Karen Suzanne Claren

Cross-functional role as EA to CEO as well as assisting C-suite executives (Sydney-based Managing Director and Head of Production, Bali-based APAC Strategic Business Development Director)and Senior Producers and production teams in Singapore, Shanghai, and Los Angeles on events, travel arrangements, stakeholder engagement, and PR activities.
Diplomacy & Discretion at all times
Calendar, Travel, and Expense Management
Recording and distribution of meeting minutes
Engaging with VFX supervisors and artists globally around client, stakeholder, and media engagement for Australian and international feature film and TVC projects
Managing and content creation for Fin Design + Effects newsletter, website, culture, and social media profiles
Preparing copy (interviews, articles) for external media
Managing industry award submissions
Event coordination in Sydney & Singapore (Private cinema screenings, Industry & Client networking events, Christmas Parties)
Office Administration

Fostering positive office culture & morale: organising staff events
Supplier Relationships & Communication

Freelance Production Assistant

Conducted virtual Director's Location Recce with Director and DOP

3 Way virtual tour with Director and DOP in several locations to clearly convey filming potential as per storyboard and Director's vision

On set Production Assistant - assisting cast, technical crew, clients and Producers to ensure smooth production

Organising on set catering

Assisting with efficient Location bump in and bump out

Location management (diplomacy with neighbouring properties regarding shoot)

Assisting Stylists and 1st Ad with props

Directors: Colin Skyba, Olivia Altaville

Key client liaison to increase revenue across diverse industry sectors for high performance sales, business development and customer service training solutions

Develop a partnership approach in identifying and creating customised skill development pathways for clients

Service new and existing clients through deliver exceptional customer service and value to foster account growth, account penetration

Sales & business development - prospecting, cultivating and acquiring new client - responding to incoming leads - preparing & presenting custom sales proposals

Research to confidently understand client's business

Cultivating strong relationships with C-suite key decision makers to identify new business opportunities and client retention

Setting up training workshops - content, material and venue liaison

Delivering training sessions

Newsletter content and proofing

Website Management

Database Management