Clifford Alcarez
*********@*****.*** 310-***-**** linkedin.com/in/ctalcarez 4443 Camero Ave, Los Angeles CA 90027 PROFILE
Administrative Assistant with a proven ability to deliver exceptional creative and administrative support to award winning filmmakers and production companies. Balances strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and reliability with an open-minded, proactive, and trend-focused approach to supporting projects in the entertainment industry. KEY SKILLS
Script Coverage Screenwriting Development Support Rolling Calls Social & Digital Media Trend Research Schedule Management Liaison to Creative & Administrative Professionals Adobe Photoshop HTML & CSS MS Office Suite Google Drive, Sheets & Docs
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Producer’s Executive Assistant, Development Intern, 01/2019 to 06/2019 Pantheon Entertainment, Studio City, CA – Provided comprehensive administrative support for a multi-level entertainment company specializing in theatrical feature films and TV series. Balanced exceptional attention to detail with a big picture vision of the company’s goals, handling everything from rolling calls, meeting calendars, and personal assistance for producer Andrew Sugerman to script coverage and market analysis to identify promising new projects.
• Facilitated development of a Janis Joplin biopic by researching actresses and obtaining contacts for agencies and managers
• Conducted research and processed paperwork for ongoing projects, including extensive script coverage and writing / re-writing of pitch treatments
• Managed internship program, including reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and providing training Development Intern, 01/2019 to 06/2019
Rumble Films, Hollywood, CA – Delivered extensive script coverage of incoming submissions at this independent production company led by award-winning and Academy Award-nominated producer David Lancaster. • Managed an extremely busy office, including fielding phone and email correspondence • Praised by superiors for efficiently handling demanding coverage assignments while developing strong professional relationships with diverse personalities
Office Production Assistant, 09/2018 to 01/2019
Development Intern, 02/2018 to 09/2018
New Artists Alliance / Foundation Films, West Hollywood, CA – As a partner to the office manager, handled everything from day-to-day inventory and filing to research and working with writers on in-progress and potential screenplays. Delivered detailed weekly script coverage on prospective screenplays and transcribed notes from recorded readings and coverage of developing scripts.
• Served as personal assistant to award-winning producer Gabriel Cowan
• Promoted from internship role after demonstrating exceptional initiative and enthusiasm for tackling new challenges
• Learned best practices for casting, marketability, and projected audience by participating in script coverage discussions
• Collaboratively researched screenwriters and scripts to identify promising prospects for optioning • Developed a clear picture of web and social media trends in entertainment by conducting research • Handled graphic design projects, including creation of posters, logotypes, imagery for pitches, and lookbooks Talent Management Intern, 12/2017 to 02/2018
Left Field Management, Burbank, CA – Collaboratively managed accounts and submissions for 2 nationally respected casting companies (Breakdown Express and LACasting) at this full-scale talent service while partnering with a manager to handle role research and submissions. Packaged actor resumes with demo reels and headshots. OTHER EXPERIENCE
Freelance Graphic Web Designer, 01/2015 to Present – Applied strong aesthetic and technical acumen to create static and responsive designs for diverse clients, with a focus on delivering a seamless user experience across multiple platforms.
Student Assistant, CSUN IT Department, 02/2008 to 04/2012 – Developed strong customer service, office tech, and media skills by assisting students and professors in a fast-paced environment. EDUCATION
BA in Fine Arts, California State University, Northridge (CSUN)