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M. Susan Masciopinto
3432 West Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016 – 949-394-6741
Portfolio – msmm.writersresidence.com
Freelance Writer – Los Angeles, CA
November 2009 – Present
• Copywriting for on-air promos, trailers and television commercials for various clients such as mOcean, Kao Pao Shu, Indieair Films and Tractor Vision Inc.
• Hired by the Director, Marco Schillacci to co-write the screenplay writing for the feature film, “Darkness in Him”, adapted from the novel.
• Member of the writing team for the Blog “The Mary Sisters”, a lifestyle blog found at http://www.themarysisters.com.
Target Corporation – Fontana, CA
March 2007- October 2009
EXECUTIVE RECRUITER
• Identified talent through active recruitment strategies including cold calling, referrals, internal and social networks.
• Established an external network with local organizations to drive talent
sourcing.
• Educated and influenced hiring managers to select executive candidates that complement the Target brand.
• Supported and tracked candidates through the recruitment and selection
process.
• Applied behavioral interviewing training to identify the right candidate for the job.
• Managed multi-unit client groups.
• Planned and oversaw local and regional recruiting events.
Kenexa Technologies – Wayne, PA
November 2003 – March 2007
SR. ONSITE STAFFING MANAGER
Kenexa provides business solutions for Human Resources
• Represented Kenexa on client sites such as: Teva Pharmaceuticals, Beckman Coulter, Parexel and Schering Plough Pharmaceuticals.
• Supervised up to 5 recruiters’ requisition loads and a personal requisition load of over 100 open jobs.
• Supported and tracked candidates through the recruitment and selection process.
• Maintained reports on hiring statistics and metrics.
• Led communication between Kenexa and client to keep them informed of progress and challenges.
• Planned and oversaw local and regional recruiting events.
Univision –WUVP 65 – Philadelphia, PA
October 2001 – July 2003
PRODUCER/PROMOTIONS MANAGER
Univision is one of the leading Spanish-language media companies in the U.S.
• Wrote, directed and produced commercials in Spanish.
• Supported Sales team by creating local promotions/giveaways.
• Developed all PR for the station in English and Spanish.
• Hired on-air talent.
• Created local live news briefs to increase ratings and sales metrics.
• Managed all local on-air branding for the station.
• Wrote content for and directed weekly community show in Spanish.
Ostra Delta – Madrid Spain
May 1998 – October 2001
Marketing Manager and Copywriter
Ostra Delta is an on-air branding agency based in Madrid, Spain
• Traveled extensively throughout Europe, the US, Asia and South America, supporting global clients.
• All English-language copywriting for on-air, web and print materials.
• Managed all PR for the company in English and Spanish.
• Brought the company to the Promax/BDA floor for the first time in 2000.
• Submitted Ostra Delta’s work for award consideration on a quarterly basis.
• Produced semi-annual show reel.
• Worked closely with Creative Director/Executive Producer to ensure client satisfaction.
• Wrote and developed web content for the design house’s website.
Awards
BDA Silver – Part of the Ostra Delta production team that created the branding for Cinemax Latin America – 2001
Kenexa Client Service Award – 2004/2005/2006
Kenexa Rising Star Award – 2004
Kenexa Most Valuable Player – 2006
Target Top Performer Award -2009
Education
The University of Rhode Island – 1992-1994 – Theater
Aliseda Madrid– 1994-1996 – Certificate of Fluency in Business Spanish
Other Skills
Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Final Draft.
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