Kimberly Parker
570-***-****/*****************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly motivated Entertainment Professional with experience in Production and Writing seeking a position that values my skills and expertise while contributing to my continuing career development.
Excellent communications, listening and interpersonal skills
Thrives in a fast paced, high volume environment
Able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Familiar with all areas of arts performance design and execution
Proficient in MS Office, Excel, and Word; internet research; writing and editing
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Krush Groove Records Elmhurst, NY
Production Assistant 10/1995-06/2000
Examine documents, materials and products and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness accuracy and conformance to standards and specifications
Review documents such as production schedules, work orders and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements and priorities
Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials and quality control measures
Distribute productions schedules and work orders to departments
Compile information such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, and customer information so that status reports can be completed
Maintain files such as maintenance records, bills of lading and cost reports
Plan production commitments and timetables for business units, specific programs and jobs using sales forecasts
KERA-TV Dallas, TX
Production Assistant 02/1989-12/1992
Complete all business operations related to work processes, data entry, scheduling, and inventory management
Conduct research related to news stories including background information, fact checking, and points of contact
Communicate regularly with departments regarding business operations, discrepancies in spending and sales, scheduling, and inventory requirements
Complete extensive travel related to the completion of projects and documentaries
Assist in “The Old Negroes Burial Ground” Freedman Cemetery Project
Christian Metroplex Times Newspaper Dallas, TX
Column Writer 02/1989-12/1990
Responsible for submitting a monthly column, meeting deadlines and editing all materials independently
Organize informative column on serious community and social issues
Organize and implement fund raising projects and programs through articles for real churches around the area
Write and publish a variety of literature arts including poetry and short stories
Real Life Productions Dallas, TX
Production and Office Assistant 04/1987-07/1990
Meet and greet clients and directed them to appropriate areas
Maintain calendar, schedule appointments and photo shoots
Prepare, process and pay vendor bills
Assist photographers on various shoots including the set up of equipment
Maintain inventory of supplies and incoming/outgoing shipments
Mail literature, fax, organize and work closely with camera crews on set
Additional work history available upon request
EDUCATION
North Lake College- Arlington, TX
Coursework completed in Film and Video; trained in Photography Lighting
Peoria High School-Peoria, IL
HS Diploma