Summary

For over two years I have been identifying outstanding talent to fill various roles for film and television, making sure they are the perfect fit for role offered. In my positions, I’ve coordinated activities involved in engaging potential stars.

Credits

12/13 – 11/14

Director No Shade (Season 2)

Digital — Blunted Muse
12/13 – 11/14
6/13 – 11/13

Casting Coordinator (Casting Assistant ) ABC Talent Showcase (Season 13)

ABC — TV — ABC Television Group, The Walt Disney Company Details
6/13 – 11/13

Assist in the coordination of auditions, rehearsals and showcase schedule for Executives, Directors, Producers, and Cast for the 2013 Talent Showcase Manage audition preparation, ensuring a continuous flow of amazing talent from cast, and skill from team members Act as a gatekeeper, guaranteeing all outstanding actors that submitted work is seen.

1/13 – 2/13

Casting Assistant (Casting Associate) America's Got Talent (Season 8)

NBC — TV — Marathon Productions Details
1/13 – 2/13

o Identify characters that would appeal to the America’s Got Talent audience o Conducted interviews with identified participants o Communicated with film crew to film interviews and performaces

1/13 – 2/13

Production Assistant (Holding Room, Reality) America's Got Talent (Season 8)

NBC — TV — Marathon Productions Details
1/13 – 2/13

Assisted the casting staff with identifying the most interesting people for interviewing and promo purposed. Learned casting registration process. Assisted the Social Media crew with various projects, including Facebook updates. General; production assistant duties, including creating innovative ways to help participants pass time.

11/12 – 2/13

Casting Associate Producer DC Boyz (Pilot)

TV — SouthEast Boy Productions Details
11/12 – 2/13

o Identify characters that would appeal to the target audience o Conducted interviews with identified participants o Communicated with the show creator to make sure the vision was met

7/05 – 2/13

Development (Publishing Editor) Evolutionary Press Publishing

Details
7/05 – 2/13

In publishing books, I served in many editorial roles: o The Kiss of Life by J.R. Dewesse (Copy Editor/Developmental Editor/Publisher) o Why Women Are the Weaker Sex by Hanna Williams (Developmental Editor/Copy Editor) o Majestic and Molting by Valerie Howard (Publisher)

1/13 – 1/13

Casting Recruiter (Production Assistant) America's Got Talent (Season 8)

NBC — TV — NBC Universal Details
1/13 – 1/13

Provided information to potential audition participants in various areas around NYC in hopes of getting them to show their talents to the world. Used sales experiences and talent to promote and market the show, and increase numbers.

9/12 – 1/13

Casting Director DC Boyz (Pilot)

Internet — TV — SouthEast Boy Productions Details
9/12 – 1/13

o Coordinated events in Washington, DC area to attract potential participants o Served as liaison between the Director and the Participants o Maintained an organized database of potential participants o Provided information about available parts through various mediums o Found replacements as needed

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Education

Class of '11

Howard University

Communication and Culture

Skills

  • Film
  • Film Production
  • Social Media
  • Screenwriting
  • Theatre
  • Public Speaking
  • Public Relations
  • Creative Writing
  • Blogging
  • Marketing
  • Publishing
  • Community Outreach
  • Recruiting
  • Copy Editing
  • Culture
  • Training
  • Volunteer Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Motivational Speaking
  • Resume Writing
  • building relationships
  • Speech Writing
  • Career Counseling
  • African American History
  • Small Business Representation
  • Youth Programs