FELICIA MARTINEZ
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FELICIA MARTINEZ Anchor/Reporter |
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 Objective: To obtain a compelling position in broadcasting where I can apply my professionalism, creativity, and clear communications skills while contributing to the overall excellence of a news team Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Edition 1.5, DAISY, RMS POS, Internet Explorer and internal database management. Education: University of Utah: Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication: Broadcast Journalism 2001-2006 Professional Experience Iconic Casting: Los Angeles, CA June 2009 – July 2009 Casting Associate: Vh1 “For the Love of Ray J” • Interviewed girls at the New York and Chicago open call auditions • Performed daily outreach prior to traveling to New York and Chicago and assisted casting director • Went through daily online submissions making phone calls and interviewing various women • Checked in, registered, took pictures and prepped girls auditioning for show • Responsible for booking girls to audition while in each city and managed/updated contestant spreadsheets daily New Remote Productions Inc.: Los Angeles, CA January 2009 – April 2009 Casting Associate: MTV’s “Making His Band” • Researched and scouted venues in various cities for open call auditions in various cities • Contacted media outlets in each audition city and surrounding cities as well as performed outreach and research • Responsible for all the judges notes and belongings pertaining to the audition • Helped coordinate and facilitate the contestants through the registration and audition process • Managed production assistants in Detroit and helped the director with PA’s in various other cities • Assisted supervising casting producer and director with any and all casting needs Dance Nation Productions: Los Angeles, CA November 2008 – December 2008 Associate Producer: Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance” • Responsible for taking judges notes during the New York auditions • Assisted segment producer during the auditions and compile all producer notes from those contestants going before the judges on day two and three of the auditions • Helped create and distribute judges notes to all the judges, producers and director • Updated the judge’s notes during the audition marking those who have been eliminated • Registered all contestants going through to the audition on all three days distributing numbers, taking pictures and making sure paper work is completed properly • Sat in on producer meetings regarding the contestants and possible home and day of stories • Created contestant cards with all necessary information for producers to refer to and keep track of for the show British Broadcasting Company: Los Angeles, CA September 2008 – October 2008 Story Assistant: ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars” Season 7 • Attended celebrity/dancer training sessions logging key moments throughout the session • Produced daily SSF(Story So Far) for the training team and included the synopsis from the field producer • Developed and shared weekly package ideas to the supervising producer, show producers and training team for assigned talent/dancer • Assisted in helping write cold opens for the talent and dancers • Provided support to field producers with research, phone calls, and any other needs for talent/dancer Brand New Entertainment: Los Angeles, CA May 2008 – August 2008 Casting Assistant: TLC’s “Make My Life Real Simple” • Outreached online for women subjects to be on the show and created myspace/facebook accounts for the show • Pre-screened and interview possible women subjects for casting interview • Checked in, registered, and prepped experts and women subjects on casting days and assisted casting director throughout the day • Greeted and checked in possible hosts during the casting auditions for the show host position • Recruited on the field as needed for women subjects to be selected for the show • Assisted supervising casting associate and director on a daily basis • Continuously checked and maintained casting email, MySpace, FaceBook and any other set up outreach accounts • Created and maintained a filing system for all casting applicants • Updated and maintained the grid system fir both women subjects and experts seen daily • Duplicated & created packets concerning experts and women subjects to be considered for the show LHM: Miller MotorSports Park: Tooele, UT September 2007 – May 2008 Sales/ Promotions Coordinator • Supported supervisor with various daily tasks including travel arrangements and maintaining outlook calendar • Updated/maintained sales team net totals, spiffs, contract inventory, and other administrative duties • Wrote contracts, amendments, and other agreements • Developed content for MMP website and act as a liaison to computer techs • Acted as marketing liaison between sponsors and advertising agency to successfully complete ads • Coordinated events and promotional activities on and off the track pertaining to the sales department • Facilitated promotional hand outs and gifts for race day events and VIP members • Collected artwork from sponsors for signs, and maintained signage and its placement on the track • Completed sponsor fulfillment per sponsor per major event during the race season • Distribute spec sheets to clients and collect all camera ready ads for event programs • Contacted and collected PA announcements and video ads from each client Clear Channel Communications: Salt Lake City, UT June 2007 – September 2007 KJMY MY 99.5 & KXRV 105.7 The River: Promotions Assistant • Developed promotional proposals for various clients • Assisted promotions director with remotes and appearances and interacted with clients and listeners • Contacted various clients coordinating and planning new and annual events • Provided daily support to promotional director with numerous promotional duties and editing breaks • Recorded on-air commercials for various business clients as requested • Made call-ins to My 99.5 to promote station, contests, and promotions • Collaborated with web designer on both stations websites for promotions and contests • Developed various verbiage for web page promotions plugging both the client and our station • Oversaw interns for KJMY and KXRV • Collaborated with promotions director for entering various contests on the winner database and contacted winner E! Networks (various shows): Los Angeles, CA July 2006 – June 2007 Yo On E!: Radio Associate Producer • Collaborated with show producer and host in gathering news and developing content for “Yo On E!” • Developed daily show packets for host, producer, and board op which contains both the rundown and stories • Created “one sheets” for host and producer/co-host on guests or information for topics during the show • Created and maintain daily celebrity and pop culture questions for on air radio game “Know More Than Yo” • Screened all incoming calls daily throughout the show using Assistant Producer 3.5 • Booked and greeted talent for the show, dealing with a number of A-list guests and talent • Received, compiled and delivered stories to host and producer relative to “Yo on E!” from the complete sheet • Conducted “man on the street” interviews at Hollywood & Highland gathering audio to use on air • Attended Hollywood release parties assisting host and producer with celebrity interviews • Maintained and created contact sheets with information from Hollywood clubs and businesses Live Events: Production Assistant (Golden Globes, SAG, Grammy’s, Academy Awards, BET Awards) • Assisted on research and provided research cards and books to various E! hosts for the delivery of flawless information delivered straight from the red carpet • Provided content and support to both the segment and marketing producers for the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards • Coordinated with production teams to provide content of our show for all live segments during broadcast • Worked in EVS production truck assisting with logging, spotting, and sending out pre- recorded interviews on air KPNZ, Utah’s 24 TV: Salt Lake City, UT January 2006 - July 2006 On Air Talent/Intern • Presented community events on air in the Salt Lake Market • Maintained online community calendar with current community events • Researched local events and selected with director which ones would air • Wrote weekly scripts pertaining to local events, memorizing and adlibbing for on air delivery University of Utah: Salt Lake City, UT January 2005 - December 2005 K- UTE 1620 and NEWS BREAK: Radio Host, Reporter, Anchor, Producer • Hosted a two hour radio show twice a week covering student, local and entertainment news • Anchored for College News team, NewsBreak • Reported for Taylorsville City, writing and editing weekly news stories • Produced and wrote news and entertainment packages for student produced newscasts, which aired in the Salt Lake television market. • Selected as UESPN’s on campus reporter for nationally televised football game, Utah vs BYU |
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