Executive Assistant at Disney
Posted on: 2011-08-01
Ingrid Fermandois
SUMMARY:
Dedicated to the entertainment industry and looking for a long-term position as an Executive Assistant. Proven interpersonal, communications and multi-tasking skills. Adaptable team player recognized for willingness to learn and teach newly acquired skills.
EXPERIENCE:
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (Temp Positions)
Corporate Controllership – Executive Assistant June 2011-August 2011
Executive Assistant to Director of Corporate Compliance & Controls Glendale, CA
- Demonstrated capacity to provide comprehensive support for executive-level staff, excel at coordinating, planning, and supporting daily operational and administrative functions
- Managed all essential tasks including heavy calendar scheduling for meetings and trainings, travel and expense reports, invoices, file management, mail and supply purchasing
Corporate Human Resources – Administrative Coordinator February 2011 - April 2011
- Audited paperwork for non-employee Disney hires using SAP Burbank, CA
- Provided administrative support to Corporate HR Director and HR coordinators
- Processed requests for new hires and employee transfers
Special Events- Group Sales June 2010 - August 2010
- Responsible for organizing events for Toy Story 3 marketing campaign
- Planned various organizations’ events at several Disney venues
- Provided administrative support to sales and events team
Freelance Coordinator – Award Shows/Events December 2010 – Present
- Event P.A. at GBK Productions – Academy Awards and Golden Globes Los Angeles, CA
- Assistant at Xomad Events – The Grammy’s and Golden Globes campaign
- Assistant at Gotham Casting – People’s Choice Awards
- Coordinating high-profile clients and luxury brands
Executive Assistant to Max Gottlieb (Film & Broadway Producer) August 2010 - February 2011
Producer’s Assistant Los Angeles, CA
- Managed schedule and book keeping
- Coordinated projects with marketing and production vendors
- Organized company’s holiday and seasonal events
The Keyes Surgery Center January 2010 - June 2010
Director of Communications West Hollywood, CA
- Updated a variety of online and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
- Wrote press releases and other marketing materials; maintained media contact list
- Monitored exposure online and print and managed surgery centers’ website
Honda Finance (Temp Position) September 2009 - January 2010
Human Resources Assistant Pleasanton, CA
- Reorganized 2 years worth of financial files, making them easily accessible for department members
- Trained in accounts receivable, processed checks and handled a high volume of outgoing mail
- Managed hundreds of client files and legal documents
ABC Channel 7 News (KGO- San Francisco) August 2008 - January 2009
News Research Intern San Francisco, CA
- Managed consumer case calls; strategized successful plan for consumer outcome
- Wrote news pitches, logged story content and generated story ideas
- Conducted news research, market and media relations
Fuse Marketing (New Balance campaign) February 2008 - April 2008
College Representative Field Manager – SFSU San Francisco, CA- Implemented a successful marketing campaign for the new New Balance Love/Hate campaign
- Strategically placed and distributed marketing materials and managed inventory of supplies
- Coordinated event aspects and all logistics for target audience
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in TV & Radio, Broadcast Journalism San Francisco State University, May 2009
Minor in Marketing
QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:
- Proficient in MS Office Software, Final Cut Pro, some HTML programming and SAP experience
- Fluent in Spanish; conversational knowledge of French
- Hands-on experience in a major television broadcasting station
- Able to write, shoot, edit content- News Anchor and Reporter for TV 29 San Francisco
- Personable, social, networking guru, team player, adaptive, excel at multi-tasking