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Tamara Scott

Emerging Crew · Transferable Skills

Interest in: Locations · Production Office · Runner

📍 Perth, Western Australia

📞 0407 996 796

📧 tazytam@iinet.net.au

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Tamara Scott is an Emerging Crew member bringing more than 20 years of professional experience in media, communications, stakeholder management and project coordination to the Western Australian screen industry.

Currently completing a Bachelor of Communication majoring in Screen Studies and Public Relations, Tamara is particularly interested in developing a career within the Locations Department, where her experience in research, organisation, coordination and working with a wide range of people offers valuable transferable skills.

Accustomed to deadline-driven environments, changing priorities and managing multiple stakeholders, she brings professional maturity, initiative, attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills. Tamara is ready to begin at entry level, support experienced crew and develop her practical knowledge of professional film and television production.

PRIMARY AREAS OF INTEREST

• Locations Department: Interested in Locations Assistant and entry-level Locations opportunities, where her strengths in stakeholder liaison, research, administration, coordination and problem-solving can support the department.
• Production Office · Production Runner: Open to opportunities that provide practical production experience and an understanding of professional screen industry workflows.
• Availability & Mobility
• Full driver's licence
• Flexible to work irregular hours, including early starts and late finishes
• Available to travel to regional locations throughout Western Australia

ADDITIONAL SCREEN INDUSTRY INTERESTS

Through her Bachelor of Communications, majoring in Screen Studies and Public Relations, Tamara has developed an interest in screen storytelling, scriptwriting, media relations, publicity and digital communications. She is keen to continue exploring these areas as she develops her understanding of the screen industry.

VALUE TO PRODUCTION

Tamara brings over 20 years of experience coordinating people, information and competing priorities in fast-paced media environments. Her background in stakeholder relationships, research, administration and problem-solving provides a strong foundation for supporting a busy Locations Department.

Experienced in client liaison, bookings, documentation, database management and project coordination, she is confident communicating with a wide range of people, maintaining accurate records and following tasks through to completion.

Her attention to detail is demonstrated by building databases containing more than 6,000 customer records and identifying 236 system flaws before implementation.

New to professional screen production but experienced in responsibility, deadlines and teamwork, Tamara offers maturity, initiative, reliability and a willingness to learn from experienced Locations crew while contributing practical skills from day one.

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

• Stakeholder & Client Liaison
• Research & Information Gathering
• Logistics & Project Coordination
• Bookings & Scheduling
• Administration & Documentation
• Record Keeping & Data Management
• Problem Solving & Priority Management
• Written & Verbal Communication
• Event Coordination
• CRM & Database Management
• Microsoft Word & Excel
• Google Workspace
• Invoicing & Financial Administration
• Marketing & Communications
• Digital & Social Media

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Communication – Screen Studies & Public Relations Griffith University, Queensland Expected completion: June 2027. Relevant studies include Cinematography, Drama Screenwriting, Introduction to Screen Analysis, Cinema History, Media Law, Media Relations, Communication, Creative & Professional Writing and Research & Analytical Skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• ACM Community Media – Farm Weekly Sales & Marketing Account Executive | 2022–Present: Client and stakeholder liaison, bookings, invoicing, database management, record keeping, market research, digital reporting, content development and coordination across multiple campaigns and projects.
• Have a Go Newspaper Features Manager / Sales & Marketing | 2005–2022: Long-term media role encompassing feature development, client liaison, events, databases, record keeping, marketing, digital platforms and coordination with journalists and graphic designers.
• National Resources Review – Sage Publishing National Sales Manager | 2012: Helped establish and launch a new publication servicing the mining, gas, resources and energy sectors, including research, database development and staff recruitment.
• Community Newspapers Features Representative | 2002–2005: Feature development, client liaison, marketing, record keeping, budgets and coordination with journalists and graphic designers.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Full driver's licence
• Available for irregular production hours
• Willing to travel to regional Western Australia
• Seeking entry-level professional film and television opportunities

REFERENCES

Available upon request.