Christina Fernandez

Freelance Production Assistant • Supports key production assistant with daily tasks in preparation for any upcoming shoots • Assist with preparations and break downs of the days shoot • Manage check ins and outs of all background actors on daily shoots • Oversee background actors from hair, makeup and wardrobe in a timely fashion making sure they are prepped for production

• Aided producers with preparation of dressing rooms, gift bags and celebrity interviews • Assisted music talent with preparation for the shows performance by attending rehearsals and helping the artists with any needs before their performance • Guided extras between hair, makeup, wardrobe and set in preparation for production and ensured the completion of AFTRA paperwork • Provided Stephen Colbert’s personal assistants help with daily tasks and special projects • Responsible for distributing scripts and any script changes to executives, producers, crew, production staff and writers • Worked directly with producers during rehearsals to ensure the show is ready for filming when audience arrives • Supported production PAs with additional help during shoots and daily office tasks • Helped digital team create online content with celebrity guests • Supported House Band, Jon Batiste and Stay Human through out the day for their daily scheduled performances

• Assisted with set up and break down of 44th international Emmy Awards • Prepared Registration and Check-in for all incoming guests confirming their attendance and seating at the Emmys • Assisted Celebrity guests within the press room from entry to exit • Accommodated press within the press room assisting in organizing access to celebrity Emmy winners for quick interviews and photos on red carpet • Greeted incoming guests and supervised entry points while providing celebrity and red carpet guests with accurate directions and information regarding the Gala • Prepared gift bags for celebrity and other red carpet guests including festival bags for previous events

• Assisted multiple producers with the arrangement of auditions • Supervised and registered all incoming and outgoing talent • Facilitated communication between talent and casting producers • Organized and maintained files of active searches for role fulfillment • Coordinated all second round auditions for producers • Aided Crew with set up and break down of set and audition rooms

• Casted individuals for upcoming segments • Guided the audience throughout the studio prior and after taping • Ensured the timely arrival of celebrity guests and assisted with their request while at the studio • Acted as stand in for Wendy Williams during rehearsals for lighting purposes • Performed clerical work and managed incoming fan mail • Temporary personal assistant to Wendy Williams and Kevin Hunter • Provide celebrity research information for Hot Topics Segment

• Contacted audience members to verify attendance at live tapings • Archived video footage of episodes in an organized manner to provide ease in locating material • Delivered daily episodes from studio to production offices to be edited • Delivered final episode to distribution center to be aired • Assisted in rehearsals in the company of Dr. Oz and well known celebrities by providing blocking support • Determined length of music cues before and after commercial breaks • Prepared dressing rooms for celebrity guests