RESUME

I bring to the table twenty years of experience in international media, creative and entertainment industries in administrative, managerial and entrepreneurial roles. 



SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 
Media: 
Marketing & Public Relations/Copywriting/Journalism/MC/Announcer/Social Media 

Production & Events: 
Production Management/Event & Site Build Management/Budgeting & Production Accounting/OH&S & Risk Assessment/Casting

Administration:                          
Executive Assistant/Bookkeeping (MYOB/Xero)/Accounts Management/Report Writing & Editing/Dictation/Typing (70 wpm)

Computing:                                 
PC & Mac literate/All Microsoft packages/Web Designer (Weebly)/Peoplesoft HR & Financials/SAP/SIMS (Workcover Self Insurance)

Health & Safety:                        
Return to Work (Worksafe)

Legal:                                           
Contract law and negotiation/Music & Intellectual Property Licensing/Company Secretarial/ Legal Brief Preparation/Conveyancing

Hospitality & Retail:                  
Short Order Cook/F&B Attendant/Catering/Barista/Retail Assistant

Licenses/Certifications:           
Ministry of Justice Criminal Check, New Zealand
​Casino Special Employee License (VCGRL), Australia
National Police Certificate (Victorian Police), Australia
Responsible Service of Gaming (RSG), Australia
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA), Australia

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 

FREELANCE CREATIVE – WARMFUZZYMEDIA (01/Current) 
Undertaking general freelance roles utilising my skill bases above.

ENTERTAINMENT ASSISTANT/INJURY MANAGEMENT OFFICER – CROWN LIMITED, Melbourne (Mar13/Oct14) 

• Entertainment Assistant (Gaming) – Announcer for Gaming Floor promotions. Interacting with Casino patrons for the provision of prizes and providing information on promotions and general assistance on the gaming floor.
• Administration (Health & Safety & Workers Compensation) - Management of Return to Work plans for injured Casino staff. Accounts management and ad hoc administrative tasks for department. 

PROJECT/GENERAL MANAGER - RED CARPET FILMS, Sydney (Aug06/Jun13) 

• General Manager - Management of all administrative, business and production requirements whilst principal (Anthony Anderson) based overseas 
• Project Manager - Management of project development slate including liaison with and preparation of project funding with state/international film financing bodies/distributors

TALENT AGENT/PRODUCER - MISC. PTY LTD, Sydney (Nov06/Jun13)

• As agent - liaison with casting directors and production companies to secure and manage talent engagements.
• As producer – inception, development and production of theatre, film, television and media projects (see IMDB link for credits in header)

SHINE AUSTRALIA – BUSINESS AFFAIRS CONSULTANT/MUSIC LICENSING, Sydney (11)
Provided legal and strategic advice to producing teams on various Shine programs (including 
The Family/Australia’s Next Top Model/WAG Nation/The Biggest Loser/The Voice/Class of 2011/The Renovators) and drawing up contractual elements for same.

CONTRIBUTOR - SAIN MAGAZINE, Sydney (07) 
As a freelance writer, I interviewed artists for editorial features as well as wrote critical reviews on film and music releases.

TALENT AGENT - LIZ FELL AGENCY, Sydney (Aug/Nov06 closed down)

• Liaised with casting directors/production companies to secure and manage talent engagements
• Negotiated all talent agreements (film, television, theatre, commercials)
• Managed payroll and accounting functions

RESEARCHER/INTERVIEWER/WRITER - BIG DAY OUT, Sydney (05/06)
I researched and interviewed the major acts for the 2004 tour. In the lead up to the 2006 tour, I wrote a weekly newsletter in character (Melodie Mars) for online and 3G mobile streaming (Vodafone).

COPYWRITER - MIRROR IMAGE ACCESS, Sydney (05/06)
As a freelance writer, I wrote entertainment content (Big Day Out, Australian Idol 2006 series) for mobile 3G distribution (Telstra/Vodafone).

LEGAL & BUSINESS AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATOR - FREMANTLEMEDIA AUSTRALIA, Sydney (Sept04/Nov06)

• Drafted cast agreements/crew agreements/confidentiality deeds/music licenses/synchronisation agreements
• Drafting and negotiation of license agreements for program footage and archive materials for local/international television networks, media companies and the public.
• Managed legal documentation requests and provided advice to our production offices and clients locally and internationally. 
• Managed music publishing and royalty/residual payments.

BUSINESS AFFAIRS ASSOCIATE - SBS INDEPENDENT, Sydney (Jul/Aug04) 

• Consulted with Commissioning Editors in regard to key elements for funding decisions and approvals. 
• Drafted and negotiated letters of offer and presales agreements with producers and funding bodies.

MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR - MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Melbourne (Apr/Aug 03)

• Liaison and coordination of sponsor/event partner requirements (incl. Australian Film Commission, Film Victoria, Stella Artois, M&C Saatchi, Mazda, Virgin Blue & Vodafone)
• Coordinated the Opening Night Screening and Party for 1,800 people and Closing Night function for 600 people. 
• Managed existing sponsor relationships including database maintenance/drafting/negotiation of sponsor agreements 
• Organised sponsor screenings and assisted at premiere screenings and functions for industry personnel.

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR (feature film development) - GORILLAZ PRODUCTIONS, London   (Apr02/03)

• Researched animation talent in the UK/internationally as well as writers, talent, production personnel, locations, studio facilities.
• Researched, compiled and initiated creative discussions with talent approached in respect to the development of the film (incl. Terry Gilliam, Quentin Tarantino, Joss Whedon, Guy Ritchie).
• Assisted with the sourcing and liaison with potential directors/writers/talent agents/animators and studios for the development of the film (DreamWorks, Aardman Animation, Columbia TriStar, Fox Studios, United International Pictures)
• Point of contact for the band’s management, EMI Music, Passion Pictures and general public.

LEGAL & FRANCHISE/DELIVERY COORDINATOR - UK FILM COUNCIL, London (Mar01/Apr02)

• Prepared project applications for Film Council Board review.
• Prepared short form agreements (Offer Letters, Development Agreements, Cast Deal Memos).
• Liaised with UK producers, legal counsel, UK funding bodies, film organisations (local and international) regarding Business Affairs documentation requirements in film funding deals and franchisee’s (Pathé Pictures, The Film Consortium & DNA Films) with regard to development of new projects.
• Coordinated the annual edit of the Council’s Funding and Production Guidelines in liaison with Film Council personnel, the UK film community and legal representatives.

LITERATURE ASSESSOR - ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND, London (Jan02/Mar03) 
The Arts Council is the primary performing arts funding body in the United Kingdom. I attended arts events and wrote critical reviews to assist funding decisions made by the Council.

CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR - WALT DISNEY INTERNET GROUP, London (Mar00/01) 

• Executive Assistant to the Head of Legal (WDIG) and the Director of Soccernet.com (ESPN)
• Prepared all short form agreements (i.e. NDA’s, Internet Service or Link Agreements) 
• Liaised with the Internet/New Media/Editorial producers in the Group internationally (excluding the US) regarding delivery formats, new media, software and legal/policy guidelines for maintaining “Best Practice” for the production of digital media, interactive and software mediums within the Group.

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR - GRANADA PRODUCTIONS/thecomedychannel, Melbourne (Jan98/Dec99)

• Involved in the development and sourcing of new programming material and talent as well as attending key events and performances to keep abreast of emerging talent.
• Booked and coordinated cast and crew for shoots and functioned as director’s assistant and production runner during shooting.
• Sourced wardrobe, props and shooting locations including negotiating fees and contracting for same.
• Prepared all cast, crew and creative agreements in liaison with Legal & Business Affairs Manager.
• Organised all creative sessions and program launch events.

OTHER FREELANCE/CASUAL EMPLOYMENT

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