Marisa Thomas Email & Phone Number

Greater Los Angeles Area

Prepares in-depth notes, comments and analysis for filmmakers and executives on a high volume of projects in development and production, including incoming submissionsCoordinates closely with other departments, agencies, project executives, filmmakers, and production staff to make sure any needs or requests are handled in a timely mannerTracks emerging writers, directors, producers, and competitive properties in the animated and live-action space Drives research and preparation of materials for department meetings and presentationsMaintains department database of production timelines, talents lists, contact lists, incoming submissions and pitches, and various other internal department documentsActs as Chief of Staff for the department, coordinating all aspects of meetings, pitches, presentations and projects that come through the departmentManage EVP’s complex calendar, phone lines, expense reports, and travel arrangements

Los Angeles, Ca

Oversaw a team of two coordinators, three in-house designers, and numerous freelancers on the creation and execution of hundreds of pitch decks for competitive commercial production projectsActed as point-person for all creative resource requests at Tool, working closely with producers and executives with the needs and creative tastes of the projects in mindTracked budgets for pitch projects, working closely with producers and accounting teamProvided creative direction and written feedback to writers and designers to ensure that all projects were up to Tool’s standard

Los Angeles, Ca

Assembled creative teams needed for each project, working as the liaison between designers, writers, producers, and company executives in a fast-paced environmentMeticulously maintained department project calendar and online database of all creative materialsResearched up-and-coming designers and writers to add to our talent roster

Santa Monica, Ca

Provided administrative and business support to the CEO of Eclipse Entertainment (Music Management) and Popmania, Inc. (Teen Entertainment Company)Maintained CEO's calendar, coordinate meetings and conference calls, answer phones, and upkeep databases for website analyticsFacilitated communication between clients, musical artists, vendors, publicists, and Senior Industry executivesCoordinates logistics for various company events (i.e. product shoots, company lunches, music recording sessions)Provided ideas and wrote for social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat)

Uganda, Thailand, India

Fundraised $15,000 for the organizationPlanned and executed retreats for over 200 women in Uganda, India, and Thailand, coordinating the event space, food, and supplies with the local contactsManaged their social media outlets while on the field: Instagram, Facebook, VimeoCreated Curriculum for "Beauty for Ashes" Women's Ministry: Lesson planning/skits/hands-on activitiesIntercultural Teaching/English TeachingMaintained donor relations through bi-monthly e-mail and blog updates