Heather Grayson Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

We deep dive into documentary filmmaking on Behind The Doc.

Boston, Ma, Us

Skills & Abilities• Film and Television Production: Wide-ranging knowledge of film and video projects from inception to completion. Effective at organizing and coordinating shoots. Conduct script analysis and contribute to script changes. Ability to write and edit scenes, treatments, and scripts.• Administration and Communication: Provide efficient administrative support for a diverse array of program participants and staff. Prioritize and organize workloads to meet strict deadlines; train and support team members. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with management, staff, and internal and external groups.• Technical Proficiencies: Celtx, Final Cut Pro X, Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling, MS Office.• Strengths and Accomplishments: Enthusiastic and creative; demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and objectives. Excellent organizational and communication talents; solid skills in improving productivity and efficiency while reducing costs. “Official” Film SummaryEXECUTIVE PRODUCER | NAPESNI MOTION PICTURES | NOV. 2016 – MAY 2017• Wrote, managed and produced a short film titled “The Paramour” in Los Angeles. All are available to optionWriter/Play: Fade To Black5 time Script competition finalist Writer/Feature FIlm: Coming Home6 time Script competition finalist Writer/Television Series: Dual Writer/Director/Short Film: TossedPost-production Writer/Director/Cinematographer/Short Film: Ladies Who LunchEditing

Houston, Texas, Us

Won Sales Manager of the Year for Morton's the Steakhouse 2016 • Responsible for all catered functions from organization to execution, including delegation of responsibilities.• Work closely with sales managers and coordinators to generate new business and maintain contact with present accounts.• Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through effective training of staff, commitment to a “Do Whatever It Takes” attitude” and a hands-on, lead by example management style.• Identify qualifying business potential, closing business, overcoming objections, negotiating, upselling and understanding the client’s needs through Features-Adjectives-Benefits selling• Manage business on the books successfully and work pipeline of Inquiries, Prospects, Tentative and Definite bookings• Work local Key Influencers including Hotels, Convention & Visitor Bureaus, Chambers, Retail Outlets, Office Buildings and Condo/Apartment buildings• Conduct client visits that are targeted and meaningful to build private dining sales• Sales for the Cleveland went up year over year 25% each year while employed. • Brought in many new clients and made sure the Top and Target accounts were well taken care of.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

• Was a part of the opening team for the new venue.• Helped to create and implement all opening procedures for the restaurant and concert hall.• Developed and successfully sold all private events packages (social, civic and corporate).• Handled all of the tours and showings of the venue during construction and after opening.• Created their event costs, budgets and marketing strategies• Attended and maintained all of the networking events and groups in the Cleveland area.• Developed strong relationships with investors and clients.• Created a developmental plan for the events department.• Worked with several computer systems such as squirrel, compete, tripleseat and open table.• Successfully used cold /warm calling to bring in events• Developed all relationships with outside event vendors and created their preferred vendor lists. • Lead the team that created all of the in-house events such as: Happy Hours, July 4th, Smoke on the River, Brides Bourbon and Beer, tastings, etc.

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

- Served over 900 guests and had a book of business at 1.2 million before I left.- I assisted guests with all promotions and offers, including Vegas and local marketing- Each Seven Star (highest rank in Caesars) was given trips to one of our properties in the Caesars brand and I would arrange everything for them.- Customer Service and meeting the needs of my guests was priority one, I would contact or see each of my guests on the floor or on the phone every month.- Had to make a minimum of 60 calls a day three times a week- Become proficient in social media to help each out to my guests and build more of a clientele.- Became very well known in Cleveland and gained a large list of players, media and business contacts- Knowing slot machines and table games was a must. - Learned all of the casino computer systems and was the lead trainer from Jan 2013 to May 2013.- Knowing the play and theoretical for play as well as comping procedures was mandatory. - Ranked #1 or #2 in all sales blitzes from April 2012 to December 2013- Trained and Certified in Richardson Sales Technique (Relationship sales and telephone sales)

Actively searched for national and international sponsorships concerning varies films, events and web based series. In depth marketing efforts towards all types of distribution and red carpet events across the country, including canvassing local establishments, groups, social networking, Meetup groups and twitter users for support/ticket sales.Developed and implemented the first internship program for the companyDeveloped the first sales structure for NEHST studios including, invoicing, distribution pricing, purchase order, library sales, media viewing rights, sponsorship packages, sales presentations, sales reporting and sales through social media.Supervised interns and commission based sales representatives including their time-management and sales goals. Pioneered Google reporting concept as a work at home option.Conducted all sales training Developed promotions for film/ticket sales including building each code. Successfully using social networking and grassroots marketing I implemented all promotions.Brought large sponsorships to NEHST Studios, such as Marriott International, Sysco, Fathead, Stuffits and more.Promoted six independent films successfully at once satisfying my sales goals for each month.

Solicit & participate in outside sales calls with Business Travel Manager to gain relationships with clients and uncover business opportunitiesAssists with the personal travel for accounts both domestic and international working with top travel agents to guarantee efficiencyExecutes sales techniques by negotiating continuously to maximize revenue.Responsible for reporting revenue and production of top accounts both national and local for corporate review Captures information regarding designated VIP reservationsRespond to any challenges and delegate responsibilities out to the specific departmentsSet-up proper billing accounts according to the accounting guidelinesDevelop and cultivate positive working relationships with internal and external guests; offer lateral service to support our team and reach common goalsOversee accuracy of room blocks and reservations. Administer group rooming lists using reservation systems, revise room blocks to maintain the required number of available roomsCollaborates with Revenue Management and Operation team to manage the hotels occupancyHonored four times 5-Star nominations, highest award for a non-managerial employee given once every quarter

Promotions for Village Voice/ Scene MagazineAttended organized sales events to promote the magazine & sell advertisement space for the magazine at certain eventsCreated a buzz about the magazine by speaking about promotions and distributionHelped to organize magazine events using creative methods and strategies Contributor for the Night and Day section of Scene Magazine - Wrote, edited and submitted articles - Met deadlines for all articles which subjects vary from week to week. Classified Account Executive Prospected effectively through cold-calling new accountsCreated profitable customer relationshipsFocused on private party, businesses and non-profits, locally and nationallyDeveloped sales strategies with teamworkRecipient of all sales incentives during

Demonstrated leadership and teamworkEnsured Profitability through sales and shrinkage controlScheduled staff and supervises operations, as requiredCreated optimum Customer Shopping experienceDisplayed merchandise and ad materials Advised Customers on quality, cuts and value of jewelry, gems, and mountings Assisted in preparing Payroll, Personnel, and Expense reporting

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

Scouted locations for movie and commercial venues,Coordinated Talents, made appointments for Directors,Promoted GCFC with mail-outs, investor calls, and media publications,Re-organized Media Archives for Presentation Purposes,

Executed special orders, inventory control and bookkeepingHandled ordering, filing, various organizational duties

Bachelor Degree, English

Education