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A major in Communication Studies from UCLA and experience in new media marketing that specializes in working with clients and developing a rich-content and search-optimized marketing profiles for local businesses’ micro-sites and iPhone applications, experience in special events, office services and animation production add credibility to my candidacy. I am seeking an opportunity to gain experience where my enthusiasm, optimistic attitude and excellent management skills can benefit your department and my personal growth.

I love television, and I have a passion for entertainment production. I have a strong desire to excel in media business and align myself with a career in the entertainment industry, specifically in entertainment-related management, production, digital media marketing, advertizing and promotions. I am very interested to gain insights into the inner programming for broadcast television and digital platforms and the creative dynamics of the television industry. I am very attracted to the possibility of gaining knowledge about the development of worldwide entertainment brands and about the process of content creation, press clippings and digital media operation. I would like to have an opportunity to be a part of something that I am passionate about and love and to play a part in the creation of products that make people entertained around the world. I want to extend my experience and knowledge in new media strategies and learn from the best professionals to become the best in the business.

The skills and experiences gained from extracurricular activities, work and internship experiences make me an excellent candidate for the position. The scope of my experiences includes the ability to produce innovative and effective campaigns, work efficiently in teams and get tasks done by the deadlines.

• As Special Events and Facilities Operations Intern at Nickelodeon Animation Studios, I assisted with daily operations of facilities and special events planning, including performing clerical and administrative tasks.
• As Account Executive at Daily Bruin Marketing, I specialized in working with clients and developing a rich-content and search-optimized marketing profiles for local businesses’ micro-sites and iPhone applications, and I performed and directed a wide variety of activities, such as designing campaign slogans for the iPhone Applications for local businesses and performing market visits to Westwood, Santa Monica and Wilshire with the group of interns in order to collect the information about local businesses, encouraging competitive spirit with other teams and motivating team by recognizing high standards of performance.
• As a Media Researcher at Project Media Literacy, I researched commercials, pictures and other relevant information that later was incorporated into lesson plans about safe Internet use, advertizing and popular models and idols’ effects on society and explained them to the Middle School children.
• As a High School Host for the New Year’s Party and St. Valentine’s Day, I wrote the scripts for the concerts and contests, searched talents to perform and entertain Elementary School Children.

I believe I have the qualifications and enthusiasm that you are looking for. I thrive on challenges and very attentive to details. I also enjoy reading and doing research. The accompanying résumé reflects an energetic, highly competitive, and committed individual with relevant experience, and it can give you an idea of my potential for making a worthwhile contribution to the company. 

Karolina Bacherikova

Los Angeles, CA 90046   •   323-five-three-two-0804    •    kbacherikova at yahoo dot com

PROFILE   

  Enthusiastic, decisive and team-oriented UCLA graduate with an experience in New Media and Animation Production that encompasses facilities and special events operations, project & document management, marketing & public relations. I am a motivated self-starter who is proficient, hard-working and extremely reliable and who is adept at translating possibilities into plans to achieve short-term and long-term objectives.     

EDUCATION

Major: Communication Studies, emphasis on Mass Communication

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES, summa cum laude                      June 15, 2012

• Relevant coursework: Entertainment Law, Freedom of Communication, Computer-Mediated Communication, Situation Comedy, Freedom of Speech and Press, Evolution of Mass Media Images, Ethics in Journalism
• Scholastic activities and honors: Scholar of UCLA College Honors Program, Dean’s List,
• Undergraduate Communications Association (UCLA), Golden Key Honor Society,

SCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES AND HONORS:

• Scholar of UCLA College Honors Program, Dean’s List; Undergraduate Communication Association (UCLA)
• Permanent member of AGS Honor Society, OMD Honor Society, Golden Key International Honor Society
• Departmental Honors, Senior Thesis: “First Amendment: Federal Shield Law and Privacy Under the Patriot Act”

NEW MEDIA RELATED EXPERIENCE

Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Special Events and Ficilities Operations Intern            January/2012 - June/2012

• Assisted with daily operations of a multi-purpose facility and special events, including general facilities operations, clerical and administrative tasks
• Assisted 2D production teams in preparing for new episode pitches, observed the process of post-production process retakes and editing sessions and voice recording session
• Aided Special Events Department during Avatar: The Legend of Korra Premiere at Nick on Sunset
• Inventoried the furniture and signs for a future reference

PartyEarth.com, Marketing and Product Development Intern                      December/2011-March/2012

• Generated new ideas to incorporate into the development, improvement and search optimization of the website
• Optimized marketing strategies through social media (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Foursquare)
• Performed comprehensive database management with Excel
• Sorted resume applications of photographers applying for paid positions

Daily Bruin Marketing, Account Executive                                            June/2011- present   

Content Producer

• Actively participate in developing Daily Bruin's multi-year strategic plan to create new products and markets, including localresearch.com, a digital marketing services website for local business
• Perform surveys of local businesses and find solutions to potential and existing issues that businesses face
• Build search-optimized business micro-sites and write the content for the iPhone App for sending push-up discount notifications
• Brainstorm ideas for the promotion of the platform to the merchant community and users

Human Resources Executive

• Conduct recruitment of Interns for Daily Bruin Marketing through different channels
• Attracted new interns, screened resumes, and conducted screening interviews for internship applicants
• Selected qualified candidates and placed them into groups based on their qualifications

WRITING EXPERIENCE

• Wrote Westwood Movie Theaters Guide (http://www.localresearch.com/guides/westwood-movie-theaters/)
• Learn business strategies for production of rich content, including search-optimized text and multi-media, for business micro-sites (some of my clients are LA Talk Therapy (http://www.localresearch.com/listings/la-talk-therapy/), Jersey Mike’s Subs (http://www.localresearch.com/listings/jersey-mikes-subs/), and others)
• Contributing writer for an Undergraduate Law Journal at UCLA

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE (MEDIA)

• Direct a group of interns on Daily Bruin Marketing operations and content creation
• Encourage competitive spirit with other teams and motivate team by recognizing high standards of performance
• Create enthusiasm and build confidence in others
• UCLA Project Media Literacy as a Media Researcher where I look for the commercials, advertisements, pictures, songs and videos that are incorporated in the lesson plans

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL PROJECTS

• UCLA Project Literacy as a Tutor for a fourth grade student in Mar Vista Gardens
• Union Rescue Mission, fund-raising volunteer

Beverly Hills Country Club, Snack Bar Manager                                                      March/2007- Aug/2010

• Trained new staff on snack bar procedures and customer service
• Worked on a team in high stress environment to meet customer needs, and satisfied safety standards

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Content Production for websites, Human Resources, Public Relations, Marketing, Facilities Operations, Office Services and Event Planning
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, project management, and team-building expertise
• Computer savvy (both PC and Mac), proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, iMovie, InDesign; some knowledge of Photoshop/Illustrator, Windows Movie-Maker, Final Cut Pro
• Able to multitask and make decisions. Flexible to changing priorities and detail-oriented
• Adept at recognizing/launching steps needed to attain objectives. Thrive on challenges to overcome obstacles with solutions that are technically sound and financially feasible. Learn new skills rapidly
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, project management, and team-building expertise
• Languages: Russian (fluent), Spanish (conversational)
  

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