Experience

Haunted Attraction Network

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contributor

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Researched haunted attraction & themed entertainment industry events to create Halloween & Christmas index reports. Designed and compiled information for weekly industry newsletters. Wrote blog posts summarizing Halloween industry news and Haunted Attractions Network podcast interviews. Researched haunted attraction & themed entertainment industry events to create Halloween & Christmas index reports. Designed and compiled information for weekly industry newsletters. Wrote blog posts summarizing Halloween industry news and Haunted Attractions Network podcast interviews.



ScareLA

• Entertainment Providers

• Exhibition Producer / Screening Room Curator

  • Jun 2013 - Present

  Led all vendor, exhibitor, and filmmaker outreach and coordination. Oversaw 200+ exhibitors and 80+ volunteer staff on the days of the event. Managed and coordinated all aspects of the screening room, including film selection. Proposed creative solutions for mitigating theming, safety, and guest experience. Assisted in promotional activities and social media monitoring. Led all vendor, exhibitor, and filmmaker outreach and coordination. Oversaw 200+ exhibitors and 80+ volunteer staff on the days of the event. Managed and coordinated all aspects of the screening room, including film selection. Proposed creative solutions for mitigating theming, safety, and guest experience. Assisted in promotional activities and social media monitoring.



TDE Production LLC

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Events Assistant

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  Provided organizational and clerical support for the technical director during pre-production, days of events, and wrap up periods. Oversaw install crews during load-in and build phases. Coordinated production timelines. Events included: Politicon, E3, D23, Emmy’s Governors Ball & Creative Arts Dinner, Oscar’s Governors Ball, and private events. Provided organizational and clerical support for the technical director during pre-production, days of events, and wrap up periods. Oversaw install crews during load-in and build phases. Coordinated production timelines. Events included: Politicon, E3, D23, Emmy’s Governors Ball & Creative Arts Dinner, Oscar’s Governors Ball, and private events.



Cine Gear Expo

• United States
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Exhibitor Director/ Office Manager

  • Apr 2015 - Present

  Guided exhibitors from sign-up through the days of the event for both the Los Angeles & Atlanta events. Managed paperwork and assisted accounting dept. with payment receipts and collection. Created an organized tracking system to ensure all staff members could easily look up exhibitor information and statuses. Guided exhibitors from sign-up through the days of the event for both the Los Angeles & Atlanta events. Managed paperwork and assisted accounting dept. with payment receipts and collection. Created an organized tracking system to ensure all staff members could easily look up exhibitor information and statuses.



LightBox Expo

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Exhibitor Floor Lead / Discord Moderator

  • Sep 2019 - Sep 2020

  (2020) Acted as a Discord Moderator for the virtual expo. Moderated content, alerted the tech team to any issues or questions from attendees & presenters, and communicated relevant announcements to attendees in specific Discord channels. (2019) Acted as the Exhibitor Floor Lead "Firefly" (PA) on the days of the event. Managed a team of 10 volunteers - assigning tasks and tracking breaks. Oversaw the portfolio review areas - including line management, facilitating between talent & volunteers, and assisting guests. Show less



WhedonCon

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Event Assistant

  • Jun 2019 - Jun 2019

  Assisted the Executive Director of WhedonCon with the set-up, load in, and load out of the exhibitor/fan table area of the event. Helped to coordinate prize/donation delivery for WhedonCon’s charity auction during the days of the event. Answered exhibitor questions and answered attendee questions. Assisted the Executive Director of WhedonCon with the set-up, load in, and load out of the exhibitor/fan table area of the event. Helped to coordinate prize/donation delivery for WhedonCon’s charity auction during the days of the event. Answered exhibitor questions and answered attendee questions.



HauntX

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Exhibitor Coordinator

  • Oct 2018 - Feb 2019

  Created and implemented an outreach strategy to draw in new exhibitors for the new management team. Designed information documents for the load in packet. Established a timeline & strategies for the 2020 event. Managed exhibitors throughout the check-in, load-in, show days, and load-out periods. Created and implemented an outreach strategy to draw in new exhibitors for the new management team. Designed information documents for the load in packet. Established a timeline & strategies for the 2020 event. Managed exhibitors throughout the check-in, load-in, show days, and load-out periods.



Politicon

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Exhibitor Coordinator

  • Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

  Created an organized tracking system for exhibitor outreach and current exhibitor statuses. Led the sales team to quadruple exhibit sales from 2015. Oversaw a team of P.A.s on the days of the event to take care of guest and exhibitor needs. Created an organized tracking system for exhibitor outreach and current exhibitor statuses. Led the sales team to quadruple exhibit sales from 2015. Oversaw a team of P.A.s on the days of the event to take care of guest and exhibitor needs.



BlueCat Screenplay Competition

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media Coordinator

  • Aug 2015 - Nov 2015

  Created daily social media posts for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. Increased social media fan base by 10%. Created and distributed competition information e-mails Created daily social media posts for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. Increased social media fan base by 10%. Created and distributed competition information e-mails



BlueCat Screenplay Competition

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Competition Coordinator

  • May 2014 - Feb 2015

  Processed all submissions and maintained the entry database. Maintained a consistent voice of the competition through entrant correspondence, newsletters, website articles, and social media. Performed basic accounting duties. Processed all submissions and maintained the entry database. Maintained a consistent voice of the competition through entrant correspondence, newsletters, website articles, and social media. Performed basic accounting duties.



Headless Bob Productions

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Freelance Editor

  • Jun 2010 - Jun 2014

  Used Avid Media Composer to edit over 200 videos for Knowlton Arboriculture's "Prune Like a Pro" Youtube series. Edited promotional videos for musical artist, Francesca Valle. Uploaded content to Youtube and utilized Youtube Analytics to identify audiences, refine keywords, and monitor video popularity. Used Avid Media Composer to edit over 200 videos for Knowlton Arboriculture's "Prune Like a Pro" Youtube series. Edited promotional videos for musical artist, Francesca Valle. Uploaded content to Youtube and utilized Youtube Analytics to identify audiences, refine keywords, and monitor video popularity.



Universal Studios Hollywood

• United States
• Entertainment
• 700 & Above Employee

• House of Horrors Attraction Host

  • Apr 2014 - May 2014

  Practiced and enforced all safety procedures. Demonstrated excellent customer service to thousands of visitors on a daily basis. Cleaned the attraction nightly. Maintained the theming and atmosphere of the attraction to give guests the best possible experience Practiced and enforced all safety procedures. Demonstrated excellent customer service to thousands of visitors on a daily basis. Cleaned the attraction nightly. Maintained the theming and atmosphere of the attraction to give guests the best possible experience



Joe Haggerty Productions

• Hollywood, California

• Film Director

  • Nov 2013 - Dec 2013

  Led team of crew members through pre-production, a two week shoot, and post-production. Directed a cast of 26 SAG members. Led team of crew members through pre-production, a two week shoot, and post-production. Directed a cast of 26 SAG members.



Skip Film

• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Assistant/Receptionist

  • Nov 2012 - Jul 2013

  Performed administrative duties including answering phones, scheduling meetings, and creating purchase orders and petty cash reports. Maintained paperwork and asset filing systems. Used Filemaker to maintain contact lists, equipment inventories, and finish forms. Performed administrative duties including answering phones, scheduling meetings, and creating purchase orders and petty cash reports. Maintained paperwork and asset filing systems. Used Filemaker to maintain contact lists, equipment inventories, and finish forms.



Craig Murray Productions

• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Machine Room Worker

  • Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

  Posted video, audio, and AVID media files to studio FTPs and Wiredrives. Dubbed tapes, created DVDs, and maintained an organizational system for archived media. Set up fiber lines between the company and various studios. Problem-solved with coordinators and producers to deliver files on time in the proper formats Posted video, audio, and AVID media files to studio FTPs and Wiredrives. Dubbed tapes, created DVDs, and maintained an organizational system for archived media. Set up fiber lines between the company and various studios. Problem-solved with coordinators and producers to deliver files on time in the proper formats



Co-Op Temp Services

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Temp

  • Nov 2011 - Feb 2012

  Filled in as day labor for various clients including Fox Studios. Showed proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard office equipment. Specific tasks at assignments included mailing promotional materials to clients, taking extensive notes during site visits and meetings, and receptionist duties. Filled in as day labor for various clients including Fox Studios. Showed proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard office equipment. Specific tasks at assignments included mailing promotional materials to clients, taking extensive notes during site visits and meetings, and receptionist duties.



Talk Media Networks

• Studio Manager

  • Nov 2010 - Nov 2011

  Produced and filmed an average of 5 live shows per week and 2 pre-taped podcasts. Coordinated meetings, maintained files, and created status reports for all aspects of production. Interfaced between CEO and talent in a fast-paced, team oriented environment. Managed online Wordpress website and social media channels. Produced and filmed an average of 5 live shows per week and 2 pre-taped podcasts. Coordinated meetings, maintained files, and created status reports for all aspects of production. Interfaced between CEO and talent in a fast-paced, team oriented environment. Managed online Wordpress website and social media channels.



Law Offices of S. Michael Rua

• Administrative Assistant

  • Jun 2004 - Dec 2010

  Provided administrative support to the lawyers in the office. Responded to telephone, fax, and mail correspondence. Typed housing contracts, wills, and loan documents. Filed, alphabetized, and created organizational systems for legal documents and billings. Provided administrative support to the lawyers in the office. Responded to telephone, fax, and mail correspondence. Typed housing contracts, wills, and loan documents. Filed, alphabetized, and created organizational systems for legal documents and billings.



Apple One Temp Agency

• Temp Worker

  • Jun 2010 - Nov 2010

  Showed proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Showed proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.



Trojan Vision Television

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Broadcast Producer

  • Aug 2007 - May 2010

  Produced two live shows once a week while overseeing a team of eight to ten students per semester. Trained students to use television broadcast equipment. Created quarterly student evaluations.

• Post Production Manager

  • Aug 2006 - May 2010

  Trained potential editors on the AVID and Final Cut Pro systems, as well as Compressor, DVD Studio Pro, and Motion. Oversaw all the television station's and the Production Group's post production needs. Coordinated multiple divisions within the television station to maximize the post production department's efficiency, and facilitated in communications with clients and their Trojan Vision editors.



Fable

• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Assistant

  • Jul 2008 - Aug 2008

  Wrote and distributed call sheets, organized actors, dressed sets, and oversaw 2nd unit shoot Wrote and distributed call sheets, organized actors, dressed sets, and oversaw 2nd unit shoot



Susan Derner's Customized Creations

• Designer

  • May 2007 - Aug 2008

  Altered pants, skirts, and dresses. Assisted in the creation and design of costumes for various musicals and plays. Searched libraries and the web for stories and images as inspiration for costumes. Altered pants, skirts, and dresses. Assisted in the creation and design of costumes for various musicals and plays. Searched libraries and the web for stories and images as inspiration for costumes.