Managing Director

ERIC N. BRESLER 2007 Tulip Street Philadelphia, PA 19125 (215) 219-5374 [email protected] ericbresler.com QUALIFICATIONS A talented and dynamic Production/Promotional Manager with outstanding abilities to direct multiple projects simultaneously from inception through to completion . Resourceful and creative in employing programs, community events, fundraisers, promotions and marketing techniques to drive profit growth and obtain organizat ional goals in both corporate and non-profit institutions. Well versed in cultiv ating strong relationships with internal or external partners as well as with lo cal community and officials. Occupy exceptional marketing and financial manageme nt versatility amid the Entertainment, Television/Radio Media, Arts and Publishi ng arenas. CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS * Eliminated more than $10,000 in travel costs through direct mailing channels a nd email communications with film distributors to screen video. * Producer in all aspects of the feature film All Along, a multiple award-winnin g comedy starring Krista Allen budgeted at $300,000. * Director in various applications with Apprentice Productions encompassing; sco uting and securing all locations, assembling crews, coordinating cast members an d working with SAG and publishing companies to secure music. * Manager over all aspects of production on the critically acclaimed documentary Otaku Unite!, an examination of the impact of Japanese animation on the United States. * Researched and analyzed documentary subjects, hired/directed crew members, and scheduled interviews throughout the United States with Movies of My Dreams Prod uctions. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PHILADELPHIA FILM SOCIETY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania August 2008 February 200 9 Managing Director * Oversaw more than 90,000 attendees with the Philadelphia Film Festival and ove r 45,000 participants for the Philadelphia Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. * Evaluated, compared pricing and negotiated theater and venue rentals in order to augment festival revenues and provide attendees with convenient locales. * Utilized numerous resources and cultivated stronger partnerships with represen tatives from various universities, institutions, and nonprofits. * Orchestrated and sustained high levels of operations amid the internship progr am, which included; hiring college-aged interns and assigned tasks that both ben efited the Film Society and improved event planning in the non-profit sector. * Streamlined the Film Festival process via direct relations with studios and di stributors versus expensive travel costs. TOKYO NO RECORDS/ TOKYO NO RADIO, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania January 2005 - Pre sent Owner/Operator * Founded and operate a registered, sole proprietorship which is dedicated to th e American release of modern Japanese musicians. * Govern all facets of operations inclusive of; band management (contract negoti

ation), CD manufacturers, graphic designers and artists (CD and poster artwork), venues nationwide (tour booking), music retail shops and websites (distribution ) and consumers (mail order and inquiries). DREXEL UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania April 2007 - Present Adjunct Professor * Instrumental in devising a new course for the University: Japanese Cinema whic h has generated an overwhelmingly positive response in student evaluations. * Deliver well-organized weekly lessons/presentations to an average of 35 studen ts. T. L. A. VIDEO, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania April 2002 August 2008 Store Manager * Increased annual profits by 15% despite the economic industry downturn, throug h elimination of overtime, staff overlapping and appropriate spending for invent ory control. * Extended the life of the store by two years via new marketing techniques, prom otions and operational improvements. * Enhanced store image by incorporating fresh exhibits and displays as well as c ustomized the ordering process to appeal to a niche market. * Applied strong accounting skills and monitored more than $250,000 in store fin ancials including; salaries, budget, inventory and operations. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE STUDIO KAIJU, LLC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania June December 2006 Special Promotions Manager APPRENTICE PRODUCTIONS, Wilmington, Delaware Producer

June August 2006

MOVIES OF MY DREAMS PRODUCTIONS, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania January 2002 April 2004 Director/Producer/Editor EDUCATION DREXEL UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Bachelor of Science, Major: Film and Video Minor: Literature, 2001 AFFILIATIONS * * * *

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Kappa Omicron Nu Design Honor Society Golden Key National Honor Society Honors Program, Drexel University Leadership Program, Drexel University