Esteereena Dichello
Southington
Summary
Dependable Production Assistant with successful track record handling multiple responsibilities. Hardworking professional eager to pitch in and help, including escorting actors to trailers, building sets and photographing locations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiting Manager
Frederick Fox
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Built and strengthened successful relationships with external recruiters and agencies.
- Set and conveyed recruitment goals to downstream staff.
- Achieved staffing objectives through strategic and tactical planning, program management expertise and knowledge of effective recruitment, interviewing and training procedures.
- Customized wording of job profiles, social media techniques, and website subscriptions.
Executive Recruiter
Hobson Associates
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives.
- Wrote executive job descriptions and lists of qualifications for client companies.
- Negotiated unique compensation packages to attract and close candidates.
- Maintained relationships with technical professionals to gain industry knowledge and obtain referrals.
Flight Attendant
American Airlines
04.2018 - 02.2021
- Facilitated boarding process by greeting passengers upon arrival to aircraft and providing direction to seats.
- Attended workshops and trainings in customer service, conflict resolution tactics, and safety procedures to keep abreast of all new requirements and procedures.
- Demonstrated proper use of safety equipment and seatbelts to inform and educate passengers prior to takeoff.
- Answered passenger questions and provided solutions to issues arising during flights.
Assistant Producer
The Home Shopping Network
11.2015 - 03.2018
- Coordinate pre-production meeting
- Coordinate host and guest meetings
- Meet with guests, vendors, and hosts to discuss product support, presentation order, and live demonstrations
- Support live show integration, spotlights, and social media hits.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
Part-Time Assistant Producer
Fred Brown Productions
02.2016 - Current
- Find and scout shoot locations
- Coordinate Models
- Organize and dress sets for shoot day.
Production Assistant
HGTV 'Flea Market Flip' Season 3
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Assisted production with day-to-day operations
- Accommodate talent needs
- Assisted with securing locations, and facilitating communication between staff members.
Lead Production Assistant
TLC's 'What Not To Wear' Season 10
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Developed methods for staying within budgetary confines of the show
- Researched venues and events for locations and hit days, organized catering for shoot days
- Tracked receipts and recording using purchase card, and petty cash transactions and reporting to accounting
- Coordinated afterlife reveal party with Testa's Banquet facility
- Arranged travel for entire crew
- From flights, to car, to lodging
- Organized 500 tape video library.
Event Coordinator Intern & Banquet Server
Testa's Banquet Facility
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Assisted the company as an intern, giving tours to prospective clients
- Increased wedding sales by establishing excellent customer relations
- Updated the companies website, demo room, and other various marketing materials
- Supported the sister company Testa's Pasta Sauce through marketing efforts, and assisted in creation of new website which drew new business to the company.
Education
BA in International Business -
Eckerd College
Skills
Proficient in ItalianCustomer ServiceEvent CoordinatingExperienced in organizing extensive production shootsCommunicationProblem Solving - improved workflow to increase productivity by 10%AdaptabilityRegistered Yoga Teacher - Trained in India
Digital video production process
Field production
Proofreading
Strong graphic and visual sense
Broadcast media
Events logistics management
Production support
Film deliveries
Film crew support
Show planning
Locking up sets
Continuous Improvement
Production Scheduling
Breakdown expertise
Escorting actors
Manufacturing and Production Best Practices
Appropriate verbal transitions
References
- Teal Bilyeu, American Airlines, Flight Attendant, (865) 335-6568
- Ryan Malice, The Home Shopping Network, Head of Visual Coordination, (727) 872-4661
- Enzo Testa, Testa's Banquet Facility, Owner, (860) 628-8509
- Fred Brown, Fred Brown Productions, Owner, (727) 403-9074
Timeline
Senior Recruiting Manager
Frederick Fox
06.2023 - 01.2024
Executive Recruiter
Hobson Associates
03.2021 - 05.2023
Flight Attendant
American Airlines
04.2018 - 02.2021
Part-Time Assistant Producer
Fred Brown Productions
02.2016 - Current
Assistant Producer
The Home Shopping Network
11.2015 - 03.2018
Production Assistant
HGTV 'Flea Market Flip' Season 3
01.2014 - 01.2014
Lead Production Assistant
TLC's 'What Not To Wear' Season 10
01.2012 - 01.2013
Event Coordinator Intern & Banquet Server
Testa's Banquet Facility
01.2011 - 01.2012
BA in International Business -
Eckerd College