Amanda Bolger
Michigan City
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Media Assistant to Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern
NBC News
01.2009
- Worked diligently under pressured deadlines to deliver results for nightly news packages.
- Logged daily tapes, obtained the facts on breaking stories, assisted in research, and developed story ideas.
- Scheduled interviews with clients and various politicians.
- Gathered content, selected photos, and wrote website stories for www.nbcchicago.com
Casting Director
4 Star Casting
01.2013 - Current
- Electric Dreams, Shameless, Empire, Chi-Raq, Batman VS. Superman, Divergent, Crisis, Sirens, and multiple Commercials
- Plan and execute casting sessions and auditions for projects such as Films, TV Pilots, Commercials, Infomercials, Music Videos, Voice-Over/Animation, and Print work with models, spokesmodels, hosts, and actors.
- Produce and run monthly Acting Workshops from start to finish - securing the venue, booking the panel of speakers, designing the workshop content, promotion of the event, and scheduling the attendees all while generating new business for the company and performing public relation duties.
- Advise and hire talents through their agency and/or management companies and to ensure they have all of their necessary information for their bookings, including negotiations on their rates.
- Coordinate and promote for all casting calls by preparing a variety of publications, marketing materials, and programs for the event.
- Monitor and represent 4 Star Casting on set as a Talent Coordinator for various projects to assist the Director and Producer as their liaison between them and the talent.
- Hire, train, and manage additional casting assistants.
- Recruit and book over 10,000 extras directly for all projects and create lists of extras for set.
- Conducted auditions and assessed talent suitability for various roles.
- Coordinated casting calls and managed scheduling for multiple projects.
- Assisted in reviewing headshots and resumes to shortlist candidates.
- Collaborated with directors to understand character requirements and project vision.
- Maintained organized records of auditions, notes, and feedback for reference.
- Communicated with agents and talent to arrange callbacks and meetings.
- Supported casting team in executing strategic outreach to diverse talent pools.
- Developed strong relationships with industry professionals to enhance recruitment efforts.
- Provided prompt updates to agents and managers regarding their clients'' audition status, fostering positive working relationships within the industry.
- Organized callbacks efficiently, enabling faster decision-making for final casting selections.
Casting Associate
Emma Nelson Casting
01.2014 - 02.2016
- JC Penny “Just Got Jingled” Campaign, M&T Bank Commercial (Super Bowl), Taco Bell Commercials, and Capri Sun Commercials
- Travel extensively across the country, while utilizing social media and Internet sourcing, in search of “Real People” that share their candor stories. These genuine, unscripted moments are the inspiration that spark each commercial spot.
- Coordinate and set up auditions with the “Real People” and the Casting Director and ensure they have all necessary information for their audition.
- Utilize many resources to acquire a variety of services while on location shoots, including transportation, props, lunch/dinner for cast and crew, coordinating travel arrangements, and a variety of special needs.
- Manage audition schedules and serve as a liaison between the Casting Director and the talent.
- Integrate a comprehensive follow up with all talent in regards to their call time, location, and wardrobe.
- Assisted in evaluating audition tapes, providing constructive feedback to improve selection processes.
- Coordinated casting calls, managing schedules and communication with talent and production teams.
- Maintained organized databases of talent profiles, ensuring accessibility and accuracy of information.
- Supported senior casting directors in strategic planning for upcoming projects and productions.
Junior Production Coordinator
Freelance
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Sam Lay Blues Documentary, The Great Christmas Light Fight, Time’s Up, Sandwich King Season 5, and Boss Season 2
- Secured locations, production schedules, performed interviews for all vendors and departments.
- Created a system to organize production files, create sides, collated scripts, updated crew and vendor lists.
- Performed in a fast-paced, pressure filled environment making sure all deadlines are met in the office and on set.
- Collaborated with team leadership and other key stakeholders on production decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication, Art & Design
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Creativity enhancement
- Task delegation
- Motivational skills
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Casting Associate
Emma Nelson Casting
01.2014 - 02.2016
Casting Director
4 Star Casting
01.2013 - Current
Junior Production Coordinator
Freelance
01.2011 - 01.2014
Media Assistant to Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern
NBC News
01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication, Art & Design
Saint Xavier University