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Los Angeles

Greater Los Angeles Area

Executive support for multiple Business & Legal Affairs teams including Unscripted, Kids & Family, and Independent Film

Culver City, Ca

Managed Ivan Reitman's office, set meetings, phone & Skype calls, scheduling, travel, itineraries and personal affairs.Contributed to project development, provided script coverage, solicited material from writers & publishers.Interacted with top industry executives, reps & talent, conducted research, compiled lists.

Santa Monica, Ca

Temporary Executive Assistant to multiple executives in Creative & Talent depts.Competitive research, script reading & original writing assignments.Rolling calls, managing multilayered calendars & scheduling.Interacting with A-list talent & reps, facilitating meetings, Skype calls, etc.

Los Angeles

Full time casting support on multiple indie film and commercial projects, with both actors & real people.Managing spreadsheets, digital assets and video files with Excel, Dropbox, Wetransfer, Google Suite, etc.Directing audition sessions, giving adjustments, reading with actors and operating the camera.Scheduling auditions with LACasting.Contacting reps, avail checks, making cast lists, research, handling sensitive information.Instructing groups, explaining sides, writing cue cards, etc.

El Segundo, Ca

Temp Office PA for DirecTV Physical set up of production office for Undeniable with Joe Buck: installing furniture, phone lines, electric, etc.Managing crafty, ordering supplies, lunch for EPs Vince Vaughn & Peter Billingsly, filing, spreadsheets, expense reports.Making runs using personal & company vehicles, delivering packages, hard drives and employees all over Los Angeles.

Greater Los Angeles Area

As a contractor for FOX on American Idol's 14th season, Nelson's duties and responsibilities grew from week to week. Nelson created & published content on Idol's social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and Vine). He traveled to audition cities, captured the action, supported contestants & shared the American Idol journey with millions of fans across social media.As the social media liaison to over 225 Idol finalists, he educated & coached each artist to engage & develop their online presence by delivering unique, personalized content & offering social media guidance. Nelson also worked with each celebrity host & judge's team to create distinct content & attention-grabbing social activations. Nelson assisted each contestant with personalized social media tactics & technical mastery, providing each one with unique content & 24/7 support throughout the season, and ultimately producing the most social savvy group of contestants in Idol history.He worked directly with FOX & Idol executives in areas like content, delivery platforms, on-air hashtags, crisis management, audience interaction, special guests and events. Nelson regularly consulted with & advised FOX employees, showrunners, production, record label, celebrity teams and contestants. He used Microsoft, Apple & Android devices, countless apps and web tools (and an incredible video production team) to deliver professional-grade coverage to contestants, celebrity teams, and our global audience throughout the season.

Studio City, Ca

Initially hired as Clear Talent Group's Commercial Dept. Assistant, Nelson was quickly promoted to assist Pete Engle, the Director of CTG's world-renowned Dance Dept. Within 6 months at Clear, Nelson was ultimately promoted to assist Brianna Ancel, the Vice President of CTG and Director of the Theatrical Dept. Working side-by-side with Brianna, Nelson accelerated the expansion of the department by handling the majority of administrative duties, while also collaborating with Brianna, and ultimately doing his own actor submissions, pitches, scouting, negotiations, contracts, bookings, and generally all areas of talent representation. In addition to TV/Film work, Nelson continued to work in commercial and dance areas of representation, by scheduling auditions, overseeing bookings, invoicing, payment tracking, etc. Nelson also handled CTG's social media, tech support, insect removal, etc. He really enjoys being the go-to guy around the office.Specific responsibilities and talents:submitting actors on tv/film projects - communication with managers, casting and production - booking talent - negotiating contracts - agency strategy & development - client consulting and strategy - scheduling meetings & auditions - scouting at workshops, showcases and industry events - client meetings (both current and prospective) - overseeing interns - social media - booking travel.

Santa Monica, California

Nelson built actor submissions to jobs via hard copy and Breakdown Express, and provided administrative support to multiple agents. He handled filing, phones, mailing, duplicating, resume/headshot creation/selection/submission, and many other responsibilities at this boutique talent agency.

Santa Monica, California

Nelson worked with the Line Producer to coordinate a film tour for Lost In Woonsocket, a well-received documentary film. In addition to preparing presentations and marketing materials, he created contact lists and email blasts, and implemented social media tactics to draw attention and support for the tour.

Linwood, Nj

Nelson produced and distributed public relations materials including news releases, media pitches, press kits, and event alerts. He contacted media outlets to promote Miss America's activities and arrange interviews. When the website featured advertisements, Nelson recalibrated the system to increase ad revenue over 100%. He restructured the media notification and archival systems using Cision and other programs. He also updated the website daily with news, photos, and general information. His responsibilities also included fan communication and publishing Miss America’s blog.

Glassboro, Nj

Nelson supported the executives in charge of Rowan University's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), which facilitates entrepreneurial activity in and around Rowan and southern New Jersey. Nelson also worked with the Technology Business Incubator, helping incubator clients by revising business plans and marketing materials, and conducting market research. Nelson designed pamphlets, brochures, posters and online materials promoting the CIE's many services, projects, and programs, including EFSNJ, which was a subsidiary nonprofit, for which he organized, promoted, and administered monthly meetings.Alongside two faculty members, Nelson executed Rowan's second annual Business Plan Competition. He helped recruit and support over 25 teams by organizing, advertising, and participating in feasibility studies, workshops, and team consultations with teachers and local businesspeople. The final competition drew many spectators and media reporters thanks to his contributions towards preparing and advertising the event.

Haddonfield, New Jersey, United States

Nelson developed primary marketing and strategy copy for multiple client projects including websites, brochures, and marketing plans. He created many positioning and branding strategies used verbatim in client packages. His responsibilities also included editing and revising existing client projects and assembling a monthly bulletin of regional business development events and classes.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

My job was to control numerous systems operating in the department. I regulated and maintained a video library and online codex, devising new methods of organization and archiving for each. I also invented a system to expedite intra-office communication. Other responsibilities included preparing travel accommodations, updating schedules and renting production equipment.

Master'S, Public Relations, Gpa: 3.8

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi RhoThesis titled "Brand Name Bias as Measured within the Automobile Industry", Worked for Rowan.

Bachelor'S, Radio/Tv/Film, Gpa: 3.4

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi RhoGraduated with a Spanish Minor, Spent one summer studying in Seville, Spain at the Menéndez Pelayo.