In addition to talent relations, I also oversaw the series development for unscripted and scripted projects. I would attend pitch meetings, book all celebrity casting, manage relationships with talent and reps, as well as develop show ideas.
Summary
Hello, My name is Courtney Whitaker. I have a ton of experience in producing, series development, and talent relations. Most recently, I held the title of manager of series development and talent relations at MTV, VH1, LOGO and CMT.
Credits
8/20 – 8/21
Talent Producer – Celebrity Game Face
E! Entertainment — TV — Relativity Media
8/20 – 8/21
6/18 – 5/20
Talent Executive
Staff Position — MTV Networks (Viacom) Details
6/18 – 5/20
6/16 – 6/18
Development Coordinator
Staff Position — MTV Networks (Viacom) Details
6/16 – 6/18
I was the coordinator of series development and talent relations at MTV, VH1, LOGO and CMT. I moved up to a manager within two years. During that time, I juggled multiple show projects in development, as well as booked talent for shows and maintained relationships. I also was heavily involved with production on sets.
11/14 – 6/16
Executive Assistant
Staff Position — VH1 Details
11/14 – 6/16
I served as the executive assistant to the SVP of Development. During this time, I managed her calendar, set meetings, created team documents, provided notes on shows and more.
7/14 – 8/14
Production Assistant – Jerry O'Connell Show
CBS — TV — CBS Television Studios Details
7/14 – 8/14
I worked directly with the producers of a pilot talk show. I was in charge of all research and assisting the talent producer with booking.
4/14 – 6/14
Coordinating Producer – According to him and her (Season 1)
BET — Centric Network Details
4/14 – 6/14
In charge of developing and producing creative content for all "behind the scenes" segments of the show. Managed a 10 person crew, and produced all of the packages for the show. Also developed formats, and creative for other segments of the show.
2/14 – 5/14
Location Scout – K in the City (Season 1)
VH1 — TV — EASTERN (NFGTV) Details
2/14 – 5/14
• In charge of scouting all locations used in field • Maintained relationships with various businesses across NYC • On set during all shooting at offsite locations • Developed database of locations okay with filming
9/13 – 12/13
Travel Coordinator – Tyler Perry's The Have and The Have Nots (Season 2)
OWN — TV — And Action, LLC
9/13 – 12/13
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Education
Class of '12
University of Maryland, College Park
Bachelor's Degree
Skills
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