AMAR BHAKTA

Tel: (323) 230-0005

Email: Amar.Bhakta@gmail.com
Education
Experience
April 2008 – HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS INTERNATIONAL Beverly Hills, CA
June 2010 Executive Assistant to the CEO
 Assisted the CEO, Sir Steven Saxton, and Vice Chairman, HRH Prince Faisal S.M.A. Al Saud, in day to
day operations including scheduling travel, rolling calls, providing script coverage, and managing interns
 Aided in meeting strict deadlines for various projects including “The Kids Are All Right”
 Collaborated in all aspects of a $10 million equity capital offering. Led investor presentations, performed
strategic business analysis, and leveraged personal network
 Enhanced agreements with co-production partners in India and Singapore. Forged strategic partnerships
with leading producers, directors, and high net worth investors

2007 – 2008 SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT Culver City, CA

Distribution Analyst, Vendor Managed Inventory, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
 Analyzed US distribution of all Sony home entertainment media, including traditional DVDs, Direct to
Video, and Blu-Ray
 Forecasted retail sales of home entertainment media based on historical sales of comparable titles
 Enhanced retailer relationship with Walmart by optimizing shelf placement and demand forecasting
 Assisted in promotions and merchandising of Blu-Ray titles, including in-store displays and bonus packs

Winter 2006 MADHUR BHANDARKAR FILMS Mumbai, India

Bollywood Winter Internship
 Worked directly for Mr. Bhandarkar, winner of several film awards and critical acclaim
 Assisted in the post production of Traffic Signal. Provided technical assistance in sound mixing and
dubbing; critiqued marketing and promotional material including film trailers and printed material

Summer 2006 WARNER BROTHERS ENTERTAINMENT INC. Burbank, CA

Broken Lizard Industries Summer Internship
 Provided script coverage for both directors and producers; utilized Film Tracker and Done Deal Pro to
research budget and finance reports for current film releases
 Served as liaison between production offices and post-production staff, as well as gained experience in
post-production methods, including marketing promotions and editing techniques

Summer 2005 CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES Washington D.C.

Congressional Summer Internship, Congressman Daniel Lipinski, 3rd District Illinois
 Researched legislation and prepared briefings for Congressman
 Attended Congressional hearings of various subcommittees, summarized with brief reports

Summer 2004 UBS AG Oak Brook, IL

Summer Intern, Private Wealth Management Division
 Researched public companies and prepared client reports for UBS portfolio managers
 Utilized SEC reports, company annual reports, and earnings calls to write research reports on companies,
for use by portfolio managers. Analyzed portfolio returns using spreadsheet modeling
2003 – 2007 COLGATE UNIVERSITY Hamilton, NY
B.A. in Political Science with minor in Film and Media Studies, 2007
Campus Leadership: Inducted into Konosioni Senior Honor Society, President of South Asian Cultural Club
Colgate Athletics: Colgate Sports Medicine, Athletic Trainer for Women’s Volleyball. Cricket Club

Personal  Active alumnus of the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

 Extensive travel in Africa, Asia, Middle East, and Europe
 Film aficionado, especially big budget films with fast cars and explosions.
 Extensive experience in Microsoft and Macintosh Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Adobe
Photoshop, and Final Cut Pro
 Avid tennis player, all-weather Chicago Bears fan, world politics, gadget enthusiast