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Allison Cohose

New York,United States

Summary

As a Creative Producer Lead at Amazon, with more than 17 years of experience in the creative industry, with skills and knowledge in AI, video production, photo production, and marketing communications. I am responsible for sourcing, casting, and negotiating with talent for various projects, ranging from Amazon's private brands and Zappos to Amazon Music and Amazon Style. I am passionate about finding and developing exceptional talent and building effective and collaborative teams. Some key achievements include securing perpetual usage rights with modeling agencies worldwide, saving over 20 million dollars for Amazon and its partners, implementing new and revised SOP's to streamline global production processes, and creating and maintaining close relationships with a large roster of freelance creative talent and agencies. My mission is to deliver high-quality and consistent results that meet the client's vision and specifications.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Producer Lead

Amazon
10.2022 - Current
  • Recruited and organized teams for Amazon's private brands & E-comm, external luxury brands, and brand collaborations, overseeing up to +16 shoots per day.
  • Established agreements with modeling agencies worldwide, ensuring perpetual usage and saving over 20 million dollars for all US and global studios.
  • Partnered with external vendors/agencies to develop Collaboration Agreements incorporating bookings for Amazon NA and , resulting in annual cost reductions of over $150K.
  • Successfully sourced talent for diverse projects including Amazon Music and Amazon Style's campaigns, VTO implementation, 3D virtual avatars creation, and Paper Doll Try-on.
  • Cast for multiple external luxury brands and brand collaborations.
  • Implement new and revised SOP's to create processes for global production team.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with freelance creative talent agencies.
  • On-boarding, orientation and review of creative guidelines for freelance on-set talent.
  • Worked closely with legal department to ensure effective talent contract negotiations.
  • Manage production budget and payment approvals to ensure proper financial reporting.

Casting Producer

Amazon
12.2017 - Current

Director of Photo Services

FULLBEAUTY Brands
02.2006 - 12.2017
  • Established in-house creative team, Photo Services Department, and on-site studio.
  • Successfully administered budgets worth 9 million (catalog) and 1.4 million (web) annually.
  • Achieved annual cashback exceeding $100K by successfully implementing and managing volume-based rebate agreements with multiple agencies.
  • Handled coordination of fashion show talent casting and celebrity endorsement bookings.
  • Drafted legal agreements for freelance talent in collaboration with legal team.
  • Generated and managed shoot budgets and production schedules.
  • Streamlined invoice management by organizing and processing vendor invoices.

Director of Photo Services

AGA Marketing & Design
01.2005 - 02.2006
  • Established in-house creative team, Photo Services Department, and on-site studio.
  • Successfully administered budgets worth 9 million (catalog) and 1.4 million (web) annually.
  • Achieved annual cashback exceeding $100K by successfully implementing and managing volume-based rebate agreements with multiple agencies.
  • Handled fashion show talent casting and celebrity endorsement bookings.
  • Drafted legal agreements for freelance talent in collaboration with legal team.
  • Generated and managed shoot budgets and production schedules.
  • Streamlined invoice management by organizing and processing vendor invoices.

Sr. Photo Producer

AGA Marketing & Design
05.2003 - 01.2005
  • Led team of 5 in house Photo Producers working on fashion, beauty and still life accounts.
  • Oversaw operations and timetable of in-house still life studio.
  • Recruited and booked talent; models, photographers, hair & makeup, wardrobe and prop stylists.
  • Sourced locations and acquired permits, permissions, and property releases.
  • Organized, managed and processed all vendor invoices.
  • Contributed as member of hiring committee, conducting interviews for new potential hires.

Photo Producer

AGA Marketing & Design
01.2001 - 05.2003

Model Manager

Images Management
04.1998 - 01.2001
  • Negotiated rates for various campaigns, editorials, catalogs, and look-books while serving as liaison between the client and models.
  • Scouted for new talent by attending statewide model conventions.
  • Scheduled and coordinated appointments with clients, photographers, and magazines to develop models' portfolios.
  • Organized travel arrangements for model trips including flights and hotels.
  • Researched and analyzed the marketplace to establish relationships with large budget advertising agencies and fashion designers.

Jr. Model Agent

Images Management
01.1997 - 04.1998

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communications and Photography

Eastern Connecticut State University

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Negotiation
  • Advertising
  • Account Management
  • Merchandising
  • Online Advertising
  • Social Media
  • Retail
  • Photoshop
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • E-commerce Integration

Timeline

Creative Producer Lead

Amazon
10.2022 - Current

Casting Producer

Amazon
12.2017 - Current

Director of Photo Services

FULLBEAUTY Brands
02.2006 - 12.2017

Director of Photo Services

AGA Marketing & Design
01.2005 - 02.2006

Sr. Photo Producer

AGA Marketing & Design
05.2003 - 01.2005

Photo Producer

AGA Marketing & Design
01.2001 - 05.2003

Model Manager

Images Management
04.1998 - 01.2001

Jr. Model Agent

Images Management
01.1997 - 04.1998

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communications and Photography

Eastern Connecticut State University

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