Experience

ABC Network

• Egypt
• Computer Networking Products
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  -Write coverage and make recommendations on spec scripts and submissions.-Contribute to internal and external notes sessions for various projects.-Coordinate note distribution for ABC Network drama team and liaise interdepartmentally and with numerous studios on behalf of the department.-Oversee scheduling, tracking, and grid-keeping for every drama pitch heard at ABC. -Write coverage and make recommendations on spec scripts and submissions.-Contribute to internal and external notes sessions for various projects.-Coordinate note distribution for ABC Network drama team and liaise interdepartmentally and with numerous studios on behalf of the department.-Oversee scheduling, tracking, and grid-keeping for every drama pitch heard at ABC.



Paradigm Talent Agency

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Executive Assistant to Department Head, TV Literary Department

  • Nov 2015 - Jul 2017

  -Track client bookings and availabilities for director division of TV Literary department; coordinate with studios, networks, and production companies regarding staffing needs and client availabilities; draft and distribute client staffing submissions-Liaise with studio and production company accounting departments to ensure delivery of client payments; draft and submit booking reports to internal accounting department to assist in tracking client payments-Coordinate client and executive meetings, set visits, and trips to Los Angeles; identify, prepare, and provide necessary material to clients in preparation for meetings-Review client scripts and episodes; read and follow other notable scripts and series-Build and maintain grids of studio/network executives and auspices for all on-air series; track open directing assignments, pilot/series pickups, on-air series, and network mandates -Submit materials and schedule pitches to facilitate sale of international television format rights -Arrange for review and execution of client contracts-Draft agendas for and schedule departmental TV director meetings; organize and schedule departmental and interdepartmental staff meetings and department reviews -Maintain department head's complex schedule; book international and domestic travel; compile and submit monthly expense report using Concur; handle heavy call volume and general administrative duties

• Executive Assistant to EVP, Corporate Communications

  • Sep 2014 - Nov 2015

  -Drafted press releases regarding newly signed clients, film and television sales, client castings, and other Paradigm news for distribution to trade publications; wrote copy and assisted with creative choices for ads placed in trade publications and tribute journals; researched and wrote new client announcements for internal distribution-Coordinated monthly Paradigm Now meeting (liaised with agents to gather video clips, pictures, and other content for presentation; built PowerPoint; organized rehearsals with various offices around the country; ran slide show during meeting for entire company)-Liaised with coordinators and department heads to compile lists of clients nominated for and receiving awards (Emmys, Oscars, Golden Globes, People’s Choice Awards, etc.); distributed awards lists internally-Tracked upcoming charitable events; organized event sponsorships, table purchases, and ads; coordinated attendance to these events



University of Michigan-Washington Office

• Government Relations Associate

  • Feb 2011 - May 2014

  • Research and report on legislative and higher education issues• Attend congressional hearings, federal agency briefings, and advocacy group meetings; provide summary reports • Monitor daily news cycle for activity relevant to higher education, doctoral research and the state of Michigan• Maintain contact database of Michigan congressional delegation staff• Act as Capitol Hill liaison for visiting faculty and representatives of the University of Michigan• Developed office Facebook and Twitter pages; responsible for representation of federal relations office on social media• Craft weekly email newsletter using HTML• Provide support for government relations events, including annual Michigan Congressional Breakfast, Michigan Holiday Party, and briefings for congressional staff• Spearheaded overhaul of telecommunications services for my office, resulting in higher quality of service for a lower price• Participate in hiring process of annual summer intern and functionally supervise intern activities• Responsible for department expense reporting, requiring intense attention to detail• Responsible for ordering of office supplies and maintenance of office equipment



Woman's National Democratic Club

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

  • Developed partnerships with outside organizations• Participated in formation of, and formulated ideals and activities for, new sub-organization at Club aimed at attracting and engaging members under 30• Designed, organized, produced, and distributed mailings, flyers, and invitations for events• Maintained correspondence and worked on Annual Giving campaign for Development Committee• Wrote website copy for new group’s web page• Managed membership database • Developed partnerships with outside organizations• Participated in formation of, and formulated ideals and activities for, new sub-organization at Club aimed at attracting and engaging members under 30• Designed, organized, produced, and distributed mailings, flyers, and invitations for events• Maintained correspondence and worked on Annual Giving campaign for Development Committee• Wrote website copy for new group’s web page• Managed membership database