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Work directly with head agent and colleagues in every aspect of this legit boutique talent agency. This is a very fast-past and high volume desk. Mainly responsible for securing a high number of client appointments, delivering all the necessary information electronically, and confirming the receipt of the appointment with the client and casting agency. Deal with casting agents, producers, and talent on a daily basis in person, through email, and by phone. Involved in submissions of our clients to casting agencies for theatre, film, television, commercial, voice-over, and print work. Seek and bring in new talent through college showcases, and attending a large amount of theatrical performances. Always have the most up to date knowledge of the entertainment industry. Work with breakdown express, castingnetworks, and various other online databases.

Responsible for the everyday operations of esteemed management/production company: Extensive desk and reception coverage, Knowledge of multi-line phone system, including rolling and transferring calls, dealt with partner expenses and unsolicited materials database. Developed new “talent book” for the company’s clients. Wrote script, spec script, and novel coverage for managers and producers. Gained overall knowledge of management for writers, directors, and talent, as well as film/television development and production.

Worked with on-camera broadcast, print, voice-talent, and promotional/tradeshow areas of boutique talent agency.  Assist the agents in setting up and calling out auditions for TV and film, and go-sees for print. Help to scout new talent and perspective clients. Assist agents in choosing and booking talent for various projects. Help conduct and direct voice-over and On-camera auditions, and update client and talent databases.

Explored all aspects of casting agency: booking appointments, answering multi-line phone, filing headshots and paperwork, working with talent and agents, running auditions, use of film and computer equipment for auditions, cast extras in commercial and movie spots, worked on national “Gatorade” commercial and major motion pictures, “Homecoming”, “Shelter”, “She’s Out of my League”, and “My Bloody Valentine”.

Worked closely with director of Account Services and shadowed within different divisions of the company: advertising, public relations, design, creative, direct marketing, interactive marketing, sales promotion, and brand consulting