PERSONAL SUMMARY

 

Dedicated and versatile filmmaker with a B.A. in Film Arts from National University, specializing in screenwriting. With a touch of sales and law experience and over 14 years of diverse experience as a screenwriter, director, and actor. Committed to continuous growth and mastering her craft in the film and television industry.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

COMMERCIAL COORDINATOR, VARIOUS, LOS ANGELES, CA - SEP 2021 TO CURRENT

• Managed and track all production incurred expenses via AMEX and PO logs.
• Hired vendors per the needs of production.
• Hired/trained production assistants.
• Liaised with production executives to accomplish production goals and best serve the needs of the client and  

   agency hiring the production.
• Managed and direct talent during fittings/PPM/shoots.
• Created and distributed location maps, daily schedules, call sheets, and call emails.
• Assisted with DOT management as needed.
• Coordinated with the department heads to accomplish production goals.
• Managed Petty Cash distribution and returns.
• Organized and managed POs.
• Directed crew through any production related issues as needed.
• Assisted production supervisor with timecard distribution and collection.
• Created and manage production Pre-Pro Book.
• Directed donations, and shipping needs for production.
• Sourced product security accouterments and apply to production as necessary.
• Managed and collect Covid tests for various productions.
• Created file management systems to disseminate and track outgoing and incoming communications.
• Developed job stylized email templates to deliver messages.

 

OFFICE PROD ASSIST, VARIOUS, LOS ANGELES, CA - JUL 2021 TO SEP 2021

• Ran union checks for crew members on union jobs.
• Disseminated and manage crew member paperwork (W4s, I9s, W9s, NDAs etc).
• Assisted with various runs/tasks as needed during the course of pre-production through wrap.
• Liaised with talent, client, agency, and crew during shoot days and assist with various needs.
• Coordinate between crew and office as needed.
• Gathered petty cash and envelopes from crew and reconcile department expenses.
• Assisted wardrobe with the creation of wardrobe decks for fittings.
• Assisted with facilitating Pre-Pro Meetings as needed.
• Assembled notes for wrap meeting with production executives.
• Performed various tasks as needed.

 

CEO AND FOUNDER, CINEMA GHOUL, LOS ANGELES, CA - JAN 2021 TO JUN 2024

• Deep dive into research for subject matter as a basis to create storylines.
• Develop scripted narrative structures that create original, immersive, and visually interesting content.
• Write compelling video introductions that captivate user interest.
• Perform on-camera video scripts.
• Gather A-roll footage, sound, music, sfx, vfx, and stock footage together to create short stories.
• Edit videos together to create interesting stories.
• Concept and strategize modicum of business.
• Identify and process key aspects of business and implement best practices.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with vendors and third-party business relations.
• Design business workflow and pursue supporting auxiliaries.
• Designed and implemented social media post schedule.
• Tracked all business incurred expenses.
• Implemented record-keeping system for media department.
• Coached lay leadership on best media practices to achieve desired results.
• Conduct market research and implement marketing strategies for successful market capture.
• Manage all aspects of business development and initiation.

 

SENIOR TRAFFIC MGR, METRO-GOLDWYN-MEYER, CULVER CITY, CA - AUG 2019 - DEC 2020

• Optimized information sharing and work processes by identifying key areas for improvement and recommending impactful strategies and solutions.
• Lead daily staff meetings to communicate upcoming deadlines and other critical information.
• Trained and mentored traffic coordinators.
• Identified and resolved complex issues and inefficiencies in a timely, and professional manner.
• QC'ed commercials for BS&P (Broadcast Standards and Practices) per channel guidelines.
• Prepped daily broadcast logs and deliver to broadcast engineering company.
• Built accelerated submission schedules quarterly for traffic team.
• Lead weekly call with ad agency to communicate sales goals and increase traffic revenue.
• Built rapport with internal and external contacts based on clear communication and collaboration.
• Liaised with internal and external contacts to meet deadlines.

 

BROADCAST COORD, METRO-GOLDWYN-MEYER, CULVER CITY, CA - OCT 2018 - AUG 2019

• Oversaw production progress, communicated changes, and resolved issues as needed.
• Ensured compliance with established production and air dates by defining deliverable deadlines.
• Orchestrated and oversaw detailed timelines for delivery, creative tasks, and production.
• Coordinated media planning of broadcast assets/materials for daily log submission.

 

TEMP, FRIEDMAN PERSONNEL AT MGM, CULVER CITY, CA - SEP 2018 - OCT 2018

• Coordinated all aspects of broadcast assets/materials, traffic instructions, and logs.

 

CEO AND CO-FOUNDER, BLUM MEDIA LLC, DENVER, CO - JUNE 2013 - SEP 2018

• Gained a deep understanding of client needs and goals to develop and deliver high-quality videos in 

   accordance with budgetary standards.
• Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with media directors to gain creative insight into

   visual, audio, and set design.
• Demonstrated success with screenwriting, story-board development, choreography, shooting, and editing.
• Charted the successful development and production of trailers, documentaries, and stick shoots based on

   client needs.

 

HEAD OF MARKETING, TEMPLE BETH HILLEL, VALLEY VILLAGE, CA - DEC 2015 - JUN 2017

• Leveraged creative thinking to develop and design high-quality printed materials, merchandise, digital  

   communications, and YouTube/social media content for the organization.
• Designed and implemented social media post schedule.
• Tracked all business incurred expenses.
• Implemented record-keeping system for media department.
• Coached lay leadership on best media practices to achieve desired results.
• Designed all artistically-related media materials for internal and external marketing.
• Entrusted with photographing temple events and editing and publishing photos for mass distribution.
• Engaged with social media and online audiences by developing and publishing weekly content and

   promotions, including delivering weekly communications emails.
• Partnered with department heads to collect information for and publish the bi-monthly newsletter.
• Orchestrated the development of weekly ‘2 Minutes of Torah’ videos with temple Rabbis.

 

ART AND SHIPMENT DIR, SANTA MONICA VIDEO, SANTA MONICA, CA - JAN 2015 - DEC 2015

• Designed original artwork for DVD and CD faces and covers.
• Gathered client requirements by establishing and maintaining trust-based relationships, ensuring alignment

   between end results, artwork, and client goals.
• Supervised and coordinated artwork, labeling for various mediums, and the dub room to ensure that all copy

   complied with quality standards.
• Facilitated in-depth production meetings to coordinate aesthetic changes for company websites.
• Tasked with managing the export and receiving of international and domestic shipments.

 

GARNISHMENT MGR, S.B.W.&P, P.C., WHEATRIDGE, CO -  JUL 2013-AUG 2014

• Tracked contracts that reached garnishment status.
• Calculated and applied interest to accounts based on litigation terms.
• Trained new hires on office practices.
• Designed operations manual for day-to-day procedures.
• Liaised with garnishee when contacted to negotiate re-payment terms.

 

LEGAL ASSISTANT, S.B.W.&P, P.C., WHEATRIDGE, CO - FEB 2013 - JUL 2013

• Prepared contracts for attorney review.
• Monitored and reviewed various stages of contract flow.
• Contracted data entry in proprietary systems.
• Tracked outgoing notices of deliveries and obligations related to deal terms.
• Ensure required contractual obligations were fulfilled.
• Maintained organizational contract files, and updated proprietary system trackers and documentation.
• Coordinated contract administration through various stages of litigation.
• Managed mailroom.

 

PROD/DIR, CENTER FOR CREATIVE MEDIA, GARDEN VALLEY, TX, - JAN 2010 - JUN 2011

• Created original in-house content for Nationally touring event "Acquire the Fire."
• Wrote, scripted, and directed short-form content abiding by ministry's storytelling standards.
• Streamlined production processes by leading crew meetings, bridging communications with the production

   desk, and proactively communicating project updates and expectations.
• Determined aesthetic components of video by liaising with production and post-production teams.
• Adhered to budgetary requirements and established budgets with the Executive Producer.
• Handled various aspects of logistics, including supporting casting auditions, selecting talent, scouting shoot

   locations, purchasing props, and acquiring permits for production.

 

LEAD SALES, MIKE SHAW, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, -  MAR 2009 - DEC 2009

• Educated interested buyers on product information to aid in making informed decisions,

   proactively collaborating with sales partners to achieve goals.
• Scheduled, managed, and facilitated appointments with sales leads to close deals.
• Processed and prepared all financial documents for lender processing.

 

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN FILM ARTS (MAGNA CUM LAUDE), 2019

• National University; Member of Pinnacle Honor Society

• Foundations of Leadership Course through The National Society of Leadership and Success

 

**References available upon request**