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6-10 years of experience
Acted as a liaison between talent, record labels, film studios, production and promotion companies, business managers and corporate sponsorships. Responsible for P&L of 48 clients and company revenue generated from each act.
- Forecasted and managed yearly sales for touring artists in excess of 10 million dollars.
- Developed contract used for all talent bookings.
- Created and developed multiple untapped markets with a 5% increase in revenue.
- Initiated Dollar General’s literacy program with represented artist, Faith Hill, in a sponsorship role.
- Created special sales techniques on new product lines and e commerce potential.
0-5 years of experience
Played an ultimate role in the establishment, organizational development and growth of a new company by providing management to over 100 celebrity clients. Performed a wide range of critical marketing, staffing, and information technology functions, which brought about profitable company after only 3 months of existence.
- Initiated a key strategic partnership with a celebrity buyer company resulting in an additional $750,000 of revenue and increased market visibility that allowed the company to reach new heights in client acquisition.
- Developed contracts in excess of $600,000, securing both maximum pay and benefits for clients that allowed for over 90% retention in client base.
- Utilized creative and technical skills to design and produce both the requisite marketing literature and unique high-quality products that cost-effectively maximized both company and client exposure saving the company over $50,000 in potential fees.
- Initiated and preserved strong relationships with large-scale buyers of celebrity talent such as Coors and MTV to provide clients with opportunities for exposure, resulting in a 25% increase in national advertising work.
6-10 years of experience
Managed and pitched more than 250 clients to casting directors and well established advertising agencies
- Booked clients on Voice Over TV and Radio Commercial jobs
- Negotiated contracts between client and Broadcast Business Affairs in advertising agencies
- Established a high success rate in building and maintain business relationships
- Directed auditions and sessions and booth engineered all areas of Voice Over using Pro Tools
- Coordinated client schedules, Voice Over sessions, and initiated conference calls; proven results to work well under high pressure during changing deadlines and situations
- Maintained organization and professionalism while handling multiple priorities at once that required a high attention to detail and assertiveness
0-5 years of experience
Developed accounts and built strategic relationships with top promoters and music business managers
- Generated increase in revenues for 3 straight quarters
- Booked artists for dates including Grammy Award Winner Patti Austin, Grammy Award Winner Arrested
- Negotiated, executed, and maintained contracts
- Gathered and pursued over 150 leads per month
0-5 years of experience
Paralegal work but not limited to; contract negotiation, publishing agreements, and international talent contracts
- Cold call pitching to potential corporate clients
- Managed day-to-day business affairs for CEO and celebrity talent for corporations including; North Carolina Education Lottery, Spike TV, South Carolina Education Lottery, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Mars, Charlotte Bobcats, ESPN, Tennessee Mega Millions, HiTech Stages (UK) and NASCAR
- Wrote local and national press releases under short deadline
- Managed numerous brand campaigns which resulted in a 67% increase in social media fans
- Compiled and analyzed financial data, expense reports and ecommerce accounting for state/county tax
0-5 years of experience
Paralegal work but not limited to; contract negotiation, publishing agreements, and international talent contracts
- Cold call pitching to potential corporate clients
- Managed day-to-day business affairs for CEO and celebrity talent for corporations including; North Carolina Education Lottery, Spike TV, South Carolina Education Lottery, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Mars, Charlotte Bobcats, ESPN, Tennessee Mega Millions, HiTech Stages (UK) and NASCAR
- Wrote local and national press releases under short deadline
- Managed numerous brand campaigns which resulted in a 67% increase in social media fans
- Compiled and analyzed financial data, expense reports and ecommerce accounting for state/county tax
0-5 years of experience
Handled children and young adults from newborns to 18 and over 18 playing younger for commercial and print work.
- Assisted theatrical agent.
- Negotiated contracts with casting directors, production companies, photographers, ad agencies, clients and managers.
- Raised department earnings by $3,000.00 per month.
- Maintained client computer files.
6-10 years of experience
Managed and represented client talent in all areas of film and television music
- Generated production leads for composers, music editors, and music supervisor clients
- Worked placement for music publishing catalog and intellectual property
- Promoted and marketed sales and services of all company business
- Managed day-to-day general office operations
- Increased agency presence through guild and craft promotions, and trade publications
6-10 years of experience
Managed more than 30 accounts ranging from individual affiliates to movie trailers, their combined totals yielded more than $300,000 in revenue
- Maintained & nurtured current vendor / client relationships
- Negotiated monies earned for services rendered by clientele
- Streamlined relationships between all departments
- Coordinated website design and maintenance
- Helped prioritize office in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
- Developed strategies to uncover new sources of revenue within the industry
- Operated an independent recording studio within a major company
0-5 years of experience
Directly responsible for over 250 clients ranging from: singers, dancers, choreographers and actors
- Managed our NYC office (3 direct reports)
- Negotiated contracts for Broadway/National Tours as well as TV shows and commercials that involved singing or dancing
- Developed and fostered relationships with casting directors, producers, directors, music A&R, as well as Broadway company managers
- Expert knowledge of the entertainment unions: AEA, SAG, AFTRA, AGVA and the Dancers Alliance
0-5 years of experience
Directly responsible for over 250 clients ranging from: singers, dancers, choreographers and actors
- Managed our NYC office (3 direct reports)
- Negotiated contracts for Broadway/National Tours as well as TV shows and commercials that involved singing or dancing
- Developed and fostered relationships with casting directors, producers, directors, music A&R, as well as Broadway company managers
- Expert knowledge of the entertainment unions: AEA, SAG, AFTRA, AGVA and the Dancers Alliance
0-5 years of experience
- Solicited national tours, coordinated all travel and lodging arrangements, created invoices and itineraries, produced and maintained artist press kits and managed the agency calendar.
- Leveraged existing rapport with artists and labels to double the roster of top tier international talent in our first year.
- Successfully produced showcases at the 2009 Winter Music Conference, Decibel Music Festival, and SXSW.
0-5 years of experience
Liaison between agent and clients, casting directors, managers, producers, television and studio executives
- Answered heavy phone lines/roll calls and proofread letters, cover sheets, documentation and reports
- Drafted, prepared and compared versions of agreements
- Organized and maintained records and files for agent and clients
- Scheduled meetings/managed calendar, kept record of expenses, and coordinated travel arrangements
- Assisted with and/or coordinated the compilation, tracked, and maintained agreements and other documents for ad hoc projects and submissions
- Managed and prioritized day-to-day tasks
6-10 years of experience
- Managed a variety of talent consisting of 12 piece salsa bands to R&B Blues and Jazz singers, models, actors, dancers, Beauty pageants
- Managed 7 student employees: hired, trained, scheduled, directed projects, and evaluated performance
- Increased employment for talent by creating my own events and bringing in well known talent to draw attention for a broader audience
- Networked with other promoters from other bigger companies such as Tom Moffat, Rolando Sanchez, Ed Nix
- Was backed and supported by Marketing Force a marketing company with clients such as oil of Oley and Pantene shampoo, in witch models were sent out for promotional display work
0-5 years of experience
Managed all appointments, scheduling, and bookings for over 80 core clients
- Compiled daily submission and audition appointment reports for head of department/CEO of company
- Drew up and kept updated records of all clients’ contracts
- Researched major trends/news in theatre industry
- Office Manger duties: ordered all office supplies, assisted with IT concerns, liaise with vendors, handled incoming/outgoing
6-10 years of experience
- Managed 200 actors and models locally and nationally
- Negotiated contracts, usages, buyouts and rates for all talent
- Worked closely with photographers, models and artists to develop their portfolios and career objectives
- Increased model agency revenue through market research, promotion, scouting and client services
- Produced various model and talent scouting events and seminars throughout the United States And Canada
0-5 years of experience
Started as intern and rose to Junior Talent Agent.
- Facilitated the growth of clientele by analyzing talent and coordinating with contracted roles.
- Updated clientele with possible work contracts that matched talent and skill.
- Maintained updated information with daily meetings with head agent through reports about client activities, current Hollywood trends and entertainment markets.
- Negotiated contracts with producers in order to gain the highest return for client’s work and also agency’s benefit.
- Provided administrative assistance to Mr. Wyckoff.
0-5 years of experience
Represented artists throughout their touring lifecycle, from securing venues through negotiating performance fees.
- Acted as coordinator to clients on marketing/PR and business matters, including advising on merchandising deals and budgeting tour
- Prepared and negotiated all documents related to live performance, guarantees and backend, merchandising fees, DVD and filming
- Clients included a wide range of artists: Journey, Blondie, Ted Nugent, INXS, Michael Bolton, Styx, Kansas and many more. Buyers
6-10 years of experience
Organized auditions and negotiated contracts with external production partners
- Maintained a working knowledge of a large talent base of over 2000 actors
- Scouted, recruited and interviewed new actors of all ages
- Directed auditions and created audition tapes for producers
- Counseled talent regarding audition skills and career trajectory
10+ years of experience
Booked talent for Films and TV & Radio campaigns
- Secured new clients and recruited new talent. Trained new agents
- Evaluated and edited on-camera demo reels and auditions, modeling portfolios and acting resumes.
- Negotiated rates and contracts
- Coordinated recording sessions with studios, talent and clients
0-5 years of experience
Coordinate talent searches and casting calls in Mississippi
- Trained and coached all new college talent
- Partnered with USM School of Arts to scout and train new USM talent
- Planned and coordinated promotional events to help new talent gain exposure
- Organized events for auditions and music festivals
0-5 years of experience
Assisted Talent Agent in Voiceover, Commercial and Endorsement of Business Deals for celebrity clients.
- Managed daily meetings and conference calls for agents while cultivating relationships with key stakeholders.
- Scheduled a high volume of client appointments daily for in-house auditions, casting calls, and bookings.
- Assembled and updated all client lists for the agent, department, and agency as a whole bettering the overall efficiency of the business.
- Corresponded with accounting department to manage client finances and invoicing, as well as agent expenditures.
- Coordinated the logistics of client engagements for Voiceover and Commercial deals.
- Worked with agency colleagues developing and supporting the first Commercial & Animation Voiceover department.
- Pitched celebrity Voiceover clients to major studios and networks; resulting in increased auditions.
0-5 years of experience
Facilitated millions of dollars of revenue through assisting the motion picture talent department in procuring acting jobs for Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe winning/nominated actors.
- Identified several lucrative roles for actor clients through script reading/project identification, as well as pitching to casting
- Promoted four times to higher ranking agents’ administrations, having started in the agency mailroom.
- Worked an average of 14 hour days, 5-6 days per week, under intense deadlines, with highly confidential information.
0-5 years of experience
- Pitched talent for commercial campaigns and booked talent and National commercials daily.
- Selected, reviewed and determined new talent offered opportunities with the agency.
- Consistently offered strong selections for positions offered and became the go-to agent for commercial casting directors in LA.
0-5 years of experience
Marketed artists for performances in commercial and print advertising campaigns and films
- Negotiated contracts and created deal memo proposals
- Participated in executive and creative sales strategy meetings
- Developed and maintained revenue building relationships
- Advised artists on career objectives
- Represented the company at local and national events and conventions
- Recruited, hired, trained and supervised assistant staff
- Designed print marketing materials
- Attended ATA, SAG, AFTRA education and networking meetings
0-5 years of experience
Worked with Talent and Clients to facilitate auditions and job placement
- Organized over 1,200 Talent profiles to ensure proper matches with Client’s requests
- Acted as a liaison between Clients, Talent, and Management through correspondence, phones, and the internet
- Assisted Talent with audition slating, taping, and recording in order to provide the best possible experience for both Talent and Clients
0-5 years of experience
Prepared formal routing sheets with minimal drive times for each tour/touring act.
- Researched, originated, and maintained positive relationships with talent buyers, promoters, and venue owners throughout the entire U.S and Canada.
- Negotiated, on behalf of exclusively represented artists, everything from compensation, bar tab amounts, number of hotels, gas allowances, and more.
- Prepared formal contracts for each booked show. Responsible for obtaining signed contracts, as well as deposits on all shows.
0-5 years of experience
Provided guidance and direction to individuals seeking a successful career in the Modeling Industry.
- Received and solicited casting notices from various sources.
- Determined client/model potential.
- Secured “go sees” and negotiated contracts/deals on behalf of Models.
0-5 years of experience
Managing Director
- Directly responsible for creation and development of [company name] company with principal of ACT NOW! Networking Company including: overall business model, marketing plan, and daily management of business. Oversaw the management, promotion, and career development for 75+ clients.
- Co-Management of company sales goals and projections; oversee individual employee quotas.
- Day-to-day working contact with casting directors, producers and talent agents; positive relationships with 90+% of casting directors in greater Los Angeles region.
- Sourced through thousands of resumes and prospective talent directly submitted to me as an established and well respected talent agent in the Los Angeles region.
- Negotiated talent contracts including: compensation, distribution, residual payments/rates, and personal amenities.
- Managed up to seventeen employees, interns, and night monitors for both companies: ANTG Mgmt. and ACT NOW Networking Co.; as well as developed and implemented new-hire training program.
- Created, designed, wrote & implemented several marketing materials such as a hosting site set up for mass emails to clients, monthly client newsletters, as well as product advertising emails to client base of roughly 1100 persons.
0-5 years of experience
Scout out top talent and new clients for the Northwest leading talent agency.
- Provided initial screenings and set up follow up interviews with candidates.
- Evaluated all potential talent to ensure experience was reflected in talent resume
- Coordinated workshops, entertainment events for the clients within the agency
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for assessing, marketing, and promoting various individuals with talents in acting, modeling, or both.
- Networked and advertised to book talent for auditions, try-outs and jobs, including travel arrangements and ensuring working hours are appropriate and within regulations for children.
- Arranged for training, photography sessions, and voice lessons, modeling or acting lessons or other specialized training for various talents.
- Billed and collected fees due upon booking auditions or obtaining employment.
0-5 years of experience
- Secured seed financing for successful multi-national talent agency
- Repaid creditors early
- Designed and coordinated the implementation of company software
- Simultaneously performed all functions of a small business owner and a Senior Talent Agent
- Mentored junior agents and agent candidates under my charge
0-5 years of experience
- Performed talent submissions and scheduling; direct contact with casting directors and talent
- Project manager for company database and files, finance and operations records, accelerated data input, processing and retrieval times
- Managed and maintained daily operations of the office
- Updated and implemented new procedures, restored organization to personnel
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings and travel plans for various Agents
0-5 years of experience
Matched client and employee needs
- Scheduled auditions based on an office calendar and oversaw the auditions based on client specs, coordinated with industry professionals
- Negotiated employees’ contracts and fees for each project
- Provided all office and administrative support duties
0-5 years of experience
Developed effective and innovative recruiting strategies for attracting and sourcing high quality technical candidates for client companies.
- Formed strategic partnerships with senior management to determine staffing needs.
- Recruiting experience related to varied skills and technologies such as ERP, CRM, Data Warehousing, Database experts, Systems Administration, Web Developers and Networking.
- Posted and maintained jobs online
- Pre-interview preparation and post-interview follow-up
- Interviewed candidates to establish a relationship by conducting personal interviews to match skills to a specific client job order while adhering to labour and employment laws.
- Extensively worked on negotiating of rates on W2/1099/Confidential
0-5 years of experience
Reported to the Director/Owner and managed a staff of ten
- Revitalized and turned around a newly acquired business division
- Scouted, managed, and directed new and existing talent
- Provided human resource duties such as interviewing, background checks, payroll, and vacations
0-5 years of experience
Acted as a executive assistant to two agents in the Talent Department
- Organized and coordinated various client activity (prospective projects, pitches, and deal flow)
- Gained an understanding of the structure of and interactions within the entertainment industry
- Expanded my own knowledge of the film and television industry
0-5 years of experience
Founded my own Talent Agency (with a Partner) leveraging my extensive film industry experience and relationships
- Daily duties include delegation, training and managing staff, organizing payroll, interviewing all new applicants, computer data entry, booking talent, assisting the casting directors in finding all specific requirements, distribution of all evening information to the performers who are booked to work the following day and taking care of all company expenses, payroll and accounting.
- Designed and created corporate website, logo, and company structure
- Have held casting sessions, scouted and advertised to build an active roster of 800+ extras
- Have provided work to approximately 3000 extras on over 400 productions – including Feature Films, Television Series, Movies of the Week, Music Videos, Video Games, Ad Campaigns and Promotional work in Vancouver since 2003
- Have worked directly with companies such as CTV and EA Sports when in need of on camera talent
- Have maintained an excellent rapport with all Extras Casting Directors in Vancouver
6-10 years of experience
Attracted, recruited and nurtured the careers of over 150 actors
- Cast, auditioned and scheduled bookings for actors in national television and radio commercials, cartoons, animation, network promos, movie
- Negotiated contracts and agreements
- Acted as liaison with producers and writers
- Guest-directed voice over workshops
6-10 years of experience
Product demonstrator agent for “tabletop” TV commercial, advancing TRH to top booking agent in NYC.
- Recruited new talent and worked in close association with East/West coast directors of television.
- Approved all talent payments and contractual fees, tracking usage and rights of commercials.
- Strong adherence and collaboration with SAG and AFTRA union standards.
- Trained as an efficiency expert with outstanding organizational abilities.
0-5 years of experience
- Fielded heavy incoming calls. Maintained calendar and coordinated meetings.
- Scheduled client meetings and appointments. Tracked client projects.
- Managed submission log. Prepared expense reports and arranged travel.
- Provided script coverage.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted with coordination of fashion shows, castings, live performances and other events
- Worked closely with local and national casting directors for television and film projects
- Assisted the Director with the selection of models and talent to be represented by the agency
- Maintained agency records and other files
- Wrangled talent and maintained back stage area during fashion shows and other productions.
0-5 years of experience
Designed and implemented social media interface to generate buzz for promotional events and further brand recognition
- Primarily responsible for acquiring new clients and business relationships through prospecting, cold calling, and networking
- Analyzed business trends and tracked competitor information as needed for market analysis
- Participated in design and execution of a national convention and several promotional events for Fortune 500 companies
0-5 years of experience
Dealt in heavy volume sales, negotiations, and transactions at one of the most elite Talent Agencies in the world.
- Represented musical artists from major labels such as Sony, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group with personal clients such as Pusha T., Juicy J., Fat Joe, Kat Dahlia, Jaheim, Toni Braxton, and more.
- Routinely sold tour dates, on behalf of clients, to major corporations (LiveNation, AEG Live, etc.) as well as independent buyers around the country.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with many senior executives within the buyer network.
- Handled logistics for all clients’ major tours, such as the demographical routing, venue negotiations, contracting each date, etc.
6-10 years of experience
- Acquired and developed new artists for major Hollywood talent agency by scouting clubs, theatres, television, and films.
- Secured and negotiated talent contracts for major television variety specials
- Served as on site liaison, between agency, employer and artists during all filming of television programs and movies involving clients
0-5 years of experience
Talent agency with roster including music, stage, and comedy acts. Responsibilities included talent bookings, national account development, press package development and assembly, market research, event planning, integrated and social media marketing, video and image editing, contact database management, submission reviews, drafting and executing contracts, attending events, training new employees, handling phone calls, technology support, and sorting mail.
- Started as an intern and was promoted to talent agent/office manager within six months
- Booked first major show of exclusive property “Broadway Live!”
- Helped grow client base from Northeast/Florida/Arizona focus to nationally focused expansion of client base
- Helped review and add at least twenty acts to roster for new markets including country, classic rock, modern rock, comedians and stage shows
- Networked with all major agencies for mid-brokered, major acts
- Helped with major marketing plans for groups including organizing our email blast program and developing promotional material for all new additions to roster
- Developed creative concept shows like “Kings of Country” and “Woodstock Reunion” featuring various tribute acts
0-5 years of experience
- Provided daily updates to the President, and assisted her and the Senior Vice President with research and correspondence on large domestic and international commercial accounts.
- Dealt directly with all of the major U.S. Advertising Agencies in placing talent and contract negotiations.
- Researched, pursued and secured new accounts that would be appropriate for specific talent.
- Continued to sustain and build new business contacts with advertising agencies and casting directors.
- Managed all of my business contacts for updates, accuracy and completion, and assisted in doing the same for both the President and Senior Vice President.
- Handled direct relations with A-list celebrity clientele.
0-5 years of experience
Handled heavy amounts of phone calls daily for 3 agents, and acted as the gate way between casting offices, managers, clients, potential clients and the 3 talent agents
- Met with clients, built working relationships, and managed their schedules
- Submitted the clients for roles in t.v. shows, movies or other job opportunities by using Breakdown Services
- Imported talent submissions into their internal database using the program InEntertainment
- Reviewed scripts; gave ideas and opinions on projects that may be useful to the agency and their talent list
0-5 years of experience
- Booked clients in over 200 jobs for commercials, runway, print and movies
- Accurately handled high volumes of calls, schedules, emails, and bookings on a daily basis
- Organized and coordinated charity events, fashion shows, and promotional events for the agency
- Established meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues in the industry
- Handled all schedules, travel itineraries, and expense reports
- Maintained database files on actors, models, dancers and buyers
- Marketed talent agent services to obtain new individuals for representation
- Arranged and administered training, photography sessions, modeling and acting lessons
0-5 years of experience
Collaborated with representatives to expand and develop a new bi-coastal division within the company, created new media marketing ideas for the division, serviced clients in the areas of television, motion pictures, commercial endorsements and personal appearances
- Developed and maintained key relationships with strategic partners to localize recruitment efforts, identify talent, strengthen partnerships with associations, and represent prominent elite artists in today’s market.
- Invited to several company events and local organizations to present the new division
- Assistant to Robin Nassif to organize contracts, schedule client meetings, and monitoring job postings
- Responsible for organizing calendars, and updating information databases
- Sent out appointments to various clients during pilot season
- Promoted several clients to major television networks and casting directors
- Drafted email blasts promoting new and upcoming artists
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