Nicole Kessler Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

*Work cross-functionally with internal production teams for aligned communication during all stages of production on commercial, television, and film sets.

Culver City, Ca, Us

*Overview of responsibilities: Point person for talent communications, contract creation and management, efficient document distribution, community engagement, location research and evaluation, design, mentorship and supervision———————————Key Achievements:*Managed all talent-related communications between Sony Pictures Television Casting, producers, agents, and managers*Created and managed actor contracts for 40 actors and numerous stunt performers per episode, totaling 1,400 contracts for the entire season*Utilized EP Scenechronize to efficiently distribute critical documents and information daily to 330 cast and crew members on tight deadlines*Designed and executed an engaging wrap party invitation, reaching 500 cast and crew members and executives*Coordinated weekly food trucks with local vendors, developing strong relationships with the NYC community*Researched, evaluated, and created a production-wide Excel spreadsheet of hotels for an overseas shoot, considering locations, amenities, and costs*Mentored and supervised two office production assistants, delegating tasks and providing guidance

Los Gatos, Ca, Us

*Supported award-winning director, Oscar-winning actors, and production teams during pre-production, principal photography, and post- production for a multi-million-dollar Netflix film*Assisted Julia Roberts, along with her personal HMU and costumer team*Made daily script sides for cast and crew *Managed daily logistics, budgets, and meal arrangements for 50 cast and crew members*Built strong relationships with local vendors*Contributed to graphic design tasks using Canva and Adobe Photoshop———————————*Director: Sam Esmail *Producers: Chad Hamilton, Marisa Yeres Gill, Lisa Gillan, Tonia Davis, Danny Stillman, Nick Krishnamurthy*Cast: Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha'la Herrold, Kevin Bacon, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans*Distributor: Netflix

New York City, Ny, Us

*Communicated information between Wolf Entertainment studio executives with the in-house production staff*Assisted seven producers, six series regular actors, 12 writers, directors, assistant directors, COVID compliance team, and 100 below-the-line personnel with any given task*Assisted Director Peter Werner with multiple script coverage tasks*Created special sides for Mariska Hargitay using Canvas and Adobe Photoshop*Created daily script sides, managed a high volume of calls, submitted SAG-AFTRA and expense reports*Set up casting room for auditions and callbacks*Worked on the record-breaking 21st and 22nd seasons of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Us

*Seasoned my sales skills and successfully booked talent from across the nation to have their small claims cases heard on national television for Season 22 of The People's Court. ———————————Key Achievements:*Conducted daily cold-calls to over 50 plaintiffs and defendants, articulately pitching why their case should be heard and settled at The People's Court*Achieved a consistent weekly booking rate of four to five cases*Conducted pre-interviews for senior producers, composed testimonial case notes for Judge Marilyn Milian, and compiled evidence for on-air reference. Additionally, edited and approved scripts for accuracy*Coordinated living arrangements and travel logistics (flights, train rides, cab service) in collaboration with our travel coordinator*Managed litigants' calendars, conflicts, and schedules during pre-production to ensure smooth and successful tapings*Provided comprehensive preparation to litigants and witnesses both prior to taping and behind the scenes on set

Hamden, Ct, Us

*Sat in on weekly concept meetings and pitched thoughtful and creative ideas for the weekly issue*Drafted and wrote articles discussing current campus events and national breaking news for weekly issue *Obtained exclusive interview with lead singer from Rocktopia*Contributed to publicizing and promoting the publications*Received the "most read story" award on Facebook five times throughout my tenure at QU

Hamden, Ct, Us

*Rotated on-air roles (anchor, reporter, weather, entertainment & world news) for the weekly 30-minute live broadcast*Enterprise ideas, field produce, interview and edit stories as a one-man-band reporter*Wrote stories from reliable sources on deadline using AP Style and ENPS

Hamden, Ct, Us

*Produced a LIVE 30-minute student-run entertainment morning show weekly*Pitched newsworthy and relevant entertainment topics*Sourced talented students and on-boarded them for live segments*Helped create rundown in AP ENPS

Hamden, Ct, Us

*Produced a LIVE 30-minute student-run newscast weekly*Responsible for show content, timing, stacking the rundown, and directing talent. *Oversaw four Associate Producers, ran the weekly pitch meeting and assigned stories to students*Created rundown in AP ENPS*Selected story order in terms of newsworthiness and relevancy *Edited scripts*Edited VOs, VSOTS, packages, and final show for YouTube on Adobe Premiere Pro

Woodbury, Ny, Us

*Assisted News 12 Long Island's Entertainment News Reporter Elisa DiStefano for summer series "Hot in the Hamptons."*Researched and created tip sheets of high-profile celebrities for reference during red carpet events and exclusive events in The Hamptons*Covered movie premieres, red carpet events, celebrity charity events, and restaurant openings*Cold-called local Long Island businesses and pitched story ideas*Created and posted story and grid content on reporter's Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat, garnering thousands of total views*Helped write story teasers for live on-air segmentsHot in the Hamptons Events: *Social Life Magazine cover polo party at the Southampton Polo Grounds*

*Plan B Entertainment is an Oscar-winning production company co-founded by Brad Pitt in 2001. Producing partners include Jeremy Kleiner and Dede Gardner. Plan B won the Oscar for Moonlight during my tenure. *Wrote coverage for scripts, books, plays, and video submissions, providing analyses for further review by creative executives.*Conducted research on specific historical events and created comprehensive research packets and visual decks for executive creative meetings.*Facilitated the delivery of pilot scripts to executives at studios for viewing sessions.*Distributed movie screening tickets.

Hamden, Connecticut, Us

*Chosen as the "on-set interviewer" for Bobcat's Weekly, produced by Quinnipiac Athletics and Quinnipiac's School of Communications.*Research, write interview questions, and interview athletes from sports teams for weekly highlights show that plays on the Jumbotron at TD Bank Sports Center. *Made guests feel comfortable prior and during taping

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

*Pitched local story ideas to the assignment desk and reporters*Transcribed interviews for reporters *Shadowed reporters on all field assignments and interviews*Featured on four televised news segments for Fox 5 and Good Day New York*Engaged with featured businesses and thought leaders during interviews

Katz PR is a distinguished public relations agency handling high-profile celebrity clients in New York, Los Angeles, and across the United States——————————Key achievements: *Monitored and clipped press coverage for celebrity clients, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their public presence. Sources included all major digital and print publications*Crafted compelling client biographies, capturing the essence of their stories, accomplishments, and brand positioning*Provided valuable support to esteemed personalities such as Bernadette Peters and Gloria Estefan during Broadway Barks, showcasing my ability to excel in high-pressure environments and collaborate seamlessly with influential figures* Perfected my phone etiquette skills while speaking to actors, managers, agents and other high profile clientele

Strategic Branding And Public Relations Certificate Program

Bachelor’S Degree, Journalism