(213) 736-5224 Office
QUALIFICATIONS:
| Over 20 years experience in Publishing (Editing, Production, Sales, Human Resources, Writing) and the Entertainment Industry. |
| Excellent interpersonal skills: Communicate effectively with people at all levels (including V.I.P.'s) and from diverse backgrounds |
| Experienced in hiring, training, and supervising sales and administrative personnel. |
| Successfully maintained the quality control of multiple publications, including proofing blue lines and performing press checks. |
| Computer literate on Microsoft Office, WordPerfect 10, Excel, ACT, and Windows XP. Some experience on Macintosh. |
| Established and maintain contacts with professional writers, service companies, employment agencies, search firms, and government funded programs. |
| Ability to conceptualize, implement, and follow through on multiple projects. |
| Self-Motivated...Reliable...Creative...Personable...Conscientious. |
EMPLOYMENT:
2005 to Present
VIDEO SYMPHONY POST PRODUCTION TRAINING INSTITUTE - Burbank, CA
Placement Director
Manage the day to day functions of the placement department for this accredited and highly regarded vocational school that is certified to train Editors in Avid, ProTools, Final Cut Pro editing and Motion Graphics systems. Teach the 097 and 503 Job Preparation Courses that extensively train the students on what is needed and how to search for jobs in today's Entertainment Industry. Manage all student/graduate files and ensure that proper documentation is maintained according to ACCET certification standards. Communicate with prospective employers to determine their requirements and distribute leads to appropriate candidates. Order graduation plaques and keep up to date on job placement statistics and information.
| Increased placement of Protools and Motion Graphics students. |
| Developed and revised forms to increase administrative efficiency. |
| Revised course curriculum and improved attendance and student retention. |
1992 to Present
PROFESSIONAL LITERARY SERVICES/CAREERPRO -Los Angeles, CA
Managing Writer/Editor/Consultant
Responsible for handling all daily operations of this writing, editing, career consulting, and résumé service. Compose articles for local and national publications on employment and other subjects. Research, write, and edit a wide range of materials including web content, correspondence, proposals, promotional information, press releases, brochures, newsletters, manuals, books, and scripts. Assist company employees, students, and individuals in determining career strategies, preparing for employment or in switching occupations, as well as developing appropriate skills and materials.
| Guest Lecturer on Career Development, Job Search Preparation for Charles Drew University - 1997. |
| Featured contributor to "Working World Magazine", "National Business Employment Weekly", "Skin & Ink Magazine", and the "Knock'em Dead Resume", "Knock'em Dead Cover Letter" books. |
| Included in the 1996/97 Who's Who in Business. |
1991 to 1992
ELEGANCE MAGAZINE/DINING IN - Sherman Oaks, CA
Editor/Publisher
Responsible for establishing, creating, and maintaining the look of the magazine. Incorporated advertising and editorial special sections. Gathered and edited articles. Managed all sales operations, including special promotions. Hired and supervised production personnel. Processed bills, handled collections, as well as maintained all administrative information.
1987 to 1991
THE BRENTWOOD BLA BLA/ BEVERLY HILLS, THE MAGAZINE - Los Angeles, CA
Sales & Human Resource Director/Group Publisher
Co-Founder of The Brentwood Bla Bla
Performed numerous functions and acquired various titles through the following companies which owned and operated the magazines over a period of four years.
- Page Group Magazines; Oversaw the hiring and supervising of office personnel and a sales staff of five. Developed and implemented special promotions and advertising campaigns for the two magazines. Worked with the accounting department to establish and maintain accurate sales records and create an effective tracking system to determine ad placement and revenue.
- Metropolitan Media Group; As Group Publisher and Administrative Director, responsible for organizing and facilitating all paper flow, record management and supervising of support personnel. Acted as liaison between the advertising, editorial and production departments. Handled press checks and worked with distributors to make sure proper coverage was maintained.
- Greystone Publishing; Oversaw daily operations of the sales and administration for two magazines. Created classified department, sold display advertising, assisted customers in solving problems and performed as a liaison between production and sales departments.
- Also, wrote articles and prepared interviews for all companies.
1985 to 1987
ROBINSON/WEINTRAUB/GROSS AGENCY- Los Angeles, CA
Assistant Agent
Assisted four literary agents. Responsible for all correspondence and submissions of scripts to networks, production companies and clients. Organized and updated script library. Worked on contracts and other administrative projects when requested.
1982 to 1985
KYOKO YAMANOUCHI AND ASSOCIATES - Los Angeles, CA
Assistant/ Copywriter/ Marketing
Created copy for advertisements, brochures and other promotional material. Handled the layout and paste-up of books, product labels, brochures, etc. Marketed services in the community.
EDUCATION:
WINDHAM COLLEGE - Putney, VT
B.A. in English with a concentration in Theatre
UNIVERSITY OF BERNE - Berne,
Switzerland
Swiss Literature/German Language
ADIRONDACK COMMUNITY
COLLEGE - Glens Falls, NY
Journalism