Candy Carlson

Director Of Communications at Pasadena Tournament of Roses
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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, US
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Victoria Kordysh

To find a person who can combine a friendly personality, incredible attitude and a set of well developed technical skills is not easy. But Candy Carlson is that person! I had a pleasure to work with Candy at the TV Guide Network and would highly recommend her for any position she sets out to get!

Gordon Eick

It's always a pleasure as an editor to work with Candy as a producer. She brings a great attitude, intelligence and preparedness to her role, and takes real care in making sure that her work is creative and of the utmost quality. Highly recommended!

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Experience

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director Of Communications
      • Nov 2015 - Present

      Oversees communication with media providingcoverage for the Rose Parade and Tournament of Roses activities and events, Rose Parade participants, and volunteer members. Oversees communication with media providingcoverage for the Rose Parade and Tournament of Roses activities and events, Rose Parade participants, and volunteer members.

    • United States
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Alumni
      • Jun 2018 - Jan 2019

      Leadership Southern California is a unique, experiential “master class” about Southern California. Designed for mid to senior-level working professionals from business, nonprofit, philanthropic and government sectors, you will explore regional issues such as the economy, education, transportation, goods movement and natural resources.Fellows meet one Friday per month for eight months to experience deep exposure to regional issues affecting Southern California, focused on five counties: Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Ventura.Leadership Southern California curriculum is taught by some of Southern California’s most innovative experts, enhancing behaviors and gaining skills they need to effectively lead collaboration and build strategic partnerships across sectors and with diverse stakeholders.

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Field Producer
      • Mar 2015 - Mar 2015

      Worked in the field with reporters and producers at the starting line providing content for the live production of the LA Marathon. Worked in the field with reporters and producers at the starting line providing content for the live production of the LA Marathon.

    • Field Producer
      • Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

      Rose Parade Countdown, Backstage at the Parade 2014 and The LA Marathon 2014.Responsible for coordinating live shots for the 2014 Rose Parade. During the broadcasts I worked with the entire crew including camera operators, make-up artists, line producer, production assistants, on-air guests and talent. I also selected members of the public to appear live on camera and chat with the hosts.For the live broadcast of LA Marathon 2014 I provided support out in the field to reporters and camera operators. While in the field I secured live shot locations and man-on-the-street interviews.

    • Nigeria
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • Producer
      • Sep 2011 - Feb 2013

      Producer in the Specials Department and for the show Naked Trailers. Producer in the Specials Department and for the show Naked Trailers.

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Producer
      • 2005 - 2011

      Producer for inFANity. Producer for inFANity.

    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • Producer
      • 2004 - 2005

      Game show for the Food Network, "Trivia Unwrapped." Game show for the Food Network, "Trivia Unwrapped."

    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Producer
      • 2003 - 2004

      Worked for a production company that created "Rock Gardens" a show about the gardens of rock stars. Worked for a production company that created "Rock Gardens" a show about the gardens of rock stars.

    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Coordinating Producer
      • 2002 - 2003

      Documentary about John Orr. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s Los Angeles was plagued by a series of fires that cost millions of dollars in damages and claimed four lives. John Orr was found to be the cause of most of those fires...and he was a fire captain and arson investigator. Documentary about John Orr. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s Los Angeles was plagued by a series of fires that cost millions of dollars in damages and claimed four lives. John Orr was found to be the cause of most of those fires...and he was a fire captain and arson investigator.

    • Producer
      • 2001 - 2002

      Website, now defunct, was powered by the mind of Deepak Choopra and a faculty of his colleagues, friends and others of like mind. Website, now defunct, was powered by the mind of Deepak Choopra and a faculty of his colleagues, friends and others of like mind.

    • Russian Federation
    • Telecommunications
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Producer
      • 2000 - 2001

      I worked for Media Savvy who provided all production for TV Guide Channel in it's early days. During this time I was primarily a sports field producer, traveling the country to interview athletes. I also booked interviews and worked with co-workers on many set visits and red carpet events. I worked for Media Savvy who provided all production for TV Guide Channel in it's early days. During this time I was primarily a sports field producer, traveling the country to interview athletes. I also booked interviews and worked with co-workers on many set visits and red carpet events.

    • Segment Producer
      • 1997 - 2000

      While at KTLA, I produced live remotes from the Bahamas, Las Vegas, Florida, as well as Southern California locations. I have produced travel, event, and informative packages about places, people, and historical events. Attending junkets and conducting interviews were also a part of my responsibilities. I wrote all scripts and coordinated all technical elements. While at KTLA, I produced live remotes from the Bahamas, Las Vegas, Florida, as well as Southern California locations. I have produced travel, event, and informative packages about places, people, and historical events. Attending junkets and conducting interviews were also a part of my responsibilities. I wrote all scripts and coordinated all technical elements.

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Anchor/Executive Producer
      • 1995 - 1997

      Anchor, Executive Producer of "Views of La Mirada" a look into the city's active, cultural and philanthropic role in the community. I was a one-man-band! I shot all interviews in the field, wrote the stories and supervised edit sessions. The show won the City Hall Digest Award while I was there. Anchor, Executive Producer of "Views of La Mirada" a look into the city's active, cultural and philanthropic role in the community. I was a one-man-band! I shot all interviews in the field, wrote the stories and supervised edit sessions. The show won the City Hall Digest Award while I was there.

Education

  • Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Broadcast Journalism
    1990 - 1995
  • Southern California Leadership Network
    2019 -
  • Arizona State University
    B.A., Broadcast/Journalism
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  • Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Broadcast Journalism
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