Karen Wheeler

• Performed research and other post-production duties • Organized a film festival outreach schedule • Assisted with preparations for the New York Film Festival premiere of "The Witness"

• Verified the validity of the game show’s questions and answers via primary and secondary sources • Audited questions prior to filming

• Compiled background research for in-development projects including a mini-series and a television series • Provided research, photo editing, and production support for “The Witness”

• Conducted research for feature length documentary film "The Witness," including historical and archival research and interview preparation • Evaluated books and scripts for potential project development • Assisted with film shoots

• Oversaw a summer camp program and supervised year-round follow up for more than 300 children including approving and accepting participants, communicating with families and professional partners, and maintaining a database • Hired and supervised approximately 2-6 interns per academic semester • Composed and submitted grant proposals in amounts ranging up to $350,000 • Managed all aspects of technology for the organization including software and equipment purchasing and set up, training, troubleshooting, and website maintenance

• Coordinated the administrative underpinnings of a $7 million fundraising campaign, including invoicing, overseeing donor outreach and updates, and planning meetings

• Updated content on the organization’s website • Made and organized press releases, program applications, and other written materials for marketing and programming

• Planned a celebrity golf tournament fundraiser with more than 300 participating golfers to raise funds for children’s programming including camps, a leadership institute, and mentoring programs • Prepared and distributed invoices, designed a program booklet, and coordinated records for all golfers, volunteers, and celebrities