1. Kristine Spindler Denton 310/753-5955
2068 West General Street kspins13@gmail.com
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
EDUCATION
Graduate, Carleton College, Northfield, MN Bachelor of Arts Degree, English 1984 - 1988
Student, American Film Institute Script Supervisor 1996 - 1997
Substitute Teacher Credential with CBEST Certification Multiple Subject 2000
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SKILLS
❖ Published author with extensive experience in writing, editing, marketing and promotions
❖ Managed offices as well as full setup and breakdown - hiring and negotiating deals
❖ Coordinated between multiple departments, different schedules and handled equipment needs
❖ Self starter with strong managerial skills and the ability to multi-task calmly and efficiently
❖ Extremely flexible and due to experience, able to work in diverse situations with a variety of people
❖ Strong computer skills - on Mac and PCs and have experience on software for accounting, spreadsheets,
presentations, data entry, schedules, calendars, graphic design as well as many writing programs. Worked with
Word, Excel, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, Publisher, Quicken, Quickbooks, Final Draft, Fade In, Scriptmaker
and all Google Docs.
❖ Experienced with Social Media such as Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, GoDaddy,
WIX, and Shutterfly, plus website creation and online writing articles, blogs, promos
❖ Strong public speaker, having been a Guest Speaker for organizations as well as on local TV and radio, at city
and chamber events, and in representing the community as a business owner, coach, and activist
❖ Able to focus on the details and personal touches with the big picture of time & budget still in mind
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ADVERTISING EXPERIENCE
Handled Kahlua and Neutrogena accounts with responsibility for print media purchases and scheduling
as well as local billboard purchases and scheduling.
Eisman, Johns & Laws Advertising Agency Assistant Media Planner
Recruited out of college July 1988 - 1992
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FILM PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
Liaison to local charities, businesses and press for production company throughout filming
In pre-production: overseeing complete setup and breakdown of production offices
During filming: handling communication and problem solving between departments
In post production: coordinating between director, special effects and editing offices
Coordinating Producer’s work and responsible for multiple calendars of Producers, Director and Department Heads.
Overseeing projects independently and working with all departments and all areas of production.
Hired Production Assistants at all locations while filming, and found and hired local experts as consultants -
negotiating rates and deals.
DEADLY MATRIMONY / Steve Krantz Productions Asst. to the Producer
Director – John Korty Producer – Stephanie Austin May 1992 – November 1992
Starring: Brian Dennehy, Treat Williams, Embeth David
TORCH SONG / Steve Krantz Productions Asst. to the Producer
Director – Michael Miller Producer – Stephanie Austin November 1992 – April 1993
Starring: Raquel Welch, Jack Scalia, Alicia Silverstone
2. TRUE LIES / Twentieth Century Fox Asst. to the Producer
Director – James Cameron Producer – Stephanie Austin April 1993 – September 1994
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Arnold
THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT / New Line Cinema Asst. to the Producer
Director – Renny Harlin Producer – Stephanie Austin August 1995 – August 1996
Starring: Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson
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SCRIPT SUPERVISOR EXPERIENCE
Responsible for all film continuity and information to the editors regarding film shot, camera lenses and specific take
information.
Work with director, producer, writers and actors during filming making script changes, keeping all set notes and
handling reports to editors and post production.
Work with set department, on set dressing, props, etc. to ensure all continuity while filming.
UNOCAL “COUNTING CHANGE” / Treehouse Entmt. February 1997
Director – Peter Miller Producer – Drew Bracken Commercial
UNOCAL “SODA JERK” / Treehouse Entertainment February 1997
Director – Peter Miller Producer – Drew Bracken Commercial
A DRUG CALLED PORNOGRAPHY / United Broadcast Group March 1997
Director/Producer – Jon Schneider Documentary
VS. / American Film Institute April 1997
Director – Timothy Mills Producer – Gibran Begum Film
APT. 202 / American Film Institute April 1997
Director – Gilberto Fazi Producer – Yuri Elvin Film
TWO GIRLS WALK INTO A BAR / Cheshire Productions May 1997
Director/Producer – Shelli Ryan Short Film
CHARMED LIFE / Auteur Entertainment June 1997
Director – Eugene Lo Producer – Sasha Popovic Film
NAKED IN THE COLD SUN / Udy Productions July 1997
Director – Helene Udy Line Producer – Margo Romero Film
VELOCITY TRAP / Unified Film Organization, LLC August – September 1997
Director – Phillip Roth UPM – Gretchen Kinder Film
WORKING GIRLS / Black Rose Productions October 1997
Director – Gregory Dark UPM – Bob Sexton Film
L.A. Heat (2nd
Unit) / PM Entertainment November 1997
Director – Justin Lundin UPM – Criag Ayers Starring: Wolf Larson, Steve Williams Film
FALLOUT / Royal Oaks Entertainment December 1997
Director - Rod McDonald Producer – Bill Steakley Starring: Daniel Baldwin, Teri Ann Linn Film
NAUTILUS / Don Key Enteretainment February – March 1998
Director – Rod McDonald Producer – Roger LePage Starring: Richard Norton, Michael Phenicie Film
STORM / Unified Film Organization, LLC July – August 1998
Director – Harris Done UPM – Melanie Elin Starring: Martin Sheen, Luke Perry Film
GO (Reshoots) / RSG Films, LLC August 1998
Director – Doug Liman Co-Producer – Paddy Cullen Starring: Katie Holmes, Tim Olyphant Film
3. THE GIRLS’ ROOM / Oil & Water Productions August – September 1998
Director – Irene Turner Line Producer – Barclay Deveau Starring: Soleil Moon Frye, Wil Wheaton Film
FORD CROWN VICTORIA / Avatar Group International November 1998
Director – Lakis Mathiopoulos UPM – Barclay DeVeau Commercial
SONIC BLAST / Silent Productions January - February 1999
Director – Rod McDonald Producer – T.J. Warenz Starring: Jeremy Barrett, James Russo, Mel Harris Film
UNDER PRESSURE / Unified Film Organization, LLC February – March 1999
Director – Jean Pellerin UPM – Melanie Elin Starring: Rob Lowe, Larisa Miller Film
VAN CAMP’S / Wilson-Griak/Nelson Henry Advertising April 1999
Director – Steve Griak Producer – Scott Thaler Commercial
POPWIRE.COM / Internet Advertising November 1999
Director – Henrik Sundgren Producer – Stephan Schindler Commercial
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POST PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
Handled all office set up for post production and editors including all scheduling for equipment needs. Coordinated
Visual Effects with filming set and green screen usage.
Supervised all music clearances and purchases for use, coordinated music promotion for USA website, and oversaw
Stock Footage and playback requests, usage and purchases.
G vs E / USA Network Post Production & Visual Effects Coordinator
Associate Producer – Barclay DeVeau March 1999 - July 1999
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ASSOCIATE PRODUCER & UNIT PRODUCTION MANAGER EXPERIENCE
Responsible for creating all production reports and correspondence with public, hiring the crew, ordering and
monitoring equipment usage, writing with the producer and writer to make script changes, overseeing expenses in
order to keep project on budget, working with the director and department heads to create a shooting schedule, find
our shooting locations, and determine all special effects required.
PYTHON / Unified Film Organization, LLC August - September 1999
Director – Richard Clabaugh Producer – Phillip Roth Film
Starring: Dana Barron, Robert England, Wil Wheaton, Billy Zabka
DAYBREAK / Unified Film Organization, LLC September - October 1999
Director – Richard Clabaugh Producer – Phillip Roth Film
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BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Cinema Signs, Inc. - Owner November 1999 - July 2004
Handling graphics for film and TV set design. Personally handled all advertising, promotion and client contact as well
as all financial records and billing.
Clients: Ally McBeal (TV), The Practice (TV), The Brotherhood of Poland (TV), Boston Public (TV), Hot Chick (TV)
Palos Verdes Peninsula Welcome Baskets - Owner January 2005 – 2008
Provide promotional welcome baskets to new residents from local businesses. Responsible for marketing, handling all
write-ups and advertising promotions, as well as working with local vendors to facilitate their advertising write-ups
within the baskets. Work closely with the PVP Chamber of Commerce to support local businesses. Personally handled
advertising and promotion as well as all financial records and billing.
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4. COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
Writer, Creative Director & Editor - City of Rancho Palos Verdes July 2004 - 2005
Scriptwriter for a series of Public Service Announcements shot at Cox Communications by the city of Rancho Palos
Verdes. Handled editing, research, dialogue writing, with recommendations for actor and camera direction.
Director of Children’s Local Programs - Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy August 2006 - 2008
Helped to create and promote children’s programs at the local Nature Center such as Nature Walks, Reading Time for
Kids and Group Overnight Adventures. Helped to connect the PVPLC with local children’s groups to promote tours and
events.
Ambassador - Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce August 2007 - 2009
Working with new local businesses to help advertise and promote their businesses through community involvement.
Met with local business owners and residents to work together to enhance the community support for local business.
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WRITING & EDITING EXPERIENCE
Published Author: The Outdoor Guide to the Palos Verdes Peninsula 1st & 2nd Editions January 2006 – 2010
Author of the original and 2nd
edition publications. Responsible for final editing, writing, research, legal clearance,
taking of and insertion of pictures, as well as the layout of the book. Handled all advertising and marketing of both
books throughout the local area and online, including creating the book’s website. Guest speaker at REI, The Palos
Verdes Peninsula Library, the Local Cox Channel and at additional local organizations.
Private Consultant - Writing & Document Organization 2010 - Present
Working with private clients as a Writing Consultant: editing documents, writing promotional/marketing articles and
blogs, editing books, scripts and treatments in Final Draft and additional writing programs.
Work with print as well as online by creating websites and written material for those websites.
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FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE
Private Consultant - Financial Booking for Small Businesses
Working with private clients organizing & inputting business financial transactions and information using Excel and
Quicken programs. Organizing and putting together business financial documents for tax forms.
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Elementary Substitute Teacher in PVPUSD & LAUSD 2015 - Present
Hold 30 Day Substitute Teaching Permit for Multiple Subjects. Have CBEST Verification. Taught at Broad Elementary
School long term through LAUSD creating lesson plans and taught mixed grade level classes. Have taught three
intersession courses – fully responsible for creating the lesson plans (Grades 2 – 5), took over a 4th
Grade class for last
three months of school year – handling parent teacher conferences as well as year-end testing and grading.
Learning Center Long Term Position – Soleado Elementary School March - June 2016
Working with TK – 3rd
Grade children: RTI, Special Needs & Special Education. Focused on phonics, phonemic
awareness, improving reading and comprehension, as well as writing. Also, math skills focus when needed. Teaching
groups, mixed grades and one on one lessons. Creating lesson plans to fit student’s needs and follow district and
school curriculum.
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Troop Leader for 2 Troops, Girls Scouts of the USA - For six years, organizing volunteer events and programs to
educate young girls about the world they live in and the possibilities of their place in it.
Board Member, Palos Verdes Peninsula Girls Softball League - For four years, Director of Assessment Day & Player
Agent for hundreds of girls and a Head Coach for seven years.
