Caroline A. Godin
Summary
Knowledgeable finance and administration professional adept at managing accounts payable and receivable, as well as providing payroll, reporting and audit support. Highly detail-oriented and organized with excellent planning, online, and communication skills. Strong multitasker and people-first problem-solver who excels in a fast-paced business environment.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
RINKRAT PRODUCTIONS INC.
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitate paperwork during production of tv series Donnie & Brenda
- Drafted daily call sheets, ACTRA performer contracts, and processed petty cash and accounts payable
- Work with producer to process paperwork for Canadian content certification and tax credits for production
- Onboarded cast and crew and processed payroll
ASSISTANT PRODUCTION ACCOUNTANT
IATSE 709 / Directors' Guild of Canada
03.2019 - 10.2024
- Worked on the production accounting teams for various tv and film productions including Son of a Critch S4 (CBC), Saint Pierre (CBC), The Silent Planet (feature film), The Exchange (feature film), It Chapter 2 (Warner Bros.), and Umbrella Academy S2 (NBC/Netflix)
- Interpreted and adhered to contracts and industrial trade agreements for accounts payable/receivable and payroll
- Experienced with AP, Petty Cash, Per Diem, and Payroll
- Pre-audited for tax credits, CRA filing, and regulatory compliance for all levels of government
- Performed HR functions & employee onboarding
CONTENT CONSULTANT
Various companies
09.2006 - 12.2023
- Clients included OWN US (Oprah Winfrey Network), Odyssey Networks (USA), DLT Entertainment (US/UK), TRX (UK), Corus Entertainment (Canada), Pogue Productions (Australia), OUTtv (Canada), Frogwater Media (Canada), iChannel (Canada), Microtainment (Canada), and Network Ireland TV (Ireland)
- Various projects including publicity, promotions, writing treatments & story outlines & scripts, editing projects on paper and on screen, ghostwriting, social media planning, and website content
FINANCE ESCALATION/TRAINING SPECIALIST
Netflix
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Worked with Netflix's production finance and accounting teams on Canadian, US, and global productions
- Acted as system administrator for ESN software, providing audit/compliance oversight for productions on studio policy and workflows
- Trained end-users and stakeholders on how to use Netflix software via workshops, one-on-one training, and self-service teaching materials related to finance technology, production accounting, and regulatory compliance
- Supported frontline accountants, studio finance teams, and employee users to complete necessary paperwork
- Assisted with tax credit audit prep and ensured all required documentation was regionally compliant
- Wrote and created training materials and newsletters in print, online, and on video
COURSE DESIGNER / INSTRUCTOR
Toronto Film School /Humber College
04.2017 - 01.2023
- Taught and created curriculum for courses within the film and tv production program specifically for online and interactive delivery
- Was instrumental in helping TFS become accredited as a designated partner with Telefilm Canada's 'Talent to Watch' funding program
SALES & DISTRIBUTION CONSULTANT
Primevista Television
06.2009 - 06.2016
- Negotiated, contracted, and supervised the delivery of all sales to broadcast and online clients for producers of lifestyle, home improvement, and DIY content
- Facilitated conference and trade show attendances including travel, publicity, booth/site set up and tear down
- Filled out all paperwork regarding government grants, project funding, and tax incentives
DIRECTOR, EDUCATIONAL & LEARNING INITIATIVES
Oprah Winfrey Network Canada (OWN)
06.2010 - 10.2014
- Negotiated, and managed educational and learning partnerships and sponsorships with outside organizations (colleges, universities, corporations, foundations, etc.)
- Verified programming content met curriculum requirements for educational partners and regulatory requirements for the network
- Kept channel compliant with budgets, conditions of the broadcast license, and CRTC regulations, and ensured adherence to corporate editorial and brand policies
HEAD OF SALES & MARKETING (CANADA)
Target Entertainment Group
04.2007 - 03.2012
- Responsible for all Canadian program sales, pre-sales, and acquisitions for UK-based boutique production and distribution company
- Managed key relationships with buyers, producers, clients, and vendors
- In-house expert in factual and documentary productions
- Consistently raised sales year by year and exceeded targets, expanded brand awareness in Canada, and found new business opportunities for the company including format sales and co-productions
- Attended North American and international trade shows and conferences including Real Screen, NATPE, Banff Television Festival, MIPTV, and MIPCOM
HEAD OF SALES & MARKETING
Ellis Entertainment
03.2001 - 08.2006
- Managed sales and marketing for an independent production and distribution company
- Consistently grew sales and acquisitions annually
- Expanded product catalogue and client base significantly during tenure
- Worked as part of company's strategic management team to expand company's area of business and expansion
- Oversaw staffing and office admin & operations functions, directly supervised sales and admin staff of 4
- Worked with production team to develop, pitch and pre-sell new original market-driven content
SALES AND MARKETING EXECUTIVE
CMT (Country Music Television) Canada
06.2000 - 03.2001
- Hired on contract (maternity leave replacement)
- Created customer-supported marketing initiatives for the network in cooperation with brand advertisers
- Re-launched the network's website and increased traffic by 600%
- Project managed special projects in conjunction with ad sales group, music labels, talent management, and festivals
- Responsible for all channel-branded merchandising and on-air contesting
MANAGER OF PROGRAMMING & PROMOTIONS
Viewer's Choice Pay Per View
10.1998 - 06.2000
- Responsible for acquiring & scheduling all network content, and exceeded revenue targets with targeted acquisitions
- Project managed successful channel expansion from 15 to 48 channels ahead of schedule and under budget
- Managed relationships with key partners like Sony, Disney, Warner Bros., Universal, WWE, and UFC
- Supervised production of all on-air publicity for network program schedule and field produced promo spots
- Maintained adherence to all CRTC, Canadian Broadcast Standards, and other regulatory guidelines
SENIOR MANAGER, PUBLICITY & PROMOTIONS
Columbia TriStar Media Group
02.1990 - 10.1998
- Supervised all marketing, publicity, and promotions in Canada, including talent/client and media relations for high-value brands like Seinfeld, The Young & the Restless, Jeopardy, and The Tonight Show
- Assisted with sales strategy, organized market and trade show attendance
- Responsible for industrial relations and association memberships within the industry
- Created and executed press and media strategies
- Managed all charitable and community initiatives in English Canada
Education
Payroll Compliance Professional -
Payroll Institute of Canada
Toronto06.2025
Picture NL Producer Accelerator Program -
Whistler Film Festival / Picture NL
St. John's NL / Whistler BCMaster of Arts - Creative Media Practice
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
UKPost Graduate Program, TV Writing & Producing -
HUMBER COLLEGE
TorontoEvent Planning Certificate -
Toronto School of Business
Bachelor of Arts - Canadian Studies
University of Waterloo / Carleton University
OntarioSkills
- Project Management & Scheduling
- Client Relations
- Financial Transactions
- Administration & Documentation
- HR and Onboarding
- Regulatory Compliance
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Finnish
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
Affiliations
- National Payroll Institute
- DGC (Directors' Guild of Canada)
- IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada)
- WIFT Atlantic (Women in Film & Television)
Interests
- Published Writer
- Visual Artist & Crafter
- Travelling, Cooking, & Baking
Timeline
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
RINKRAT PRODUCTIONS INC.
08.2024 - Current
FINANCE ESCALATION/TRAINING SPECIALIST
Netflix
10.2020 - 04.2023
ASSISTANT PRODUCTION ACCOUNTANT
IATSE 709 / Directors' Guild of Canada
03.2019 - 10.2024
COURSE DESIGNER / INSTRUCTOR
Toronto Film School /Humber College
04.2017 - 01.2023
DIRECTOR, EDUCATIONAL & LEARNING INITIATIVES
Oprah Winfrey Network Canada (OWN)
06.2010 - 10.2014
SALES & DISTRIBUTION CONSULTANT
Primevista Television
06.2009 - 06.2016
HEAD OF SALES & MARKETING (CANADA)
Target Entertainment Group
04.2007 - 03.2012
CONTENT CONSULTANT
Various companies
09.2006 - 12.2023
HEAD OF SALES & MARKETING
Ellis Entertainment
03.2001 - 08.2006
SALES AND MARKETING EXECUTIVE
CMT (Country Music Television) Canada
06.2000 - 03.2001
MANAGER OF PROGRAMMING & PROMOTIONS
Viewer's Choice Pay Per View
10.1998 - 06.2000
SENIOR MANAGER, PUBLICITY & PROMOTIONS
Columbia TriStar Media Group
02.1990 - 10.1998
Payroll Compliance Professional -
Payroll Institute of Canada
Picture NL Producer Accelerator Program -
Whistler Film Festival / Picture NL
Master of Arts - Creative Media Practice
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Post Graduate Program, TV Writing & Producing -
HUMBER COLLEGE
Event Planning Certificate -
Toronto School of Business
Bachelor of Arts - Canadian Studies
University of Waterloo / Carleton University
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