• Cast over 300 Real People, Non-Union Actor and SAG Commercials for clients such as Nike, Facebook, Google, H&M, Starbucks, Walmart, Disney and Verizon.• Cast numerous Documentaries, Feature Films, Reality TV Shows, Music Videos and Print Campaigns for top Production Companies and Networks.• Responsible for leading teams of 10+ members; coordinating all aspects of casting from outreach to bookings.• Communicate directly with Producers, Directors and Advertising Agency about project expectations.• Compile effective budgets, casting plans and bids for incoming projects.• Schedule and interview talent, upload and edit audition material, maintain a comprehensive casting database.• Supervise in-studio castings, virtual casting sessions and callbacks, interface with Managers and Talent Agents.• Create marketing materials and maintain social media accounts for company.

• Review and score feature screenplays according to festival program criteria.• Submit written reviews of scripts, provide script coverage and comprehensive feedback to participants.• Participate in industry panels at film festival to provide insight into the filmmaking and screenwriting process. • Serve as a consultant for festival submission strategies.

• Wrote high traffic celebrity profiles and entertainment news articles for the popular media website that generated thousands of views per post.• Wrote several articles that received over 3 million views online.• Conducted research on assigned topics, interviewed individuals relevant to articles and created content according to briefs.• Developed pitch one-liners, transforming them into long-form articles and listicle content for publication.• Wrote popular features, reviews, listicles, lifestyle articles, opinion pieces and blog posts for news outlets.• Selected photos and compiled layouts for publishing.

• Participated in formal written grant review and live discussion panel for the FY22 General Operating Support Grants with the Arkansas Arts Council.• Evaluated performance related organizations, complying with program criteria to determine yearly funding.• Reviewed and scored grant application material, proposed budgets and educational plans.• Compiled written evaluations of applicants and provided constructive feedback to the organizations.• Participated in Review Panel as a Discussion Leader, targeting questions to organizations about their relationships with community groups, educational programs and budgetary needs.

• Scheduled and conducted fast-paced virtual casting interviews and auditions through Zoom and FastCapture. • Edited footage, completed uploads and compiled supplementary casting materials on links in a timely manor. • Created casting decks, one-sheets and talent bios to assist clients with talent selection.• Created project breakdowns, audition notices and talent profiles on multiple casting platforms.• Maintained a comprehensive casting database; reviewed, edited and submitted self-tape materials. • Scheduled and coordinated large group auditions on a tight schedule.

• Directly assisted Casting Director with sourcing talent for various Commercial projects across multiple platforms. • Scheduled and conducted fast-paced virtual auditions in a timely manor.• Reviewed and compiled self-tape audition material for client review.• Managed fast-paced, complex lobbies ensuring talent was prepared and comfortable in casting sessions.• Communicated directly with Talent, Agents, Producers and Directors regarding auditions and creative direction. • Created talent profiles and generated casting links through FastCapture, Casting Networks and Casting Crane.• Conducted nationwide outreach, created breakdown materials and assisted with scouting.

• Directly assisted Casting Director with sourcing talent for a variety of Commercial and Documentary projects from pre-production through completion.• Conducted nationwide outreach for both Real People and Actor campaigns across multiple casting platforms.• Compiled promotional and social media marketing materials for a wide-range of projects.• Created casting decks and one-sheets to assist production with talent selection.• Assisted with scouting, scheduling and coordinating auditions; supervised high volumes of in-person and virtual casting sessions, completed bookings and post production paperwork.• Interfaced directly with clients, assisted managers and talent agents with contract negotiations.

• Developed episode content for a sizable digital audience, cultivated new ideas for segments, researched guests and managed daily schedules.• Supervised production, monitored use of recording equipment, oversaw recording sessions and edits to ensure brand standards.• Assisted with pitches, content creation, story coverage and celebrity interviews.• Provided support from concept to editorial completion, including distribution and commerce extensions.• Created marketing materials and maintained social media platforms for various podcast channels.• Advertised new episodes, maintained budgets and supported the overall growth of the project.

• Researched and wrote breaking news articles for The Canyon Newspaper and Canyon News Online. • Wrote daily news summaries for website, optimizing online presence for news briefs and articles.• Contacted and interviewed sources, researched leads and generated topics for features.• Verified facts and reported breaking news in the Los Angeles area on a weekly basis.

• Produced compelling and relevant content to educate and entertain readers on the popular news media website.• Wrote high traffic entertainment news stories and listicles that generated thousands of views online.• Cultivated ideas and pitches for features, listicles, reviews and opinion pieces.• Conducted research on assigned topics, interviewed individuals relevant to articles and created content according to briefs.• Selected photos and compiled layouts for publishing.• Developed pitch one-liners, transforming them into long-form articles and listicle content for the web.

• Wrote high traffic articles, blogs and social media posts that optimize online presence. • Interviewed sources, researched leads and generated topics for features.• Generated pitch ideas for daily content.• Selected photos and compiled layouts for publishing.

• Assisted students with scheduling rehearsal space, casting sessions, film shoots and obtaining film permits.• Created class schedules and syllabi materials, assisted administration with organizing and advertising screenings, guest speakers and graduations held at Warner Bros Studios.• Collaborated with updating academy website, logged over-time hours for faculty, gave campus tours, assisted with orientation for incoming students and coordinated schedules for multiple departments.

• Reviewed submissions and edited scripts, recommending promising works for full review.• Made significant contributions to the screenplay, Walk of Fame, starring Scott Eastwood.• Provided script coverage and notes to executives on projects in development.• Generated content for press articles and packets, movie reviews, blogs and advertising.• Collaborated on film shoots, publicity and promotions, prepared and submitted all paperwork to SAG-AFRTA.

• Managed social media for talent agency, generated blogs and press releases for booked talent.• Submitted clients for film, commercial and print projects.• Maintained comprehensive casting databases, scheduled agent and client meetings, collaborated on pitches and promoted talent to Casting Directors.

• Reviewed submissions, created script coverage and recommended promising works for full review.• Maintained incoming and outgoing submissions for the company.• Prepared and submitted all SAG-AFRTA paperwork for productions.• Provided notes and feedback on projects in development, collaborated on several screenplay rewrites, assisted with production of film shoots, developed content for new streaming platforms.