James Pease

Facilitated various types of qualitative research, including remote interviews and participatory design sessions. Recruited a representative cohort across Nava's research studies which included employers, claimants (gestational & non gestational) and healthcare providers. Conducted state wide outreach throughout Massachusetts. Concentrated specifically on several population centers (Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Western Mass and the Cape). Created participant screeners and recruitment notices; scheduled interviews for over 50 participants; updated participant matrix for each round of interviews. Tracked and reported on product performance issues and resolutions closing the research loop with product teams.

Online Commercial • Collaborated with directors to brainstorm and procure suitable talent • Successful talent searches resulted in identifying and hiring quality performers for numerous productions • Executed projects in a timely manner and under budget

• Created casting notices, fliers, applications and scheduled in-house/Skype interviews. • Created detailed one sheets that clearly identified character and story • Illustrated exceptional organizational skills and multitasking abilities in achieving goals and timelines. • Created and maintained spread sheets for tracking outreach, media contacts and applications

• Pitched potential applicants to shows Executive Producers and Casting Director . • Created and maintained spread sheets for tracking outreach, media contacts and applications • Compiled extensive research packets and created detailed biographies on chosen participants to be distributed to the Executives. • Engineered local and national campaigns to find Wildlife Experts.

• Created descriptions for each role and posted on Industry websites • Responsible for booking over 40 background artists.

• Illustrated exceptional organizational skills and multitasking abilities in achieving goals and timelines • Organized, advertised and implemented open casting calls in Bakersfield. • Succeeded by meeting the background budget

• Set up and managed casting events in Louisville, KY and Charleston, SC. • Ran camera, took notes and assisted the Casting Producer during interviews. • Maintained and organized casting materials, applications, personal releases and background forms. • Orchestrated extensive “on the street” recruiting and someone I found was chosen for the show.

• Coordinated logistics, managed equipment rentals and vendor deals. • Effectively liaised between multiple internal departments – post production, production and executives. • Stayed within budget while setting up the office and booking travel for multi-city itineraries. • Assigned, prioritized, and distributed work assignments to interns and assistants. • Oversaw extensive post production schedule

• Set up pre read and call back auditions. • Prepped master lists, sides and uploaded audition footage. • Created and posted Casting notices • Reviewed the online submissions and emailed the chosen talent with audition times. • Ran camera and read with talent during auditions

• Prepared ongoing reports to keep Executives and department heads informed. • Conducted national outreach to find Fair Food Vendors. • Created fliers, applications and detailed one sheets. .

• Delegated responsibilities to casting interns. • Liaised effectively between Executive Producers and Casting Director. • Maintained Casting Departments Skype interview schedule and calendar.

• Conceptualized large scale national marketing campaigns to publicize casting calls. • Coordinated casting projects throughout the project life cycle including planning, deployment, and closure. • Maintained and updated casting project plans, department calendars and schedules. • Conducted extensive outreach to find Entomologists.

• Created Family summaries, one sheets, and a database of selected families. • Conducted Pre-Interviews and created casting notices to find suitable talent.

• Coordinated casting projects throughout the project lifecycle including: planning, development and deployment. • Maintained and updated development project plans, department calendars and schedules. • Prepared ongoing reports to keep Executives and department heads informed. • Created detailed outlines and in-depth biographies on prospective candidates.

• Conceptualized a large scale marketing campaign to publicize our search for Realtors, Home Buyers and Sellers. • Created and maintained spread sheets for tracking outreach, media contacts, applications and personal releases

• Ran camera, took notes and assisted the Casting Director during in house interviews. • Brainstormed and problem solved. • Built relationships with media outlets throughout the United States

• Coordinated casting projects throughout the project life cycle including: planning, development and deployment. • Maintained and updated development project plans, department calendars and schedules. • Prepared ongoing reports to keep Executives and department heads informed. • Created detailed outlines and in-depth biographies on prospective candidates.

• Set up Skype interviews and conducted pre-interviews • Responsible for web-based outreach and casting research. • Created and Maintained Casting Directors's board.

• Coordinated casting projects throughout the project lifecycle including: planning, development and deployment. • Maintained and updated development project plans, department calendars and schedules. • Collected, organized, and creatively streamlined the story points of each contestant

• Booked Experts, Scientists, Former Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretaries of State, Politicians, Generals and Military Advisors. • Interacted with agencies, individuals and public relation firms to arrange expert appearances.

• Coordinated casting projects throughout the project life cycle including: planning and development. • Maintained and updated development project plans, department calendars and schedules. • Prepared ongoing reports to keep Executives and department heads informed. • Created detailed outlines and in-depth biographies on prospective candidates.

• Cold Called and outreached to over 500 restaurants in the Atlanta Metro Area. • Briefed restaurant staff/owners, conducted field interviews, took note and assisted Casting Producer while on location. • Created outreach grids with google documents. • Risk duties: Collected releases & paperwork, reviewed background forms, created employee grids and risk paragraphs.

• Collaborated with directors to brainstorm and procure suitable talent • Successful talent searches resulted in identifying and hiring quality performers for numerous productions • Executed projects in a timely manner and under budget

• Collaborated with directors to brainstorm and procure suitable talent. • Successful talent searches resulted in identifying and hiring quality performers.

• Conducted extensive pre-interviews on potential candidates and scheduled interviews. • Created detailed outreach spread sheets. • Distributed press releases to various media outlets and contacted military groups /organizations.

• Conducted extensive web based outreach and cold called various organizations looking for specific talent. • Worked closely with the AD’s and Wardrobe department to obtain the background numbers and wardrobe requirements. • Succeeded by meeting the background budget and not exceeding the daily minimum of 21 AFTRA members

• Solely responsible for booking over 2000 background artists on 13 episodes s of “Criminal Minds :Suspect Behavior” • Added realism to the call by casting authentic Paramedics, Nurses, Martial Artists, Doctors, Court Reporters, etc. • Reviewed the final selections for each role and sent their materials over to the director/producers for final approval.

• Generated and distributed skins on a daily basis for all three network shows. • Booked Stand In’s and photo doubles for the Guest Stars and Principal actors for each episode. • Prepared and processed casting notices for various background roles on LA Casting, Breakdown Services, Now Casting, Etc.

• Gathered and submitted pictures to the director for various Featured Extra roles. • Consulted by production regarding Child Labor Laws, working with animals and SAG penalties.

Pilot Presentation • Facilitated cast and handlers movement • Maintained the conditions of contracts and upheld legal requirements during production • Well-versed with Union paperwork, rules, rates, contracts and regulations. (SAG, AFTRA, Equity)

• Booked Non Union and SAG actors for the feature film. • Conducted web based outreach to locate Special Ability Talent (Fire breathers, Sadhu’s, Cupping Practitioners, etc) • Created and updated Hotlines on a daily basis.

• Created Casting notices for many special ability roles and for the Stand-In’s/Photo Doubles (Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts,etc) • Conducted web base outreach to locate Scooter Groups/Owners and Tai Chi groups. • Organized and created project files using Excel and Google documents.

• Wrangled the finalists and ushered them to their appointments. • Acted as liaison between contestants and Casting/Production Staff. • Briefed contestants and answered any questions or concerns they had.

• Conducted a nationwide search for families that were having financial troubles. • Contacted the major newspapers/media outlets in the targeted states • Recruited families through churches, nonprofit organizations and web based outreach. • Researched the states and cities with the highest unemployment rating and the hardest hit by the economic downturn.

• Assisted in negotiating fees for the higher base talent. • Organized, advertised and implemented open casting calls in and around Los Angeles • Obtained Coogan Accounts and work permits for a total of 150minors. • Wrangled and coordinated background on set during our 100 + calls • Collected and reviewed the proper documentation for new hires.

Established and grew boutique talent management firm into respected industry partner. Responsible for talent quality, acquisition, branding and management. Built talent portfolio and pitched accordingly to casting directors for appropriate roles in commercials, voiceovers, films television and theater. Directed day-to-day office operations including administrative, financial and client/studio relationship management. Hired, trained and directed assistants. • Raised capital and built talent management company from the ground up, breaking even after second year. • Forged solid and respected relationships with publicists, agents, network executives, and casting directors. • Negotiated client contracts that included guest stars, recurring roles and series regulars. • Handled large clientele base and answered to multiple investors with interest in the company. • Utilized numerous networking tools to develop and grow a successful talent base.