Barbara Barna Abel Cpc Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Brooklyn, New York

Founded boutique talent and executive development company specializing in media training, executive coaching, public speaking, personal branding and casting, with key clients including Cheddar, Endemol Shine North America, Bleacher Report, Bravo, Departure Films, National Geographic, Ashley Graham, and moreKEY SUCCESSES• Worked closely with prominent leaders in the music, political, and religious sectors to craft successful TED talks, keynote addresses, and public speaking scripts for large corporate and business events• Cultivated reputation as a valuable resource for women in the C-Suite, hosting business events for 50+ female executives and leveraging an innate understanding of gender-based corporate communication issues to recommend proactive strategies for success• Acquired an expansive list of clients that includes A-list entertainers and sports personalities, news media professionals, C-Suite executives, TV & digital networks, and PR firms• Identified break-out talent for television series that would grow into major entertainment brands, including Man vs. Food, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, and What Not to Wear• Jumpstarted the careers of prominent entertainment figures by discovering or giving early breaks to Adam Richman, Amy Schumer, Carson Kressley, Chrissy Teigen, Clinton Kelly, Jake Tapper, Jeff Probst, Ted Allen, Thom Felicia, and many more

Greater New York City Area

Recruited and retained by Cheddar, a burgeoning live-streaming business & news network, to provide media training, coaching, casting, and entertainment consulting for on-air talent and staff.

Greater New York City Area

Spearheaded national talent search to identify on-air talent for a daily syndicated series airing on 200+ American TV stations, from sales tape to test run to playing a key role in the series launch which Variety called the most successful series launch in 10+ years in the category.

Greater New York City Area

CAME FOR THREE WEEKS, STAYED FOR 11 YEARS Created the first dedicated casting division for VH1, headed all talent development and casting efforts, and leveraged extensive industry knowledge to help the channel grow from an eager startup to an established cable network and brand• Supervised staff of 11 and administered multimillion-dollar budget to identify, sign, and launch key talent for day-part and primetime hours, specials, scripted series, pilots, movies, documentary series, and animated projectsSELECT HIGHLIGHTS:• Spotted and signed RuPaul to the network, launching the renowned television personality’s first on-air series, The RuPaul Show, which ran for 100+ episodes• Provided strategic insights that facilitated the transition from a video-driven cable channel to original programming, working closely with Program Development executives to develop, launch, and maintain signature series including Pop Up Video, Random Play, Rock and Roll Jeopardy, and VH1 Legends• Showcased an exceptional eye for talent, identifying the early potential of Jim Gaffigan, Stephen Colbert, Jeff Probst, Candace Bushnell, Zach Galifianakis, Marc Maron, Michael Showalter, Michael Ian Black, Jerry Minor, and more

worked the phones for the legendary Marty Klein (agent to Steve Martin, David Letterman, Johnny Cash, Steven Wright...) learning the ins and outs of contracts and bookings in the comedy and jazz worlds.

Cpc, Professional Coaching

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Film Studies

Activities and Societies: College radio, student paperFilm Studies major, Music Director of college radio station, KSPC and contributor.