James Alexander
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic, highly-motivated TV writer who's passionate about YA storytelling. Natural leader motivated to learn, grow, and climb within the ranks of the television landscape.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice TV Writer
Disney Television Animation
Los Angeles , CA
04.2021 - Current
- Credited writer of multiple episodes of Hailey's On It!
- Involved in pitching and story breaking for every episode
- Gained experience navigating and meeting deadlines within a fast paced TV writers' room
Resident Assistant
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton , FL
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Oversaw and provided resources for floor of 44 college residents, including creating activities and routine check-ups
- Developed rapport with co-workers to ensure trusting environments which was important in high tension situations
- Worked on-call every week and trained in crisis management
- Attended and contributed to weekly staff meetings
Concession Attendant
Broward County Parks & Recreation
Hollywood , FL
05.2013 - 04.2016
- Handled sales and transactions
- Excelled working with staff in fast-paced environment
- Answered phones and provided excellent customer service
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL08.2019
Skills
- Networking
- Creativity
- Empathy
- Effective Time Management
- Typing
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communications
- Final Draft
References
Matt Huether
Mentor
TV Writer/Executive Producer
matt.huether@me.com
Duana Taha
Mentor
TV Writer/Executive Producer
flexproductionsinc@gmail.com
Alex Berger
Mentor
TV Writer/Executive Producer
alexberger@gmail.com
Activities & Networking
- Fostered relationships with TV writers/producers through social media, and networking resulted in meetings in Toronto and Los Angeles
- Created a web series and staffed writers for a writers' room
- Utilized social media to build community of writers
Additional Information
Manager: Brandon Stein - Brillstein Entertainment Partners
Contact: b.stein@bep-ny.com
Timeline
Apprentice TV Writer
Disney Television Animation
04.2021 - Current
Resident Assistant
Florida Atlantic University
08.2016 - 04.2017
Concession Attendant
Broward County Parks & Recreation
05.2013 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Florida Atlantic University
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