Riley O'Rourke
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Creative ops architect who turns strategic vision into execution through program management, cross-functional communication, adaptive leadership, and crisp judgment. 7+ years of experience at Netflix, Outlier, and WME building operating cadence and governance, aligning stakeholders, and optimizing processes to elevate teams and deliver outcomes in high‑pressure, public‑facing environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Coordinator to the VP
Netflix
Hollywood, California
07.2024 - Current
- Support senior exec across a 130+ film slate, balancing creative priorities with operational efficiency and portfolio visibility.
- Evaluate 10–15 projects weekly; synthesize briefs using consumer insight reports and viewership data to offload 20–30% teammate workload and speed decisions.
- Partner with creative, production, finance, comms, and BA to align vision with strategic and financial goals (timelines, risks, P&L).
- Lead intake→development→greenlight rituals and operating cadence; manage 12 Airtable sources (intake, milestones, talent) to drive on‑time decisions across the slate.
Executive Assistant to the President
Outlier Society
Culver City, California
04.2021 - 07.2025
- Chief-of-staff–style support in a 6-person studio across a 100‑project slate at Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society, touching development, packaging, production ops, and communications across film/TV/podcasts.
- Built Airtable/Sheets source-of-truth and operating cadence (briefs, action logs, status reporting) that increased daily efficiency and collaboration by 100%.
- Drove end-to-end ops from intake and coverage/notes to packaging (writers/directors/talent) and studio targets—advancing projects to pitch.
- Penned 5 original treatments and developed projects to eventual studio pitch; improved project quality/sell‑through by at least 25%.
Assistant to Partners
William Morris Endeavor
Beverly Hills, California
07.2018 - 04.2024
- Managed partner-level desks for A‑list actors, athletes, and creators; executed executive communications and stakeholder management in a deadline-driven environment.
- Controlled information flow during launches, press, and award cycles—owning run‑of‑show, issue escalation, and confidentiality governance to protect clients and partners.
- Triaged 300+ daily emails/calls; drove packaging and deal flow, facilitating offers, submissions, and negotiations to advance client opportunities.
- Led ERG programs and mentored 10+ assistants per year, supporting initiatives that raised $35K+ for BLM‑aligned nonprofits.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts (BA) - Communication Studies
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2018
Skills
- Efficient project management
- Strategic & creative planning
- Problem solving in fast paced & high stakes settings
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Vendor & partner management
- Teamwork & relationship building
- Operational optimization
- Adaptability & communication
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Creative Coordinator to the VP
Netflix
07.2024 - Current
Executive Assistant to the President
Outlier Society
04.2021 - 07.2025
Assistant to Partners
William Morris Endeavor
07.2018 - 04.2024
Bachelor Of Arts (BA) - Communication Studies
University of California, Los Angeles