Gabriella Carrara

-Facilitated outreach and executed initial interviews to assess potential talent for Food Network Star -Conducted research using social media platforms and online databases to find rising stars for Food Network Star as well as relevant national programs to increase awareness about the talent search for Kids BBQ Championship -Wrote pitch sheets summarizing the attributes and skills of talent for Food Network Star and Ink Master -Assembled board photos and pitch packets to be presented to producers and directors -Worked on Food Network Star Season 13, Cooks v. Cons Season 4, Ink Master Season 9, and Kids BBQ Championship Season 2

-Communicated with over 200 clients to book all airfare, ground transportation and hotel accommodations via phone and email -Distributed information on itineraries and ticket pick-up while providing on-site assistance for VIP clients -Assisted with on-site event production at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, NV

-Organized, prioritized and processed ticket orders into email marketing database, Lyris -Distributed tickets to each audience member while also checking proper government identification -Created and disseminated emails containing information and reminders to audience members -Prepared the studio before each taping for the exact audience quota

-Accommodated ticket requests via phone, email and social media to ensure audiences were at full capacity for five weekly tapings -Seated 200 audience members based on group quantities in a high energy, fast-paced environment -Coordinated with the Audience Producer to handle transportation for out of state bookings -Ensured that all audience members had signed release forms before entering the studio

-Composed the media kit for the independent documentary -Worked with Director to draft posts on social media websites including -Twitter, Facebook, and the documentary’s homepage to increase the documentary’s public reach -Contacted independent theaters, film screening locations, and possible international press outlets

-Coordinated with social media director to create posts on all social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram -Surveyed customers exiting the Times Square venue to measure the reach of marketing efforts -Set up and photographed events held at the Times Square venue to be used for future social media updates about Lego Artist Nathan Sawaya, the Body Worlds exhibit and the Shipwreck’d exhibit