Executive Assistant

Alison Thrash

747-***-**** ******.******@*****.*** Chicago, Illinois

EDUCATION

The University of Chicago June 2019

Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Cinema and Media Studies Minor in English and Creative Writing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Part-Time Administrative Assistant to Writer/Producer December 2024 - Present BuddyChum / Remote

• Assist with administrative tasks such as calendar management, form processing and submission, and gifting.

• Review and provide feedback on pitch documents and early drafts.

• Proof-read documents before they are sent along to producing partners and studio executives. Executive Assistant to Executive Producers on RIDE OR DIE April 2024 – November 2024 Skydance Media / Los Angeles, CA / In Office

• Managed a dual desk for co-showrunners where duties included scheduling, invoicing, and personal tasks.

• Took notes in breakaway rooms, in creative sessions between the showrunners, and on notes calls with the studio.

• Acted as liaison between showrunners, high level executives, and talent.

• Completed specific research assignments related to story and character. Executive Assistant to Emmy Award Winning Writer and Producer October 2021 – July 2023 Federal Engineering Entertainment Los Angeles, CA / Hybrid

• Developed concentrated and large scope research documents on a range of subjects under strict deadlines.

• Created and maintained databases relating to ongoing projects, prospective partners, and talent of interest.

• Established and managed all aspects of an office space.

• Recorded and submitted expenses for company, as well as created and presented year-end reports. Television Literary Assistant to Agent and Partner February 2020 – May 2021 United Talent Agency Los Angeles, CA / Hybrid

• Coordinated complex scheduling: including calls, in-person and virtual meetings, reservations, travel, etc.

• Handled a high-volume phone and a high-volume of emails.

• Interacted with highly sensitive information, maintaining high levels of confidentiality. Script Coordinator, Committee Member October 2015 – June 2019 Fire Escape Films Chicago, IL

• Taught a weekly screenwriting seminar for all levels of experience.

• Created a mentorship program for women of color interested in production.

• Established a grant for additional funding for films directed and/or written by women. Office Manager

University of Chicago Equal Opportunities Programs Office Chicago, IL January 2019 – June 2019

• Handled highly confidential information concerning open Title IX cases.

• Designed and edited calendars, pamphlets, and newsletters for official campus-wide distribution.

• Served as point of contact for potentially distressed visitors. Student Visit Coordinator February 2016 – June 2019 University of Chicago Office of Admissions

• Taught students of all ages about the college admission process.

• Conducted and organized tours for hundreds of visiting students and families.

• Answered phone calls and emails, updated databases, and assembled dossiers related to admissions. SKILLS & INTERESTS

Skills: Story Development, Research, Scheduling, Organization Interests: Writing, social justice, baking, comics, horror Computer: Microsoft Office Pages, Sheets, Slides Google Suite Zoom, Slack InDesign, Photoshop Final Cut Pro Canva, Mailchimp Newspapers.com

Languages: Conversant in Spanish

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