Thomas Stroud Email & Phone Number

• In addition to Production Coordinator role, joined writing team in role as Writing Coordinator for 26-episode season. Managed the day-to-day schedule including deadlines, serving as the point of contact for scheduling and coordinating all writing meetings.• Pitched story ideas, wrote and edited one-paragraph "story starters" to launch episodes• Co-wrote episode with guidance of Story Editor. Used production & writing experience to spearhead through scripting, research, and pre-production stages prior to series cancellation• Took notes and participated in brainstorms, scripting meetings, and research sessions• Proofed and edited scripts, distributed to stakeholders, and compiled feedback into one document

New York, Ny

• While continuing PA duties, took on additional roles with focus on VO records and design process• Assembled delivery materials, including selection of key frames for display on streaming, proofing credit documents, and creating metadata• Edited scripts to match storyboards in advance of Live-Action production• Spearheaded move to remote VO records and live-action filming during the COVID-19 pandemic. Delivered recording equipment to talent, guided them through set-up over Zoom, and joined Zoom record sessions to take notes and provide technical assistance• Coordinated VO records and provided creative assistance for "Blue's Big City Adventure," a feature-length film for Paramount+• Provided feedback and assistance throughout all stages of design. Compiled list of needed design concepts, participated in meetings between design team and EPs, and gave notes based on both previously flagged concerns, as well as own creative ideas.

New York, Ny

• Provided administrative and creative support as member of the creative production team for the long-running Emmy-nominated show "Blue's Clues & You!"• Distributed assets for review, organized notes, and collated feedback for 90+ episodes worth of design, music, animatic, and animation deliveries.• Scheduled meetings, coordinating between production, scripting, and research teams, as well as Network and EPs. Prepared and distributed agendas, took notes during, and provided any necessary context, research, or follow-up• Generated expense reports, tracked travel & meals expenses • Prepared template doc for award submissions, and created & exported required screeners.

New York, Ny

• Assisted throughout production and post-production process of Cyberchase season 11, as well as early stages of series being considered for development• Reviewed cuts of episodes throughout animation process for transcription and quality assurance purposes, provided feedback on cuts relating to story, animation, and educational content• Conducted research relating to series in development, strategies of competing series in demographic, and potential holes in PBS programming both on TV and online• Compiled and maintained physical and digital archives of tapes, legal documentation, and research materials

New York, Ny

• Assisted in the creative development of both new and currently running series, provided feedback on pilots as well as cuts of episodes in post-production, and generated ideas for specials based off current programming• Regularly acted as administrative assistant to the SVP of Series Development - Unscripted; covered phone lines, maintained calendar, and arranged meetings and conference calls• Compiled daily field notes from ongoing shoots into easy to consume highlight documents for senior staff• Researched potential inspiration for future series, including set design and competition elements

New York, Ny

• Assisted lead producer throughout pre-production and production process of feature film; arranged monthly schedule, coordinated travel, and organized office• Researched and placed orders for production, including equipment/vehicle rentals, catering, and locations• Generated and filed paperwork, including filming permits and contracts• Greeted and interacted with writers, directors, and producers; provided a welcoming atmosphere upon arrival