Summary

I am a hard-working and efficient Chicago talent agent, who has been involved in the Chicago entertainment industry for about five years. I have experience in broadcasting and talent management.

Credits

3/16 – 3/17

Junior Agent

Staff Position — Shirley Hamilton Talent Inc. Details
3/16 – 3/17

-Coordinate auditions, interviews, and meetings -Handle bookings and billings -Responsible for email and phone communications -Update and organize talent files -Review new talent submissions -Film and edit talent self-tapes -Submit talent for auditions -Liaison with casting directors

8/14 – 12/15

Promotional Model STYLEMAX

Live/Special Event — Koastal Connection Details
8/14 – 12/15

- Grew Koastal Konnection brand by providing information to potential customers - Increased consumer demand by encouraging customers to experience and purchase brand products

4/15 – 8/15

Event Planning and Marketing Development Intern

Staff Position — Mental Health America Details
4/15 – 8/15

-Planned and managed fundraisers and events -Created and put in place a business and marketing development plan -Updated and managed social media presence -Reached sponsors and committee members through effective multi-media advertising -Drafted and edited online communications, flyers, contact lists, registration forms, and other miscellaneous products.

4/15 – 8/15

Writer

Staff Position — ChicagoTalks, Wednesday Journal, & Lawndale News Details
4/15 – 8/15

Contributed articles to various news sources on the crime, business, politics, and community beats.

5/10 – 9/14

Administrative Assistant

Staff Position — American Marketing Services Details
5/10 – 9/14

-Acted as a personal assistant for company executives -Managed customer calls and emails -Scheduled appointments -Facilitated transactions between partner and customer companies -Filed company expense reports -Managed employee files and business receipts

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Education

Class of '16

Columbia College Chicago

BA in Broadcast Communications

Skills

  • Talent booking
  • Event Planning
  • Talent Management
  • Marketing
  • Communications
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Broadcast experience