Meredith Brace Sloss

Entertainment Business Consultant and Personal Assistant

Location: Los Angeles, California (Greater Los Angeles Area)
Industry: Entertainment

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Meredith Brace Sloss's Overview

Current

Personal Assistant at Freelance

Past

Business Consultant at Apple
Guest Relations Associate at Walt Disney World
Production Assistant at Fox Sports

Theatrical Production Coordinator at HelloGiggles Productions
Executive and Administrative Assistant at Freelance
Photographer at Disney Photo Imaging
Program Trainer and Facilitator for Disney Performing Arts and Education Programs at Walt Disney World
Activities Supervisor for Grande Villas at World Golf Village at Bluegreen Corporation
Executive Assistant and Banquet Supervisor at San Sebastian Winery

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Education

Full Sail University
Flagler College

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Connections

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Meredith is an adaptable young professional, living in and loving Los Angeles, California. She came to the West Coast as so many do: packing everything that could comfortably fit in the trunk and backseat of her Toyota Corolla, crossing her fingers, and charging groceries on her credit card until steady work came around.

Two years later, Meredith is assisting multiple high-profile entertainment professionals. She avoids sleeping by writing (screenplays and personal essays), keeping up with going-ons in the entertainment industry, and watching as many movies and as much TV as she can. She does this because her long term goals are to write and produce film and television.

Past and present, her roles have demanded attention to detail, reliability, and resourcefulness. While she fully appreciates the importance of work/life balance, Meredith is, undoubtedly, a restless workaholic.

Personal Assistant

Freelance

December 2011 – Present (1 year 6 months) Greater Los Angeles Area

• Entrusted by entertainment industry professionals (actors, directors, screenwriters, etc) with personal and confidential information
• Cultivate research for upcoming projects
• Read and analyze scripts for plot consistency and character developments

Business Consultant

Apple

Public Company; 10,001+ employees; AAPL; Consumer Electronics industry

June 2012 – May 2013 (1 year) Century City, CA

DESCRIPTION
• Business to Business Sales and Service
• Generated leads with international clients through in-store events and over the phone
• Built relationships with existing business accounts and customers
• Discovered customer needs through scheduled and impromptu briefings
• Prepared and presented proposals, crafting ideal technological and branding solutions

PROJECTS
• Developed market-wide training program
• Coordinated and executed events within the store
• Lead business-related training, preparing and modifying materials to best suit the needs of the Century City team
• Created and maintained internal communication via presentations and e-mails

Guest Relations Associate

Walt Disney World

Public Company; 10,001+ employees; DIS; Entertainment industry

October 2008 – June 2012 (3 years 9 months) Disney's Hollywood Studios™

DESCRIPTION
• Provided administrative and operational support to executives and peers across business lines to ensure consistent and seamless experiences for guests
• Oversaw the flow of corporate communication to a diverse and global audience
• Delivered positive and efficient service recovery in multiple locations
• Performed cash, ticketing, dining, and voucher transactions
• Assisted guests with disabilities and foreign language needs

PROJECTS
• Planned and executed personalized “Magical Moments” (custom events) for guests
• Starred in a promotional video for Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company

Production Assistant

Fox Sports

Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Broadcast Media industry

May 2011 – May 2012 (1 year 1 month) Century City, California

• Assisted in the creation of video content for various media platforms
• Collaborated with Producers, Creative Directors, Editors, and various lines of business
• Researched reference material and stock footage for on-air projects
• Supported camera crew in the field (sports coverage and single-camera)

PROJECTS:
• Fox Broadcast Company’s pitch to the International Olympic Committee for broadcast rights of the 2014-2020 games
• 2011 Major League Baseball Playoffs and World Series spots
• NASCAR's Daytona 500
• Announcement of Fox Broadcast Company’s partnership with Ultimate Fighting Championship

Theatrical Production Coordinator

HelloGiggles Productions

Public Company; 51-200 employees; Internet industry

December 2011 – April 2012 (5 months) Greater Los Angeles Area

• Liased with Executive Producer, Creative Director, and Writer/Lead Actress
• Tracked, maintained, and organized the development of creative material
• Developed a strong brand identity for both production and Writer/Lead Actress
• Communicated with venues and prop houses throughout Los Angeles

Executive and Administrative Assistant

Freelance

February 2011 – June 2011 (5 months) Greater Los Angeles Area

DESCRIPTION
Provided administrative support to entertainment businesses, including film production, hospitality, marketing, post-production, and talent management companies.

Previously supported businesses include:
• 3 Arts Entertainment
• Atlas Entertainment Inc.
• Azoff Music Management
• Fox Sports Marketing
• FIVE33 Entertainment
• Mosaic Media Group
• SBE Entertainment

Photographer

Disney Photo Imaging

Public Company; 10,001+ employees; DIS; Entertainment industry

June 2008 – June 2009 (1 year 1 month) Magic Kingdom® Park

DESCRIPTION
• Utilized Nikon DSLR cameras to take up to 2,800 high-quality guest photos per day
• Proactively engaged with up to 4,000 guests daily in a minimal-supervisory environment, sharing product and company knowledge
• Provided roving technical support to mobile devices and photographic equipment
• Successfully partnered with Park Operations, Entertainment, and Merchandising on a daily basis

PROJECTS
• Managed the photography of guests at the 'Tinker Bell' premiere in the Magic Kingdom® Park
• Cast and starred in the latest promo for Disney's PhotoPass

Program Trainer and Facilitator for Disney Performing Arts and Education Programs

Walt Disney World

Public Company; 10,001+ employees; DIS; Entertainment industry

January 2007 – April 2009 (2 years 4 months) Orlando, Florida Area

DESCRIPTION
• Spring 2007 Intern
• Coordinated program itineraries with leaders and facilitators in theme parks and resorts
• Lead groups of up to 30 students and chaperones, utilizing Walt Disney World® Resort facilities and services as learning environments
• Engaged clients, identifying and adapting program content for group-specific needs
• Provided operational, logistical, and clerical support to the Disney Institute leadership team

PROJECTS
• Oversaw development of 20 new facilitators at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™
• Produced a video and digital scrapbook in DVD form for the 2007 Internship Team
• Created training binders and educational materials for Disney Institute, English Days at Walt Disney World® Resort, and Disney Youth Education Series
• Partnered with Magic Kingdom Event Operations, assisting during an event that naturalized 1000+ immigrants as United States Citizens
• Partnered with Disney Magic Music Days to support Guest Talent Coordinators
• Partnered with Disney Institute to execute an event for 2,500+ Price Waterhouse Coopers Interns

RECOGNITION
• Consistently recognized by Leadership and Guests for quality program delivery
• Featured on The Walt Disney Company's internal web site

Activities Supervisor for Grande Villas at World Golf Village

Bluegreen Corporation

Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; BXG; Hospitality industry

May 2006 – September 2006 (5 months) Saint Augustine, FL

PROJECTS
• Planned and executed weekly events for potential, new, and existing timeshare owners
• Designed and developed in-house marketing materials, event calendars, and forms to track reservations and ticket sales
• Contributed to the resort's profitability through the design and implementation of a loss prevention system
• Provided recorded voice-overs for resort sales and services

Executive Assistant and Banquet Supervisor

San Sebastian Winery

April 2005 – May 2006 (1 year 2 months) Saint Augustine, FL

DESCRIPTION
• Supervised banquet servers on an as needed basis
• Provided coordination support for weddings, banquets, and special events
• Utilized interpersonal skills to form valuable interdepartmental relationships to ensure a seamless experience for winery guests
• Trained in art of wine making, serving, and tasting
• Conducted winery tours for visiting guests
• Performed retail and warehousing responsibilities
• Exceeded customer expectations through attention to detail and positive verbal and non-verbal language
• Performed administrative duties including marketing analysis and banquet event orders

Full Sail University

Master of Science, Entertainment Business

2009 – 2010

Grade: 4.0

RECOGNITION
• Valedictorian (4.0 GPA)
• Four-Time Course Director Award Winner; recognized for exemplary skills in Finance, Branding, Project and Team Management, and Business Plan Development
• Attended Stedman Graham's "You Can Make It Happen: A Nine-Step Plan for Success" program and a moderated interview with Grammy and Tony-winning singer-songwriter, Duncan Sheik by special invitation

COURSEWORK
• Entreprenuerial-based program
• Finance, Law, Branding, Project and Team Management, Business Plan Development, Global Business Strategy, Negotiation and Deal-Making, Publishing and Distribution of Media, Internet and Mobile Marketing, and Search Engine Optimization

PROJECTS
• Created a full-fledged business plan for a boutique movie theater

Flagler College

Bachelor of Art, Theatre Arts

2003 – 2007

RECOGNITION
• Dean's List Student
• Treasurer and Charter Pledge for Flagler College's chapter of Alpha Psi Omega (National Honorary Theatre Society)

COURSEWORK
• Theatre: Acting, Directing, Lighting Design, Scene Design, History, Cosmetology, Historical Costuming, Stage Combat, Shakespeare, Dance
• Advertising and Communications: Macroeconomics, Writing for Mass Communications, Visual Communications Graphic Design

PROJECTS
• Produced, directed, cast, and designed (light, sound, and scene) two productions
• Stage-managed three productions
• Performed in eight productions of varying scale
• Interned with Disney Performing Arts and Education Programs

Alpha Psi Omega

Flagler College
• National Theatre Honor Society
• Founding Member of Flagler College’s chapter
Photographer of the Month

Disney Photo Imaging
- April 2009
Course Director Award: Project and Team Management

Full Sail University and Matthew Mueller, Professor
- July 2009
Course Director Award: Business Story-Telling and Brand Development

Full Sail University and Ken DeGilio, Professor
- May 2010
Course Director Award: Entertainment Business Finance

Full Sail University and Ron Cook, Professor
- September 2009
Course Director Award: Business Plan Development

Full Sail University and Michael Koch, Professor
- May 2010
Valedictorian

Full Sail University and Pat Bishop, Director of Entertainment Business Programs
- July 2010
4.0 GPA

Entertainment Networking Society

Co-President
- January 2010 to May 2010
DESCRIPTION
• Lead the ENS Officer Team (Director of Public Relations, Director of Education, Director of Membership, Webmaster, and Secretary)
• Presented on topics relevant to members

PROJECTS
• Launched a Point-of-Contact program for Full Sail University's Course Directors
• Re-defined and established officer roles
Entertainment Networking Society

Secretary
- September 2009 to January 2010
DESCRIPTION
• Recorded general and officer meeting minutes

PROJECTS
• Tracked attendance, monitoring member retention
• Presented on topics relevant to members
Full Sail Toastmasters

Vice President of Membership
- June 2009 to November 2009
DESCRIPTION
• Recruited new members by way of multiple classroom presentations

PROJECTS
• Created a new brand image and story for the organization with fellow Officers
• Attended Toastmasters Leadership Institute (July 2009) for training
Alpha Psi Omega

Treasurer
- August 2005 to April 2007
DESCRIPTION
• National Theatre Honor Society
• Founding Member of Flagler College’s chapter
• Served as Treasurer during the Fall 2006 semester

PROJECTS
• Planned, organized, marketed, and operated improvisational acting workshops
• Coordinated and operated "Monday Morning Muffin Madness", a regularly-scheduled fund-raising bake sale

Volunteer Experience
- Big Sister (Volunteer)
  
  Big Brothers Big Sisters
  - Children
  September 2005 – December 2006 (1 year 4 months)
  
  • Mentored a second grade child
  • Encouraged and promoted self-esteem while acting as a role model
  • Created a positive, safe mental and physical environment while tutoring reading and geography