Hillary Pierce

PROFILE As an aspiring producer and manager within the Creative Industries I am eager to gain more experience in all aspects of production. My strong leadership skills, dedicated work ethic and friendly personality make me an amenable employee. Along with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail I am also articulate and well presented with previous work experience in a multi-cultural environment. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES / STRENGTHS • Computer Applications: Final Cut Pro, Excel, Word, Power Point, Adobe Photoshop (basic) • Languages: English (native), Spanish (basic) EDUCATION London School of Film Media and Performance (Sept 2010 to April 2013) • Working towards a BA (Hons) Degree in the Creative Industries • Awarded a merit scholarship of £6,085 annually Regents American College London Accumulated GPA 3.7 (Jan 2009 to May 2010) • Courses taken: Media Production, Modern World Cinema, Mass Communications, and Ethics in Media • Awarded a merit scholarship of £4,095 annually CREATIVE INDUSTRIES PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Tricycle Theatre (Nov 2011 to present) Front of House • Implement a high level of customer service by maintaining a friendly and attentive manner under stressful circumstances • Developed excellent time management skills as position requires the ability to prioritise with efficiency Film Festivals (Apr 2010 – present) Assistant Producer / Front of House / Runner • Guerilla Filmmaker’s Masterclass(Feb 2012), London Screenwriters’ Festival(Oct 2010, 2011), Comedy Writer’s Festival(Apr 2011), Portobello Film Festival(Sept 2010, 2011), and East End Film Festival(Apr 2010) • Manage up to 200 people at a time by ensuring attendees are well informed and comfortable • Adhere to all the needs of speakers and delegates giving technical support when needed Freelance Filmmaker (Oct 2011-present) Producer • Conceptualise, film, and edit Promotional Videos and Showreels for companies, organisations, and individuals. • Past projects include films for Sony, National Portrait Gallery, Riflemaker Gallery Soho, and Youtuba. VISUALEYES photography exhibition (Nov 2010 – Apr 2011) General Manager • In charge of all organisational aspects such as budgeting, scheduling, advertising, and promoting • Involved in all elements of production from purchasing material, framing and hanging the photographs, writing invitations and press releases as well as organising the opening reception Jean-Gough Frais artist promotion (Jan 2011 – Apr 2011) Project Manager • Administered a team of seven, utilising strong leadership skills, to promote the artist using available multi-media marketing platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Regents College Bulletin, and Youtube • Coordinated a short film of Analogue recording session at the Riflemaker’s Gallery in Soho, including interview with Lewis Durham http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC2EoCwE_5E Working Title Films (March 2011) Development Department Intern • Generated reviews for books, newspaper articles, and scripts • Devised pitches with filmic potential for a Working Title production • Researched potential contacts which included gathering background information on actors Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (Dec 2009 – present) Event Coordinator • Direct sponsorship signage for catering events in coordination with the schedule of tutorials and seminars along with general administration • Deliver a professional level of customer service to enhance the attendees experience • Acquired exceptional problem solving skills through a constant need to re-schedule Leaps and Bounds Theatre Troupe (1998-2009) Member • Roles included: Director (Sleepy Hollow), Assistant Director, Stage Manager, Set and Costume Designer, Actress, Lighting Assistant, and Choreographer • Also involved in Marketing, Advertising, Fundraising, and Promotion INTERESTS Filmmaking, Art exhibitions, Fringe Theatre, Kickboxing, concerts especially Classical, all kinds of dance including Indian and African, exploring different cultures in foreign cities