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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
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)
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
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
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
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
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, UK
11.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Media, Culture, And The Arts

The King's College
New York, NY
05.2021

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

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