Resume - Cathy Vlahogiannis (pdf)
DownloadWith hard work, dedication and - a whole lotta luck - I've been a part of some incredible shows, and have collaborated with many talented professionals. My goal is to continue working on creative projects that will inspire, inform and entertain.
Three-time Emmy® Award winner,
17-time nominee, with more than 13 years of television and video producing, writing and editing experience.
Media professional
with eight years of radio producing, promotions and national live
on-air hosting experience.
Set decoration buyer
with network series,
pilot and
major motion picture experience.
I.A.T.S.E. LOCAL 476
AUGUST 2019 - PRESENT
CHICAGO, IL
• The Bear (Season 2, Ep. 1-10)
Buyer
FX Networks/Hulu
Streaming Series
Jan. 2023 - May 2023
• Deli Boys
Buyer
20th Television
Television Pilot
Oct. 2022 - Nov. 2022
• Power Book IV: Force (Season 2)
Set Decorator
Starz
Marketing Campaign
Sept. 2022 - Oct. 2022
• Chicago Fire (Season 11, Ep. 5)
Buyer
NBC Universal
Television Series
Sept. 2022
• South Side (Season 3, Ep. 1-8)
Set Decorator
Jax Media/HBO Max
Streaming Series
Jun. 2022 - Sept. 2022
• We Grown Now
Asst. Set Decorator
Participant Media
Independent Film
Apr. 2022 - Jun. 2022
• Justified: City Primeval (Ep. 1-2)
Buyer
Sony Pictures Television
Television Series
Apr. 2022
• The Bear (Season 1, Ep. 2-8)
Buyer
FX Networks/Hulu
Television Series
Dec. 2021 - Apr. 2022
• Start Without Me
Lead Person
637 Scraper
Independent Film
Oct. 2021 - Nov. 2021
• Night Sky (Season 1, Ep. 1-8)
Buyer
Legendary/Amazon
Streaming Series
Mar. 2021 - Oct. 2021
• Continental Tires
Buyer
Mini Gorilla Productions
Television Commercial
Mar. 2021
• The Chi (Season 4, Ep. 1-2)
Buyer
Showtime
Television Series
Feb. 2021
• Ordinary Joe
Buyer
20th Television
Television Pilot
Oct. 2020 - Nov. 2020
• The Batman (Chicago Unit)
Buyer
Warner Bros.
Feature Film
Sep. 2020 - Oct. 2020
• Ordinary Joe
Buyer
20th Television
Television Pilot
Feb. 2020 - Mar. 2020
• Chicago Fire (Season 8, Ep. 2-20)
Buyer
NBC Universal
Television Series
Aug. 2019 - Feb. 2020
NBC UNIVERSAL
JULY 2018 - AUGUST 2019
CHICAGO, IL
• Chicago Production Assistant to Creator/Showrunner, Derek Haas, and Executive Producers/Writers, Michael Gilvary and Andrea Newman.
NBC UNIVERSAL
MARCH 2018 - AUGUST 2019
CHICAGO, IL
• Chicago Fire, Seasons 7 & 8 - Additional Set Production Assistant | Additional Office Production Assistant
• Chicago P.D., Seasons 5 & 6 - Additional Set Production Assistant
• Chicago Med, Season 4 - Additional Set Production Assistant
97.9 THE LOOP/WLUP-FM (CUMULUS)
MARCH 2015 - MARCH 2018
CHICAGO, IL
• Co-host of comedy-based, morning radio program which aired daily on Chicago’s heritage classic rock station.
• Reported morning traffic and weather developments twice per hour.
• Researched, booked and produced guest segments.
• Hosted promotional events for advertisers.
• Managed a team of freelance guest bookers.
• Conducted daily 'man on the street' interviews.
JANET DAVIES MEDIA
MAY 2013 - MARCH 2015
CHICAGO, IL
• Produced, wrote and edited corporate, training and web videos for a variety of private clients.
• Provided business executives media training to help them effectively communicate when speaking on camera.
• Client list included Chicago Children’s Theatre, Wavefront Festival and Mi Casa Es Su Casa.
ABC 7/WLS-TV (DISNEY)
JANUARY 2003 - MAY 2013
CHICAGO, IL
• Three-time Emmy® Award winner, 17-time Emmy® Award nominee.
• Produced, wrote and edited segments for weekly, half-hour, entertainment/lifestyle show, 190 North.
• Supervised 190 North show production.
• Produced various travel, public affairs and live specials including the station’s highest rated annual live broadcast, Countdown Chicago.
• Developed, produced and edited two weekly, half-hour, studio-based programs for ABC’s national Live Well Network - Let’s Dish (cooking show) and Here’s How Right Now (home improvement series).
• Produced sales promotion spots and public service announcements for air.
• Coached on-air talent.
• Devised show rundowns.
• Revised graphics and participated in set redesign by working closely with art department.
• Managed all social media platforms for station programming.
• Served as social media evangelist by introducing co-workers from various departments on how to effectively leverage online platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Q101/WKQX-FM (EMMIS)
AUGUST 2000 - DECEMBER 2002
CHICAGO, IL
• Provided female perspective to daily, live, entertainment-based, nationally syndicated morning radio show.
• Researched, booked and produced over 1,200 guest segments.
• Produced compelling stories to build the 18-to-35-year-old male demographic.
• Conducted daily ‘man on the street’ interviews to generate listener phone calls.
For a closer look at my television and film credits, visit my Production Hub page.
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES
NOVEMBER 2009
• Magnificent Mile Lights Festival - Outstanding Achievement for Special Event Program - Live
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES
NOVEMBER 2008
• 190 North - Outstanding Achievement for Informational Programs - Single Magazine Program, Series or Segment
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES
NOVEMBER 2006
• 190 North - Outstanding Achievement for Informational Programs - Single Magazine Program, Series or Segment
STATUS MAGAZINE
FEBRUARY 2013
• Status magazine featured me in a cover story about my background, work and achievements.
BACHELOR OF ARTS - TV JOURNALISM
SUMMER 2004
• Newsbeat (Live News Broadcast), Producer
• Out On A Limb (Comedy Sketch Show), Actor
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
WINTER 2015 | SPRING 2018
• Writing for Television & Film
• Improv Workshop
• Hosting for Television
• Developing Your Movie
• Intro to Filmmaking
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SPRING 2019
• Film Producing
• Cinematography
• Premiere Pro Editing