OBJECTIVE STATEMENT

I am eager to contribute my strong communication and administrative skills to a company that offers a learning environment, friendly atmosphere and a place that I can become part of a Team. I am looking for a career move rather then settling for a “job”.

 

PROFILE OF QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of administrative; phones, fax/copier, scheduling, data-entry, calendars, file keeping, travelarrangements, ordering/receiving/tracking, mail, greeting clients, appointment setting and strong writing skills. Educated in communications, solid experience in sales, production, administrative, proven efficacy at negotiating Interpersonal complexities
  
• Independent thinker who works well in team environment as well as on my own Successfully facilitated complex interactions between clients, customers, vendors and fellow employees
  
• Liaison skills between company point person/department and clients
  
• Very strong communications skills, able to multi-task in a deadline driven environment, wear many hats as needed, highly organized, attention to detail
  
• Maintain a sense of humor and objectivity in the midst of deadlines and complex, demanding situations
• Computer savvy and learn new programs quickly and easily
  
  
• Competent in MS Office (Word, FileMaker Pro, Excel), Explorer, Outlook Express, Now Up-to-Date (as well as several other Calendar/Scheduling programs on both MAC and PC systems), Quark Xpress, Facebook, Twitter. Familiarity with PageMaker, Photoshop, Freehand
  
  

EXPERIENCE

2008-current Stay-At-Home-Mom, Peterborough, NH / Independent Contractor

• I have worked as an independent contractor over the past three years including being a Curator for local art collector and a Researcher for an award winning writer/Poet. However, my main focus and “full-time” job has been a stay-at-home-mom. I feel very lucky to have been able to raise my son for three years and It was important for me to do so. However, I am excited and eager to get back into the work force and to become part of something important that is outside of my home.

2006-2008 SAU 60, Alstead, NH / Communications Specialist / Administrator

• One on One aide/coordinator to a learning disabled/communications challenged child in middle school setting
• Coordinated all administrative duties; data entry, phones, faxing/copying, scheduling, letter writing,
  setting appointments and ordering/tracking educational materials from vendors
• Modified/formulated work in: English, Spanish, science, social studies, music, guidance, technology,
  and health
• Taught math and reading
• Created unique teaching techniques and lessons
• Used computer software, Internet, textbooks, magazines, library, manuals, and personal
  knowledge as tools
• Attended all calls, progress meetings, parent/teacher conferences and all other meetings

2004-2005 CREATIVE BUBBLE, New York, NY / Executive Producer

• Produced all aspects of post-production: held casting sessions and booked talent, budgeting, scheduling and administrative duties including managing phones/fax/copier, scheduling, data
  entry, ordering supplies, email, etc.
• Managed projects from inception to completion
• Oversaw editors and vfx, graphics, music/sound designers and mixers
• Worked in conjunction with sales and PR departments
• Maintained and built relationships with clients and venders

2002-2004 ELIAS ARTS, New York, NY / Director of Business Development

• Primary contact for clients
• Coordinated production, oversaw/attended all calls, meetings and sessions through job
  completion
• Developed strategic direction/positioning on a project-by-project basis
• Created business development strategies and tactical approaches to acquire new clients
• Traveled to client sites and visited with producers, heads of production, creative directors, brand managers and marketing professionals to describe our services, conducted project meetings

 

2001-2002 ZOOMA ZOOMA PRODUCTIONS, New York, NY / Sales Representative

• Represented directors Sam Raimi, Alan Cumming, and Eden Tyler in commercial advertising,
  providing strategic advisement
• Brought in new business from agencies: Wieden & Kennedy, Doyle Dane Bernbach, J. Walter Thompson, Arnold
• Updated promotional material, built directors’ reels, interviewed potential new directors
• Booked talent, crew, craft service, and identified and secured locations
• Attended and participated in conference calls, production meetings, pre-pros and on set

 

2000-2001 ZIEGLER MANAGEMENT GROUP, New York, NY / Sales Representative

• Represented Biscuit, Filmworks, Omaha Pictures, Stiefel & Co. and Spot Welders
• Responsible for maintaining relationships with production companies and client base
• Generated over two million dollars in revenue

 

1999-2000 RED CAT PRODUCTIONS, Boston, MA / Producer

• Produced, with John Huet (award-winning international photographer/director)
• Managed production: budgeting, hired talent, scouts, assistants, stylists, props/wardrobe,
• catering, crew and equipment
• Maintained relationships with vendors, agencies, reps and companies worldwide
• Produced campaigns for Nike, Fidelity, Microsoft, BMW, Wrangler, Frito-Lay, Spalding

 

1994-1998 THE CREATIVE TEAM, Boston, MA / Account Coordinator

• Organized and managed jobs from concept through production
• Oversaw operations: distribution, kept track of status ensuring job completion
• Helped design and execute logos, direct mail, and packaging
• Functioned as liaison with vendors and clients

 

RELATED EXPERIENCE

• Produced a short film, entered into the Sundance Festival
• Principal Actress in ESPN/Tostitos and AMC commercials
• Produced numerous spec spots for directors, as well as print ads

 

EDUCATION

• Bradford College, Bradford MA: Communications 1992-1994
• Emerson College, Boston MA: Liberal Arts 1990-1992

 

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