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Film & Video Programmer Resume Sample

For most film programmers, it’s not so much about having a wide and broad knowledge of film – but it’s about being able to apply your knowledge in practical ways like sourcing funding and responding to opportunities. No programming job is just about sitting around and thinking which films you would like to show. You have to think beyond the venue and develop links with your community.

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CAREER GOAL

To be part of a successful multimedia organization that develops my skills and expertise in film programming

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Promotions, Marketing and Sales

Promoted DVD products and services to the U.S. and Japanese market
Executed marketing and promotional campaign meetings with the Japanese media clientele as part of the social media campaigns of the company
Launched successful media events including a trade show for the TV and Film Post-Production industry
Lead several advertising campaigns for publication companies
Worked with creative teams to create promotional campaigns for media clients
Handled the pricing and product media placement with advertising sales personnel from publications
Managed local and international sales accounts for the company
Acted as liaison to several local and international film distributors and sales agents that sell distribution rights to their films at the American Film Market (AFM) 2000

Television Production

Supported TVC production and photo shoots for Japanese print media and their clients
Developed and disseminated marketing collaterals to international companies potentially interested in purchasing international syndication rights for in-house TV shows
Reviewed and commented on submitted scripts for TV and print media
Liaised with Japanese clients in performing administrative tasks

Languages and Translation

Bilingual: Native Japanese and Business Level English
Freelance translator and transcriber since 2004
Translate (between Japanese and English) business letters, instruction manuals, flyers, business conference audios, audio interviews, and an official website for an interactive DVD game
Transcription experience includes Movie Electronic Press Kits for Warner Bros. and its subsidiaries

Administration

Performed client services with strong emphasis on customer service and event management
Organized executives’ meetings and provided customers with quote documentation, production and post production contracts
Organized meeting schedules for AFM
answered phone calls, copied scripts and shipped documents & packages to both local and international partners
Conducted initial market research for an internet technology start-up company based in Canada

EDUCATION

Certificate in Film, TV & New Media, North Carolina School of the Arts (April 2000 – June 2002)

Major in Film Production & Business

BA in Communication Arts, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan (April 1996 – March 2000)

Major in American Culture & Society
Minor in Corporate Communications

WORK EXPERIENCE

Daekyo Digital,Fayetteville, NC July 2004 to September 2008

Japanese Liaison Representative (DVD/Internet Contents Production)

7-StopOne Inc., Cherokee, NC September 2003 to May 2004

Administrative Assistant (Post-Production Services/Division)

PinoyTV Distribution, Harnett, NC April 2000 to August 2002

Executive Assistant

SitaroTV Productions, Tokyo, Japan January 2000 to February 2000

Assistant to President & Executive Vice President (Television and Post-Production)

Unitel Films Institute, Fukuoka, Japan September 1999 to December 1999

Executive Assistant (International Sales & Distribution)

Gazeetteer Publications Inc., Fukuoka, Japan April 1999 to September 1999

Receptionist / Admin. Assistant (Independent Film Production)

SKILLS

Proficient PC skills including Internet software, MS Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Extensive experience with office equipments
Solid communication and public relations skills
Excellent knowledge of film and TV industry

MISCELLANEOUS EXPERIENCE