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CHRIS FRIED

Los Angeles

Summary

A seasoned professional with a unique blend of leadership, creative, and technical skills. Proven experience ranging from leading and training infantry Marines to managing the day-to-day operations of an independent film production office. Technologically adept, with exceptional communication, relationship-building, and presentation abilities. Known for creative problem-solving, a meticulous eye for detail, and consistently delivering high-quality results on time—often exceeding expectations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/CEO

Reclusive Content
07.2021 - 03.2025

Developed feature film and TV projects with major studios, production companies, and streamers

Business Manager

DLD Accountancy LLP
02.2018 - 07.2021
  • Monitored and managed day-to-day accounting and business affairs for a wide range of high net worth clients
  • Implemented budgets and company procedures for client business entities
  • Established and processed payroll for client business entities
  • Navigated complex financial data to gauge client's personal and business cash flow needs
  • Performed specialized account analysis and carried out special projects for clients as requested

Acquisitions Coordinator

Hybrid LLC
03.2015 - 07.2017
  • Oversaw and executed timely legal and physical delivery of completed film projects to output distribution companies
  • Generated film submissions and evaluated projects for prospective acquisition
  • Administered current film projects for pipeline placement with distribution partners
  • Created and submitted marketing and sales plans to distribution partners
  • Worked hand in hand with producers, executives and filmmakers on marketing and sales strategies for film distribution

Fraud Specialist

Social Security Administration
03.2014 - 03.2015
  • Executed social security fraud investigations and background checks for purposes of individual U.S Naturalization
  • Submitted, evaluated, and processed applications for replacement social security cards, and legal name changes

General Warehouse Associate

Galo Acoustics
10.2008 - 02.2014
  • Built and repaired speaker systems
  • Organized, stocked, and maintained product inventory in facility's main warehouse

Development Intern

Aldamisa Entertainment
08.2012 - 11.2012
  • Provided extensive script coverage
  • Pitched projects to development executives in weekly development meetings

Development Intern

Lionsgate Entertainment
08.2011 - 12.2011
  • Consistently provided professional-level script and book coverage
  • Created lists of potential talent for development projects

Marketing And Sales Intern

Vision Films Inc.
02.2011 - 06.2011
  • Created film sales pitches for international sales territories
  • Assisted sales team in preparation for international film markets
  • Shipped screening packages to domestic and international sales partners

Infantry Squad Leader

United States Marine Corps
09.2003 - 09.2007
  • Specialized and routinely trained in advanced infantry and combat tactics
  • Deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
  • Maintained Squad Leader billet while managing and supervising multiple infantry assault teams
  • Survival Escape Resistance Evasion (SERE) School graduate

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

California State University
Northridge, CA
01.2013

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Team Work
  • Task prioritization
  • Coordination
  • Financial management
  • Customer service
  • Decision-making
  • Operational leadership

Timeline

Owner/CEO

Reclusive Content
07.2021 - 03.2025

Business Manager

DLD Accountancy LLP
02.2018 - 07.2021

Acquisitions Coordinator

Hybrid LLC
03.2015 - 07.2017

Fraud Specialist

Social Security Administration
03.2014 - 03.2015

Development Intern

Aldamisa Entertainment
08.2012 - 11.2012

Development Intern

Lionsgate Entertainment
08.2011 - 12.2011

Marketing And Sales Intern

Vision Films Inc.
02.2011 - 06.2011

General Warehouse Associate

Galo Acoustics
10.2008 - 02.2014

Infantry Squad Leader

United States Marine Corps
09.2003 - 09.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

California State University
CHRIS FRIED