Maya W. Thames
Creative
Los Angles,CA
Summary
I seek to apply my leadership and strong communication skills alongside unlimited creativity, adaptability, and passion for storytelling on a team that promotes growth and progression within an innovative work environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Department Assistant
NETFLIX
Los Angeles, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Creative and administrative support for Netflix Executives, ranging from manager to COO by adhering to and anticipating needs during each coverage
- Duties include but are not limited to scheduling, managing calendars, event coordinating, problem solving, expense reports, booking travel, cross-functional communication (internal and external), script reading, creative input, event planning, creative planning, etc
- Adept at handling multiple projects, prioritizing tasks, and shifting quickly to identify and proactively attend to any need to accomplish my team's goals.
- Relevant Coverages (Short/Long-Term): Greg Peters, COO & CPO, Drama Series Content Acquisition (4 execs), Original Film (3 execs), Doc Series (4 execs), Post Production (1 director), Music Creative & Production (1 VP), Casting Series (3 execs), Unscripted Series, Production Management (1 VP)
Senior Creative Production Assistant
ABC TAMRON HALL SHOW
New York City
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Creatively support producer and assistant producer within fast-paced environment including in studio and in-office
- Assist with developing pitches and listening to pitch ideas from potential guests
- Conducting and transcribing pre-interviews
- Coordinate show meetings and correspond with all departments to ensure that producer can deliver each episode to our EP and host (gfx, post production, publicity, production mgmt, social media, etc.)
- Create and fact check research packet, coordinate rights and clearances
- Draft and proof-read scripts for producer
Marketing and Communications Assistant
MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP FOR TOMORROW
Bethesda, MD
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Assist the "MarComm" team by completing upcoming projects and requests
- Design meaningful social media posts, create graphics, analyze and report social media data
Production Assistant
ABC 13
Norfolk, VA
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Develop, integrate, and apply broadcast writing and producing skills during the morning side shift
- Shadowing and working cross-functionally with the sales and marketing department
DEI Researcher/Assistant
PhRMA
Washington, DC
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Gather and analyze research to determine the most effective diversity and inclusion strategies to apply to the company’s approach
- Research and outreach with potential external partners
- Present findings via presentation deck and accumulate data overtime
Education
B.A. - Journalism, Marketing
Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications
Hampton University
Skills
Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator)
Airtable
Asana
CallPlease App
Envoy
Hootsuite
Slate Manager
Navan / Trip Action
Docusign
Watson
LexisNexis
Script Breakdown
Google Workscpace
Canva
Project planning
Flexible and Adaptable
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Decision-Making
Cultural Awareness
Attention to Detail
Business administration
Spreadsheet management
Leaderships, Memberships, & Awards
- Program Leader – Chief Diversity Officers Summit, August 2023
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
- P.U.S.H. Program, Creative Lead & Co-Director, 2022-2023
- Telly Award Winner, 2021
- NAACP Member, 2020
- WWCC, Youth Leadership 2020
- Higher Education Today, Segment Coordinator & Editor 2019-2020
- Envision. Lead. Grow. Mentor 2019-2020
- CTV-Channel 76 Intern of the Year Award 2019
- Gloucester Institute, Emerging Leaders Program 2019-2020
- WHOV Newscast Writer/Producer 2016-2020
- University Class Officer, Community Service Coordinator 2017-2020
- Procter & Gamble Sales Pitch Competition Winner 2019
- Boys & Girls Club Volunteer 2017-2019
Timeline
Creative Department Assistant
NETFLIX
11.2021 - Current
Senior Creative Production Assistant
ABC TAMRON HALL SHOW
08.2020 - 11.2021
Marketing and Communications Assistant
MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP FOR TOMORROW
06.2020 - 08.2020
Production Assistant
ABC 13
09.2019 - 03.2020
DEI Researcher/Assistant
PhRMA
06.2019 - 08.2019
B.A. - Journalism, Marketing
Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications
Hampton University