Michael Westlake *************@*****.***
EDUCATION
University of Texas at Austin (B.S. Radio-Television-Film) EXPERIENCE
ASSOCIATE WRITER: BIG CITY GREENS S5 (Disney Channel)
• Contributed to the development, proofing and writing of episodes
• Oversaw the transcribing and distributing of notes for writers meetings
• Handled scheduling of weekly writers meetings and ad hoc meetings
• Generated conform scripts using the latest animatics for each episode SCRIPT COORDINATOR: GOOSEBUMPS S1 (Disney+, Sony Production)
• Proofed, formatted, distributed outlines/scripts for network, studio, production-at-large
• Handled episodic writer deal assignments, material delivery notices, WGA weekly work lists, DGA script confirmation forms
• Liased with producers, network/studio, and production for the writers EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: Nickelodeon/AwesomenessTV
• Coordinated scheduling of meetings and travel for (1) SVP & (2) VPs
• Provided administrative and creative support on internal projects
• Compiled and transcribed notes during team development meetings PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO ACTRESS (TEMP): HBO
• Oversaw scheduling for meetings, appointments and travel
• Managed invoices for expense reports
• Handled personal and work-related errands as needed STUDIO PAGE: Paramount Pictures
• Provided administrative support to Diversity & Inclusion Department
• Led guided VIP/Executive tours throughout the Paramount studio lot
• Coordinated audiences for scripted/unscripted television series tapings Aug 2024 – Sept 2025
Aug 2022 - Mar 2023
Feb 2021 - Aug 2022
Dec 2020 - Feb 2021
Apr 2019 – Mar 2020 (COVID)
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (TEMP): GENERATE Management Sept 2017 – Jan 2018
• Rolled a high volume of calls
• Scheduled office meetings and appointments
• Kept client materials and portfolios current
RECEPTIONIST/FLOATER: Buchwald Talent & Literary Agency Nov 2016 – June 2017
• Greeted and situated clients
• Routed incoming calls
• Updated online client portfolios with current reels, resumes, and headshots DATA ENTRY INTERN: Variety (Luminate Intelligence Department) July 2016 – Nov 2016
• Tracked guest stars/co-stars of new episodes of currently airing shows for the database
• Updated actor database profiles with current agency/management contact information OFFICE INTERN: NBC Universal (Casting Department) Jan 2016 – May 2016
• Updated casting information for all current scripted NBC shows and pilots
• Provided administrative support to 2 VPs of Casting during pilot season TECHNICAL SKILLS
TYPING: 68 WPM SOFTWARES: Microsoft Office, AVID, Final Cut, Photoshop, Final Draft, Concur LANGUAGES: Spanish