Job History
Robyn Eastman
Studio: 818-292-3945 Email: robyn@robyneastman.com Portfolio: www.robyneastman.com Blog: www.wheretheseameetsthesand.blogspot.com
Work Experience: Over the years I have produced everything from film to events working in the entertainment industry in a variety of capacities, each project broadened my level of skills. Currently, I am freelancing in both writing and video production.
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Freelance Writing
“Where Are All the Lawyers?” (working title) 2009-present
For the Honorable Martha Mills, former civil rights attorney
During the 60’s, currently Chicago Circuit Court judge (Edit/re-write)
“Dark Side of the Wave” historical fiction novel to be completed
by 2011 (Thesis= 250 pages completed) 2007-present
Recently Published: fmagazine (“Chieftesses Escape), Rell Sunn: Queen of Makaha (one chapter)
Columbia College 2007-2008
Teaching Asst.: Television Dept.
Creative Writing Tutoring 2008
Practice Teaching: Chicago Public Schools
Story Week Festival: Videographer/Editor 2008-present
Producer, director, DP, editor: Kerouac: Truth or Fiction 2008
Editor/producer: FW Video Database 2007-present
Freelance Video 2006-present
Producer, DP, editor for 15 asst. video projects:
Go to www.robyneastman.com for samples
Fictionary Magazine 2007-2008
Writer, Editor
CSPA Specialty Magazine competition Silver Medalist Award
Media Process Group 2006-2009
Freelance Video editing, production team
Asst. Editor, Documentary: Senator Obama Goes to Africa
Kaplan Univ.: Educational Video Database
From the Heart Productions
Aka Listening Heart Productions 2005-2009
Owner/Producer: Creation, development and implementation
of a variety of multimedia projects and events.
Actors for Autism 2003-present
Board of Directors, producer for Children’s Film Camps, editor
Writer/teacher: Developing online writing classes
www.feed333.org 2005-2006
Board of Directors
Joey Travolta’s E Entertainment 2003-2005
Produced Children’s Film Camps
IBI – International Training Group 1995 -2004
Member of production team that coordinated one-week multi-media training events
which includes well-known speakers and teachers like Mark Victor Hansen & Jack
Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul), John Gray (Men are from Venus…), and many
others. (Chyron operator plus other duties)
BRE Entertainment (Branscombe Richmond), Tarzana CA 2001 2004
Producer/writer/production mgr. 1995 -1996
Standard production responsibilities, i.e.: -Writing proposals & marketing plans –
Designing concepts and conveying them – Hiring all staff and crew Negotiating contracts
etc. – Creating an atmosphere where projects come in on time and on or under budget –
Liaison with agents, vendors, media – Business & Home Accounting/Books – Production
mgr for large band including all advances: travel, contractual evaluation and negotiation,
accommodation, meals etc.) – Contractual evaluation and negotiation – Script coverage –
Phones, calendars, conferencing – Writing press releases, features, bios etc.
Principia Group, Houston, TX 1997 – 1999
Produced and coordinated motivational seminars
Duncan Entertainment 1997 to present
Producer/coordinator of events with motivational speakers from around the country,
including Jack Canfield, Wayne Dyer and many more
TheLivingLibrary.com, Studio City CA 1999 – 2001
Co-founder/President
Wrote business plan, marketing plan, gathered team, raised funds, developed product.
Liaison with agents, vendors, media – Contractual evaluation and negotiation – Phones,
calendars, conferencing – Writing press releases, features, bios etc. for start-up Internet
company that was a virtual world featuring celebrity teachers and speakers in soft skills.
Metro Networks – radio, Los Angeles CA 1998 – 1999
Journalist/producer/writer/on air anchor
Journalist…Wrote, produced and aired news for KABC and other stations.
Paul Ben Victor – Actor 1997 – 1999
Personal Assistant
Sierra Pictures, Hollywood CA 1996 – 1997
Producer/UPM/Coordinator
Standard production responsibilities, i.e.: -Writing proposals & marketing plans –
Designing concepts and conveying them – Hiring all staff and crew – Negotiating
contracts etc. – Creating an atmosphere where projects come in on time and on or under
budget . (Everything’s George, Angels with Angles)
Universal Studios, Universal City CA 1996
Prod. Mgr. Asst.
Chamber of Chills – Handled all scheduling and employee issues – Created all characters
with hired talent -Liaison between management and employees -Production coordinator
(In conjunction with Ron Howard & Imagine Entertainment)
RADIO
KABC Los Angeles, CA 1998 – 1999 Writer, producer, on-air news anchor
KCCN, Honolulu HI 1993 – 1995
On Air Personality
MC/Show host/Producer/Writer
KPOA, Maui, HI 1991- 1993
Special Programming, Writer, producer, host of ‘Imi Pono’i documentary series
KMVI, Wailuku HI 1990 – 1991
News Director
Journalist, Sports reporter, public service show
KNUI, Kahului, HI 1988
Afternoon Drive
10-Year Planning Committee, County of Maui 1990
Board member
Maui County, Wailuku, HI 1987
Supervisor, Summer Fun, Maui County (3 islands, Maui, Molokai, Lanai)
Freelance Writing
Articles:
Black Belt Magazine
Tae Kwon Do Times
Maui News
Maui, Inc Magazine
Maui Magazine
Aloha Concert Jam
North County Newspapers (column/editorials)
Indian Gaming Magazine
News from Indian Country
Muscle Polynesia
Beauty in Paradise
Books:
Zen of Kenpo, Ed Parker (asst.)
Rings of Truth, Jim Britt & Eve Hogan (asst.),
Novels-in-progress:
Dark Side of the Wave: 1st of a historical fiction trilogy of the Hawaiian Story
Boomers: Autobiographical Fiction, growing up through the sixties
Jim & Andy’s: A collection of stories about Jimmy Koulouvaris, angel in disguise for the
many jazz greats of the fifties and sixties who frequented Jim & Andy’s in NYC.
Special Skills
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• Avid, Final Cut Editing 4 year
• Videographer 4 year
• MAC & PC, MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite,
Final Draft +++ 20 Years
• Multi-task, project orientation 20 Years
• Marketing & Sales 25 Years
• Trouble shooter 25 Years
• Painting/design 30 Years
• Researcher, Writer 25 Years
• Producer 20 Years
Education & Training
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Columbia College MFA September 2007 – 2010
Creative Writing – Summa Cum Laude
Columbia College – Summa Cum Laude, January 2006 – May 2007
BA: Interdisciplinary major in Television & Fiction Writing
Kalmenson & Kalmenson 2004 & 5 – Voice over
Sam Christensen Design Studio 1996- 2004 – Acting/image design
Maui Community College September 1990 – September 1992 – English
Kapiolani Community College January 1991 – June 1992 – Hawaiian language
Trinity College January 1975 – January 1979 – Psychology
American Academy of Dramatic Arts – NY March 1969 – January 1971
Monmouth College September 1966 – May 1968 – English/history major
DePaul University January 1967 – January 1968 – French
Seminars, courses, conferences:
Robert McKee: Story Seminar
Ira Progoff: Intensive Journal Process
Jung Institute: Jungian Psych. Training
Outward Bound School: Wilderness Training & survival
Northbrook Park District: Taught wilderness-training, ropes courses etc.
Martial Arts: Studied under Ed Parker, David Nuuhiwa, Bill Ryusaki
and several Tae Kwon Do Studios: Certified 2nd degree black belt.
East meets West: Ancient Wisdom & Modern Science: Bombay, India
Jack Canfield: Success Training
Mark Victor Hansen: Mega Publishing, Mega Speaking
Himalayan Institute: Swami Rama, yoga teacher training
Apple Computer: various trainings
