Cathy Masamitsu

Cathy's Work History
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Objective:

I am currently working free-lance television production (through July 2011), but can possibly be available for short-term projects and productions, depending on my work schedule and a potential employer's needs.  My preference is for a permanent position with longevity in a corporate or university setting.  I have flexibility in my salary depending on the length the position and the benefits package offered.

Experience:

(current position)
Executive Assistant and Associate Producer
63rd Primetime Emmy Nominations Announcements Broadcast 
(airs July 2011)
DMS Production Services, Inc.
310-265-9566 (Producer Douglass M. Stewart, Jr.)

October 2010 - January 2011
Executive Assistant and Segment Associate Producer (January 2011)
Screen Actors Guild Awards - Life Achievement Tribute to Ernest Borgnine
DMS Production Services, Inc.
310-265-9566 (Producer Douglass M. Stewart, Jr.)

July - August 2010
Segment Producer (live broadcast)
Creative Arts Emmy Awards
SJ2 ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
323-785-2400 (Producer Spike Jones, Jr.)

April - July 2010
Associate Producer (live broadcast)
62nd Primetime Emmy Nominations Announcements Broadcast
SJ2 ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
323-785-2400 (Producer Spike Jones, Jr.)

June 2008 - current (full-time and free-lance)
Executive Assistant to Producer Douglass Stewart, Jr.
Office Manager / Coordinator
DMS PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC.
(refer to Letter of Recommendation and Credits via the navigation links above)

February 1981 - May 2007
Producer and Executive Assistant to Executive Producer/Director Woody Fraser
WOODY FRASER PRODUCTIONS, INC.
(refer to Letter of Recommendation and Credits via the navigation links above)

Education:

University of California, Los  Angeles (UCLA)
Bachelor of Science - DESIGN

Skills:

  • Computer and Internet Proficiency, (all standard office programs: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
  • Basic Web Design (such as this online resume website)
  • Maintenance of Multiple Executive Calendars
  • Conference/Board Meetings and Special Event Scheduling and Coordination
  • Minutes for Board and Executive Meetings
  • Interviewing, Hiring, Scheduling of Production Assistant and Support Staff
  • Executive Travel Coordination
  • V.I.P. Client, Talent and Celebrity Relations
  • Equipment and Supplies Purchasing (from paperclips to computer equipment)
  • PowerPoint Presentations for Sales and Pitch Meetings
  • Manuscript Editing and Proofreading
  • Library/Data Organization and Management
  • Petty Cash Management
  • Communication with Vendors, Landlord, Insurance, Accounting and Payroll Companies
  • Invoice Preparation and Follow-up
  • Photography/Graphic Design (logos, business cards, stationery)
  • Craft Services (professional catering experience)

Related Skills and Experience:

Writer:
  • Published author (1994, WestView Press) BREAST CANCER?  LET ME CHECK MY SCHEDULE!  
Speaker:
  • American Cancer Society (since 1989)
  • Susan G. Komen Foundation (Media Award recipient, 1990)
  • Breast Cancer Fund (Tokyo, Japan Press Conference, August 2000)
  • National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation Speakers Bureau (since 1991)
  • Honorary Society of Kentucky Colonels (Member since 1992)
Fundraising / Special Events:
  • Climb Against The Odds Mt. Fuji (international mountain-climb participant and fundraiser, August 2000 - event raised $800,000 for cancer research)
  • Special Event Co-Chair (multiple years) - Bel Air Church Christmas Tea (all volunteer-run large event seating 900+ guests and involving 300+ volunteers)
Leadership: 
  • Board of Directors (1998-2010) International Aid (Humanitarian and emergency aid agency)

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