6124 Upton Ave. S, Minneapolis MN 55410  Ph: (912) 220-3199  itisahai@hotmail.com

Iti Sahai

WORK EXPERIENCE

Guest Services Leader, Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown (July 2015-Present)

• Cultivating corporate relationships to acquire new accounts & repeat clientele

• Overseeing Guest experience, confirming proper method of payment is received,

maintaining house bank, cross training new hires and enforcing company protocol

• Acknowledging landmark stays for guests and providing requested amenities to

returning guests, upselling products and maximizing revenue

Content Acquisition Project Manager, Echelon Studios (May 2010-October 2013)

• Researching and critically analyzing newly completed independent films/TV Shows/Web

Series and Content libraries

• Tracking key industry trends and shifts to assess potential implications on new and

existing deals including developments in 3D and other technologies

• Overseeing all aspects of contract negotiation (financial analysis and forecasting and

contract drafting) for Theatrical, DVD, PTV, PPV, VOD, IPTV and long-term partner

management

• Obtaining all submitted materials by content partners while cross-functionally working

with internal editorial and marketing departments to ensure the technical acceptance

and viability

• Scheduling feature and series content for monthly availability, including special

promotional items for value packs and holiday marketing pushes for various outlets

• Streamlining business practices with the sales team to promote revenue goals and

develop new business opportunities

• Negotiated and acquired exclusive global rights to over 150 feature length films and

VOD rights for content libraries with over 8000 television and film titles

Independent Project Manager, Savannah College of Art and Design (Aug 2005-April 2010)

• Responsible for costing, estimating and planning various film and music video projects

• Ensuring best value for the project including equipment, location, catering supplier base

and the optimal use of internal and external resources

• Organizing schedules for the entire product cast and crew of 30 people

• Writing detailed and summarized project progress reports and submitting it for peer and

faculty review

• Identifying, costing and processing any contract variations

• Tracking activities against the detailed project plans

• Updating project plans and budget to include agreed changes

• Producing accurate financial reports

• Monitoring actual expenditure figures against project budgets

• Organizing and facilitating production meetings

• Cultivating relationships with vendors and local businesses to source courtesy facilities

and moderate production cost

• Completed, Fading Flower (Narrative Fiction Short), under budget and before the

projected date of delivery

Content Scheduling Associate, Hallmark Channel (January-April 2010)

• Provided key support to the Programming team by compiling research analysis and

offering suggestions to improve ratings and placement of content

• Reviewed acquisition submissions

• Evaluated movies for Standard and Practices

Event Publicity Associate, Focus Features (September-December 2009)

• Assisted the Field Publicity department in promoting Coraline, A Serious Man and Pirate

Radio by implementing retail marketing materials in awards markets

• Publicized word-of-mouth screenings and coordinated promotional events

• Organized expense reports, processed invoices and updated vendor lists

• Participated in departmental intern research projects targeting college demographics

• Developed strategies for promoting movies as part of a national college campaign

Educational Project Coordinator, Film Independent (September-October 2009)

• Supported the team in preparing and organizing the Filmmakers Forum event. Duties

included maintaining and updating records, creating fact sheets for panelists, setting up

venues, and coordinating guest check-in

• Assisted the marketing department by arranging collaborative exchanges with other

film-based organizations

Content Development Associate, Kaplan-Perrone Entertainment (May-August 2009)

• Provided extensive script coverage for original / adapted screenplays and graphic

novels

• Assisted with filing, data entry, rolling calls, and administrative work

Event Production Coordinator, Savannah Music Festival (February-April 2006/07/08)

• Worked with the managing director of the festival in providing superior festival support

• Coordinated contracts and riders, organized travel itineraries, supervised event venues,

maintained schedules, and assisted with office duties

EDUCATION

University of California, Los Angeles-Extension (Los Angeles, CA) Oct 2013-June 2015

Business Administration Certificate with Concentration in Social Media Marketing

Savannah College of Art and Design (Savannah, GA)

Master of Fine Arts in Film & Television

Overall GPA 3.6/4.0

University of Delhi, Indraprastha College for Women (New Delhi, India)

Bachelor of Mass Media & Mass Communication

LEADERSHIP & ACHIEVEMENTS

Vice President, Milaap: Association of Indian Students, SCAD (2006-2009)

• Fostered participation in all international student related events

• Raised funds through community outreach programs and conducted new student

orientation

Artistic Honors Scholarship, Savannah College of Art and Design

This competitive scholarship is awarded to students for artistic excellence in all aspects of

fine art, including film/video production.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

Microsoft Office, Movie-Magic Screenwriter, EP Scheduling, EP Budgeting

Post-Production Software (Avid Adrenaline, Pro-Tools)