Imani Johnson
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
A hard-working individual with a diverse background in the entertainment industry, bringing a strong passion for storytelling. Skilled in collaborating with teams, committed to delivering high-quality work, and continuously seeking opportunities to grow and develop professionally.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Coordinator
Amazon MGM Studios
04.2022 - Current
- Create and maintain IP Guidelines, Strategy, Plans, and related deliverables to protect and scale the IP and ensure alignment across Amazon partner narrative and non-narrative extensions.
- Collaborate with Creative Executives and filmmakers to clearly articulate strategic objectives and guidelines to internal and external business partners.
- Provide transparency on all cross-business IP activities and provide progress updates to business partners and leadership
- Foster and maintain close relationships with all internal and external partners to bridge communications and facilitate issue resolution between Creative, Marketing, Legal, Business Affairs, Finance, Production, and GME teams as it relates to IP & Franchise Management .
Assistant to Partner/Co-Head of TV Literary
ICM Partners
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Answer and direct a high volume of phone calls
- Interface with clients and managers
- Email correspondence
- Schedule meetings
- Prepare, issue, and track contracts
- Track deposits and payments
- Input contracts into company database
- Assist with travel arrangements for clients
- Interface and interact with various departments
- Handle high-pressure situations in a professional manner
- Troubleshoot and problem solve when needed, making sound decisions quickly while using practical approaches
Talent Payment Coordinator
ICM Partners
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Collaborate with agents and assistants to correctly identify bookings and payments
- Manage client payment processing
- Identify payments and apply them to the correct client account
- Process payments in ICM proprietary software
- Review checks and payments to ensure accuracy in payment and process
- Flag errors for Contract Administration team to review
- Handle a high volume of transactions without errors
- Cross-train to cover other duties within the department as needed when short staffed or when the workload is higher for a specific division
DOT Compliance Coordinator
CBS Television Studios
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Maintain and update Driver Qualification Records
- Interface with the DMV and CSATF to review and update drivers' eligibility and status
- Compile and submit Daily Driver Hire Sheet to CSATF and Local 399 from production's daily call sheets
- Collaborate with production to review and determine eligibility of new drivers for employment
- Review driver's hours of service to verify compliance with FMCSA regulations
- Maintain Vehicles Records for productions - including DMV registration, lease agreements, copies of purchase orders and annual inspections in accordance with FMCSA regulations
- Obtain and maintain records of BIT inspections on intra-state regulated vehicles every 90 days per California DOT regulations
- Assist productions in the creation and compliance to a Vehicle Maintenance Plan and maintain copies of vehicle service records
- Review daily drivers' inspections reports and interact with productions to correct any vehicle maintenance issues
- Maintain an Accident Log and collect paperwork and records in regards to any vehicular incident on productions
- Collect and review Roadside Inspections Report and traffic violations that drivers may receive while working for CBS
- Assist with auditing of daily driver's logs and determine any areas of non-compliance or error
- Assist DOT Compliance Manager with projects as needed
DOT Compliance Clerk
CBS Television Studios
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Acquire, audit and organize daily driver logs from productions
- Contact and request driver information from individual drivers (i.e
- Medical card, license)
- Scan, sort, and file driver logs and qualification paperwork
- Answer phones and take messages for the department
- Ensure that all drivers on production are qualified to operate commercial motor vehicles
- Sort EPN files
- Keep track of and inform productions of missing driver logs
- Request necessary driver qualification paperwork from productions
- Input driver qualification paperwork expiration information into TransWorks and Excel
- Ensure that driver qualification paperwork is filled out completely and correctly
Mailroom Clerk
CBS Studio Center
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Sort and distribute mail for the CBS Studio Center Lot
- Roll incoming calls for the CBS Studio Center Lot, transferring callers to various executives, production offices and departments
- Complete various administrative tasks such as make copies, fax and file paperwork and send out mail for different production offices, departments and executives
CBS Head Page
CBS Television Studios
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Escort guests and audiences to studios for live tapings
- Collect tickets from guests, ensuring that they are present for the correct tapings
- Make sure that audiences stay in designated areas before, during and after the shows
- Ensure that audience members abide by rules during the show while also making sure that they are actively participating in the show
- Assist Guest Relations Department in various administrative tasks such as filing, copying and answering phones
Talent Handler
43rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
05.2016 - 05.2016
- Escort and ensure that winners receive Emmy, take photos, and speak with press
- Grab talent from audience to present awards
- Make sure that talent and winners are in the right place and have properly received their award
Music Programming/Sports Programming Intern
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Conduct board operation during the show and screen calls from listeners
- Provide administrative support to producers in the sports and music programming department
- Perform competitive research for potential show topics and guests
- Produce and maintain cue sheets and ensure playlists are produced in a timely manner
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Radio-TV-Film
Howard University
Washington, DC05.2015
Timeline
Creative Coordinator
Amazon MGM Studios
04.2022 - Current
Assistant to Partner/Co-Head of TV Literary
ICM Partners
03.2021 - 04.2022
Talent Payment Coordinator
ICM Partners
08.2019 - 03.2021
DOT Compliance Coordinator
CBS Television Studios
02.2019 - 08.2019
DOT Compliance Clerk
CBS Television Studios
09.2017 - 02.2019
Mailroom Clerk
CBS Studio Center
08.2016 - 09.2017
Talent Handler
43rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
05.2016 - 05.2016
CBS Head Page
CBS Television Studios
12.2015 - 08.2016
Music Programming/Sports Programming Intern
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
09.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Radio-TV-Film
Howard University
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