Olga Hamlet

Coordinating nationwide talent casting for a Major Cable Network Competition Series. Responsibilities included staff support; compiling daily reports for EP's pertaining to progress of work; managing casting schedules and budgets; providing technical support to casting directors, producers and associates; carrying out QC at every level of a project; preparing casting packages that include Pitch Pages, Casting reels, Questionnaires and Additional footage/ pictures for Network Presentations; minor research/outreach and tracking down leads; collecting and submitting paperwork for background checks for selected candidates; managing casting assistants; communicating with production managers to ensure a smooth workflow; reporting to Supervising Casting Director.

Coordinating nationwide talent casting for a Major Network Variety Competition Series. Responsibilities included staff support; compiling weekly reports for EP's pertaining to progress of work and managing in-office presentations ; managing casting schedules and budgets; providing technical support to casting directors, producers and associates; carrying out QC at every level of a project; preparing casting packages that include Pitch Pages, Casting reels, and Additional footage/ pictures for Network Presentations; collecting and submitting paperwork for background checks for selected candidates; managing casting assistants; reporting to Supervising Casting Director.

Casting hair salons Nationwide for a Major Cable Network Docu-Series. Responsibilities included heavy research/outreach ; tracking down leads; interviewing potential participants via Skype; preparing casting packages that include Pitch Pages, Casting reels, Questionnaires and Additional footage/ pictures for Network Presentations; working with Production Manager on scheduling home visits for selected candidates.

Casting LA-based contestants with unusual professions for a revival of a classic Panel show 'What`s My Line?'. Responsibilities included heavy research/outreach; tracking down leads; interviewing potential contestants via Skype/ or In Person; preparing casting packages that include Pitch Pages, Casting reels, Questionnaires and Additional footage/ pictures for Network Presentations; collecting and submitting paperwork for background checks for selected candidates; scheduling and managing medical/ psych exams; working on set as a Contestant Producer.

Casting LA-based single males and females (18-30 y.o.) for a Major Cable Network Dating Show. Responsibilities included heavy in-office booking/research/outreach; weekly based recruiting on field; attending resourceful events; interviewing potential contestants In Person to identify best potential contestants (30 interviews per day); preparing casting packages that include Pitch Pages, Casting reels, Questionnaires and Additional footage/ pictures for Network Presentations; collecting and submitting paperwork for background checks for selected candidates; working with Production Manager on scheduling shooting days for selected candidates.

Working as an AP on the social issue documentary about international adoption crisis. Responsibilities included topic development; preparing Treatment and Outline to pitch the idea to the Production Company; story research; outreach to potential lead characters; collecting related materials (interviews, news articles, video footage); working on budgets/shooting schedules/travels; arranging interviews; working as a translator; attending film festivals to promote the Film.

Casting high-performing female twins Nationwide a Major Cable Network Docu-Series. Responsibilities included heavy research/outreach under specific requirements; interviewing potential contestants via Skype/ In Person; working in close with the editor to provide timecodes for the best bites; preparing casting packages that include Pitch Pages, Casting reels, Questionnaires and Additional footage/ pictures for Network Presentations; working with Production Manager on scheduling meeting with EP's for selected candidates.

Casting high-octane coaches Nationwide a Major Cable Network Docu-Series. Responsibilities included heavy research/outreach under strict requirements; interviewing potential contestants via Phone; negotiating terms and condition with potential participants; compiling weekly reports for EP's pertaining to progress of work; conducting Skype/ In Person interviews; working in close with editors to provide timecodes for the best bites; preparing casting packages that include Pitch Pages, Casting reels, and Additional footage/ pictures for Network Presentations; collecting and submitting paperwork for background checks for selected candidates; reporting to EP.

Casting unique talents Nationwide for a Major Cable Network Competition Series. Responsibilities included heavy research/outreach under strict requirements; interviewing potential contestants via Phone; compiling lists of potential leads for Casting Producers and Directors; scheduling Skype/ In Person interviews; working in close with editors to provide timecodes for the best bites; assisting with compiling casting packages; collecting paperwork for background checks for selected candidates; reporting to Casting Coordinator.

Coordinating nationwide casting of African-American Single Females (25-45) for a Major Cable Network Travel Show. Responsibilities included staff support; compiling weekly reports for EP's pertaining to progress of work ; managing casting schedules and budgets; providing technical support to casting directors, producers and associates; carrying out QC at every level of a project; preparing casting packages that include Pitch Pages, Casting reels, Questionnaires and Additional footage/ pictures for Network Presentations; collecting and submitting paperwork for background checks for selected candidates; managing casting assistant; reporting to Supervising Casting Director. Nationwide casting of African-American Single Females (25-45)for a new Travel show; Research/ Outreach via Social Media; Scheduling/ Coordinating Interviews (Skype); Maintaining high call volume/ database; Collecting paperwork; Working with legal documents; Assisting producers with their needs; General office abilities;

Nationwide Family research of families for a Major Network Game Show. Responsibilities included heavy research/outreach under strict requirements; interviewing potential contestants via Phone; compiling lists of potential leads for Casting Producers and Directors; scheduling Skype/ In Person interviews; managing in-office Game Show Trivia Questionnaires for potential contestants; designing graphics and presentations for in-office Game Plays; assisting Casting Producers with compiling casting packages; collecting paperwork for background checks for selected candidates; reporting to Casting Director.

Research/Outreach to the community across the U.S.; placing press materials in to the local media sources/social media/local organization; heavy calls;

Research/Outreach to the community across the U.S.; placing press materials in to the local media sources/social media/local organization; cold calling;

Breaking down the script; providing script notes; Research actors under specific requirements; Managing Casting sessions; PA assisting on set.

Casting actors/non-actors for the Major Retailer TV commercials; Booking participants by phone/e-mail; Scheduling/managing screening sessions across the country booking by phone/e-mail; Research Outreach; Social networks.

Recruiting/ booking potential contestants for the Game Shows; Scheduling/ managing casting sessions; Outreach; Data bases (Wufoo system); General office abilities;

Producing News Content for a major Digital Platform. Responsibilities included analysis of target audience/ competitors/ markets; content planning; creative solutions research; editorial policy development; planning drawing sections/headings; managing editorial schedules/budgets; managing staff (reporters, editors, photographers, web-designers); creative writing (news, reviews, blogs); conducting interviews; managing production of specialty digital projects; collaborating with ad agencies to promote Digital Services; reporting directly to Supervising Digital Producer and stock holders.