Resume

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