Summary

Passionate comedy writer & social media aficionado, w/an exceptionally strong work ethic looking to work in television production.

Credits

8/17 – 8/18

Office Production Assistant

Staff Position — Funny or Die Productions
8/17 – 8/18
6/17 – 6/18

Office Production Assistant (Miss 2059)

Staff Position — FOMO Entertainment
6/17 – 6/18
4/17 – 4/18

Production Assistant Various Projects

Digital — Super Deluxe
4/17 – 4/18
5/17 – 5/17

Production Assistant

Advertising — Super Prime Films
5/17 – 5/17
3/17 – 3/17

Production Assistant The Bachelorette (Season 13)

ABC — TV — Next Entertaiment Details
3/17 – 3/17

- Worked on set and in the field, as well as in the production office - Performed on-set and off-set duties, as asked by the house and production coordinators - In charge of deliveries, runs, as well as any lunch and/or dinner pick-ups - Responsible for craft service food selection and arrangement, including within the control room - Handled heavy lifting - loading and unloading items throughout the interior and exterior of the set - Maintained an overall cleanliness on set, including on-set trash duty - Managed paperwork, including data entry, as well as filling, printing, copying and distributing call sheets - Handled petty cash, as well as receipts/invoices

1/17 – 3/17

Executive Assistant (also Junior Publicist)

Staff Position — Costa Communications Details
1/17 – 3/17

- Worked alongside president to develop press strategies for multiple personal clients & studio awards’ campaigns - Directly assisted with the execution of multiple Oscar Campaigns for the 2016-17 Awards’ Season - Wrote, edited & updated bios, press releases & client pitches - Pitched clients to various entertainment publications & press outlets, including print, television & radio - Secured media placements for clients for news items, interviews, event & film reviews - Worked closely with agencies, studios and networks to generate maximum media buzz for clients - Rolled phones and handled e-mails & contact databases - Created schedules for clients, as well as senior publicists’ day-to day schedule - Updated social media for the company’s personal accounts, including Facebook & Twitter - Developed & maintained client and press relationships - Managed press event planning & preparation, handled guest lists & worked onsite at events 

8/14 – 12/16

Executive Assistant (Public Relations)

Staff Position — Chasen & Company Details
8/14 – 12/16

• Helps write various projects, including press releases, bios, & print campaigns • Helped work on FYC award campaigns for the 2014-15 award season, resulting in 50+ nominations • Aids in pitching clients to outlets, including all major trades, newspapers &, radio programs • Directly interacts with clientele, assisting at various events, film screenings, Q&A’s

12/13 – 2/14

Writer Supercool Creative

Supercool Creative LLC Details
12/13 – 2/14

-Writes copy & script for comedic Youtube, Instagram & Vine videos, which help to promote the Supercool Creative brand -Helps produce these various social media videos -Composes social media updates for client brands & start-ups, including LA-based PJs Sleep Company -Publishes comedic weekly blog posts regarding business & media on the Supercool Company website

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Education

Class of '13

San Diego State University

BA in Journalism with an Emphasis in Media Studies
Class of '13

San Diego State University

Minor in Television, Film and New Media