KAREN WONDRA GRISHAM

KarenWGrisham@aol.com    


EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

MESOFT INC.; Burbank 2006  –2007     
Director Entertainment Sales
Sales and marketing for a media entertainment software company.  Selling to the
studios, networks, producers, directors and post production houses.  The software
solution is used for production and post production of films and video projects. 
My studio accounts NBC Universal, Warner Bros. and Sony along with many
production companies and post production facilities through out Los Angeles.  

MIDNITE EXPRESS; Los Angeles 2006 – 2006    
 	Business Development Manager, Festivals and Markets
Creating marketing campaigns, analysis of international breakdown of markets and
festivals such as Cannes film festival, Los Angeles film festivals and MIPCOM. 
Implementing sales, marketing and representation at international film festivals
and markets to develop relationships with festival directors, filmmakers,
producers and studios.  Primary entertainment markets and tradeshows for the film
and broadcasting industry.  
 
VISUAL DATA MEDIA SERVICES; Burbank 2005 –2006            
Manager of Post Production Business Development  
Sales and marketing for a video post production facility specializing in closed
captions, subtitles & translation, editing and duplication.  Organize and oversee
all tradeshows, NAB, NATPE, and GSA GV Expo.  Create marketing materials, e-mail
campaigns, marketing budgets & schedules.  Cold calling and servicing
distribution companies, broadcasters & television networks, production companies,
record companies, advertising agencies and government agencies.

 PROPERTY ID; Los Angeles 2001 – 2002             
General Sales Manager, Southern California
General Manager overseeing five regional representatives.  Strategically
marketing and increased the revenue 70. Two months training representatives and
design a campaign.  Deploying campaign, solidifying a foundation, driving sales
above expectations.  Managing the sales department while emphasizing positive
motivation and drive, to increase sales and create new business.  

THE DISTINGUISHED VALET; Los Angeles 1992 – 2001         
President, Entertainment Wardrobe Valet 
Owner and President - The Distinguished Valet; a wardrobe valet service for busy
executives and performers in the entertainment industry.  Provided a variety of
professional wardrobe support services for public appearances, award shows,
special events and other entertainment industry activities. Building client
relationships to build effective business teams with related suppliers, including
tailors, designers and dry cleaners. 
  
SABAN ENTERTAINMENT; Los Angeles 1991 –1992          
International Sales & Traffic Coordinator 
Supervised all print traffic for television shows and feature films. I organized
translation, dubbing tapes and publicity materials, sales and marketing
merchandise. Managed sales and marketing for film markets and international sales
territories. Worked closely with dubbing houses and production vendors;
concerning the budgets, schedules and vault inventories. 



EDWARD R. PRESSMAN FILM CORPORATION - CONTENT FILMS; Beverly Hills 1990-1991
Executive Marketing Assistant
Managing phones, appointments, schedules and general office assistant duties.
Responsible for screenings, tracking all films, tapes and negatives. Organizing
music library, vault, film marketing and publicity materials

I.R.S. MEDIA - I.R.S. RECORDS; Universal City 1986 –1990         
Office Manager - Administrative Assistant - Post Production Supervisor
Supervised administrative personnel. Proof read scripts for film development.
I.R.S. is the independent film and record company owned by Miles Copeland, music
producer and manager of The Police, Sting, REM.

ABERCROMBIE AND FITCH; 1983-1986
Store Manager
I oversaw seven department managers and eleven sales associates. My store The
Beverly Center had become one of the highest grossing stores on the West Coast.

RUNWAY FASHION MODEL; 1977 - 1993         
Fashion Model

EDUCATION
University Wisconsin Stout – Menomonie -Fashion Merchandising/Business Marketing

Henry Sibley High School – Mendota Heights Minnesota - General education
–degree
Xerox Sales & Marketing Course – Los Angeles- 3 month course

TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Worked with Sales CRM Systems and Customer Database Archiving. 
ACT			Xytech
Microsoft Word   	Excel            
MS Publisher    		Outlook           
Power Point    

Specialized in cold calling, prospecting, new customer acquisitions and customer
retention.  Focused on team building, following up on clients and prospects,
promoting the company, developing new customer relationships and sharing the
value proposition to clients and prospects.     
 
PERSONAL 
Single. No dependants. Drivers license.  Good driving record. Able to commute,
Own insured automobile. Willing to relocate. Bonded