would be a good fit a podcast or program. A passion for current events where changes happen minute to minute, hour by hour, and ability to work under tight deadline pressures. Exceptional interpersonal skills and repeated success working collaboratively or independently. Excellent written and communications skills that can be applied across various platforms.

SKILLS

Operations & Administration

Public Relations

Scheduling

Story/Script Pitching

Content Development

Talent Booking

Television Production

Group Travel Coordination

Vendor Management

Budget Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

EXPERIENCE

ZELDAVISION Remote 7/2021 – Present

HEAD BOOKER, “WOWEE”

Research and book guests for new and groundbreaking cannabis-focused livestream show, "Wowee." Booking assignments include casting specialists for livestream shows, booking comedians and experts in the cannabis field. Generate and secure contracts for paid guests and arrange for guests to promote appearance using InfluenceKit with supplied graphics.

Key contributions:

• Cast comedian hosts for a second new, yet-to-be named show produced by Zeldavision.

THE LINCOLN PROJECT - LPTV Remote 8/2020 – 4/2021 FREELANCE BOOKER AND CREATIVE SPECIALIST

Contacted and booked compelling and qualified guests experienced in political realms, from high-profile guests to people at the center of major news and political stories. Effectively communicated and understood a guest’s point of view, researched past TV and print interviews to find relevance and appropriateness guest appearances based on recent guest perspectives. Managed daily deadline turnarounds of a live-show. Strategized with colleagues on best booking approaches and remain tuned in to the day’s lead news stories.

Key contributions:

• Booked guests for The Lincoln Project's livestream shows, including "Vote For America" and "The Breakdown."

FREELANCE Remote 3/2020 – Present

FREELANCE REAL ESTATE WRITER

Write advertorials, bios and copy for realtor websites, typically with a quick turnaround.

HOPE TRUST Remote 4/2020 – 8/2020

FREELANCE WRITER

Wrote a weekly blog for the start-up company's website realtors as well as other content for the website, e-books and internal materials. 973-***-****

Annmarie Parr Collins

adqeaj@r.postjobfree.com

Madison, NJ

EXPERIENCE (cont’d)

BANDWIDTH LOGIC, INC. Montclair, NJ 8/2015 – 3/2019 ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING SPECIALIST

Contributed both tactically and strategically to the business administration of a wireless startup company. Maintained the office and owned the creation and execution of company events as well as marketing events to drive brand awareness. Conducted outreach via social media and web/digital marketing campaigns, web optimization, and content development.

Key contributions:

• Served as an ambassador of the company and first point of contact for new hires, visitors, and banking/finance partners.

• Created presentations, organized documents, scheduled, reported, processed finance and accounting paperwork, maintained the office space, and oversaw marketing and special projects.

• Leveraged a natural sense of urgency for creating a productive and engaging office environment for a rapidly growing company.

THE COLBERT REPORT New York, NY 10/2009 – 8/2010 FREELANCE BOOKER AND CREATIVE SPECIALIST

Identified, invited, and secured talent for exclusive, unique cable television program, including A-list entertainers and personalities. Conducted regular meetings with booking team to track progress/goals. Worked under daily deadline pressure, pitching story and guest ideas; proactively developed concepts and wrote up compelling treatments.

Key contributions:

• Significantly contributed form narrative for the show’s coverage of the 2010 Olympic Games, devising the idea for Colbert to sponsor the US Speedskating Team and providing story and guest ideas for the show’s coverage leading up to and during the Games.

• After the Olympics, worked for the show’s head writer, providing story ideas for futures.

• Supported two special broadcasts after the Iraq War was “over.”

• Maintained databases and established, built, and maintained positive relations with agents, managers, and industry representatives. APPLEGATE FARMS Bridgewater, NJ 1/2007 – 10/2007 FREELANCE PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT

Provided strategic marketing and public recommendations, generating fresh, smart ideas and providing counsel to advance the brand. Created and executed new media strategies, managing media relations engagement projects, and building relationships with key contacts

Key contributions:

• Reviewed and edited written materials to ensure high quality and precision in deliverables.

• Created and maintained a favorable public image by communicating programs, accomplishments, and point of view.

Previous position as Associate Producer at CBS This Morning. COMMUNITY

LEADERSHIP

Auxiliary Board, Covenant

House (2008 – 2013)

Volunteer in children’s

schools, including directing

the elementary school musical

(2006 – 2013)

Fundraiser, The Yogi Berra

Museum (1999 – 2000)

EDUCATION

Coursework Toward

Bachelor Degree,

New York University & William

Paterson University

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