Kent Martinez

First-generation graduate of the film critical studies program at the University of Southern California. Quick learner with the ability to prioritize and multi-task; highly motivated, enthusiastic, extremely detail oriented, able to work independently and manage multiple tasks at once. Strong administrative, communications, organizational and writing skills.

Mailroom Clerk/Floater - Directors Guild of America

Main duties consisted of metering letters, envelopes and packages through the usps and ups systems. Folded and prepared letters through a folding and inserter machine. Distributed mail and inter office envelopes to all departments. Picked up and dropped off mail to the usps office if my supervisor was out of the office.

• Covered for reception during breaks and lunch (pre covid).
• Assisted the residuals department in folding and stuffing checks during covid.

Receptionist - Directors Guild of America

Answered/transferred phone calls, signed off on packages that arrived and informed the proper employee when a guest arrived.

• Helped out anyone that asked for help in completing a duty or task such as preparing folders or putting screeners inside sleeves.

Intern - AEFH Talent Agency

Interned for the partner of the company Gloria Hinojosa. Familiar with casting sites including Breakdown Express and LA Casting. Reviewed actors submissions online. Worked with Outlook email to update the lead client's calendar and schedule. Also reviewed and responded to clients emails.

Assistant to Maria Capp

Responsibilities consisted of filling out film festival master spreadsheets, conducting research, uploading and scanning documents, selecting photos, sending email reminders, organizing contacts and managing phone sheets. Participated in meetings with the creative executive discussing upcoming projects. Transcribed audio sound for a documentary that will be submitted to a film festival.

Library Assistant

Managed phones and searched for books. Entered new call numbers for movies into the database system. Transferred calls to the director of the library and assisted students over the phone.

Script Reader and Intern - Cinelou Films

Submitted script coverage and provided constructive feedback on screenplays submitted to the production office. Filled out reader templates for the amount of scripts covered. Learned that giving an overview as well as a synopsis of developing screenplays is critical in order to potentially move a script into the production process. Working at this company taught me about the entertainment industry and greatly developed my skills in covering scripts.

film critical studies - University of Southern California