Cara Powers Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Personal assistant to two well known, high profile CEOs and daily show hostsManage personal travel, appointment scheduling, errands, emergency management, and all other needs for two separate familiesMaintained utmost secrecy and discretion Produced two music videos for CEO’s first albumAssisted CEO with first album by building website, assisting in merchandise design, & customer service.Planned multiple parties and events in their personal lives, including birthdays, graduation parties, Thanksgiving, etc.

Handled all paperworkDrew up call sheets and shot listsCommunication fulcrum between cast and crewAssisted with art, lighting, make up, costuming, craft services and moreHelped out on set as needed

Specialized in writing compelling, well researched stories with natural dialogueExcelled at direct, concise, and clear communicationWorked on extremely tight deadlines of up to 2 days.Performed nuanced one on one work with clients to ensure the product was exactly what they wantedEstablished clients from as far away as Sweden, Finland, and IsraelScript written include:First Date, short film directed by Vivi Varon and Logan Bowes, anticipated 2020 (in post-production)No Good Demon Goes Unpunished, short film directed by Lily Herman, 2018Boys Will Be Boys, Kansas City Horror Play Festival, October 2017Schizo, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Summer 2014Getting Closer, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Summer 2014

Produced everything from documentaries to filmsHandled paperwork, location booking, hiring, auditions, and moreExtensively researched options to save moneyNegotiated union contractsManaged all social media accounts and marketingBooked talentHelped out on set as neededFilm produced include:Sally Sue's Shoppin' Showcase and Smashed Glass Art Extravaganza, written and directed by Drew Freeman, 2019First Date, short film directed by Vivi Varon and Logan Bowes, anticipated 2020 (in post-production)No Good Demon Goes Unpunished, short film directed by Lily Herman, 2018

Los Angeles, California, United States

Specialized in talent and literary management for animation, comics, and children’s television and filmsManaged filingBooked meetings for agent and talentScheduled travelTracked emails to follow up onResearched projectsGave feedback on writers pitchesHandled finances and invoicingKept track of contractsMaintained contact information for film studios, production companies, publishers, and more.

SEO writingCopy writingEditingProofreadingSocial MediaResearchUtility Player

Greater Chicago Area

-Assisted Friend Dog Studios, a comedy production company known for their viral videos such as "GOP Jesus" and "Drunk Trump", in necessary research for an upcoming production-Maintained multiple and extensive spreadsheets of contact information, current trends, and more.-Utilized networking skills to get necessary information-Worked independently to ensure that the best, and most up to date information was presented.

Produced, co-wrote, and presented weekly episodesEdited podcasts for publishingManaged all social media accounts and marketingEdited graphics for every episodeBooked talent

Kansas City, Mo

Oversaw hiring, training and scheduling of assistants, house managers, and ushersOrganized and booked group trips to theatreMaintained years long relationships with donors, clients, media, and morePerformed booking and execution for all VIP and press eventsRecruited house managers, ushers, and box office assistantsMaintained finances including performing daily auditsPromoted to management after 2 months with companyHandled all billing for corporate partnershipsManaged all donation requests from local nonprofitsMaintained list of all donations made by theatre Assisted in organizing all press bookingsAssisted in writing online copy, instruction pages, brochures, and advertisementsOrganized and managed subsidized bussing for local schoolsWorked with all theatrical departments to ensure goals were met and projects completedCompiled opening night guest list and sent invitationsOrganized special events and seasonal charity driveRecorded notes at weekly staff meetings

Master'S Degree, Text And Performance

Done in collaboration with Birkbeck, University of London Studied the cultural context from which plays both past and present emerged.

Certificate In Comedy Filmmaking, Comedy Filmmaking

Studied at the world famous Second City Chicago's film school, the Harold Ramis Film School. This is the only program of its kind.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Text And Performance

Activities and Societies: International Students Society, Harry Potter SocietyDone in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Dramatic.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater

Activities and Societies: Theatre (focus in playwrighting, directing, and stage management), Speech and debate, Campus Activities Board.