Animation Guild | We are 839 Digital Magazine
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WHAT ARE YOUR JOB DUTIES? Since July of 2022, I have been an Administrative Assistant here at TAG. I report to Kristal Landa and Leah Semiken, both of whom have taught me so much. Kristal is our Finance Operations Manager, and Leah is our Member Operations Manager. Some of my day-to-day responsibilities include processing member payments and updating membership statuses. I also spend a fair amount of time ensuring that our members have filled out their IATSE membership applications. Additionally, I recently took over the WHEN THE PALISADES AND EATON WILDFIRES DEVASTATED COMMUNITIES THIS JANUARY, THE ANIMATION GUILD PIVOTED. members. All of my interactions with the members, as well as the co-workers who have become friends, have been so rewarding, and I can't wait to see what my future at TAG looks like! WHAT'S A FUN FACT ABOUT YOU? I'm a movie buff, so when I'm not at work you may find me at the theater catching whatever new movie I can or hanging out with friends and family. But when I need down time, I'm at home curled up with a good book. I read around 30 books in 2024, and it's my goal to get to 50 in 2025! responsibility of distributing membership cards. Outside of those daily finance and operations tasks, I work with the other administrative assistants to facilitate the day-to-day flow of the office. Those tasks include filing paperwork, preparing documents, fielding phone calls, and responding to emails. If you're reaching out to the office via phone or email, it's most likely me you're getting! WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB? As a people person, my favorite part has definitely been getting to know the Staff turned their focus to addressing the needs of the nearly 50 members who lost their homes and 50 members who were displaced. Hosting a phone bank to identify affected members, and then working one-on-one to assess immediate needs, they assisted people in getting emergency funds and help with insurance, pets, baby supplies, air purifiers, and more. Supporting their efforts is The Animation Guild Foundation. Funds from the nonprofit foundation have been used to provide gift MEMBER SUPPORT cards for specific needs and to help replace lost work equipment—a priority, since many members lost the tools of their livelihoods. Recovery from the wildfires will be a lengthy process, and TAG and the TAG Foundation are committed to long-term efforts. Use this QR code to donate to help your union kin. SPRING 2025 15 T H E L O C A L