JOANIE SEARLE
The Walt Disney Company
Los Angeles,CA
7
years of professional experience
Highly organized and resourceful entertainment professional with experience supporting senior executives, managing high-volume desks and coordinating complex projects across creative, marketing, talent agency and television environments. Skilled in executive support, cross-functional coordination, client and talent relations, project tracking, research and creative development. Known for sound judgment, discretion, strong communication and the ability to anticipate needs in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Executive Assistant, Creative Marketing
3 Years- Provides high-level administrative and operational support to two senior marketing executives, coordinating complex calendars, travel, expenses, meetings and projects.
- Serves as the primary internal point of contact for awards submissions, managing the end-to-end process with an external vendor across GEMA, CLIO, Golden Trailer Awards and the News & Documentary Emmy's.
- Supports the broader AV production team, helping coordinate priorities, communications and day-to-day workflows across a high-volume creative organization.
- Maintains and updates weekly project tracking grids, monitoring the progression and status of current and upcoming projects to ensure teams remain aligned on priorities, timelines and deliverables.
- Builds strong relationships across teams and serves as a trusted partner in coordinating priorities, resolving issues and keeping projects moving.
- Served as the Led initiatives for employee engagement and inclusion in Enabled DC, leading initiatives that advance employee engagement, community and inclusion across the organization.
Assistant, Scripted Television
1 Year 4 Months- Acted as the primary liaison among high-level clients, producers, and studio executives, facilitating clear communication and project alignment.
- Reviewed client scripts and materials, delivering targeted feedback and insights to enhance project quality and alignment with industry standards.
- Created and managed systems to track client submissions and address television needs across studios and networks efficiently.
- Oversaw high-volume desk operations, coordinating phone coverage, calendar management, office organization, and expense tracking.
Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President
1 Year 5 Months- Supported a senior talent executive on a high-volume desk, managing communications, scheduling, client information, submissions and day-to-day administrative operations.
- Maintained comprehensive client databases, tracking submissions deals and project statuses to streamline workflow and reporting.
- Conducted research and compiled market and industry information, informing talent strategy and client development initiatives.
- Conducted research and compiled market and industry information to support talent strategy and client development initiatives.
Assistant, Talent
5 Months- Managed heavy phone coverage and high-volume communications with clients, casting directors and industry professionals.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for meetings, auditions and events across multiple clients while maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines.
- Organized and maintained casting materials and talent reels for submissions, enhancing accessibility and accuracy of current information.
- Conducted detailed script coverage, delivering concise notes and recommendations to facilitate project and talent evaluation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Graduated Cum Laude; Dean's List (2015–2019); Member, Alpha Phi (2015–2019).
Skills
Executive Support & Calendar Management
Creative & Marketing Operations
Client & Talent Relations
Cross-Functional Project Coordination
Script Coverage & Creative Feedback
Industry Research & Market Analysis
Project Tracking & Database Management
Strategic Problem Solving & Initiative
Timeline
Executive Assistant, Creative Marketing
The Walt Disney Company
11.2023 - CurrentRead More
Assistant, Scripted Television
Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
09.2021 - 01.2023Read More
Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President
Agency for the Performing Arts (APA)
04.2020 - 09.2021Read More
Assistant, Talent
Agency for the Performing Arts (APA)
11.2019 - 04.2020Read More
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Arts
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