Crystal L. Devine Whitaker
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A skillful and dedicated assistant with extensive experience in the coordination, planning, and support of daily and proactive operational and administrative functions in an office as well as a production setting.
- Demonstrates proficiency in comprehensive support for executive-level and departmental staff including scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and effectively managing all essential tasks.
- Adept at developing and maintaining detailed administrative and procedural processes that reduce redundancy, improve accuracy and efficiency, and achieve organizational objectives.
- Experienced with the delicacies surrounding hiring, firing, and negotiating.
- Highly focused and results-oriented in supporting complex, deadline-driven operations; able to identify goals, set priorities and resolve issues in initial stages.
- People oriented person. Friendly and supportive with an innate leadership ability. Exhibits the necessity to create a positive and professional work environment. Exceedingly loyal, discrete, and compassionate nature. Works well in a team setting and is self-motivated. Has experience working with executives, multiple department heads, staff, interns, vendors, and the public.
- Has working knowledge of the film and television industry; including commonly-used terminology, roles and functions, application, pre-production, production, post production (including ADR and editing), and associated production paperwork.
- Proficient in Mac and PC including the following software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Visio, PhotoDraw), Final Cut Studio Suite, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Bridge), iWork Suite, iLife Suite, PeopleSoft, scanning technology, and website development.
- Personal qualities: Honest, imaginative, professional, leadership skills, team player, self motivated, great attitude, outside of the box thinker, attention to detail, think on my feet, punctual, excellent people skills, organized, deadline driven, works great under pressure and has a positive outlook.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SCREAMING FLEA PRODUCTIONS – Seattle, WA
Production Assistant - Sept 2012 to Current
Casting PC - "Sell This House: Extreme (Atlanta, Tucker)" - Producer: Lee Christofferson
PA - "Escaping Evil: My Life in a Cult" - Producers: Kim Nyhous, Michelle Reindal
Intern/Production Assistant - June 2010 to Sept 2010
PA/Extra - “Worst Thing That Ever Happened To Me” - Producer: Lelia Tran
Aired on the Discovery Health Channel (December 2010)
Intern Assistant Writer - “Hoarders: Adella/Teri” – Producer Bert Klasey
Aired on A&E (September 6, 2010)
Intern PA - “Sell This House” – Multiple Producers (Episodes: Anchorage, Cleveland,
San Diego, San Mateo)
Intern PA - “Biography” – Multiple Producers (Episodes: Billy Joel, Drew Peterson, and
Megan Fox)
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY – Ellensburg, WA
Administrative Assistant to the AVP for Info. Tech. - April 02 to Oct 06 & Nov 12 to Aug 13
Provide high-level administrative support to the Assistant Vice President, Directors,
Managers, and staff of the Information Technology Services Department. Perform a
variety of key functions, front office management; budget development and
management assistance; contract preparation and management; and public relations.
• Assist with budget development and strategic planning totaling over $8,000,000
annually.
• Identify, analyze, research and recommend or take corrective action with problem
areas within the budget.
• Maintain and prioritize the Assistant Vice President’s Calendar. Anticipating
executive’s needs and requests.
• Act as liaison between the Assistant Vice President and clients, vendors,
departments, administrators, other institutions, students, faculty, staff and the
public. Including the organization of campus tours, arrangements for
transpiration and parking with detailed instructions.
• Compose correspondence for the Assistant Vice President’s, Director’s,
Manager’s and own signature.
• Supervise student and temporary employees. Including hiring and firing.
• Schedule meetings, coordinate executive’s schedules, prepare meeting agendas,
take minutes, and carefully monitor all action items. This includes on-campus
and off-campus meetings and social events.
• Provide cost estimates and research expenditures for budget planning and
development.
• Audit expenditures, requisitions, vouchers, payroll and personnel changes for
accuracy and compliance with CWU policies and procedures. This includes the
department credit card and expense accounts.
• Prepare, process, monitor and approve purchase requisitions, annual contract
renewals, payment of invoices for multiple vendors, all shipping needs, and all
employment paperwork. Purchase and maintain all necessary office supplies
and required materials.
• Complete travel requests for executive and managers; all bookings, creating
itineraries and coordinating transpiration.
• Maintain the conference room schedule for multiple department use,
prioritizing and negotiating bookings for accuracy.
• Retain the department’s address book, filing system, and confidential material.
• Assist in the development of several major reports (ITS Strategic Plan, CWU’s IT
Strategic Plan, Monthly ITS Status Reports, IT Resource Guide)
Office Assistant III, Information Technology Services - May 2000 to April 2002
Provide technical and clerical support to the management of the computer labs, general
office, and program services.
• Work in a professional manner, use mature judgment and discretion, and ensure
confidentiality of all work.
• Organize work and complete tasks in a timely manner with little or no supervision.
• Perform complex word processing tasks with speed and accuracy.
• Knowledge and ability to educate in university specific online administrative systems.
• Compile material such as financial statements, schedules and technical and statistical
reports requiring specialized knowledge and judgment in selection and treatment of
data and format.
• Assist management with the $500K annual budget.
DEVINE CREATIONS - Ellensburg, WA
Owner/Designer - Nov 2007 to Current
For more information, visit: www.devinecreationsjewelry.com
Production Assistant - Sept 2012 to Current
Casting PC - "Sell This House: Extreme (Atlanta, Tucker)" - Producer: Lee Christofferson
PA - "Escaping Evil: My Life in a Cult" - Producers: Kim Nyhous, Michelle Reindal
Intern/Production Assistant - June 2010 to Sept 2010
PA/Extra - “Worst Thing That Ever Happened To Me” - Producer: Lelia Tran
Aired on the Discovery Health Channel (December 2010)
Intern Assistant Writer - “Hoarders: Adella/Teri” – Producer Bert Klasey
Aired on A&E (September 6, 2010)
Intern PA - “Sell This House” – Multiple Producers (Episodes: Anchorage, Cleveland,
San Diego, San Mateo)
Intern PA - “Biography” – Multiple Producers (Episodes: Billy Joel, Drew Peterson, and
Megan Fox)
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY – Ellensburg, WA
Administrative Assistant to the AVP for Info. Tech. - April 02 to Oct 06 & Nov 12 to Aug 13
Provide high-level administrative support to the Assistant Vice President, Directors,
Managers, and staff of the Information Technology Services Department. Perform a
variety of key functions, front office management; budget development and
management assistance; contract preparation and management; and public relations.
• Assist with budget development and strategic planning totaling over $8,000,000
annually.
• Identify, analyze, research and recommend or take corrective action with problem
areas within the budget.
• Maintain and prioritize the Assistant Vice President’s Calendar. Anticipating
executive’s needs and requests.
• Act as liaison between the Assistant Vice President and clients, vendors,
departments, administrators, other institutions, students, faculty, staff and the
public. Including the organization of campus tours, arrangements for
transpiration and parking with detailed instructions.
• Compose correspondence for the Assistant Vice President’s, Director’s,
Manager’s and own signature.
• Supervise student and temporary employees. Including hiring and firing.
• Schedule meetings, coordinate executive’s schedules, prepare meeting agendas,
take minutes, and carefully monitor all action items. This includes on-campus
and off-campus meetings and social events.
• Provide cost estimates and research expenditures for budget planning and
development.
• Audit expenditures, requisitions, vouchers, payroll and personnel changes for
accuracy and compliance with CWU policies and procedures. This includes the
department credit card and expense accounts.
• Prepare, process, monitor and approve purchase requisitions, annual contract
renewals, payment of invoices for multiple vendors, all shipping needs, and all
employment paperwork. Purchase and maintain all necessary office supplies
and required materials.
• Complete travel requests for executive and managers; all bookings, creating
itineraries and coordinating transpiration.
• Maintain the conference room schedule for multiple department use,
prioritizing and negotiating bookings for accuracy.
• Retain the department’s address book, filing system, and confidential material.
• Assist in the development of several major reports (ITS Strategic Plan, CWU’s IT
Strategic Plan, Monthly ITS Status Reports, IT Resource Guide)
Office Assistant III, Information Technology Services - May 2000 to April 2002
Provide technical and clerical support to the management of the computer labs, general
office, and program services.
• Work in a professional manner, use mature judgment and discretion, and ensure
confidentiality of all work.
• Organize work and complete tasks in a timely manner with little or no supervision.
• Perform complex word processing tasks with speed and accuracy.
• Knowledge and ability to educate in university specific online administrative systems.
• Compile material such as financial statements, schedules and technical and statistical
reports requiring specialized knowledge and judgment in selection and treatment of
data and format.
• Assist management with the $500K annual budget.
DEVINE CREATIONS - Ellensburg, WA
Owner/Designer - Nov 2007 to Current
For more information, visit: www.devinecreationsjewelry.com
FILM EXPERIENCE
*please note, I use the name Crystal L. Devine in all my productions.
POSITION
Producer Producer Writer/Director/Extra DP AD Unit Director Producer/Voice Actor Producer/Voice Actor Producer/Voice Actor Producer/Voice Actor Producer/Voice Actor Prod. Asst. / Extra Intern Assistant Writer Intern Prod. Assistant Intern Prod. Assistant Intern Prod. Assistant Executive Producer Production Manager Assistant Director Cinematographer Casting Production Coordinator Production Assistant Producer Producer Producer |
PRODUCTION TITLE
“Cheese” “I Love You, Too” “At First Sight” “A Melody” “Corporate” "Socialize Wise" “Leaves on a Stream” “Jump” “Proper Posture” "Tug of War" “Health and Counseling Center Intro” “Worst Thing That Ever Happened To Me” “Hoarders: Adella/Teri” “Sell This House” (Anchorage, Anchorage, Cleveland, San Diego, San Mateo, San Francisco) “Biography” (Billy Joel, Drew Peterson, Megan Fox) “The Rakist” “The White Room” "Gold Creek" (post-prod) "White Chocolate" "Sell This House: Extreme" (Atlanta, GA, Tucker, GA) "Escaping Evil: My Life in a Cult" "Temperance" (post-prod) "Nothing To Fear" (pre-production) "3 Gobblers" (post-prod) |
PRODUCTION COMPANY
Fishbowl Productions Fishbowl Productions Fishbowl Productions Fishbowl Productions Fishbowl Productions The Thin Tweed Line Corporate Media Prod. Corporate Media Prod. Corporate Media Prod. Corporate Media Prod. Corporate Media Prod. Screaming Flea Productions Screaming Flea Productions Screaming Flea Productions Screaming Flea Productions Motion Picture Club Eagan Productions Last Night Productions Documentry Screaming Flea Productions Screaming Flea Productions Green Peg Pictures Arctic Star Productions Arctic Star Productions |
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
Jeff Warner Jeff Warner Crystal L. Devine Zachary Bennett Jeff Warner Iris Dimmick Crystal L. Devine Crystal L. Devine Crystal L. Devine Crystal L. Devine Crystal L. Devine Lelia Tran Bert Klasey Multiple Multiple Zachary Bennett Kaitlin Larson Sage Bannick Naomi Faith Lee Christofferson K.Nyhous, M.Reindal Maria Sanders Ashley Scott Ashley Scott |
EDUCATION
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY – Ellensburg, WA 1998 – 2000 & 2009 – 2011
BA – Film and Video Studies with an Emphasis in Production
FISHBOWL PRODUCTIONS - Co-Founder/Executive Producer Sept 2009 to Current
A student based Production Company producing several short films.
MOTION PICTURE CLUB – President/Graduate Adviser Sept 2009 to Sept 2011
Produced an award winning short film titled “The Rakist”.
RELEVANT COURSEWORK: Production Management, Studio/Field/Corporate Media
Production, TV/Film Editing: Final Cut Pro, Creative Writing, Scriptwriting,
Screenwriting for TV.
LAKE WASHINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE - Kirkland, WA 1995 – 1997
Engineering Graphics Certificate
SEQUIM HIGH SCHOOL - Sequim, WA 1991 – 1995
Diploma
BA – Film and Video Studies with an Emphasis in Production
FISHBOWL PRODUCTIONS - Co-Founder/Executive Producer Sept 2009 to Current
A student based Production Company producing several short films.
MOTION PICTURE CLUB – President/Graduate Adviser Sept 2009 to Sept 2011
Produced an award winning short film titled “The Rakist”.
RELEVANT COURSEWORK: Production Management, Studio/Field/Corporate Media
Production, TV/Film Editing: Final Cut Pro, Creative Writing, Scriptwriting,
Screenwriting for TV.
LAKE WASHINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE - Kirkland, WA 1995 – 1997
Engineering Graphics Certificate
SEQUIM HIGH SCHOOL - Sequim, WA 1991 – 1995
Diploma
SKILLS / EQUIPMENT USED
Video Camera: Panasonic HPX-170, Panasonic AG-HMC150, Canon GL2
Still Cameras: Canon 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 7D, Canon Rebel XSi, Canon Rebel (film), Nikon D40
TV Studio: Ikegami HC-400w cameras, Echo Lab 2700 switcher, Mackie 32x8 audio mixing board,
Strand 200 series 24/48 lighting board, Tektronix 1740 Waveform Monitor/Vectorscope, Ikegami
MA-400 CP Base station.
Computer (Mac & PC): Final Cut Studio Suite: Final Cut Studio, Soundtrack; Adobe Suite:
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator; iWork Suite: Pages and Numbers; iLife Suite: iPhoto, iMovie,
GarageBand, iDVD; Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Visio; Celtx.
Personal: Honest, friendly, imaginative, professional, exceptional leadership skills, team player,
self motivated, great attitude, outside of the box thinker, attention to detail, think on my feet,
excellent people skills, organized, and I work great under pressure.
Goals for the future: To become a successful television Executive Producer.
Still Cameras: Canon 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 7D, Canon Rebel XSi, Canon Rebel (film), Nikon D40
TV Studio: Ikegami HC-400w cameras, Echo Lab 2700 switcher, Mackie 32x8 audio mixing board,
Strand 200 series 24/48 lighting board, Tektronix 1740 Waveform Monitor/Vectorscope, Ikegami
MA-400 CP Base station.
Computer (Mac & PC): Final Cut Studio Suite: Final Cut Studio, Soundtrack; Adobe Suite:
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator; iWork Suite: Pages and Numbers; iLife Suite: iPhoto, iMovie,
GarageBand, iDVD; Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Visio; Celtx.
Personal: Honest, friendly, imaginative, professional, exceptional leadership skills, team player,
self motivated, great attitude, outside of the box thinker, attention to detail, think on my feet,
excellent people skills, organized, and I work great under pressure.
Goals for the future: To become a successful television Executive Producer.
REFERENCES
Ms. Kim Nyhous
Executive Producer Screaming Flea Productions (206) 763-3383 Ext. 214 knyhous@sfpseattle.com Dr. Michael Ogden Professor/Director for Film and Video Film and Video Studies Program Central Washington University (509) 963-1067 ogden@cwu.edu Ms. Maria Sanders Professor for Film and Video Film and Video Studies Program Central Washington University (509) 963-1089 sanderma@cwu.edu |
Ms. Lee Christofferson
Executive Producer Screaming Flea Productions (206) 763-3383 Ext. 202 lee@sfpseattle.com Ms. Kathryn Rose Lead Assistant Editor Screaming Flea Productions (360) 798-4234 kathrynrose@q.com Mr. Carmen A. Rahm Assistant Vice President Information Technology Services Central Washington University (509) 963-2955 rahmc@cwu.edu |