Claire Di Maio
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic Writer and Creative Assistant offering expertise in organization, entertainment and literary industry knowledge, efficiency, and excellent communication over 5 years of performance. Detailed, hardworking, and ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Virtual Assistant
Wind Dancer Films
Remote
05.2022 - Current
- Wrote coverage reports summarizing scripts submitted to production company, as well as analyzed their financial and marketable viability.
- Provided creative feedback and proofreading on screenplays written in-house.
- Wrote engaging and deeply-researched questions for executives for conferences on women in entertainment.
- Conducted table reads for in-house screenplays.
- Developed presentations to be shown at conferences and private speaking engagements.
- Completed business correspondence, transcription, and data entry.
- Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
Television Critic
In Between Drafts (formerly The Young Folks)
Remote
07.2021 - Current
- Wrote television reviews and analyses on deadline.
- Collaborated with team members to write explainers and "best of" articles.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Research Fellow
Charles Malik Institute
Remote
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Digitized archive materials from the Library of Congress for the Institute's personal collection.
- Developed biweekly presentations summarizing findings and insights during the fellowship.
- Collaborated with other researchers to write and distribute impactful results of historical and philosophical research.
- Analyzed data to determine which theory to select for further research.
- Worked to improve collective knowledge of the Institute's academic and diplomatic contributions.
Administrative Assistant
Thelma Adams
New York City (2018-2020), Remote (2020-2022)
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Attended film festivals and book launches as a business liaison.
- Wrote engaging prompts for SAG-AFTRA Q&As, as well as recorded and transcribed the contents of these interviews for archival.
- Conducted archive research on historical and current topics for Ms. Adams' fiction work.
- Maintained up-to-date database of upcoming film releases (limited and wide releases, film festival premieres, streaming exclusives).
Team Member
The Fresh Market
Williamsburg, VA
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Assisted customers in selecting merchandise best suited to needs.
Research and Communication Assistant
Get Red PR
New York, NY
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Copyedited, proofread and revised company advertisements, print materials and press releases before dispersal.
- Took photographs and videos during special events for promotional materials and social media pages.
- Coordinated with creative and design teams to produce high-quality visuals for marketing materials.
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
- Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters and press kits.
- Drafted press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image, and worked with news media to spread positions.
- Developed content for social media.
Education
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
University of Westminster
London, UK11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Media, Culture, And The Arts
The King's College
New York, NY05.2021
Skills
- Extensive Entertainment and Publishing Knowledge
- Social Media Updating
- Administrative Support
- Clerical Support
- Data Entry
- Correspondence Writing
- Database Administration
- Fast Learner
- Dictation and Transcription
- Microsoft Office
Certification
Poynter-ACES certificate in Editing
Additional Information
- Transcriptionist with Rev from 2019-2022
- Contributing writer to Pique.TV (New York, NY) and Colony Life (Williamsburg, VA)
- Proficient in leading social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Tumblr, Twitter/X), Google Suite, Microsoft Office
- Lifelong interest in literature and entertainment
Timeline
Research Fellow
Charles Malik Institute
09.2023 - 12.2023
Virtual Assistant
Wind Dancer Films
05.2022 - Current
Television Critic
In Between Drafts (formerly The Young Folks)
07.2021 - Current
Team Member
The Fresh Market
05.2021 - 06.2021
Administrative Assistant
Thelma Adams
01.2018 - 06.2022
Research and Communication Assistant
Get Red PR
09.2017 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
University of Westminster
Bachelor of Arts - Media, Culture, And The Arts
The King's College