Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

Motivated professional with 10+ years experience in communications and project management.
✓ Follows through, takes responsibility, and pays attention to details.
✓ Maintains a pro-active, positive attitude; focused on problem-solving.
✓ Asks the right questions to ensure superior satisfaction of needs and requirements.

Work History

• Sony Pictures Entertainment
• Awards Office Coordinator
• September 2009 to March 2010

• • Seasonal position in the publicity department, supporting films including “Julie & Julia” and “District 9.”
  • Coordinated timely and accurate awards submissions to SAG, NAACP, PGA, AFI, and WGA.
  • Assisted Academy members with updates to personal information; fulfilled screener requests and needs.
  • Managed film screenings, including scheduling, prints, staffing, and RSVPs.
  • Proofread ads and mailings as needed; coordinated requests for press materials for various awards shows.
  • Reviewed relevant blogs and created a round-up email daily.
  • Processed and tracked invoices; obtained W-9s and assisted vendors.
  • Created an Awards Office Manual full of tips and suggestions for next year’s Award Coordinator.

• The Post Group
• Executive Assistant
• Febuary 2007 to June 2009

• • Provided confidential and comprehensive support to the CEO, EVP, and Owner.
  • Planned travel, fielded calls, scheduled meetings, managed executive schedules.
  • Trafficked PR and marketing materials, including website updates, and assisted with design.
  • Created and maintained a company phone directory, available in print and PDF format.
  • Created and maintained organizational charts for six companies.
  • Assisted in creation and maintenance of a Facebook page for “The Boys, The Sherman Brothers’ Story.”

• Soundelux/Todd-AO/Ascent Media
• Sales & Contract Coordinator
• September 2002 to December 2006

• • Researched and maintained feature film database; prepared various reports as needed.
  • Coordinated feature film contracts for post production sound services.
  • Worked with programmers to design an internal feature film database.
  • Scheduled and attended weekly sales meetings.
  • Created credit documents for sound talent; updated IMDB.
  • Served as division representative for the implementation of customer relationship management software.

• NACORE International
• Production/Editorial Coordinator
• March 1997 to August 2000

• Cause & Affect
• Executive Assistant / Office Manager
• July 2010 to August 2010

• • Temporary support position assisting the CEO & Owner of this small, entrepreneurial company.
  • Plan travel, field calls, schedule meetings, manage executive schedule.
  • Prepare checks and expense reports, reconcile AMEX statement, manage files.
  • Assist with report preparation.
  • Perform basic website updates.
  • Handle mail, courier, and FedEx needs.
  • Greet visitors and answer phones.
  • Problem solve office needs as required.
  • Manage supply maintenance and ordering.
  • Meet with vendors and consultants to facilitate office growth.

Education

• Florida State University
• Master of Arts, Film Production
• 2000 - 2002

• Florida Atlantic University
• Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Geography
• 1990 - 1994