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S mc manus resume 2016
- 1. Susie McManus Email: susiemcmanus11@gmail.com Bowie, MD 20715 Cell: 410-370-5260 WORK HISTORY – Discovery Communications, LLC Executive Assistant: 2015 – 2016. TLC - SVP of Production & Development; VP of Development. Executive Assistant: 2015 – 2016. Discovery Life - VP of Production & Development. ? Managed and prioritized appointments and calendar of events for three Executives as well as scheduled five bi-coastal multi-department staff meetings on a weekly and bi-weekly basis. ? Coordinated meeting logistics such as making room and phone bridge reservations, sending meeting invitations, scheduling AV support for video-conferencing, and distributing meeting documents. ? Arranged travel logistics for three Executives, scheduled all external producer and industry meetings, and processed expenses. ? Assisted in the creation of agendas, various reports, and presentations for meetings and conferences. ? Screened phone calls and handled urgent matters or delegated to department staff where appropriate. ? Managed all office and staff needs including supply orders, facility requests, and travel for members of the TLC Production and Development staff when needed. ? Established and maintained favorable relationships with external producers to ensure a beneficial working experience with the TLC Development and Production teams. Executive Assistant: 2014 – 2015. TLC - SVP of Development; SVP of Production & Development; VP of Development. Executive Assistant: 2012 – 2014. OWN – EVP of Content & Strategy; TLC – VP of Development; VP of Production & Development East Coast. Executive Assistant: 2011 – 2012. DF&H/OWN - SVP of Content Strategy; TLC - VP of Development; VP of Production. Administrative Assistant: 2008 – 2011. TLC - VP of Development; VP of Production. Administrative Assistant: 2007 – 2008. DHC- VP of Programming, VP of Production, VP of Interactive; 2nd Assistant to the General Manager of DHC, Discovery Kids, Fit TV, Discovery Studios; TLC - VP of Development. Administrative Assistant: 1999 – 2007. DHC - VP of Production, VP of Development. ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Management ? Oversaw all logistics of internally moving over 40 network staff, furniture, and equipment on three separate occasions which led to the successful relocation of two networks with little interruption in daily operations. ? Managed new hires and personnel moves for space location, and all necessary office equipment. Worked with Building Operations to successfully create a storage space and fully equipped conference room. ? Supervised the delivery and placement of TLC set furniture within the common areas of the office. ? Worked with the Discovery Health Channel Marketing team on network branded premium items for staff, and organized the purchase of premiums and gifts for talent. ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Innovation ? Assisted in developing a new TLC original series that went to a Greenlight Development Meeting. ? Created and maintained a spreadsheet for film market meeting requests, a scheduling grid for Discovery Executives, and an IT folder to share this information bi-coastally which initiated the standard tools used for scheduling film markets. ? Created and maintained the Discovery Health Channel Production Updates document - a bi-weekly staff report on current programs in all stages of development which became the accepted report format which has also been adopted by other Discovery Networks. ? Created an internal Discovery Health Channel staff contact sheet which became the standard format used and distributed to staff at DFH, OWN and TLC. Also created TLC’s staff organizational chart for TLC’s incoming General Manager. ? Created and distributed a TLC Executive Calendar for other Executive Assistant’s reference in scheduling meetings.
- 2. Susie McManus Email: susiemcmanus11@gmail.com Page Two Cell: 410-370-5260 ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Calendar & Event Planning ? Planned and organized logistics for the Discovery Health Channel network staff offsite which included transportation, catering, and social activities for 45 staff members. ? Annually scheduled over 175 Real Screen Film Market meetings plus breakfasts, lunches, drinks, and dinners for TLC Executives which resulted in new program ideas for development. ? Annually scheduled over 84 Real Screen West Film Market meetings plus breakfasts, lunches, drinks, and dinners for TLC Executives which resulted in new program ideas for development. ? Annually scheduled over 40 meetings, meals and drinks with producers in London for TLC’s Executive Vice President & General Manager, and the Vice President of Development of TLC which resulted in new program ideas for development. ? Annually scheduled over 40 pre-Real Screen Film Market meetings, meals, and drinks for TLC Executives in New York which resulted in new program ideas for development. ? Scheduled over 60 MIP TV and MIPCOM meetings for 7 years for Executives which resulted in new program ideas for development. ? Scheduled producer and talent pitch meetings including TLC’s first Pitch-a-thon in both NY and LA which resulted in new program ideas for development. ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Customer Service ? Worked with the AV team to streamline video-conferencing procedures by securing three department video/audio bridges using the Cisco Codian MCU equipment which improved the efficiency of meetings. ? Member of the Discovery Connect Pilot Group testing the Acano Client video-conferencing system and served on the committee to choose the new Discovery food vendor for the staff café. ? Assisted with the CINE Board meetings and the CINE Golden Eagle Awards Ceremony, arranged logistics for CINE events including the WIVF panel, and scheduled related CINE committee meetings. ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Special Assignments ? Created ID’s, contact sheets, and travel overview for the Birth Day Live production books which were used by the production crew in 3 locations; worked as a runner and production assistant on location.. ? Arranged for car service for the President and General Manager of TLC and Senior Vice president of Communications while in Alaska that included making hotel arrangements for a driver at various locations. ? Prepared and coordinated program submissions for various Discovery Health Channel media awards. ? Updated the internal Program Tracking database to maintain accurate information for generated reports. ? Uploaded DVD project submissions to Discovery’s internal Digital Media Center for internal review. WORK HISTORY – Public Broadcasting Service Administrative Assistant from 1992 – 1999: Vice President of Program Management. Receptionist/Secretary from 1986 – 1992: Director of Program Administration. SKILLS SUMMARY Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, FileMaker Pro, Lotus Notes, Concur, Explore Your World, Onecard, Ratings Overnights, Program Tracking, and Programming DatabaseSystems. Typing 50+ WPM. OTHER ACTIVITIES ? Started Suzabelle Jewelry: making and selling jewelry at festivals and craft shows. ? Annapolis Jaycees: Maryland Associate Jaycee of the Year 2006, Annapolis Jaycee of the Year 2002. ? Maryland Therapeutic Riding: Barn Captain and volunteer. Managed the operations of the MTR Barn for Saturday lessons. Volunteered for various annual social and fundraising events. ? Annapolis Craft Beer and Music Festival: Volunteer Coordinator. ? Annapolis Arts, Crafts, and Wine Festival: Wine Pick Up. EDUCATION ? University of Maryland, College Park, MD: BA in Radio, Television, & Film / English Minor.