Ashlie E.

Anctil
8091 Maritime Flag Street Apt. 9311 | Windermere, FL | 34786
ashlie.e.anctil@disney.com | 508.667.7945 | ashlieanctil.weebly.com

CAREER SUMMARY
Dynamic and determined professional with a history of delivering and driving exceptional media products, both
creative and journalistic
Innovative and imaginative with strong transferrable skills in writing, photography, videography, video editing, social
media, web and print design
Highly skilled verbal communicator with diverse experience in Guest services in and out of the operation
Self-motivated team leader with ability to succeed on entrepreneurial independent and group projects
Cogent prioritization skills with aptitude to work on several projects concurrently, problem solve and meet long- and
short-term deadlines
Detail-oriented, responsible and reliable team player who consistently delivers in high pressure situations
Recognized by leadership for positive attitude, excelling above and beyond, and Guest service
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Extensive knowledge and passion for The Walt Disney Company worldwide, including its brands, services, products
and culture; proud to preserve the Disney magic

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Walt Disney World Resort Orlando, FL Jan. 2010-present
Event Operations Media & Special Events Coordinator Sept. 2015-present
Communicates production specs to Disney Parks and Disney Springs including overall footprint, timeline, parking,
Cast needs, operational impacts and more
Acts as mentor and leader for peer group, bringing extensive experience from previous roles while still remaining
open to feedback and new learning opportunities
Leads frontline Cast Members with kindness and compassion, educating them on all aspects of production and its
relation to Disney Parks and Resorts, while still holding them accountable for upholding the Four Keys; responsible
for appropriately scheduling Cast and adjusting times/dates according to changing media requests
Creatively problems solves on location when various challenges arise so that time and budget requirements are
adhered to for both media and the operation
Participates in and influences pre-production scouts to foster a collaborative working environment between all
partners and ensure a seamless experience for those involved in successful execution of large and small scale
productions ranging in size from one camera to 150+ full-size Hollywood crew for nationally syndicated programs
Assists in booking and supervising Cast Member and leadership talent
Inputs clearances for all media partner needs with Maintenance Base
Communicates in timely, detail-oriented and accurate manner to all assigned media projects, working closely with
production managers, producers and crew from conception to execution
Extremely flexible in working schedule, available most times throughout the year on a 24/7 basis
Disneys Grand Floridian Resort & Spa/Disneys Polynesian Resort Media Manager Oct. 2011-Sept. 2015
Independently adopted, created, shaped and molded role with discerning judgment throughout four years; adapted
to changing environment and business needs
Acted as sole liaison between media partners (Adventures by Disney, Disney Vacation Club, Latin America Disney
XD/Disney Planet Public Relations, Media Relations, Walt Disney Entertainment Broadcast Productions, Disneys
Yellow Shoes Creative Group, contract production companies, etc.) and resort operations partners to ensure quality
delivery of media products while still protecting the Guest experience
Planned six-month internal and external marketing campaign for 25th Anniversary of Disneys Grand Floridian Resort
& Spa from conception to execution, including budgeting, staffing, creative conceptualization, designing graphics,
ordering merchandise and general planning for all events and entertainment reviewed as, Best celebration [Cast
Member] has seen in his 25 years at resort
Sought after on a regular basis as creative consultant/writer and communications expert by leaders across all lines
of business at resort for a myriad of projects
Designed and developed all communication and test stay collateral for the opening of The Villas at Disneys Grand
Floridian Resort & Spa and The Villas at Disneys Polynesian Village Resort
Imagined, created and maintained Cast communication tool that has been called the best received communication
tool [tenured leader] has seen in 16 years with the company 1.1K distribution count weekly
Conceptualized, wrote, shot and edited professional-grade video pieces using Final Cut Pro
Wrote, recorded and edited ideal Guest arrival experience story that has been integrated into local training tools
 Acted as Press Event Representative for several press events including New Fantasyland and Resort Showcases
Was given responsibility to write welcome message to Vice President Joe Biden for amenities basket
Internal Communications Communications Associate May 2011-Oct. 2011
Internal Communications Professional Intern June 2010-Dec. 2010
Worked as Communications Associate and/or Intern for various areas responsible for communicating crucial Cast
Member information to those working in Resort Operations, Global Initiatives and Transportation
Meticulously crafted and edited executive messages
Created digital and printed media such as posters, flyers, articles, mailers, videos and more with an audience of
more than 70K Cast Members
Shot and edited video for Safety conference (SafeD flash mob) and other venues
Partnered with global and local teams to produce thorough and creative communication plans
Provided fresh, outside-the-box perspectives on communication topics and processes
Effectively communicated messages of high importance to a broad spectrum of audiences Utilized storytelling skills
in Fan Mail articles published in Eyes & Ears and The Hub
Created dynamic, visual communication through graphic design
WDE Broadcast/Creative Entertainment Production Assistant Jan. 2011-May 2011
Assisted in booking talent for Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies
Acted as liaison for The Walt Disney Company when communicating with freelancers
Cogently created and managed meeting agendas/notes while following up on any outstanding needs
Communicated crucial information for worldwide press event at the Disney Dream Christening
Hosted, innovated, wrote and starred in several Studio News pieces
Consistently went above and beyond for client needs
Attractions Cast Member at Disney's Hollywood Studios Great Movie Ride Jan. 2010-Oct. 2011
Enthusiastically performed multiple shows of exceptional quality while staying well-spoken
Engaged in superior guest interaction - pin trading, initiating conversation, multilingual directions
Exceeded expectations and went above and beyond in all aspects of Guest service
Maintained exceptional show quality and upheld Four Keys philosophies both on stage and off

Campus Information and Visitor Relations Boston, MA 2008-2009

Communications Assistant
Boston University Experience Marketing VIP Tour
Internal/Alumni Communications at Boston University

EDUCATION
Boston University Boston, MA 2006-2009
Bachelor of Science, Journalism (Broadcast/Multimedia), Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts, Hispanic Language and Literatures, Magna Cum Laude
Graduated with 3.65 cumulative GPA in 3.5 years

ADDITIONAL MEDIA/PRODUCTION/CREATIVE EXPERIENCE

Short film writer; part of crew that won honors for film Dark Water in nationally touring 48-Hour Film Festival
Recreational creative costumer, hair specialist and beauty/special effects makeup artist for various events
Theater actress, writer, videographer, gaffer and video editor for Disney Cast Club STAGE
Freelance graphic artist for Hilltop Productions
Published in Disneys Eyes & Ears news magazine and The Hub
Boston University Newsroom Writing/Editing/Anchoring/Producing/Switchboard/Cameras
Terrier Nation Broadcast Journalist
Boston Universitys WTBU Radio Host/DJ
Boston University Magazine Journalism Co-editor in Chief
Daily Free Press Freelance Photographer

COMPUTER SKILLS
Apple (Final Cut Pro/iMovie)
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Vine, Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr, Weebly, Backlot, CenterStage,
LinkedIn, Blogspot, etc.)
Adobe (Photoshop CS4/InDesign/Illustrator/Dreamweaver/Acrobat)
Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
Disney Communication Tools (SharePoint/GoPublish)