Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Eager to contribute exceptional academic credentials, talents in project coordination and outstanding marketing savvy toward supporting a dynamic organization in optimizing bottom-line performance.

Entertainment Industry ~ Pop Culture ~ Media Management ~ Team Leadership

Market Research ~ Event & Project Coordination ~ Cross-Departmental Cooperation

         Strong talents in marketing, promotions, brand management, media communications, and advertising.

         Proficiency across both online and offline marketing channels, and highly skilled at navigating projects from start to finish, while ensuring marketing materials contain brand and message consistency.

         Outstanding ability to integrate unparalleled creativity with strategic purpose and direction.

         Excel at researching and coordinating campaigns, programs and projects to engage customers, elevate brand awareness and propel sales growth.

         Maintain high standards of quality and innovation for all marketing communications and materials.

         Proven ability to balance numerous complex projects according to stringent budget constraints and extremely tight deadlines.

         Well-versed in the current trends of television shows, films and celebrity pop culture on a global scale.

         Multilingual with fluency in Italian and English, and advanced skills in French and Spanish.

         Sound interpersonal, public relations, communication, listening and administrative skills.

         Extensive experience in editing and translating content within independent documentaries, movies and short series to ensure appropriate format, language and style.

California State University, 2015 to Present

Project Coordinator

         Joined forces with multiple academic departments in support of a research project, and ensured cohesive efforts among creative, financial and academic teams.

         Plan and coordinate special events such as a film screening and educational and promotional workshops.

         Assist faculty in setting up and maintaining social media accounts, developing promotional videos highlighting student success within the program, and maintaining program s web page.

Netflix, Inc., 2015

Special Project Coordinator (temporary contractor for company s launch in Italy)

         Created a comprehensive database of vital resources for Netflix's Creative Services department to support company s launch in Italy (Netflix Italia).

         Expertly researched localized artwork and titles for movies, TV series, and shows from all TV networks, channels, cable providers, and Internet entertainment streamers.

         Edited and corrected spelling and grammar of available titles to launch streaming service in Italy; created titles in local language when simple translation was not indicated, and culturally and linguistically adapted the titles.

         Smoothly integrated Creative Services department s workflow with Design department, Localization department, Content Operations team and Quality Control department to achieve and deliver an exceptional streaming, viewing, and entertaining experience.

         Accurately interpreted and assisted local and global content partners throughout onboarding process.

         Sourced and efficiently coordinated delivery of local artwork assets and metadata.

         Collaborated with Creative Services to steer quality control and optimize international and local user experience.

         Demonstrated hands-on project management of print, digital and broadcast campaigns, and gracefully balanced project production and creative operations such as workflow, timelines and budgets for marketing team.

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L'Italo-Americano Newspaper, 2012 to 2014

Freelance Writer

         Interviewed movie directors, artists, university professors and entrepreneurs in the greater Los Angeles area to produce compelling articles and press releases.

American Apparel, LLC, 2012 to 2014

Project Coordinator

         Seamlessly coordinated new product releases by spearheading product localization within the European market.

         Enforced quality control by the creative team by closely working with designers and architects on delivery format for images encompassing billboards, websites, and print and online ads.

         Communicated with PR, Marketing and front-end developers to precisely align creative direction with overseas teams in local languages.

         Tested and validated website content to ensure a first-rate online shopping experience for European end users.

         Fostered, nurtured and maintained productive relationships with Italian fashion bloggers, celebrities, non-profit organizations and institutions to secure endorsements and publicity.

         Leveraged social media surveys and cultural mediation research to identify consumption habits and preferences within the European market.

Google, Inc., 2010 to 2011

Online Advertising Analyst

         Closely reviewed and ensured accuracy of cultural, social, economic, historical and geographical advertising efforts for Google s Italian and European market.

         Localized and translated Italian advertising content for Google clients.

         Provided constructive feedback and analysis of potential ads for the European market based on specific search keywords, and assessed search engine algorithm performance.

The Connector, 2009 to 2010

Advertising Sales Representative

         Applied dynamic leadership expertise toward managing a top-performing creative team of graphic designers in creating visually-powerful online and print-based advertising strategies.

         Met with clients, vendors and affiliates to establish marketing plans and administered clients' portfolios.

ACA Library, 2008 to 2009

Circulation Assistant

         Assisted patrons by locating, checking out and renewing materials, collecting fines and fees, and registering new borrowers.

Additional ongoing experience includes freelance roles as a Subtitle Translator & Editor for multiple European directors and entertainment companies and Italian Language Instructor and Cultural Mediator for private & public institutions.

M.A., European Civilization and Culture, California State University, Long Beach, CA, 2015

M.A., Arts and Media Management, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA, 2013

M.B.A., Universit Ca' Foscari, Venezia, Italy, 2008

Microsoft Windows, OSX, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop CS5, WebDAM (digital asset management)

Volunteer, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 2014 to Present

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

[INSERT DATE]

[HIRING MANAGER S NAME]

[COMPANY]

[ADDRESS]

[CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE]

Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a (INSERT JOB TITLE) and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

In addition to an excellent academic background including three Master s degrees, I bring to you solid experience in the entertainment industry with recent achievements in launching Netflix in Italy. I ve also played a major role in highly visible media projects such as analyzing and optimizing cultural, social, economic, historical and geographical advertising efforts for Google s Italian and European market. My fluency in Italian as well as advanced Spanish language skills will surely provide a positive impact to <INSERT NAME OF COMPANY>. To complement these qualifications, I offer a strong blend of project management, interpersonal and technical skills which are essential in the entertainment industry.

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a highly motivated professional and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior self-initiative, enthusiasm and creativity. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <INSERT NAME OF ORGANIZATION>, and encourage you to contact me at the telephone number or email address above.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy