Carrie Bantin

Executive Assistant to Group President & CEO of Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, LOGO and Spike • Provided high-level administrative support to the President and CEO; prioritized inbox, pitch submissions, status updates and event invites to determine action, follow-up and deadlines. • Took initiative to solve problems, make decisions and execute daily tasks independently with minimal direction, interruptions or critical delays. • Presented well-researched and accurate information at all times; anticipated changes and had backup plans on the ready and proactively stayed ahead of executive at all times. • Effective gatekeeper; remains personable, professional and calm under intense pressure and deadlines. • Balanced a heavy call volume and monitored executive call sheet; rolled calls with ease. • Navigated heavy calendar schedules for internal and external meetings, network production meetings, table reads and tapings for 75+ programming roster over 5-Network Channels. • Coordinated extensive itineraries for domestic and international travel; booked private and commercial flights, hotel accommodations, car services and reservations. • Handled and managed confidential information with the utmost discretion and diplomacy. • Prepared expense reports and provided reconciliation of charges in a timely manner; meticulously updated electronic and hard copy files and contacts. • Assisted with personal errands, shopping, gifting, appointments and reservations. • Planned and coordinated large and complex personal/family vacations, special events and charity functions; ensured flawless coordination between business, personal and family calendars. • Provided integral coordination of 8-network award shows annually, internal town halls, all hands meetings, upfront presentations and press requests. • Traveled with executive as required; on-call 24/7 for executive and family as needed.

Producer/Wardrobe/Set Design/Production

Producer/Wardrobe/Set Design/Production

• Planned, directed, managed and coordinated day-to-day activities for the CEO. • Performed all administrative duties for Executive Office and Officer; traveled with CEO as required; answered heavy call volume; rolled calls; managed calendars, arranged travel and processed expense reports. • Developed long-term business relationships with industry contacts; created effective systems and processes and supported new business development and acquisitions. • Researched key clients and industry trends; gathered data and produced reports for the Executive Committee and owner, Mr. Bill Gates. • Coordinated industry events, including annual owner’s meetings in New York and various internal conferences, exhibits and summits.

• Held various administrative positions at GM including, Executive Assistant to Chief Information Officer, Executive Assistant to Executive Director of Delphi Division and Executive Assistant to Vice President, EDS Health and Benefits division. • Provided high-level administrative support, including answering phones, managing heavy calendars, scheduling meetings, arranging travel, processing expense reports and assisting with projects, as needed.