Chris Burns
Creative Executive, Development at MediaXchange- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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MediaXchange
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United Kingdom
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Executive, Development
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Jul 2015 - Present
Developing and positioning foreign film and television projects from APAC, EMEA, LATAM, and UCAN regions for sale within US and Pan-European Markets Importing US-styled talent-training and writer’s room structure to Scandinavian studios and producers; adapting techniques for regional socio-economic conditions Advising LATAM Broadcasters on corporate and creative restructuring models; reorienting for growth in US, EU, and ASEAN markets Connecting BRICS Producers and Government Officials to American Studios and Networks; packaging financial, production, and post-production assets available for US projects Leading weekly remote, interoffice meetings spanning multiple countries, continents, and time zones Show less
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U.S. Census Bureau
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Travel Team Field Enumerator
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Aug 2020 - Oct 2020
As one of the top 10% of employees I was promoted to the Travel Team to canvas the most difficult and underserved areas in American SouthWest. Acquired and entered Confidential Information into a Secure Government Database. As one of the top 10% of employees I was promoted to the Travel Team to canvas the most difficult and underserved areas in American SouthWest. Acquired and entered Confidential Information into a Secure Government Database.
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MediaXchange
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United Kingdom
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager, Los Angeles Office
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Feb 2012 - Jan 2015
Managing Los Angeles Office: petty cash accounting, expense reporting, vendor tracking, timesheet analysis, and website redesignSupervising simultaneous client exchange programs; coordinating meeting schedules for film markets; confirming travel logistics; guaranteeing hospitality
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Senior Program Coordinator
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Feb 2011 - Jan 2012
Building and delivering global exchange programs; managing schedules for C-Level executives; developing client material for US market
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Pilot Instructor
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2012
Teaching story development for students, refining their ideas for individual webseries Operating as a test pilot for the website creators, leading an inaugural session and providing actionable input to shape their future program Teaching story development for students, refining their ideas for individual webseries Operating as a test pilot for the website creators, leading an inaugural session and providing actionable input to shape their future program
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PA for Costume Department
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Dec 2010 - Feb 2011
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PA -- Costume Department
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Jun 2010 - Sep 2010
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Office Manager
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Jul 2008 - Mar 2010
Screened potential clients; scheduled new client consultations; and managed attorneys’ daily schedules Reconciled bank statements with outside accountants; ensured timely payment of quarterly taxes; issued 1099s; oversaw billing and accounts receivables Provided script coverage for clients of the Creative Executive; polished clients’ loglines and synopses before submitting them to production houses. Handled four phone lines; maintained legal files, ensured delivery of legal documents; coordinated the on-time ordering and restocking of office supplies. Show less
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Intern
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Aug 2007 - May 2008
Researched new story ideas Provided script coverage Provided general support and ran errands where needed. Researched new story ideas Provided script coverage Provided general support and ran errands where needed.
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Intern
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Aug 2007 - Dec 2007
Received dailies Provided script coverage Received dailies Provided script coverage
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CBS
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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Aug 2006 - Aug 2007
Built databases displaying client representation by publicity firms and talent agencies Met with VIP guests; coordinated their activities; and personally guided around the studio Assisted with special projects Built databases displaying client representation by publicity firms and talent agencies Met with VIP guests; coordinated their activities; and personally guided around the studio Assisted with special projects
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Education
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University of Southern California
MFA, Film -
University of Illinois
B.S, Business Administration; Marketing -
Norwegian School of Management