Desiree Ortiz Padilla
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Creative and detail-oriented administrative professional with experience providing executive support, coordinating entertainment industry events, and managing projects in fast-paced environments. Combining an MFA in Acting for Film with hands-on experience in production, marketing, writing, and creative development, I bring both creative insight and operational excellence. Proven ability to support executives and creative teams through exceptional organization, collaboration, and project coordination.
Overview
4
4
Languages
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
The Los Angeles Film School
Los Angeles, California
03.2026 - Current
- Provide comprehensive executive and administrative support by managing daily operations, executive calendars, and special events.
- Lead the planning and execution of entertainment industry panels, career fairs, networking events, and employer engagement initiatives.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for students, employers, faculty, guest speakers, and industry partners.
- Prepare reports, presentations, spreadsheets, correspondence, and confidential documentation.
- Manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously, providing organized administrative support with exceptional attention to detail.
Administrative Assistant
Pristine Collision Center
Los Angeles, California
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed daily office operations and administrative functions by coordinating scheduling, correspondence, and invoices.
- Served as the primary point of contact for customers and insurance companies, coordinating claims, and delivering exceptional customer service throughout the repair process.
Film & Television Background Actor
Independent Work
Los Angeles, CA
04.2024 - 07.2025
- Worked on professional film and television productions, collaborating with directors, assistant directors, production assistants, cast, and crew.
- Developed firsthand knowledge of production workflows, studio operations, talent coordination, and set maintaining professionalism.
- Adapted quickly to changing production needs, creative direction, and tight deadlines, contributing effectively within collaborative creative teams and dynamic filming environments.
Spanish Teacher
Colegio Rosa-Bell
Guaynabo, PR
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Developed and delivered engaging lesson plans, presentations, and instructional materials for high school Spanish language, linguistics, and literature courses.
- Managed classroom operations, scheduling, grading, academic documentation, and student records.
Administrative Assistant
Ortiz Group Engineering
Toa Alta, PR
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Provided executive and administrative support for company leadership by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating office operations, and project logistics.
- Served as point of contact for clients, vendors, and contractors while preparing contracts, proposals, reports, and invoices.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Acting For Film
New York Film Academy
Los Angeles, CA04-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Hispanic Linguistics
University of Puerto Rico At Río Piedras
San Juan, PR05-2020
Skills
- Executive Administrative Support
- Executive Calendar Management
- Project Coordination
- Event Planning & Logistics
- Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
Italian
Elementary
Affiliations
- Íntima (Short Film) | Writer, Executive Producer & Lead Actor
Wrote, executive produced, and starred in an original narrative short film from concept through production. - Paradox Arena (Video Game) | Narrative Director & Voice Actor
Collaborated on narrative development and provided voice performances to support the game's creative vision. - The Actors Tribe | Founding Member, Writer & Producer
Co-founded an independent production company focused on developing and producing original film projects.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
The Los Angeles Film School
03.2026 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Pristine Collision Center
07.2025 - 12.2025
Film & Television Background Actor
Independent Work
04.2024 - 07.2025
Spanish Teacher
Colegio Rosa-Bell
08.2020 - 02.2021
Administrative Assistant
Ortiz Group Engineering
08.2016 - 05.2020
Master of Fine Arts - Acting For Film
New York Film Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Hispanic Linguistics
University of Puerto Rico At Río Piedras