Rachael Campanella

About Rachael Campanella

I take pride in working, and tend to bring joy to various offices I have worked in. I am reliable, humorous, and naturally curious - all of which combine to make me a great team-player and valuable employee. I am an outgoing and well rounded entertainment professional with excellent communications skills who has held positions at television, film, and theatre companies. I also possess a strong background in PR writing and correspondence, as well as a solid foundation in academic writing and scholarly research. While earning my Master\'s degree, I taught undergraduate courses and also worked in education departments at regional classical theatres. I am an articulate and confident public speaker with solid interpersonal skills. I also love storytelling, and have acted with The Upright Citizens Brigade. This experience in improvisational acting contributes to my quick thinking and creativity. I love to learn and regularly partake in development courses - organizing speaker series and club events are also my speciality. I also have a passion for service, and frequently inspire people to join me in making a difference in our community. Oft times you can find me hosting networking events or volunteering with organizations to enrich children\'s lives.

Experience

1. Director Events & Employee Engagement

   DreamWorks Animation

   Mar 2019 — Present · Glendale, CA, US

   Promoted in 2019 to lead all employee engagement and events for the entire DreamWorks business (2500+ employees) following the studio merger*Lead a team in promoting a positive work environment and culture of collaboration amidst significant changes, including a global pandemic, leadership transitions, and major office expansions*Intimately plan and execute high-level employee events (e.g, Executive Offsites, Town Halls, Creative Updates, Roundtables) in partnership with the DWA President, COO, CCOs, and other studio executives*Partner with cross-functional teams (Marketing, PR, HR, Technology, Production) to execute an average of 2-4 studio events per month*Manage 12-15 offsite events annually for up to attendees (e.g, Premiere & Wrap Parties, Company Picnics), overseeing entertainment, media, catering, and guest lists*Lead and implement community outreach initiatives in partnership with NBCUniversal’s Corporate Affairs, Inclusion, and CSR teams*Key responsibilities include senior stakeholder communication, logistics, timeline development, and budget management*Serve as creative lead for all corporate and event-specific promotional items, managing vendor relationships with global and diverse suppliers*Act as the primary point of contact for 9 DreamWorks Employee Resource Group Chapters, driving egagement and programming*Co-lead a team of 5 with the Director of Communications*Oversee the division\'s annual employee engagement budget

Education

• California State University, Northridge

  Master of Arts, Theatre/Theater

  2008 — 2011

• UC Santa Barbara

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film and Media Studies

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Event Planning
• Problem Solving
• Corporate Affairs
• Public Speaking
• Cause Marketing
• Film Theory
• Strategic Partnerships
• Strategic Communications
• Acting
• Community Outreach
• Television Studio Production
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Film Production
• Casting
• Film Criticism
• Press Releases
• Networking
• Social Networking
• Television News Production
• Entertainment
• Branding & Identity
• Typing at 65 Wpm
• Teaching
• Professional Writing
• Improvisation
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Special Events Coordination
• Comedy
• Adobe
• Project Management
• Shakespeare
• Presentations
• Performing Arts
• Travel Arrangements
• Directing
• Research
• Mac & Pc Platforms