Tessa Sturgill

Escorted and assisted award presenters, nominees, special guests, and performers through the red carpet and throughout the awards show making sure they were always where they needed to be.

Worked directly with Writer/Director Nikki Hevesy on prepping for documentary shoot | Created necessary paperwork, release forms, etc. | Organized copies of all paperwork, receipts, etc. | Coordinated specialty equipment pick-up and drop-off | Supervised craft services | Managed walkies for crew | Worked alongside of camera crew giving direction while shooting on the fly | Interviewed gang members and leaders regarding LA Deputy Mayor’s event and violence prevention program | Discussed ideas with Director for future production needs | Assisted with fundraising event

Organized production book | Itemized expenses | Created expense report | Organized petty cash log | Logged all expenses and receipts on paper and digitally

• Pre-Production: Worked directly with the producers to prep for filming | Hosted auditions and worked simultaneously with Casting Director for casting | Researched and finalized housing for cast and crew | Arranged travel for cast and crew | Made car rental arrangements for select cast and crew | Prepped all paperwork | Set up and purchased all supplies for production office | Created organizational system for entire process of shooting | Worked with producer to manage petty cash for all departments | Supplied updated copies of the script and schedule to all appropriate cast and crew | Assisted Locations Manager with securing locations • Production: Trained, managed, and supervised Production Assistants | Communicated daily with all crew members, cast, and extras to ensure a smoothly operated set and all department needs were met | Trained and supervised Extras Coordinator | Coordinated catering for all cast, crew, and extras | Tracked production progress while making adjustments throughout the duration of the shooting schedule | Submitted all paperwork | Organized copies of all paperwork, receipts, reports, etc. | Coordinated specialty equipment pick-up and drop-off | Supervised craft services | Managed any troubleshooting needs on a daily basis • Post-Production: Coordinated and hosted Wrap Party | Inventory of production office | Finalized Credit Bible | Closed the production office | Checked out of all cast and crew housing | Returned rental cars | Submitted outstanding receipts | Reported all information to Producers

Escorted and assisted award presenters, nominees, special guests, and performers through the red carpet and throughout the awards show making sure they were always where they needed to be.

• Managed and executed PR campaigns for multiple clients involving movies, books, musicians, musicals, ministries, and various others • Created marketing and PR materials for multiple campaigns, communicated directly with clients building relationships and escorting them to events, met with potential clients to discuss their needs and our abilities, created detailed weekly PR reports for multiple campaigns, represented Rogers & Cowan throughout many teleconferences and weekly client meetings, and recruited multiple media outlets and talent for appearances at special red carpet events • Spearheaded PR & Marketing campaign targeting the faith community for Kathie Lee Gifford’s musical on Broadway, Scandalous: The Life & Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson. Managed and coordinated the efforts of outsourced marketing teams for Scandalous • Spearheaded PR campaign for the family action/adventure film, The Lost Medallion, starring Mark Dacascos, Billy Unger, Sammi Hanratty, Alex Kendrick, Jansen Panettiere, and James Hong. • Assisted in the PR campaigns for Patti Mallette (Nowhere but Up: The Story of Justin Bieber’s Mom), Gabby Douglas (Grace, Gold and Glory), John Tesh, LA Dream Center, and many others. • Developed PR proposals for potential clients and communicated with studios regarding potential partnerships • Worked directly with Lesley Burbridge, Senior Vice President at Rogers & Cowan

• Managed and developed several aspects of marketing and publicity for the movies Touchback (Kurt Russell, Brian Presley, Melanie Lynskey, Christine Lahti), Jesus (Debra Messing, Jeremy Sisto, Gary Oldman, Jacqueline Bisset), and Flicka: Country Pride (Clint Black, Kacey Rohl, Lisa Hartman Black) • Aggressively sought after media coverage by calling and emailing media outlets nationwide followed by scheduling and organizing interviews for talent and production crew. • Key liaison between Motive Entertainment, Rogers & Cowan, Anchor Bay, Ginsberg Libby, GMC, and individual talent representatives on the movies Touchback, Flicka,, and Jesus to ensure a smooth publicity schedule. • Consulted with CEO on social networking strategies for publicity. • Organized and constructed detailed weekly progress report

• Pre-Production: Created a plan of action to produce the film | Advised Scriptwriter and Executive Producer | Assisted Casting Director and Executive Producer in casting roles | Created a working shooting schedule for all cast, crew and extras | Organized a list of props, wardrobe and makeup needs, equipment needs, set dressings, vehicles, sound effects, and other production needs using EP Scheduling | Recruited and coordinated background actors • Production: Production Manager on location | Created Daily Schedule Breakdown Sheets for the production crew and cast | Managed all production assistants | Arranged travel for cast and crew | Assisted Props Manager | Assisted Set Designer | Communicated with all crew members, cast, and extras on a daily basis | Recruited and coordinated extras for each appropriate scene | Assisted Catering Manager | Tracked production progress while making adjustments throughout the duration of the shooting schedule | Filled in as Script Supervisor as needed • Post-Production: Assisted Marketing Director | Worked with the Executive Producer on finalizing the film | Organized and hosted the Red Carpet Premiere | Prepared for DVD launch | Edited movie trailers | Set up movie screenings with potential investors and industry leaders | Performed focus groups