Executive Project
Resume:
JEFF KURTTI
Cultural and Creative Consultant
PO Box 47
Langley, WA 98260-0047
360-***-**** phone
323-***-**** cell
http://jeffkurtti.blogspot.com/
SKILLS AND APTITUDES
• Twenty-five years of varied communication, project management, and consulting experience
• A proven record in balancing project expectations with organization needs, individual personalities, and company culture and legacy issues
• Skillful, efficient, and proficient writing skills
• Exceptional verbal and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills
• Outstanding research skills
• Proficient project management skills
• Appropriate sense of urgency
• Superior follow-through
• A frighteningly thorough knowledge of popular culture, film, and television history
• A solid sense of confidence and self-awareness
• A strong but appropriate sense of humor
EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE WRITER AND CONSULTANT
1995 Present
• Responsible for developing, writing, and delivering a variety of written materials for various businesses, from concept to completion
• Author of thirty published books
• Author of numerous published magazine articles
• Executive Consultant
• Served as Press Liaison/Representative at Press Launch and Attraction Opening events
• Clients Have Included:
Disney Theatrical Group
Caruso Affiliated Holdings, LLC
Chronicle Books
Whidbey Children's Theater
Hyperion
Park Place Productions
Island Shakespeare Festival
Disney Book Publishing
Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Feature Animation
Walt Disney Entertainment
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Disney Store
Villa Caprice Design
THE WALT DISNEY FAMILY MUSEUM San Francisco, CA
August 2005-Present Creative Consultant
• Creative Leadership/Supervision
• Team Cohesion
• Walt Disney Company Liaison
• Exhibition Creative Director/Consultant
• Environmental Video
• Programming Director
• Institutional Collaboration/Liaison
• Writing and Editorial
CARUSO AFFILIATED HOLDINGS, LLC Los Angeles, CA
May-September 2004 Campaign Consultant
• Municipal Referendum Political Campaign for major California Real Estate Developer
• Interfaced with all levels from CEO to Field Precinct Captains
• Supervised Grassroots Communication Efforts, including letter writing and City Council commentary/citizen oral communications
• Wrote and edited presentation materials
• Wrote Editorial material in a variety of voices
• Advised on content, voice and tone of Campaign Website
• Replied to or elevated all web site correspondence
• Served as Public Liaison in Campaign Field Office
KURTTI•PELLERIN, INC Hollywood, CA
1999 2003 Executive Producer
• Responsible for creatively supervising an annual production slate of more than $3.5 million
• Led a dynamic production team of 15 employees, producing the most highly-regarded and award-winning series of DVDs in the industry to date
• Responsible for research, writing, directing, and producing documentary and other supplement materials for more than 50 DVD titles
• Liaison between business units relating to participation and contribution to DVD projects and supplement materials, including synergy opportunities
• Provided additional informational support, writing, and review to Home Video marketing groups for package copy and sales materials
• Consulted with Home Video mastering and restoration groups regarding reconstruction and restoration of video programming elements
• Supervised in-bound and out-bound communication channels and internal communications
• Represented the company and its projects at numerous events, conventions, and panel discussions
• Served as a liaison to several key executives relating to participation and contribution to DVD projects and supplement materials, including synergy opportunities
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY, Corporate Synergy and Special Projects
1991 1995 Senior Marketing Representative
• Developed and executed campaigns to increase brand awareness and cross-utilization of Company initiatives
• Maintained ongoing relationships with key executives
• Developed, supervised, and executed key Special Projects, including the opening of Beauty and the Beast on Broadway and The Walt Disney Company Executive Summit
• Developed, wrote, and maintained key ongoing internal Synergy communication tools
• Assisted executives in development and execution of presentations and other communications
• Represented department and its projects throughout the Company
• Maintained and chaired monthly Corporate Synergy Committee Meetings
• Served as Press Liaison/Representative at Press Launch and Attraction Opening events
WALT DISNEY IMAGINEERING, Communications Department
1989-1991 Senior Communications Specialist
• Researched, wrote, and executed Press Information relating to WDI projects
• Served as Press Liaison/Representative at Press Launch and Attraction Opening events
• Developed, wrote, and maintained key ongoing internal communication tools, including WDEye magazine
• Replied to Guest Letters on behalf of Disneyland and Walt Disney World Guest Communications
• Assisted division executives in development and execution of presentations and other communications
• Represented business unit and its projects throughout the Company
• Conducted VIP Tours and Orientations
1987 1988 Graphics Coordinator, EuroDisney (Disneyland Paris)
• Managed and coordinated the workload of a department of seven artists and designers
• Key communication of Graphics scope and activities to other departments within project
• Represented department at meetings and other events
EURO DISNEYLAND Burbank, CA
1986 1987 Executive Assistant to the President
• Basic office responsibilities
• Managed and coordinated executive schedule on a daily basis
• Managed personal correspondence and accounts of executive
• Assisted executive in understanding the structure and history of The Walt Disney Company
Prior experience includes publicity and liaison work in motion picture exhibition and large-scale live performance and theatrical touring venues, production coordination for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Arts Festival, and assistant to the president of California Institute
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