Summary

I live in West LA. Experienced in branding, online marketing, endorsements and licensing. Casting and scouting, auditioning, packaging and developing youth oriented talent. Legal background and excellent at research (licensed attorney who gave up law).

Credits

3/14 – 3/15

Co-Producer

Staff Position — White Plate Productions Details
3/14 – 3/15

Brand new unscripted television production company based in West Los Angeles. Working on a project basis, pitching new ideas, writing treatments and segments, pitching to WME agent, casting, auditioning, correspondence, some legal work and corporate governance work to set up company.

1/97 – 5/07

Talent Executive (Specializing in representing youth oriented recording acts)

Staff Position — Fontaine Music Agency Details
1/97 – 5/07

Represented and developed the careers of recording artists, songwriters and producers by branding, online marketing, endorsements and licensing. Best Known For Judging, scouting, auditioning, packaging and developing youth oriented recording artists for the purpose of obtaining recording contracts with major labels.

1/96 – 1/04

Casting Associate Producer

Staff Position — Bow and Arrow Productions Details
1/96 – 1/04

Casting Associate - Acted as point person in all areas of talent for video, short films and non-scripted television - Worked with producers and directors to address casting needs - Traveled to recruit talent for fitness DVD - Reviewed casting clips and video reels

1/93 – 2/96

Talent Booker (Top male fashion modeling agency)

Staff Position — Hero Model Management Details
1/93 – 2/96

-Booked and negotiated rates for top male modeling agency in the world -Booked male models throughout country and internationally, ie. Designer collections (Armani, Versace, Hugo Boss) -Signed models to agency -Experience with SAG/AFTRA contracts -Negotiated rates w/ photographers -Selected talent submitted to casting directors, advertising agencies and clients

Orgs

  • Beverly Hills Bar Association
  • New Jersey Bar Association
  • SAG/AFTRA licensed sub agent

Recos

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Education

USC

B.S., Business Administration

Skills

  • negotiations
  • Interpreting Agreements
  • Judging and working with young musical talent
  • Legal research and other research
  • Scouting musical talent
  • Working with youth oriented talent
  • Writing and pitching ideas to Agent and to Cable TV Networks