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Other than your current job, what other job in the entertainment industry do you dream of doing?

My ideal job is to work in the feature films marketing department for one of the major studios. My dream job is to produce a feature film.

Posted @ 02:52AM, June 18, 2008 by Joshua Cotten | Permalink
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Work history

Netflix February 2008 to May 2008
Product Coordinator

How would you describe your time at Netflix?

Responsible for overseeing the activities related to product information from the vendor and studio community, as well as validated and ensured proper title setup for site content team. Monitored, tracked, and reviewed purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of product. Worked closely with the receiving department to resolve all issues related to miss shipments, over shipments, short shipments, etc. Managed data integrity with regard to UPC maintenance, title maintenance, street date changes, price changes, vendor & studio changes, etc. for the existing 90k title count.... read more
Mandalay Alliance Entertainment November 2006 to January 2008
Brand Manager, Creative Executive

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How would you describe your time at Mandalay Alliance Entertain...?

Successfully reached branding objectives and increased brand positioning in the African American male marketplace for HeinekenUSA by executing the 2006 and 2007 Heineken Red Star Soul Tours, which were nationally marketed and staged in eight cities across the US; prepared and managed a budget of $1 million; sourced and negotiated contracts with venues and vendors; coordinated with artists to ensure compliance with backline and sound requirements.

Gatekeeper for all project submissions. Associate Producer for all approved projects.
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Mandalay Integrated Media Entertainment January 2005 to November 2007
Creative Executive

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Developed alternative marketing ideas and projects for existing and potential clients in the areas of film (documentaries and features), television (reality, specials, award shows), sports, websites and webisodes, music tours, and more;

Evaluated brand identity for current and potential
clients in order to pitch non-traditional marketing strategies that set us apart from traditional advertising and/or public relations agencies;

Served as daily liaison for major clients, including Burton Snowboards, Alticor, and TheBizBox.com, keeping them informed of activities and objectives;

Synergistically branded Mandalay divisions in order to attract new clients ??? utilized company assets to the maximum potential by creating PowerPoint presentations and preparing creative recommendations;

Prepared approximately 100 film festival entries and award submissions by assembling all pertinent information and followed through with trafficking of the master tapes;

Supervised major components of the 2006 Palm Beach International Film Festival in order to associate PBIFF with high-end entertainment and corporate brands while accentuating its illustrious ten-year history; established and executed a high-profile opening night kick-off party at Trump???s famed Mar-a-Lago Club, sponsored by major corporations including Lexus and Leblon; managed on-site operations and sponsor involvement in association with the PBIFF staff;

Oversaw the development and implementation of the division???s website in order to maximize brand awareness;

Evaluated all incoming submissions and wrote extensive coverage for screenplays and books.
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Mandalay Pictures November 2004 to January 2005
Assistant to Peter Guber, Chairman

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How would you describe your time at Mandalay Pictures?

Maintained busy schedule and phone sheet while his assistant was on leave.
National Sales Coordinator

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How would you describe your time at Mulberry Square Releasing /...?

Booked "Benji Off the Leash!" in the theatres of major exhibitors throughout the country (opened in 800 theatres); set up press and special screenings; tracked box office results utilizing Rentrak; estimated potential box office scenarios using results from similar films; maintained actual box office income reports; and prepared settlement figures.... read more
Mandalay Pictures September 2003 to January 2004
Assistant to Executive VPs of Production

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How would you describe your time at Mandalay Pictures?

Rolled calls; read scripts and wrote coverage; copied scripts; assumed various projects to relieve the desk of the first assistant while multiple films were in the beginning stages of preproduction
Nancy Seltzer & Associates June 2003 to September 2003
Assistant to Nancy Seltzer, President

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How would you describe your time at Nancy Seltzer & Associates?

Assisted the president of the company by answering phones and rolling calls, scheduling, dubbing tapes, and preparing memos and letters; coordinated travel itineraries; maintained requests for our A-list clients; shadowed on press lines at premieres and other events; and maintained an efficient office environment... read more

Education

the university of texas at austin August 1999 to May 2003
Marketing (with Minor in Film)

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