Film executive with decades of experience in the movie industry and the arts. Friendly, hard working, reliable, personable and dedicated.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Museum Educator
Miami Children's Museum
Miami, FL
11.2022 - Current
Coordinated artistic activities and taught hands-on Arts and Crafts workshops to thousands of International and local South Florida guests of all ages; creating a stimulating and inclusive learning environment. Maintained materials and art classrooms. Conducted Glass Lab Sandblasting Projects.
Handled conservation of the exhibits coordinating with team. Provided training to newer peers and assisted with fund-raising. Performed translation of different languages for the International guests.
Assistant Programmer / Manager
Cinema Mac Mahon
Paris, France
05.2010 - 03.2020
Assisted with programming, management and screening of the oldest Art House Cinema in Paris.
Covered International markets and also assisted with organizing high-profile events, film premieres, special screenings, homages and lectures; related to film critique.
Executive Assistant to the CEO / Film Buyer
Direct 8 (Vivendi Universal)
Paris, France
04.2006 - 11.2011
Assisted C.E.O. of a live TV station with miscellaneous communication, scheduling, staff management, translations; and in acquiring the TV rights of Feature Films for the French territory for the TV Station at international Film/TV markets.
35 MM Camera Technician
Arriflex
New York, NYC
05.2002 - 09.2004
Camera Technician aiding union film crew with full equipment rental. Handled check-in and check-out of equipment and its supervision and maintenance. A high demand / high performance role.
Reviewed and analyzed briefing materials with renowned financial analysts and in-house economists prior to performing translations of international financial documents. Liaison with Public Relations Members of Investment Departments.
General Manager / Event Organizer
HASBRO / TOY FAIR
NYC, NY
09.2000 - 03.2001
General Manager for the HASBRO New York Showroom. Managed an extensive staff of over one hundred permanent and temporary employees. Supervised technical support for all office equipment.
Handled heavy invoice processing and yearly expense reports.
Planned, coordinated and oversaw all aspects of logistics and successfully executed all aspects of Hasbro Toy Fair; an event with 5000 international attendants. Provided extensive onsite assistance.
Northern Arts
Head of Film Acquisitions
Granville, MA
12.1998 - 09.2000
Acquired Art House Films for domestic theatrical distribution in the USA.
Performed Film Finance and funding for the Independent Film Distribution company.
International Research Director /Editor
New York Times (Baseline / Hollywood.com)
New York, NY
05.1997 - 12.1998
Research of International and Domestic film projects and film production companies. Interviewed companies Internationally. Followed production companies at the NYC Mayor's office; translated and wrote articles; and edited information into an extensive film industry database responding to trends and private requests from subscribers. Travel to Los Angeles and France was required.
Civil Servant
Theatro Municipal (Ballet/Opera House)
Rio De Janeiro, RJ / Brazil
01.1983 - 12.1987
Became a Civil Servant after winning a public contest. Worked as a soprano in the Children's Choir participating in multiple operas, ballets and Rehearsals; that included participation in singing and choreography. And also set and costume design. Also performed in recordings and choir presentations including national tours.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
FEATURE FILMS
"The Fallen", "Last Letters From Monte Rosa","The Ninth Cloud"
Education
Postgraduate - Cinematography
ESCAC
Barcelona
Bachelor of Arts - Film
NYU / Tisch School of The Arts
Academic Development - Studio Arts
Universidad De Chile
Santiago, Chile
Completed Coursework - Journalism
Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile
Santiago, Chile
Technical Degree - Music Theory
Universidade Federal Do Rio De Janeiro
Rio De Janero
KMK I - German Language Degree
Escola Corcovado
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
PUBLICATION:
Skills
Strong communication, office, computer and clerical skills
Event planning and film programming skills
Extensive background in Studio Arts, Art History/Art Theory and Art Education
Scheduling and calendar management
Event coordination
Proposal writing
Training and coaching
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French and Italian