Summary

A workaholic from VA, I jumped in the Entertainment industry as a Locations Scout, since I love architecture & photography. Through that, I was introduced to Casting, revealing my true passion, which is searching for good actors for the art of the story.

Credits

6/18 – 9/18

Casting Assistant Between Worlds

Film (Feature-length) — Deviant Films
6/18 – 9/18
5/18 – 8/18

Casting Associate Producer Bodied

Film (Feature-length) — Bodied Productions, Inc
5/18 – 8/18
2/16 – 6/16

Casting Assistant

Staff Position — Bodied Movie Details
2/16 – 6/16

- Edit auditions, run sessions, including creating photo grids and making session sheets - Running camera and uploading auditions on Eco Cast - Run Director/Producer sessions, script coverage and check avails - Coordinate casting meetings, and various admin duties, including organized filing - Wrangling actors, scanning, rolling calls, maintaining calendar - Corresponded/called agents and managers in the best professional manner - Making cast lists using google share

1/16 – 2/16

Casting Assistant

Staff Position — Abramson/Hempe Casting (aka Paley/Hempe Casting) Details
1/16 – 2/16

- Edit auditions, run sessions, running camera, and uploading auditions - Creating lists, making session sheets, Director/Producer sessions, and check avails - Organize casting meetings, and various admin duties, including wrangling actors, rolling calls, maintaining calendar - Corresponded/called agents and managers in the best professional manner

10/15 – 11/15

Location Assistant (for the show Deadly Sins)

Staff Position — Investigation Discovery Details
10/15 – 11/15

- Interfaced with community and business owners in the ongoing effort to facilitate the filming process many times during the day and evenings - Negotiated permits and documented meetings - Secured insurance and logistics prep before principle photography - Revised contracts and deal memos - Checked availability for actors and coordinated sessions for actors’ auditions - Gathered info on talent from agents and managers and negotiated contracts - Acted as liaison between studios and the public on a daily basis to minimize conflict - Secured rights and documented concerns from community to mitigate risk - Managed relationships with locations, clients, and vendors - Scouted locales for filming and updated info and photos online - Proofread and submitted purchase orders and check requests - Prioritized work load and screened rolling calls daily - Worked project by project and maintained confidentiality at all times

10/08 – 1/09

Production Assistant Fast & Furious

Film (Feature-length) — One Race Films Details
10/08 – 1/09

- Interfaced with community and business owners in the ongoing effort to facilitate the filming process many times during the day and evenings - Negotiated permits and documented meetings - Secured insurance and logistics prep before principle photography - Revised contracts and deal memos - Checked availability for actors and coordinated sessions for actors’ auditions - Gathered info on talent from agents and managers and negotiated contracts - Acted as liaison between studios and the public on a daily basis to minimize conflict - Secured rights and documented concerns from community to mitigate risk - Managed relationships with locations, clients, and vendors - Scouted locales for filming and updated info and photos online - Proofread and submitted purchase orders and check requests - Prioritized work load and screened rolling calls daily - Worked project by project and maintained confidentiality at all times

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Education

Class of '96

Virginia Commonwealth University

B.S. Sociology

My Gear

  • Prius C
  • Blue tape
  • My Mac but also adept at PC
  • My trusty foodie knowledge in area

Skills

  • Dropbox
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • iMovie
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Cast It
  • Excellent Phone etiquette
  • Breakdown Express- Eco Cast
  • Formatting business letters and emails
  • Google Share