Kody O.

TV Reporter/Host & Executive Assistant

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

As an exceptional industry talent with a MA in psychology, Kody also works with executives in their respective industries. In addition, Kody is a force of knowledge and presence as well as continually excelling in his career.

Experience

  • Bronx net ()
    • Television Reporter
      May 2018 - Jun 2025 · 7 yrs 2 mos

      ● TV Reporter for Bronxnet TV that includes film festivals, red carpets, non profit organization events, and fashion events  ● Write my script for each coverage package to be recorded in voiceover

    • Executive Assistant (to the Executive Director/CEO – Michael Max Knobbe)
      May 2018 - Jun 2025 · 7 yrs 2 mos

      ● Provide support to Executive Director by managing daily schedule, appointments/meetings among internal department directors along with appointments among external organizations - New York government officials, educators, companies, TV guests, attending events in/around NY state, and maintain/update contact list ● Arrange, spearhead, and present media facility focused tours with Michael Max for government officials, companies, educators, sports organizations, and New York State Committees at our newest multimedia production technology studio

  • Host & Presenter at Winter Film Awards
    Feb 2018 - Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    ● 1 of 5 hosts for the Winter Film Festival Award Show honoring 93 films consisting of 13 animated films, 13 documentaries, 10 feature narratives, 8 horror films, 9 music videos, 33 narrative shorts, and 7 Web Series (filmmakers from 31 different countries) ● Attend various panels, screenings, and workshops as promotion for the festival; answer audience or press questions throughout festival ● Being interviewed on red carpet from different media outlets on various questions about my role, the film festival talent, and the popularity of the festival ● Best Documentary Co-Presenter

  • Tax Assistant at The D. E. Shaw Group
    Mar 2017 - Oct 2017 · 8 mos

    ● Assist in supporting work papers for balance sheets, income statements, financial notes, disclosures, and tax differences reconciliation for various investment entities ● Prepare 1040NRs for non-resident employees and log in tax notices for our investment entities that are informed about a requirement, adjustment, or error in their account ● Handle clerical duties and prepare administrative materials on Bloomberg BNA and SharePoint

  • Operations Fashion Assistant (Season Team) at Faherty Brand
    Nov 2016 - Feb 2017 · 4 mos

    ● Understood promotional strategies and speaking to strengthen the customer product service relationship and influence consumers positively ● Communicated with the clothing warehouse to receive and return stock units for proper inventory ● Assisted in identifying daily sales numbers and structured daily sales/customer relations report for sales and creative team

  • Office of Jane Rosenthal at Tribeca Productions
    Feb 2015 - Oct 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos

    ●Develop Film/TV production binders for producer/co-founder of Tribeca Productions (Jane Rosenthal) and producer/VP of Production & Development (Berry Welsh) ● Restructured films, talks, and events calendar list for Jane during Film Festivals; helped to coordinate travel/invitations for events yearly and responded to clients/business partner inquiries; travel/expense management ● Authored 3-4pg summary and 1-2pg comment section on over 20 TV pilots and screenplays for Jane and Berry Welsh ranging from comedies, dramas, and mysteries ● Composed weekly 1pg biographies of business guests meeting with Jane; trained/oversaw new interns along with supervising and mentoring their workload