Samantha Backus
Studio City,CA
Summary
Organized Production Assistant and Office Administrator with hands-on production experience and high-volume operations support. Proven ability to manage calendars, schedule meetings and conference calls, coordinate travel, and prepare correspondence and reports. Experienced with call-sheet and production-document workflows, and proficient with MS Word, Excel, Google Workspace and Adobe Acrobat in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Coordinator
The Walt Disney Company
11.2024 - Current
- Coordinate daily team operations, scheduling logistics, and coverage to maintain seamless workflows in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while ensuring compliance with company standards and procedures.
- Monitor team performance and provide real-time coaching, feedback, and operational guidance, fostering strong cross-functional communication and a positive, solutions-oriented team culture.
- Managed vendor relationships, facilitating effective communication and timely service delivery.
- Manage operational resources and quality control processes with strong attention to detail, supporting consistent brand presentation and delivering a polished guest-facing experience.
- Assisted with the preparation of detailed expense reports for various projects.
Production Assistant
Various Clients
09.2024 - Current
- Manage and transport production equipment including cameras, lighting, and sound gear, supporting efficient setup and breakdown for shoots.
- Assist in planning and coordinating video shoots, including script preparation and call sheet scheduling to ensure timely crew call and on-set readiness.
- Coordinate call sheets and production documents, liaising with crew and vendors during shoots and maintaining organized production records.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently on various assistant tasks within production environments.
- Applied excellent organizational skills to maintain accurate records and coordinate communication for the production team.
Office Assistant
Department of Healthcare Services
02.2024 - Current
- Manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings and travel logistics, and prepare detailed itineraries to support attorneys and external stakeholders in a deadline-driven environment.
- Serve as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and external partners, handling confidential correspondence and preparing memos and reports by gathering, analyzing, and verifying information.
- Build positive professional relationships through proactive communication, problem-solving, and seamless cross-functional coordination.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to the team, ensuring smooth daily operations.
Officer Candidate
United States Marine Corps Officer Program
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Demonstrated resilience and adaptability by excelling under high-stress conditions to achieve mission objectives.
- Developed leadership skills through practical application of officer responsibilities, emphasizing teamwork and accountability.
- Favorable discharge due to a full pelvic fracture.
Disney College Program Participant, Trainer
The Walt Disney Company
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Trained and mentored 100+ team members, creating clear instructional materials and translating complex operational procedures into accessible guides, strengthening onboarding and team readiness.
- Partnered with leadership in a high-volume, fast-paced environment to evaluate performance, communicate operational needs, and implement process improvements while managing multiple time-sensitive priorities.
- Built positive relationships across teams and delivered exceptional guest-facing service through professional communication, problem-solving, and collaborative coordination.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Multimedia
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA05-2020
Skills
- Call sheet & production documentation
- Calendar & travel coordination, computer skills
- Correspondence & report preparation
- MS Word
- Excel
- Google Workspace
- Adobe Acrobat
- Zoom
- Slack
Timeline
Operations Coordinator
The Walt Disney Company
11.2024 - Current
Production Assistant
Various Clients
09.2024 - Current
Office Assistant
Department of Healthcare Services
02.2024 - Current
Officer Candidate
United States Marine Corps Officer Program
01.2023 - 02.2024
Disney College Program Participant, Trainer
The Walt Disney Company
06.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Multimedia
University of California, San Diego