Jamie Kohen, CSA

Ran a casting team remotely, overseeing two docu-series simultaneously — in the food and relationship - cast families, couples groups of friends, etc.

Ran the casting team on season-2 of this hit gameshow starring Host Jameela Jamil and the ‘Impractical Jokers’

Lead the casting team on Netflix's Critics' Choice Award-winning series 'Dating Around.' I also ran casting on season 1.

Worked directly with the network to cast a host and develop a docuseries in development

Cast celebrity judges and a host who work in music & the visual arts for a new talent competition series

Cast a documentary special about genetics and self-discovery

Cast talent – Wrote series loglines – Worked directly with the Network

Worked directly with the network to cast a host and develop a docuseries in development

Ran the casting team on "Dating Around," NETFLIX’S first unscripted original series about dating. It features one of the most diverse casts ever to appear in a non-fiction program. Dating Around created a global media storm and is one of the most talked about series of 2019—the casting has been recognized as pushing the genre forward.

• Created, Sold & Produced “Munch Rush,” the Food Network Digital Original Series • “Munch Rush” was an “Official Selection” in the 2017 NY WOMEN IN FILM & TELEVISION ”Fall Shorts Festival”

Work closely with agents, talent, production studios and network executives to ideate, cast and package new character-driven series for television (doc & unscripted). Multiple series sold.

Cast a family to star in a new homesteading docuseries.

Cast three related duos (spouses, siblings...) that flip houses (nationwide) to STAR in a new design and renovation TV series.

Cast judges for spinoff of Food Network's Chopped

Ran a casting team on 18 seasons of Food Network’s consistently highest rated TV series “Chopped.” • My dedicated casting team specialized in promotable/ “special” TV episodes including: SCHOOL FOOD (2eps), COOKING FOR A CAUSE, UNSUNG HEROES, FIREFIGHTERS, FIRST RESPONDERS, MOMS, DADS, GRANDMAS, KIDS, TEENS (3eps & 4ep tournament), GRILLMASTERS Tournament x2 (8eps), PROF. BAKERS, RELIGIOUS LEADERS, AMATEUR COOKS (4eps), MOTHER/DAUGHTER-IN-LAWS (seasons 9-26; nationwide) • Cast regular episodes featuring PROFESSIONAL CHEFS (seasons 9-11) • Cast JUDGES for CHOPPED JUNIOR

Senior Casting Producer – Promotable “Special” Episodes (seasons 21-23) Lead a dedicated team casting promotable “special” episodes including: AMATEUR COOKS, TEENS (4ep tournament), FIRST RESPONDERS, KIDS, RELIGIOUS LEADERS, PROFESSIONAL BAKERS Story producing, research, outreach, interviewing (studio and Skype), pitching, supervising edits of casting cuts and team management.

Cast FIRST RESPONDERS and CATASTROPHE VICTIMS with compelling News stories to publicize the launch of “Al Jazeera America”

Senior Casting Producer – Promotable “Special” Episodes (seasons 18-20) Lead a dedicated team casting promotable “special” episodes including: AMATEUR COOKS, TEENS, FIREFIGHTERS, MOMS, DADS, GRANDMAS Story producing, research, outreach, interviewing (studio and Skype), pitching, supervising edits of casting cuts and team management.

• Researched and secured locations: Small Villages/ Towns, Universities, Theme Parks, Sports Arenas, etc. • Developed storyline, adapting the concept to the chefs challenges within the locations • Coordinated travel for scouts and filming

Casting Producer and Lead Researcher (seasons 15-17) Cast real life people for promotable "special" episodes including: AMATEUR COOKS, TEENS, UNSUNG HEROES, SCHOOL FOOD Story producing, research, outreach, interviewing (studio and Skype), pitching, supervising edits of casting cuts and team management.

Casting Producer and Lead Researcher (seasons 12-14) Cast real life people for promotable "special" episodes including: AMATEUR COOKS, TEENS, UNSUNG HEROES, SCHOOL FOOD Story producing, research, outreach, interviewing (studio and Skype), pitching, supervising edits of casting cuts and team management.

Developed a promotable 5 episode live-fire “Grillmasters” tournament sourcing chefs nationwide Researched various live-fire grilling methods in order to create a well-rounded storyline Story producing, research, outreach, interviewing (studio and Skype), pitching, supervising edits of casting cuts.

Casting Associate Producer (seasons 9-11) Cast real life people for promotable "special" SCHOOL FOOD episode Cast regular episodes featuring PROFESSIONAL CHEFS Story producing, research, outreach, interviewing (studio and Skype), pitching, supervising edits of casting cuts.

(seasons 8 & 9) Developed storylines and researched Network friendly food dishes to feature on “Throwdown” Researched, anonymously interviewed and cast chefs to compete against Bobby Flay Shot, edited and supervised casting cuts & wrote pitches for the Executive Producer and the Food Network

• Designed communication and marketing strategies in the lifestyle, culinary and hospitality industries. A selection of restaurant clients have included; IL BUCO, BALTHAZAR, PRAVDA, MORANDI and THE MEATBALL SHOP. CELEBRITY PSYCHIC JUDI HOFFMAN, and Brooklyn-based, eco-friendly real estate developer GREENSTONE, also formed part of the mix. for NYC restaurants including: • Worked with artisanal food & wine producers in the US and abroad • Designed promotional materials – brochures, invitations, packaging

• Sourced architectural & household elements at flea-markets & salvage yards for Keith McNally’s NYC townhouse gut renovation • Launched BALTHAZAR CATERING • Launched PASTIS TO GO – packaging & menu development; oversaw marketing & logistics • Developed packaging for BALTHAZAR BAKERY • Created a food cost for LUCKY STRIKE • Assistant General Manager and Public Relations contact at BALTHAZAR