Cathy Masamitsu

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Career Professional Executive Assistant




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I am a Career Professional Executive Assistant with skills and experience working with entertainment industry executives of the most demanding temperaments.   I am good at what I do, and love my work!  I am currently working as a free-lance assistant and television associate producer.  My objective is to find a full-time position with longevity and a sense of corporate community.

I am:
  • a person of character: loyal, honest, confidential 
  • organized, meticulous with detail and follow-through
  • budget-minded, (always seek the lowest price, experienced negotiator)
  • a multi-tasker, problem-solver, dedicated and focused
  • cheerful, not easily discouraged, careful listener, thick-skinned
  • diplomatic, discerning, wise (calm under pressure, patient and professional with the most challenging of human temperaments)
My skills include:
  • computer and internet proficiency (all standard office programs - Word, Excel, etc., on Mac and PC)
  • basic website construction (such as this resume website)
  • writing, research, editing, transcription (published author)
  • presentation research and preparation (PowerPoint, scripts, manuscripts, television concept sales/pitch)
  • V.I.P relations (executive/celebrity communication, conferences and events)
  • staff management, hiring and supervision
  • interfacing with vendors, research and purchasing (everything from paperclips to computer and video equipment)
  • executive travel booking (travel agency experience)
  • fundraising, volunteer recruitment/coordination and production of large special events
  • photography/graphic arts/stationery/brochures and logo design (Bachelor of Science, UCLA School of Design)
My current and recent positions:
  • (current project) 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards Nominations Announcements Broadcast (live telecast to air July 2011)
  • 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Life Achievement Award tribute to Ernest Borgnine (Segment Associate Producer, aired January 30, 2011)
  • Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (Segment Producer, live broadcast August 27, 2010)
  • 62nd Primetime Emmy Nominations Announcements Broadcast (Associate Producer, live broadcast July 8, 2010)
  • Screen Actors Guild Awards (2010 and 2009)
  • 81st Annual Academy Awards (2009)
  • Primetime Emmy Nominations Announcements Broadcast (2009, 2008)
  • Primetime Emmy Awards (2008)
Kindly use the navigation links (above, in red) to view specifics related to my Work History, Credits, and Letters of Professional Reference.  I welcome you to contact me if you have questions, require additional information, or to set an appointment to meet with me.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:
  • Douglass M. Stewart, Jr. (310-265-9566) doug@dmsfilm.com
  • Woody Fraser (718-419-3598) woody.fraser@foxnews.com
  • Spike Jones, Jr. (323-785-2400) spike@sj2entertainment.com

Sincerely,

Cathy Masamitsu

CATHY MASAMITSU ~ 818.554.7894

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