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ELLIOTT KORIATH

Chicago,IL

Summary

Enthusiastic and highly motivated dynamo who excels at sales efficiency and strategic planning to improve cinematic distribution initiatives. As a committed and flexible emerging leader with an ability to work without instruction, uses a professional attitude to prioritize multiple tasks in fast-paced and ever-changing conditions. Offering excellent communication and organisational skills, with readiness to learn and adapt in a client-centric environment. Contributes by quickly acquiring knowledge of sales enquiries and rights management, ensuring smooth client interactions. Ready to use and develop strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills in the Sales Assistant role.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Usher | Guest Services

Chicago Theatre
06.2025 - Current
  • Company Overview: Landmark theater in Downtown Chicago
  • Greeted patrons and scanned tickets during pre-show ingress.
  • Directed guests to their seat within the 3,600-capacity auditorium.
  • Took safety precautions by relaying exit information during post-show egress.

Concessions | Usher

Davis Theater
11.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Historical landmark and community center for cinema and events
  • Provided technical operations by setting up PAs, mics, projectors, and performing quality control.
  • Assisted in programming repertory from 1 screening to 4 screenings per month to increase foot traffic.
  • Developed marketing materials for upcoming series and screenings.

Box Office Representative

City Winery
12.2024 - 03.2025
  • Company Overview: A unique experience of a combined winery, restaurant, and music venue.
  • Created day-of-show documents to curate guest lists, comp tickets, and Wine at My Table requests through Microsoft Excel.
  • Performed bookkeeping in the concierge log to reconcile ticket sales, processing fees, and merchandise cuts to settle with the artist.
  • Scanned tickets and seated patrons inside the 500 person venue with ample room to relocate if needed.

Ticketing Agent

Chicago International Film Festival
10.2024 - 10.2024
  • Company Overview: North America’s longest-running competitive film festival
  • Followed the sales process of tickets, merchandise, and memberships for the duration of the festival.
  • Managed Rush lines of patrons upwards to 50 people looking to see renowned films while in communication with theater managers.
  • Counted cash bag after Rush lines for reconciliation immediately after close of sale.

Production Assistant

Ravinia Festival
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Company Overview: Internationally renowned not-for-profit music festival that presents performances by the world’s most renowned artists
  • Analyzed over 75 contract riders, arranged travel, organized and provided room service for dressing rooms, green rooms, and productions office.
  • Forwarded department communications and invoicing to .
  • Provided five-star runner service for artists Big Boi, Lyle Lovett, Norah Jones, and The Roots.

Bartender | Usher | Box Office

Landmark Theatres
09.2023 - 12.2024
  • Company Overview: Movie theatre chain dedicated to exhibiting and marketing mainstream, independent, and foreign films.
  • Learned how theatrical markets book films depending on demographic, availability, and licensing.
  • Sold tickets using POS ticketing system and receiving payments through cash, credit card, or Landmark passes.
  • Stocked concessions and maintained a high standard of cleanliness.

Agent Assistant

Righteous Talent
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Company Overview: Commercials, television, film, voice-overs, print for companies such as HBO, Starz, and ESPN
  • Submitted and managed talent roster of 30 actors on casting websites including Breakdown Express, Casting Networks, and Backstage.
  • Answered phone calls and greeted clients on a multi-line phone system with preparation of reports regarding casting preferences, union status, client onboarding, and remittance information while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity.
  • Spearheaded design of new website and training of software program Mainboard.

Post-Production Intern

Interloper Films
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Company Overview: Award-winning production company founded by filmmaker Ondi Timoner. Develops and produces original feature-length documentaries, feature films, and TV series.
  • Performed admin tasks such as liaising and coordinating with vendors, scheduling reservations and appointments, and assisting on QuickBooks.
  • Logged archival and stock footage used in The New Americans: Gaming a Revolution (2023).
  • Performed light audio mixing and color correction for Last Flight Home (2023).

Creative Development Intern

Silk Mass
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Company Overview: Production company founded by Jon Silk. Focuses on comic book adaptations, action, sci-fi, and horror projects designed to be "franchise-starters" and explore underrepresented cultural perspectives.
  • Reviewed and drafted coverage on over 16 submitted screenplays and teleplays.
  • Read unreleased comic serials and graphic novels to make recommendations for potential adaptation.
  • Screened and analyzed films for remake potential and for directors to target.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film & Television

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
06-2023

Skills

  • Organisation
  • Documentation
  • Customer Service
  • Google Suite
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Working under pressure
  • Patience and composure
  • Ticket sales management
  • Professionalism and courtesy
  • Theater services

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved inaccurate ticket count and cash reconciliation which led to improved counting methods.
  • Collaborated with Production team in the development of a successful 2024 Ravinia Festival season.
  • Revamped website by streamlining sections and contact info with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved competitive sales numbers through effectively helping with programming and operations.

Interests

My Favorite Films Across Time


The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928, CT Dreyer)

Le règle du jeu (1939, Jean Renoir)

The Red Shoes (1948, Powell and Pressburger)

Apur Sansar (1959, Satyajit Ray)

Persona (1966, Ingmar Bergman)

The Conformist (1970, Bernardo Bertolucci)

Paris, Texas (1984, Wim Wenders)

Ratcatcher (1999, Lynne Ramsay)

Pan's Labyrinth (2006, Guillermo del Toro)

The Master (2012, PT Anderson)

The Zone of Interest (2023, Jonathan Glazer)






References

- Peter Kuli, Programming Director at the Davis Theater (peter@davistheater.com)

- Clara Serrano, General Manager at the Davis Theater (clara@davistheater.com)

- Juanita Smith, Box Office Consultant at Cinema/Chicago (juanitasmith.live@gmail.com)

Timeline

Usher | Guest Services

Chicago Theatre
06.2025 - Current

Box Office Representative

City Winery
12.2024 - 03.2025

Concessions | Usher

Davis Theater
11.2024 - Current

Ticketing Agent

Chicago International Film Festival
10.2024 - 10.2024

Production Assistant

Ravinia Festival
05.2024 - 09.2024

Bartender | Usher | Box Office

Landmark Theatres
09.2023 - 12.2024

Agent Assistant

Righteous Talent
09.2023 - 05.2024

Post-Production Intern

Interloper Films
06.2022 - 08.2022

Creative Development Intern

Silk Mass
06.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Film & Television

DePaul University