Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Runner, Crossfit, and Yoga
Languages
Timeline
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Michelle Tamara Cutler

Freelance Writer
Los Angeles
Michelle Tamara Cutler

Summary

  • Dedicated freelance writer with history of meeting client goals at a high standard with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working with a team and adapting to new situations and challenges. Accustomed to working with multinational teams and time zones. Taught ESL and English composition, excellent at proofing grammar and usage. Lifelong creative with a fine arts and film background.

Work History

Archer Gray
New York

Feature Screenwriter
09.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Co-Executive Producer and Writer for adaptation of Tales from the Boom-Boom Room: Women vs. Wall Street.
  • Worked closely with Head of Development, CEO, and expert journalist.
  • Conducted research.

Content Muse
New York

Freelance Commercial Writer
10.2014 - Current

Job overview

  • Writer on brand campaigns, including beauty, health, food, beverage and services for international production companies.
  • Performed on deadline with quick editorial turnaround.
  • Vast knowledge of specific markets and research.

Indy8 / Independent Films
London

In-House Copywriter
10.2014 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • In-house writer for the BAFTA winning production company responsible for high-profile commercial advertising films across the UK and Europe.
  • Worked closely with Managing Director, Bidders and Producers to meet client expectations on time.

Various International Projects
Los Angeles

Freelance Screenwriter & Commercial Writer
01.2010 - 07.2014

Job overview

  • Worked on high budget projects for film, including action and drama.
  • Collaborated with directors and producers on story development.
  • Worked on national and international brand films and campaigns.

Disney
Los Angeles

Feature Screenwriter
04.2008 - 11.2009

Job overview

  • Original screenwriter for teen dance drama.
  • Worked with Story Executives and VP of Musical Production
  • Responded well to notes with quick turnaround.

Furlined
Los Angeles

Creative Curator
07.2007 - 07.2008

Job overview

  • Coordinated storyboards and treatments, research elements for production.
  • Maintained schedules, tracked bids and jobs awarded,
  • Ran preproduction and wrap meetings, and creative presentations for directors.

International Creative Management (ICM)
Los Angeles

Commercial Coordinator
05.2005 - 06.2007

Job overview

  • Kept detailed records of project progress and the main producers and creatives involved.
  • Scheduled project deadlines and monitored progress.
  • Sent invoices to clients and followed up about payments.

Education

New York University / Tisch School of The Arts
New York City, US

Master of Arts from Film Production

University Overview

  • Received Departmental Scholarship

Hunter College City University of New York
New York City, US

Bachelor of Arts from Photographic, Film, And Video Technology

University Overview

  • Awarded Summa Cum Laude
  • Received Dean's List Scholarship

Cambridge University
Cambridge, UK

Diploma from Advanced Creative Writing Nonfiction

University Overview

Intensive one-year study in nonfiction writing, including memoir, historical, and nature.

Skills

  • Planning and Coordination
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Shared Virtual Work Spaces
  • Interview and Research skills

Runner, Crossfit, and Yoga

Practitioner of vinyasa yoga for twenty years. Recent Crossfit convert. Ran 2 city marathons and multiple trail races. Health and fitness are a high priority.

Languages

Spanish
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Feature Screenwriter

Archer Gray
09.2020 - Current

Freelance Commercial Writer

Content Muse
10.2014 - Current

In-House Copywriter

Indy8 / Independent Films
10.2014 - 06.2019

Freelance Screenwriter & Commercial Writer

Various International Projects
01.2010 - 07.2014

Feature Screenwriter

Disney
04.2008 - 11.2009

Creative Curator

Furlined
07.2007 - 07.2008

Commercial Coordinator

International Creative Management (ICM)
05.2005 - 06.2007

New York University / Tisch School of The Arts

Master of Arts from Film Production

Hunter College City University of New York

Bachelor of Arts from Photographic, Film, And Video Technology

Cambridge University

Diploma from Advanced Creative Writing Nonfiction
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