Writer/ Producer - Development Executive

JOHN POPE

West Hollywood, CA | 704-***-**** | **********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position in digital media development and production with a dynamic company with future potential. Seeking an active environment to utilize my analytical, creative, and interpersonal skills while learning from a results-driven organization.

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina | Chapel Hill, North Carolina Graduated: May 2009

Bachelor of Arts – Communications Studios – Media Studies & Production GPA: 3.8/4.0

Bachelor of Arts – History – Ancient/Medieval

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Funny Or Die – “The Drought” – | Los Angeles, CA April 2012 – July 2012

Writer/Producer

• Wrote and produced six-episode comedic web-series, overseeing all facets of production, ranging from casting all the way through editing.

TreeHouse Pictures – | West Hollywood, CA October 2011 – February 2012

Creative Executive

• Read and sought out scripts and other source material for television and feature development.

• Worked closely with writers, directors and producers to develop content and build working relationships with studios and agencies.

MSN – “King of Compacts” | Los Angeles, CA March 2011 – July 2011

Writer / Producer

• Developed and co-wrote 10-episode comedy web-series for msn.com, produced by Reveille Productions and Hyundai Motors.

• Acting Producer, working directly with casting, production design and post-production.

Infinity Media | West Hollywood, CA August 2009 – April 2011

Development Coordinator / Executive Assistant

• Creatively managed the writing and development of both television and theatrical projects.

• Supervised the legal and physical delivery of films and film elements to distributors, as well as drafting legal documents pertaining

to talent and productions.

• Managed production office and coordinated the schedules of staff and personnel.

• Maintained accounting and budget records for the company and its productions.

• Managed company’s social media outlets, including the website, Facebook and Twitter accounts. wri

• Assisted CEO/Producer with daily necessities including rolling calls, maintaining schedule and other general administrative duties.

Reveille Productions | Los Angeles, CA May 2009 – August 2009

Intern

• Engaged in development and production meetings involving current and future programming.

• Facilitated the management of reception and assistant desks, duties included: welcoming guests, rolling calls, scheduling and mail distribution.

• Worked alongside accounting department, maintaining clerical work and bookkeeping.

OTHER/RELATED EXPERIENCE

“The Down & Out” | Fuse November 2011 – Present

Writer / Co-Creator (Television)

Dirty Centaur Pictures | Los Angeles, CA June 2005 – Present

Founder, Writer, Director, Producer, Actor (Film/Web-series)

“The Bluelite District” | UNC-STV Sept. 2005 – May 2009

Head Writer, Actor, Producer, Editor (Television)

SKILLS/ACHIEVEMENTS

• Advanced knowledge of Macintosh and PC Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Outlook, FileMaker Pro, Final Draft, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash and all social media platforms.

• Dean’s List at University of North Carolina from Spring 2006 thru Spring 2009.

• Hobbies include music composition, Carolina Panthers football, travel, reading and cooking.

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