Description
EXPERIENCE
Tony Crago // 524 North Spaulding Ave // Los Angeles, CA // 90036 Phone: 323.839.4022 // Email: tonyjcrago@gmail.com
Drew Barrymore / Flower Films – Los Angeles, CA
October 2010 – March 2014
Personal Assistant
Managed affairs in personal and in business; including routine errands, shopping for special occasions and assisting Ms. Barrymore during all meetings and appearances
Created and implemented schedules that included a detailed breakdown of daily activities, meetings, conference calls, shoot schedules, dinners and more
Liaison between studio executives, fashion designers, agents, lawyers, among others for projects and productions
Monitored and responded to Ms. Barrymore’s phone calls and e-mail queries in addition to all other incoming personal and business requests
Assisted with administrative tasks such as preparing documents, emails and presentations
Handled vendor and contractor negotiations and job scheduling for events, persona maintenance needs and tasks such as home improvements on multiple estates
Hired, organized and managed house staff
Coordinated high-profile parties and events; including dinners, film screenings and family celebrations Responsible for working out the logistical details on complex travel arrangements for trips & press tours; including flights, car rentals, and hotel and restaurant reservations
Ole Songs – West Hollywood, CA – Offices in Los Angeles, Nashville and Toronto
April 2008 – January 2010
Creative Coordinator
Compiled and distributed “Hit Kits,” monthly mailings from artists such as Taylor Swift, Faith Hill, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson and Akon to music supervisors at major movie studios; Paramount, NBC Universal, ABC and Fox for projects such as One Tree Hill, Glee, Grey’s Anatomy and Brothers & Sisters
Pitched music from ole songwriters for artists such as Jennifer Hudson, Britney Spears, Rihanna, Usher & many of today’s top artists
Coordinated and co-produced the 3rd Annual ole Pop + Urban Song Camp
Worked to bring world class songwriters focusing on Pop/Urban Music, allowing them to form new alliances, expand creative ideas, and to build long lasting business relationships, all whileprocuring music for today’s top artists
Formulated and implemented per project budgets of $80,000 and produced supplemental expense reports
Hired, scheduled, managed and motivated a camp staff of thirty
Created unique cross promotional and sponsorship opportunities for Red Bull Energy Drinks, Nuvo Vodka and ASCAP which aligned like minded brands and garnered more exposure for artists
DreamWorks SKG – Glendale, CA
January 2006 – May 2007
Executive Assistant to SVP of Film Music
Provided executive-level administrative support to Senior Vice President of Legal & Business Affairs
Liaison between DreamWorks SKG and clients Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce Knowles for the Dreamgirls motion picture soundtrack
Worked with principles in finalizing contracts for artists in the motion pictures; Shrek the 3rd, Over the Hedge, Flushed Away, Disturbia, Blades of Glory, Transformers and Dreamgirls
Personally responsible for the catalogue, maintenance and distribution of the DreamWorks SKG audio library with well over 10,000 titles for use in future projects
Worked with Paramount Studios travel department to ensure smooth and successful travel for Mr. Wohl and his team as well as managed and maintained travel and expanse reports
Tasked with the Management and supervision of highly confidential documents and files for company
Facilitated the accurate and timely writing, editing, and preparation of final copy from draft to distribution
Myriad Pictures – Santa Monica, CA
February 2005 – January 2006
Executive Assistant to CFO/Office Administrator
Provided high-level administrative support to Chief Financial Officer
Responsible for daily operations of facilities, maintained and ensured the highest level of serviceand performance including all equipment.
Supervised Receptionist/Office Assistant position Developed and implemented office supply inventory control process
Monitored office expenses and identified and recommended ways to reduce cost Maintained and updated contracts and various agency documents
Implemented and maintained office policies and procedures in conjunction with CFO
Coordinated projects and events exercising ability to improvise, improve procedures, and meetdemanding deadlines
MOIR/MARIE ENTERTAINMENT – Encino, CA
June 2003 – February 2005
Manager of Operations
Organized and coordinated office operations and procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency
Managed the hiring, training and performance of a productive and team-spirited staff of twelve
Maintained compliance in areas such as OSHA, HIPPA, coding issues and updating policies & procedures
Developed and implemented office supply inventory and purchase control to help reduce costs
Ensured protection and security of personnel files
Managed all aspects of billing, A/R and A/P general ledger postings, and payroll processing
Prepared comprehensive financial reports and proposals for senior management review
EDUCATION
Purdue University – Westville, Indiana
Skills
- creative direction
- creative strategy
- digital media
- editing
- event management
- film
- music
- social media marketing
- social networking
- sound
- video production
Experience
-
Drew Barrymore / Flower Films
-
2010-2014
Personal Assistant
Managed affairs in personal and in business; including routine errands, shopping for special
occasions and assisting Ms. Barrymore during all meetings and appearances
• Created and implemented schedules that included a detailed breakdown of daily activities,
meetings, conference calls, shoot schedules, dinners and more
• Liaison between studio executives, fashion designers, agents, lawyers, among others for projects
and productions
• Monitored and responded to Ms. Barrymore’s phone calls and e-‐mail queries in addition to all
other incoming personal and business requests
• Assisted with administrative tasks such as preparing documents, emails and presentations
• Handled vendor and contractor negotiations and job scheduling for events, personal maintenance
needs and tasks such as home improvements on multiple estates
• Hired, organized and managed house staff
• Coordinated high-‐profile parties and events; including dinners, film screenings and family
celebrations
• Responsible for working out the logistical details on complex travel arrangements for trips &
press tours; including flights, car rentals, and hotel and restaurant reservations -
OLE
- 2008-2010 Creative Coordinator
-
Ole Songs
-
2008-2010
Creative Coordinator
Offices in Los Angeles, Nashville and Toronto; Compiled and distributed “Hit Kits,” monthly mailings from artists such as Taylor Swift, Faith Hill,
Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson and Akon to music supervisors at major movie studios;
Paramount, NBC Universal, ABC and Fox for projects such as One Tree Hill, Glee, Grey’s Anatomy
and Brothers & Sisters
• Pitched music from ole songwriters for artists such as Jennifer Hudson, Britney Spears, Rihanna,
Usher & many of today’s top artists
• Coordinated and co-‐produced the 3rd
Annual ole Pop + Urban Song Camp
• Worked to bring world class songwriters focusing on Pop/Urban Music, allowing them to form
new alliances, expand creative ideas, and to build long lasting business relationships, all while
procuring music for today’s top artists
• Formulated and implemented per project budgets and produced supplemental expense reports
• Hired, scheduled, managed and motivated a camp staff of thirty
• Create unique cross promotional and sponsorship opportunities for Red Bull Energy Drinks, Nuvo
Vodka and ASCAP which aligned like minded brands and garnered more exposure for artists -
DreamWorks SKG
-
2006-2007
Executive Assistant
to SVP of Film Music
• Provided executive-‐level administrative support to Senior Vice President of Legal & Business
Affairs
• Liaison between DreamWorks SKG and clients Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce Knowles for
the Dreamgirls motion picture soundtrack
• Worked with principles in finalizing contracts for artists in the motion pictures; Shrek the 3rd,
Over the Hedge, Flushed Away, Disturbia, Blades of Glory, Transformers and Dreamgirls
• Personally responsible for the catalogue, maintenance and distribution of the DreamWorks SKG
audio library with well over 10,000 titles for use in future projects
• Worked with Paramount Studios travel department to ensure smooth and successful travel for
Mr. Wohl and his team as well as managed and maintained travel and expanse reports
• Tasked with the Management and supervision of highly confidential documents and files for
company
• Facilitated the accurate and timely writing, editing, and preparation of final copy from draft to
distribution -
Myriad Pictures
-
2005-2006
Executive Assistant
Provided high-‐level administrative support to Chief Financial Officer
• Responsible for daily operations of facilities, maintained and ensured the highest level of service
and performance including all equipment.
• Supervised Receptionist/Office Assistant position
• Monitored office expenses and identified and recommended ways to reduce cost
• Maintained and updated contracts and various agency documents
• Implemented and maintained office policies and procedures in conjunction with CFO
• Coordinated projects and events exercising ability to improvise, improve procedures, and meet
demanding deadlines -
MOIR/MARIE ENTERTAINMENT
-
2003-2005
Manager of Operations
Organized and coordinated office operations and procedures in order to ensure organizational
effectiveness and efficiency
• Managed the hiring, training and performance of a productive and team-‐spirited staff of twelve
• Maintained compliance in areas such as OSHA, HIPPA, coding issues and updating policies &
procedures
• Developed and implemented office supply inventory and purchase control to help reduce costs
• Ensured protection and security of personnel files
• Managed all aspects of billing, A/R and A/P general ledger postings, and payroll processing
• Prepared comprehensive financial reports and proposals for senior management review