Allison Scates

Hi, I'm Allison Scates and I am a media professional in the greater Washington, D.C. area

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With a B.A. in Film and Video Studies, from George Mason University, Allison Scates loves working in the entertainment industry.  She has extensive experience in various aspects of entertainment including: administration, digital distribution, advertising, scripted and documentary television. Allison Scates is always seeking new opportunities to broaden her experience in entertainment. In her free time, Allison loves hiking and Krav Maga. 

Coordinator, Content and Digital Distribution at NBCUniversal

November 2014 - Present | Universal City, CA

ADMINISTRATION Executive Assistant to the VP, Product Development & Strategy and VP Technology & Operations Administer clerical support for Content and Digital Distribution teams both in the Universal City + New York City offices Regularly receive incoming/outgoing calls, manage heavy email communication, schedule large scale video conferences, meetings, Web Ex, oversee five calendars and set up conference calls (domestic + international) Schedule travel, reconcile invoices, file expense reports, order food + office supplies for team Coordinate employee off-sites, lunches, annual picnics, parties & other department events DIGITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT Publish video assets, monitor app programming, functionality, and usage. Manage + distribute XML metadata of NBCUniversal TV shows Responsible for uploading of metadata, artwork and video content of NBCUniversal television shows to the NBCUniversal VIP App Monitor all NBCUniversal TV shows to ensure that they air without content interruption

Executive Assistant, Business Affairs and New Media at The Walt Disney Company

January 2016 - March 2017 | Burbank, CA

WEBSITE MANAGEMENT  Responsible for providing regular maintenance + upkeep to a confidential Disney website designed for executive employees  Send email blasts to executive team regarding new content uploaded to site  Regularly upload various metadata to site including: commercials, short form videos, notes and contractual agreements  Troubleshoot and resolve common issues within website  Edit and create new webpages for site  Review, edit and upload ABC artwork and graphics  Design PowerPoint presentations for digital distribution meetings ADMINISTRATION  Provide exceptional day-to-day administrative support to the VP, Business Affairs & New Media at ABC  Administer clerical support for the Business Affairs department  Acts as back-up/overflow for department executives  Answer, screen and roll high volume calls  Schedule meetings, conference calls and maintain extensive calendars  Prepare and process all travel, expense reports and vendor invoices

Accounting & Finance Coordinator at Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

April 2013 - June 2014 | Arlington, VA

Provided executive support to the VP of Accounting, the SVP of Finance and their direct reports Clerical support to the Accounting, Finance and Human Resources departments In charge of organizing and overseeing all contracts, meetings, travel, conference calls and managing multiple calendars Organized special projects, luncheons, annual picnics, parties & other departmental events for 50+ person staff Facilitated the daily set up of all new vendors for PBS Oversaw all checks and cash received at PBS headquarters

Special Events Cinematographer/Editor at George Mason University

April 2012 - April 2013

Director of photography, editor and still photographer for George Mason University events.

Advertisement Specialist at George Mason University

September 2009 - January 2012

Devised marketing techniques and strategic direction to attract more diverse audiences by designing flyers, posters, brochures, print outs and other materials. Maintained flow of office by providing technical and administrative support for office managers, directors and deans. Served as liaison for students, staff and faculty on a 40,000 student body campus, by responding promptly to all customer inquiries and by providing all necessary guidance and support. Facilitated training of all new student employees.

Intern at The Biscuit Factory

June 2011 - August 2011

Provided clerical support through location scouting, interview transcription and travel arrangements

Intern at Carlyn Davis Casting

May 2010 - August 2010

Set up open call casting auditions and scheduled call back times for actors. Regularly updated actors' resumes and video reels into website database. Audio recorded actors and talent during voiceover audition sessions.

George Mason University

2009 – 2012

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Concentration: Film & Video Studies

Activities: Students Helping Honduras, Reading Partners, Habitat for Humanity

Film, Television, Producing, Directing, Youth Development, Education, Reading, Media , Advertising, Social Media