Rachel Ochsenschlager is seeking junior roles in literary acquisitions and film development. She has a background in sales management, customer service, and story analysis. Her education includes degrees in communication arts, theatre production, and digital media from UW-Madison. She is proficient in Microsoft Office programs and has experience in playscript acquisitions, stage production, and cruise line entertainment operations.

1. Rachel Ochsenschlager | Seeking Junior Roles in Literary Acquisitions (Books & Film)
Rachel.Ochsen@ProtonMail.com | 262-745-0570 | LinkedIn.com/in/Rachel-Oxie | United States, Open to Remote
Story Analyst Portfolio: ScreenplaySushi.Medium.com
I am a sales manager committed to delivering white-glove customer service. With exceptional communication and writing skills,
along with the ability to manage multiple deadline-driven projects simultaneously, I seek new opportunities in book publishing and
film development. My expertise is directly applicable to content acquisition, artist relations, and rights licensing.
Relevant Skills & Education
Hollywood Gatekeepers (Online Course)
Certificate of Excellence: I write professional and uplifting screenplay synopses and critiques, focusing on story and structure.
University of Wisconsin - Madison (UW-Madison)
Bachelors of Communication Arts - TV, Radio & Film | Bachelors of Theatre Production | Certificate in Digital Media
I understand storytelling's influence on audience identities, the demand for films featuring new intellectual property (IP), and the
industry's drive to adapt renowned IP.
Career
Sales Manager, Audio-Visual Technology
Encore (Full Time) | September 2022 - Current | Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
As a global leader in event technology, Encore provides onsite audio-visual services to more than 2,100 event venues. I manage AV
rental sales for The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa.
 In 2023, communicated with 630+ warm leads of diverse customers, converting to 270+ won sales by using consultative service.
Maintained the best closed-sale-to-event-start-date lead time in the Chicago region, aiding operational success. Drove record-
breaking revenue for my venue, contributing $1.69+ million.
 Coordinate pre-event logistics through effective communication with clients, internal departments, and the AV operations
team--ensuring fluid success on event days.
 Research client history and meticulously document event details, emails, and phone conversations using Microsoft Dynamics
365. Manage sales cadence by leverage Microsoft Outlook’s Calendar & Tasks. Reference resort agreements and negotiation
notes through Salesforce Amadeus Delphi.
 Resolve contract and pricing issues diplomatically, fostering positive client relationships and optimizing revenue per event.
 Forecast revenue using Microsoft Excel. Craft compelling marketing materials and sales proposals with Microsoft PowerPoint.
Food and Beverage Server: The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa (Part-Time) | December 2020 - September 2022 | Lake Geneva, WI
Substitute Teacher: Lake Geneva Schools (Part-Time) | November 2020 - September 2022 | Lake Geneva, WI
Playscript Acquisitions Editor
Dramatic Publishing Company (Full Time) | January 2020 - March 2020 | Woodstock, Illinois
Dramatic Publishing Company is a global playscript publisher and theater performance licensor. I assumed the role to spearhead
new script development and nurture author relationships.
 Discerned scripts’ artistic merit and market potential, aligning with trends in genre demand and popular culture.
 Managed communication channels, handling inquiries from authors, agents and clients. Directed correspondences to executives
and internal stakeholders to ensure timely responses and advance productivity.
 Managed high-volume customer service email, promptly addressing over 150 support requests daily from theatre institutions
worldwide, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
 Maintained a database of over 2,500 archived titles using Excel to begin the process of reviving old titles through marketing
campaigns or releasing the rights back to the author. Assessed hard-copy contracts for information regarding financial
investment and rights pertaining to authors, licensors and filmmakers.
Stagehand: International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (Contractor) | January - December 2019 | Madison, WI
Theatre Development Assistant
Celebrity Cruises (Contractor) | June 2018 - November 2019 | Miami, Florida
Celebrity Cruises is a leading global cruise line. I assisted its theatre producers in all daily operations.
 Designed departmental digital content for international distribution, encompassing copywriting and graphic design.
 Organized appearances at four tradeshows in the USA and England, coordinating budgets and travel logistics.