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Kathryn Castaneda

Lane Cove,NSW

Summary

Innovative and experienced individual with expertise in administration, project management and creative problem-solving. Skilled in story creation, project coordination, film crew management and innovative solution development. Committed to organization and creating engaging, meaningful content for viewers and/or readers.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Admin and Event Operations

Combined Services
10.2023 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Proficient at taking meeting notes and organizing in a readable format for CEOs

Crew and Travel Coordinator

NEP Australia
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Organized essential crew for filming and production of Sport Broadcast across sports like NRL, Netball, Rugby, and FIFA World Cup for various networks such as Fox, Channel 7 and Channel 9.
  • Visited crews onsite during games to better understand individual roles and build relationships.
  • Handled administrative tasks such as expense reporting, payroll, approving and filing invoices etc.
  • Built strong base of loyal crew through friendly interactions and professional engagement.
  • Organize all aspects of travel for Crew that need to drive or fly and be accommodated for various games in more regional locations across Australia and, occasionally, international.
  • Worked independently with minimal supervision, taking ownership for assignments.
  • Incorporate exceptional organizational skills to better track numerous crew and spread those with Grade A, Grade B and C skillsets across all sports codes to ensure a balanced outcome for each and every game.

Co-Creator/ Writer/ Director/Producer

"Newlywed and Broke" The Webseries
06.2016 - 09.2022
  • Wrote and Directed four 10-minute long webisodes for series.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Participated in casting over 30 roles.
  • Storyboarded, shot listed and helped schedule each episode for production.
  • Helped location scout and oversaw production design.
  • Devised strategies to orientate, train and direct staff to achieve story objectives.
  • Oversaw all post-production.
  • Lead team of 5 writers to break story for four episodes.
  • Created short-form Youtube content in addition to webisodes.

Assistant Director/Associate Producer

Sabi Productions "Dead Bullet"
06.2015 - 11.2016
  • Assisted in preproduction and on-location production of feature film, “Dead Bullet.”
  • Handled all scheduling for crew and cast over 6 weeks, 6 days per week production timeline.
  • Managed cast and crew on set each day to ensure scheduled scenes were completed.
  • Worked closely with Producers to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of Production.
  • Managed schedule conflicts/issues that arose and reorganized shot schedule where necessary.
  • Aided in shot set-ups.
  • Organized catering and meals for cast and crew.
  • Reassessed progress each day in meeting with Director and Producers then created new call sheets to distribute to cast and crew every night.

Writer/Director

Casting Frontier
01.2016 - 04.2016
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Developed schedules for production and editing for timely delivery.
  • Developed and wrote scripts in line with the creative vision and brand voice of the company.
  • Orchestrated license agreements for music and footage, talent releases, and distribution contracts.
  • Directed and edited all four episodes.
  • Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
  • Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
  • Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
  • Managed crew, financials and key performance indicators to facilitate production.

Writer/Director

"Newlywed and Broke" - The Crowdfunding Campaign
04.2013 - 07.2013
  • Wrote, directed and edited crowdfunding campaign video to finance a future Web series production.
  • Raised over $50K via crowdfunding and private investors.
  • Managed actors and crew throughout production.
  • Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
  • Oversaw all elements of pre and post production.
  • Selected favorable filming locations and attained required permits to support shoot schedule.
  • Wrote and created all content for campaign page.
  • Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
  • Utilized digital marketing strategies to spread project awareness and push campaign support.
  • Alleviated issues between actors on set to keep projects on track and avoid delays or budget overages.
  • Conducted interviews for online publications, radio shows, TV news programs and blogs in two different languages.
  • Constructed business plan to present to potential investors.

1st Assistant Director/ Associate Producer

Myx TV "Cheap Date" & "Best Night Ever"
12.2012 - 03.2013
  • Helped direct talent and crews to create vision for TV shows and bring idea to life.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew, and cast members and obtaining permits.
  • Managed set, ensuring shot schedule was followed and completed on time.
  • Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs, and devise shooting schedule.
  • Managed client contact, shoot scheduling and product deliveries.
  • Revised and sent call sheets to cast and crew the evening before each production day.
  • Drew up daily script notes, sent to director and editor each night.

Executive Assistant

Lehman Brothers
12.2006 - 01.2007
  • Tackled and addressed top-level, high-priority issues with professional administrative discretion.
  • Revised and maintained master calendar to coordinate meetings across multiple time zones.
  • Opened, read and replied to e-mails, letters and correspondence on behalf of executives.
  • Set up meeting and event logistics for senior management and updated calendars.
  • Leveraged word processing software to create proposals, letters and memos.
  • Managed daily invoices, reports and proposals.
  • Coordinated meeting and work schedules for staff teams and executives.
  • Participated in frequent communication with other administrative team members, human resources and finance department on special projects and events.

Administrative Assistant

United States Marine Corps
10.2002 - 10.2006
  • Prepared permanent and temporary duty orders for military personnel.
  • Ensured Marines in hostile environments received all pay relevant to being overseas and in hazardous situations.
  • Supported forward and frontline Marines throughout Iraq War.
  • Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
  • Composed correspondence, reports and meeting notes.
  • Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
  • Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.

Education

Associate of Arts - Screenwriting

Los Angeles Valley College
Los Angeles, California
06.2014

Associate of Arts - Directing Film/TV

Los Angeles Valley College
Los Angeles, California
06.2014

Skills

  • Organizational Development
  • Script Review and Revision
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Cast and Crew Supervision
  • Project Planning
  • Production Processes
  • Administrative Support
  • Scheduling and Coordination
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Correspondence Writing

Timeline

Head of Admin and Event Operations

Combined Services
10.2023 - Current

Crew and Travel Coordinator

NEP Australia
10.2022 - 03.2023

Co-Creator/ Writer/ Director/Producer

"Newlywed and Broke" The Webseries
06.2016 - 09.2022

Writer/Director

Casting Frontier
01.2016 - 04.2016

Assistant Director/Associate Producer

Sabi Productions "Dead Bullet"
06.2015 - 11.2016

Writer/Director

"Newlywed and Broke" - The Crowdfunding Campaign
04.2013 - 07.2013

1st Assistant Director/ Associate Producer

Myx TV "Cheap Date" & "Best Night Ever"
12.2012 - 03.2013

Executive Assistant

Lehman Brothers
12.2006 - 01.2007

Administrative Assistant

United States Marine Corps
10.2002 - 10.2006

Associate of Arts - Screenwriting

Los Angeles Valley College

Associate of Arts - Directing Film/TV

Los Angeles Valley College

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