LYA JANE GITLIS
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Story-driven media professional with hands-on experience in casting, production, and creative development, skilled at leading teams through deadlines and shaping Gen Z-focused stories across independent and mainstream projects.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCT PLACEMENT INTERN - SALES & ACCOUNTS
Hill Valley Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Developed promotional material for high-end brands (Clarins, A.P.C., Bulgari).
- Collaborated with filmmakers on hit shows like The White Lotus, Euphoria, and Oscar winners like Anora.
- Designed case studies for brand visibility and advertising impact.
- Sourced new contacts and conducted industry outreach.
- Strategized with account teams to form brand partnerships.
- Deepened knowledge of brand identity handling shipments and inventory.
- Handled release breakdowns, invites, and coordination emails.
CASTING ASSISTANT
Treadwell Kelly Casting
Los Angeles, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Generate and update session sheets with actors' pertinent information, and kept grade logs for review
- Analyzed entertainment trends to propose suitable cast recommendations
- Engaged in production meetings to align on casting needs and record directors' remarks
- Review and rename actors' self-tapes from Casting Networks and Breakdown Express to TKC's Dropbox
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Alliance Francaise De Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Managed and addressed student enrollment queries and absences via email
- Assumed responsibility for welcoming and orienting new students
CONTENT DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION INTERN
HKCORP, BlackPills
Los Angeles, CA
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Produced comprehensive pitch decks and annotated scripts with critical and constructive feedback
- Created storyboards aligning with production budget constraints
- Served as a production assistant during the pre-production stages of commercials and features and assisted with communication, paperwork, and talent prep on set
- Responsibly transferring equipment from one location to another
- Shared insights to tailor projects for Gen Z audiences
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA05.2025
Skills
- Public Relations
- Social Media Management
- Media Relations
- Strong Communicator
- Content Creation
- Team Leadership
- Public Speaking
Languages
- English, Native
- French, Native
Timeline
PRODUCT PLACEMENT INTERN - SALES & ACCOUNTS
Hill Valley Inc.
01.2025 - Current
CASTING ASSISTANT
Treadwell Kelly Casting
08.2024 - Current
CONTENT DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION INTERN
HKCORP, BlackPills
05.2024 - 01.2025
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Alliance Francaise De Los Angeles
09.2023 - Current
BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Loyola Marymount University
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