Experience

Hemsley Fraser

• United Kingdom
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Leadership and Development Facilitator

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  I lead top teams and managers through high level learning experiences and business communication workshops. I lead top teams and managers through high level learning experiences and business communication workshops.



GoKidGo

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creator, writer, and producer of the Time Traveling Tonya podcast

  • Oct 2022 - Present



Various Magazines and Websites

• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Online Contributor

  • 2009 - Present

  * Have been published in several online magazines and websites, including Mcsweeneys, SparkLife, Rebellious Magazine, The Impersonals, Fanbread, and more. * Create engaging funny, creative content including lists, satirical articles, interviews and opinion pieces, including multiple articles which have gone viral. * Have been published in several online magazines and websites, including Mcsweeneys, SparkLife, Rebellious Magazine, The Impersonals, Fanbread, and more. * Create engaging funny, creative content including lists, satirical articles, interviews and opinion pieces, including multiple articles which have gone viral.



Reductress Magazine

• Writer

  • 2020 - Present

  Article and headline writer for the satirical feminist magazine. Article and headline writer for the satirical feminist magazine.



Image Base

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer

  • 2013 - Present

  Pitch, draft scripts, write joke punch-ups, and deliver last minute changes on tight deadlines for industrial videos. Clients include: Topco, MSG Dish, Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards, Greater Chicago Food Depository. Pitch, draft scripts, write joke punch-ups, and deliver last minute changes on tight deadlines for industrial videos. Clients include: Topco, MSG Dish, Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards, Greater Chicago Food Depository.



Business Improv®

• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Trainer and Workshop Facilitator

  • 2017 - Present

  Using the foundations of improvisation, we work with organizations to teach team building, creative thinking, listening, and leadership skills through interactive and fun exercises. Examples of clients include MBA students from UCLA, and professionals from such organizations as AMGEM, and Microsoft, among others. Using the foundations of improvisation, we work with organizations to teach team building, creative thinking, listening, and leadership skills through interactive and fun exercises. Examples of clients include MBA students from UCLA, and professionals from such organizations as AMGEM, and Microsoft, among others.



2 Girls 1 Pup Show

• Tailwagger's Pet Store / Festival and Special Events / Podcast

• 2 Girls 1 Pup Show Producer and Host

  • Apr 2014 - Present

  * Named one of the "10 Best New Stand-Up Shows In L.A." by LA Weekly. Consistently listed as “best of” in industry trades. Growing list of festival appearances, including Riot LA Alternative Festival. * Write original games and segments for live show and podcast, research podcast guests and topical stories, post production podcast editing. * Book comedians, including Iliza Shlesinger, Baron Vaughn, Dave Anthony, Cristella Alonazo and other big names. * Run all of the marketing, including press releases and social media for brand. * Coordinate and procure monthly raffle prize donations from local businesses. Show less



Esports Engine

• United States
• Events Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Hair and Makeup Artist

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  Preferred Hair and Makeup stylist vendor for Twitch TV esports tournament broadcasts in the studio and live events. Key shows/games include Rocket League, Fortnite, Hearthstone, Twitch Rivals, Shadowverse and more. Preferred Hair and Makeup stylist vendor for Twitch TV esports tournament broadcasts in the studio and live events. Key shows/games include Rocket League, Fortnite, Hearthstone, Twitch Rivals, Shadowverse and more.



Stand-up Comedian

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Stand Up Comedian

  • 2010 - Present

  List available. List available.



Monique Madrid Styling

• Chicago, Los Angeles

• Independent Business Owner

  • 2000 - Present

  * Run an independent hair and makeup styling business. Have operated in Kansas City, Chicago and Los Angeles. * Cut and color hair, Wig styling, Makeup styling, Basic prosthetics work. * Coordinate busy events, including on-set shoots and large wedding parties. * Worked on numerous commercials, television and film sets (list available upon request). * Designed website, Yelp, Wedding Wire, and other online advertising site pages, as well as utilize other creative marketing strategies. * Excellent reputation for doing beautiful work (multiple online "Bridal Choice" awards), listening to clients needs and being fun to work with. Show less



Disney Channel

• Entertainment Providers
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Writer

  • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Sketch writer for Disney Channel's HOUSE PARTY Halloween episode. Sketch writer for Disney Channel's HOUSE PARTY Halloween episode.



Someecards, Inc.

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Nov 2013 - 2018



The Second City

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Actor, Teacher

  • 2010 - 2018

  * Performed sketch and improv comedy onboard Norwegian Cruise Line ship contracts for audiences in 1400 seat theaters. * Taught weekly improv workshops for passengers, as well as workshops teaching about the history of The Second City.* As Company Manager served as liaison between cast and office, ran rehearsal, and managed tech for shows* Teach Sketch Comedy and Improv in the training center for Chicago and Hollywood theaters, both in the adult and youth programs.

• Video Content Writer/Producer

  • 2011 - 2011

  * Wrote short for The Second City Network, YouTube video hit over 10K followers in first week* Responsible for casting, location scouting, actor coordinating and prop logistics



Steps Of Faith Foundation

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Outreach

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Steps of Faith Foundation is a non-profit public charity dedicated to providing prosthetic care, hope, and comfort to amputees needing financial support. * Raised over $100,000 and counting, for amputees needing prosthetic limbs. * Tripled social media followers in 6 months time, run marketing campaigns and write newsletters. * Live comedy event fundraising includes talent managing and day-of coordination * Executive Assistant to the Executive Director, including researching cost-saving office needs, event planning, patient and donation coordinating. Show less



Ingenuity Studios Inc.

• United States
• Movies and Sound Recording
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Visual Effect Coordinator

  • Feb 2016 - May 2016

  • Manage VFX shots internally, coordinate artist assignments, manage multiple projects at a time during busy pilot season. • Function as liaison between VFX artist, editors and producers. • Work with clients to address notes and achieve final products by deadline for television, commercials and film. • Manage VFX shots internally, coordinate artist assignments, manage multiple projects at a time during busy pilot season. • Function as liaison between VFX artist, editors and producers. • Work with clients to address notes and achieve final products by deadline for television, commercials and film.



Ezvid, Inc.

• Remote

• Writer and Voice Over

  • Apr 2014 - Apr 2015

  * Research assigned Amazon products, rank and write compelling copy for top 10 list. * Record voiceover of list and turn in for editing for online video review site. * Research assigned Amazon products, rank and write compelling copy for top 10 list. * Record voiceover of list and turn in for editing for online video review site.



Serial Optimist

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media

• West Coast Editor

  • 2013 - 2014

  • Writer and interviewer for online comedy magazine (acquired by Vulture.com). • Approved pitches, wrote/edited comedy industry related articles, researched and booked interviews. • Celebrity interviews include LeVar Burton, Amy Sedaris, Peter Sagal, Kay Cannon, Jerrod Carmichael, Rob Corrdry. • Writer and interviewer for online comedy magazine (acquired by Vulture.com). • Approved pitches, wrote/edited comedy industry related articles, researched and booked interviews. • Celebrity interviews include LeVar Burton, Amy Sedaris, Peter Sagal, Kay Cannon, Jerrod Carmichael, Rob Corrdry.



Video Content Writer / Producer

• Marriage is a Joke

  • 2007 - 2013

  * Wrote, directed and produced multiple independent comedy shorts on the subject of marriage * Comedy short “Bail Out” was a finalist in the 2011 Chicago Short Film Festival * Partnered with The Magic Bullet blender company to create original video content * Wrote, directed and produced multiple independent comedy shorts on the subject of marriage * Comedy short “Bail Out” was a finalist in the 2011 Chicago Short Film Festival * Partnered with The Magic Bullet blender company to create original video content



Marketing Werks

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Creative Consultant

  • 2012 - 2012

  * Was part of brainstorming team to create fun Hostess rebranding rollout event. * Was part of brainstorming team to create fun Hostess rebranding rollout event.



Ashland Advertising

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Consultant

  • 2012 - 2012

  * Participated in brainstorming sessions and pitches for Hendrick Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram campaign. * Participated in brainstorming sessions and pitches for Hendrick Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram campaign.



Chicago Comedy Company

• United States
• Entertainment

• Actor, Teacher, Corporate Facilitator, Writer, Office Manager/Assistant

  • 2006 - 2012

  * Wrote four original Chicago Comedy Company/Laugh Out Loud radio ads * Wrote live and video scripts for Fortune 500 Companies including McDonalds, The Salvation Army and Service Live * Ensemble and touring company member of Laugh Out Loud Theater (improv). * Improv and Sketch Writing teacher. * Developed and facilitated corporate workshops using the skills of improv for Diversity, Teamwork and Leadership. * Administrative, marketing and corporate sales assistance to the owner. * Developed marketing materials, in-theater signage, email blasts, social media and website content. Show less



HomeRun (homerun.com)

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

• Freelance Writer

  • 2009 - 2010

  * Researched companies background, details and reputation in order to write engaging and funny sales copy for the daily deal site. * Researched companies background, details and reputation in order to write engaging and funny sales copy for the daily deal site.



Harley-Davidson Financial Services

• United States
• Financial Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • 2004 - 2007

  * Administrative Assistant for the Vice President of Sales and Marketing, as well as support for other VPs as needed. * Answered busy phones lines, booked conference calls, took meeting notes, filed expense reports. * Supported sales team by managing online training for dealers, new hire procedures, and special projects. * Served as office liaison to multiple suppliers, reduced supply costs by $60,000 annually * Administrative Assistant for the Vice President of Sales and Marketing, as well as support for other VPs as needed. * Answered busy phones lines, booked conference calls, took meeting notes, filed expense reports. * Supported sales team by managing online training for dealers, new hire procedures, and special projects. * Served as office liaison to multiple suppliers, reduced supply costs by $60,000 annually