Producer/Casting Associate/Production Assistant/Video Editor

CV Resume of Amy Brown

Houston, TX

SPECIAL SKILLS
An exceptional work ethic and self- determination are qualities that enable me to fully engage in any project and strive for successful results every time. My ability to relate to all types of personalities and situations allow me to establish and maintain strong relationships with clients as well as work within a team environment. I enjoy challenges and pride myself on attention to detail, organization, multi-tasking and I always give 100%. My creativity with conflict resolution and uncanny ability to think on my feet have catapulted me to where I am today.

EVENT COORDINATOR – HOPE THROUGH GRACE, INC. – HOUSTON, TEXAS SEPT 2009 – PRESENT

-Most Recent Accomplishments: Event Coordinator for the 2010 Houston Colon Cancer Challenge Walk-A-Thon:
-Implemented new online registration and contact database systems, organized meetings, took minutes, recruited volunteers.
-Event Summary Report shows a participant increase of 159%.
-Responsible for logistics of Walk-A-Thon planning, design and promotion.
-Managing payments, organized budget, tracked checks and online PayPal donations.
-Responsible for promotions, media relations, marketing assistance, organizing speaking engagements, health fairs and appearances for the Director.
-Lead Project Manager: Inaugural E-Newsletter, Print Newsletter, Walk-A-Thon organization, Board Retreats/Meetings, Receptions, acquiring sponsorships and corporate involvement for events.
-Update website, content, links, promotions, social media sites, write press releases. -Assist with data/survey collection and reporting, interpreting data and preparing for presentations.
-Keep projects on schedule & relieve management of administrative detail.
-Interaction with Houston medical community, Board of Directors, and national charity organizations

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS MANAGER– NAUSET CONCEPTS, LLC/RACE POINT LEGAL, LLC – HOUSTON, TEXAS FEB 2008 – JULY 2009
-Executive Assistant for 2 CEOs & 2 companies
-Lead Project and Promotions Manager: Conventions, Events, Fundraisers, Benefit Concerts, Multimedia Projects
-Trade show representative and responsible for all aspects of organization for traveling team members.
-Web Design consultant to Web Development Team and supervisor for Graphic Design projects
-Video editing and Photoshop experience as well as introduction to HTML.
-Coordinated work flow, kept projects on schedule, and maintained procedures manual, relieved management of administrative detail
-Assisted in coordination of company growth (Involved in hiring process and management of 9 employees)
-Interaction with some of the nation’s top attorneys and law firms
-Basic accounting, invoicing, budgeting, payroll, proposals, reports, funding requests

PRODUCTION & MISC EXPERIENCE:
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER – MENTAL INCARCERATION – HOUSTON/AUSTIN, TX – 2008 - 2010
-Associate Producer for 2 film projects. (1 upcoming film project in October 2010)
-Casting assistant for 2 film projects.
-Involved in all aspects of pre-production, planning and shooting.
-Casting assistant and pre-production involvement in upcoming TV Pilot project.

ASSOCIATE CASTING PRODUCER – KASSTING INC./CBS TELEVISION – HOUSTON, TX - 2007
-Assisted with Houston casting calls for CBS’s “Big Brother”.
-Collected and sorted incoming information & headshots.
-Assisted with live casting call and interviews.
-Provided support to Casting Director while filming casting interviews.
-Involved in decision making process to select cast.
-Cast member we choose made it onto the 9th Season of CBS’s “Big Brother” – (Joshua)

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER – 20th CENTURY FOX (SCHRODINGER’S CAT PRODUCTIONS) HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 2006 – OCTOBER 2007
-Associate Producer for 2 years.
-Acted as assistant for multiple Executives for 20th Century Fox Television.
-Client relations, scheduling, organization, travel, research, media relations.
-Involved in all aspects of show/segment production, event planning, responsible for watching budget.
-3 time Emmy nominated and 2 time award winning show
-Pitched show ideas and cases, wrote scripts.
-Booked and prepared show guests which involved celebrity guests on occasion.
-Responsible for meeting, greeting and taking care of all show guests.
-Responsible for show script, presented guest information to host and Executives.
-Run downs, talent organization, staging, props.

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
ASSOCIATED CONTENT FREELANCE WRITER
-Communications: Media Production with a Minor in Film
-Promotion tool for organizations
-Director, Producer and Editor for PBS “Video Workshop”
-Local interest stories and articles
-Screenwriting, video scripts, video editing, pre and post production
- Within 1st month acquired 20,00 page views

INTERNSHIP: DREAMWORKS, SKG – LOS ANGELES, CA 2006
-Assistant to 2 Executive Writers and Producer
-Writing coverage, accepting samples, database organization

Video editing, pre-production, shooting, script writing, producing, client relations, location scouting, conceptual.

University of Houston Media Production Major - Minor in Film.

Acceptable locations:	Houston - Central and Surrounding areas
Desired salary:	$36,000 - $40,000 / yr
Total experience:	6 years
Year of birth:	1981, female
Currently employed:	Yes
Name & Surname:	Amy Brown
City & State:	Houston, Texas
Webpage / Blog:	www.fameandfortunenot.blogspot.com