KAREN HOPKINS
370 Oakley Dr. Apt 1401 • Nashville, TN 37211 • (859) 582-8431 •
Khop1987@gmail.com
http://www.wix.com/khop87/karenproductions
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Acceleration Films
Production Assistant, November 2010
• Responsible for working very closely with producer, director and production team
• Responsible for keeping accurate shot lists for the production designer
• Organizing the production and distribution of scripts
• Booking catering, accommodation, and equipment for performers and crew
• Conducting research
• Preparing all necessary paperwork in relation to the above tasks
Whitehardt, Inc-Casting/Production
Production Intern, August 2010-Present
• Supporting the production department including: location scouting, transcription, research and working on set as a Production Assistant
• Assisting with all aspects of casting including: talent acquisition, auditions and deal negotiation
• Creating schedules and shot lists for producer and production coordinator
• Building talent database and reorganizing filing system
• Assisting with budget preparation, reconciling receipts, and managing deliverables
• Serving as liaison between producers, below the line talent and law firms
MTV Networks/ CMT-Program Development
Development Intern, May 2010-August 2010
• Supporting development department administratively and creatively
• Covering scripts, managed incoming submissions and designed new “Pitch Database”
• Interacting with talent, writers, agents, managers, directors, and producers
• Conducting factual research for episodes/documentaries
• Assisting at live events including: 2010 CMT Awards and the 2010 CMA Festival
• Tracking potential projects and competitors
OTHER EXPERIENCE
• News Channel 12, Western Kentucky University
EDUCATION
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
TV/Film Production, Bachelor of Arts- August 2010
• Minor: Theater
Regents College, London, England
January 2009-May 2009
Study Abroad
SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Premier, Avid, Pinnacle, Development, Casting, Detailed knowledge of online social networks and talent acquisition.
