D A W N M A R I E L A R K I N
**** ******** **** *** ** La Crescenta, CA 91214 818-***-**** adhxs0@r.postjobfree.com PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Skills: Client Focused / Detail Oriented / Critical Thinker / Deadline Conscious / Resourceful Problem Solver / Diplomatic / Interacts Well at All Levels / Troubleshooter / Quality Focused / Safety Conscious
Programs: Microsoft Office, Promotracker, COE D7, D8, Confluence, Pipedrive, Wimno, Excel, Power Point
Career Overview: Over 30 years of evolving entertainment industry experience as a Director of on-Air Planning and Scheduling, Production Radio, Cable Media Planner, On-Air Coordinator, Manager, Director and Business Developer. Using an energetic and enthusiastic approach with wide experience in dynamic fast-paced environments in a diverse range of companies. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2014 – Currently D2D TALENTS, La Crescenta,, CA
CFO/CEO Talent Manager
Full-service talent management
Identifying and target market each talent
Meet with clients weekly to go over their strategy
Work hand and hand with all clients to approve reels, pictures, slate shots for Actors Access
Submit clients for jobs on Breakdownservices as well network with Casting Directors
Develop clients, oversee scripts for possible pitching to Networks, Cable Stations or Digital Platforms
2002 – 2019 CBS Television Network, Los Angeles, CA Director, Off-Air Media Planning & Scheduling
Oversaw $75 million primetime advertising, ensured placement across multiple platforms
Managed Off-Air Network Promotion/Media Planning for 45+ shows on all media platforms
Managed deliveries across 60+ Cable Networks and 325+ Radio Stations nation wide
Negotiated distribution rates with vendors and maintained strong collaborative relationships
Managed staff of 6 in LA and NYC, approved invoices and met monthly vendor budgets
Determined creative needs / deadlines for TV, Radio, Billboards, Scripts, VOD/FEP & TiVo
Planned fall launch, premiering shows, returning shows, and All Access streaming shows 1991 – 2001 CBS Television Network, Los Angeles, CA Associate Director, On-Air Scheduling
Assisted Media Director with planning / scheduling an annual budget of $500 million
Created product user guides, Release bulletins, FAQs, training guides, used SharePoint
With CEO, President of Radio set run dates of radio promotions with CBS affiliated stations
Provided Radio Stations with full flight during launch, sweeps, and special placements
Managed staff of 5 in LA and NYC, responsible for 296 O&O CBS Affiliate Radio Stations
Worked with Station Managers and Traffic Managers at CBS Affiliate Radio Stations
Strategized with EVP of Media and Marketing Promotions for all Media Off-Air plans 1989 – 1990 CBS Television Network, Los Angeles, CA Manager, Media Planning & On-Air Scheduling
Scheduled On-Air CBS Affiliate radio promotions with an annual budget of $10 million
Ordered & scheduled SWAP (Network time swapping local time) for 296 Station Affiliates
Directed barter trade between CBS Network and K-mart, Toyota, Hallmark & Miss USA
Set media planning schedules for CBS primetime, daytime, news, sports and specials
Developed schedules for inflight programming for American, Continental & Virgin airlines
Evaluated network competitive time periods for strategic scheduling and launch planning 1988 – 1989 Walt Disney Company, Burbank, CA
On-Air Coordinator
Created and arranged On-Air promotions and interstitials for the Disney Channel
Integrated short-form material and marketing campaigns into target-based audiences
Communicated On-Air weekly reports and statistics to SVP of Marketing
Created and implemented daily On-Air schedule for the Disney Channel 1986 – 1987 CBS Television Network, Los Angeles, CA Media Planner
Maintained and prepared daily On-Air promotional schedules
Reported directly to the VP of On-Air Scheduling
Evaluated and updated media plans to balance $250 million dollar media budget
Provided a daily SWAP On-Air placement for CBS Affiliate Stations nation wide EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
AA, Animal Husbandry, Pierce College, Woodland Hills, CA Management Courses, CBS Headquarters, NY, NY
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References upon request, if you look on the above LinkedIn link. I also have other references.