Lauren James
Summary
Emerging TV screenwriter and producer with a solid foundation in digital advertising, leveraging strategic and interpersonal skills to drive impactful results. Detail-oriented professional adept at adapting to dynamic environments, seeking entry-level opportunities to contribute to the film and television industry while further enhancing creative abilities. Passionate about storytelling and collaboration within media projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Campaign Manager
Walmart Media Connect
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with internal teams such as design and content team to create compelling visuals for campaigns.
- Identified new opportunities in the digital space by staying up-to-date on emerging trends and technologies.
- Developed and executed comprehensive digital marketing campaigns to promote brand awareness and engagement.
- Managed the development of creative assets such as banners and videos for online campaigns.
Technical Account Manager
SiriusXM
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Acted as the primary point of contact for top media clients like Katz Media Group, Pandora, and Univision.
- Partnered closely with internal product and finance teams to establish platform roadmap with a client-centric approach
- Delivered day-to-day technical assistance to clients, resolving platform and data inquiries.
- Monitored platform and advertiser performance, offering recommendations to meet client's needs.
- Prepare performance and sales pitch decks to secure initial and incremental budgets, which helped scale business from $2M to $8M in ad revenue per month.
Client Services Manager
Integral Ad Science
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Established strategic partnerships with major accounts such as Honda, Disney, Sony Pictures, Intel, and Warner Brothers.
- Guided clients on impactful strategies to create successful video and display campaigns from initiation to billing.
- Collaborated with Sales, Product, and clients to align education and planning according to market demand.
Account Manager
Pandora
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Enhanced campaign performance through regular monitoring and strategy adjustments to achieve targeted results for high-profile clients.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, supported by Adtech and Sales.
- Facilitated significant revenue growth by initiating successful cross-vertical marketing strategies.
- Coordinated with audio and display producers, tracking the production process via ticketing systems.
Account Manager
Adara
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Fostered lucrative relationships with major direct and agency clients in the travel sector, such as Marriott, Ritz Carlton, and Karisma Resorts.
- Ensured clear communication and prompt responses for all inquiries.
- Led collaborative efforts to execute plans with campaign management, analytics, sales, and modeling groups.
TV Sales Assistant
Katz Media Group
09.2011 - 08.2014
- Worked alongside Account Managers to deliver support for TV stations and ad agencies.
- Conducted research to compile historical Nielsen ratings.
- Collaborated with TV stations to sell ad slots during television programs.
Education
Extension Certification Program - Screenwriting: Film & TV Comprehension
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Degree - Media Studies & Legal Studies
Pitzer College
Claremont, CA05-2011
Skills
- Scheduling
- Advanced MS Office suite
- Strategic planning
- Administrative support
- Resourceful
- Articulate and well-spoken
- Proper phone etiquette
- Travel arrangements
- Filing and data archiving
- Film crew support
- Meeting deadlines
- Pre-production planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Production
- Screenwriting
- Active listening
- Multitasking
- Attention-to-Detail
- Video Editing
- Customer Service
Production Experience
Ladybug - 2024
Short Film
Producer - San Francisco, CA - Pre-Production
BLKReels Productions - 2024
Music Video
Production Assistant - Oakland, CA
She Said, Yes - 2024
Short Film
Writer/Director/Producer - San Francisco, CA - In Production
Doritos Spec - December 2024
Doritos Crash The Super Bowl Contest
Production Assistant - Oakland, CA
Reckless Behavior - 2023
Web Series
Production Assistant - Oakland, CA
Notice Pictures - 2022
Production Assistant - Richmond, CA
Octobeagle - Boiling Frog Entertainment - 2022
Short Film
Script Supervisor/Production Assistant - San Francisco, CA
Workshops and Trainings
Script Anatomy - 2023-2024
- TV Pilot Rewrite with Jeanie Bergen
- TV Pilot Bootcamp with Jeanie Bergen
Jakob Kreuger Studios - 2023-2024
- The Workshop with Steven Bagatourian
- Protrack Mentorship Program with Ron McCants
Writing Pad
- TV Drama 1 with Nina Fiore
Volunteer Work
SFFilm
- Support film screenings and festivals
- Usher, manage lines, and setup events
Skate Like a Girl
- Event volunteer and photographer for Social Media Account
- Facilitate skateboard trainings for underprivileged youth
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America
- Mentor for underserved youth in Oakland, CA
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Italian
Limited
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Ballet enthusiast
- Dog-lover
- Winemaker
- Food and Travel Enthusiast
Accomplishments
Screenwriting Accolades:
- 2024- She Said, Yes, Coverfly Top 1% - Red List in Short Films
- 2024 - She Said, Yes, Semifinalist – Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition
- 2023 - She Said, Yes, Semifinalist – Shore Scripts Short Film Fund
- 2023 - She Said, Yes, Semifinalist – Outstanding Screenplays Short Competition
- 2023 - She Said, Yes, Quarterfinalist – SoCal Screenplay Competition
- 2022 - Fogotten Sons, Semifinalist – Stage 32 Female Driven Screenwriting Contest
- 2022 - Forgotten Sons, Semifinalist – Female Voices Rock Film Festival
- 2022 - Forgotten Sons, Quarterfinalist – Stage 32 Television Drama Contest
- 2022 - Forgotten Sons, Quarterfinalist – Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards
- 2021 - Forgotten Sons, Quarterfinalist – Filmmatic Inroads Screenplay Awards
- 2021 - Forgotten Sons, Screenwriters Network TV Pilot Competition
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Digital Campaign Manager
Walmart Media Connect
05.2024 - Current
Technical Account Manager
SiriusXM
04.2020 - 09.2021
Client Services Manager
Integral Ad Science
09.2018 - 04.2020
Account Manager
Pandora
01.2016 - 09.2018
Account Manager
Adara
08.2014 - 01.2016
TV Sales Assistant
Katz Media Group
09.2011 - 08.2014
Extension Certification Program - Screenwriting: Film & TV Comprehension
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Degree - Media Studies & Legal Studies
Pitzer College
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