Erica Shaffer
Culver City,CA
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership.
Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Avid participant in physical fitness, health and wellness. Current member of Orangetheory Playa Vista, Ca. since January 2021.
Loves to clean and organize.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President
Sloane Inc.
06.1996 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Negotiating contracts
- Operating Quickbooks
- Working for major studios since 1996. A partial list of the studios include: Warner Brothers, Universal, Sony, Paramount, Culver Studios and Netflix.
- Works in partnership with a tax professional (on a monthly basis since 1996) maintaining and operating Sloane Inc.
Talent Coordinator/Acting Coach/Onboarding Specialist
Naturally Fit Talent Agency
05.2020 - 10.2022
- Prepared offer letters and facilitated onboarding processes for new hires.
- Maintained accurate records of all recruitment activities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Enhanced candidate experience by managing the end-to-end recruitment process.
- Private Acting Coach for numerous clients all over the U.S. (over Zoom)
- Interviewed, signed, onboarded, coached and submitted professional athletes into the world of brand ambassadorship.
Director of Promotions
Merlins Energy Drink
06.2000 - 06.2005
- Collaborated with sales staff to plan campaigns.
- Managed day-to-day functions of promotion and marketing departments.
- Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.
- Instructed sales staff on cross-selling and up-selling techniques resulting in increased net sales.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors and suppliers, reducing overall promotional expenses.
- Increased event attendance by developing and implementing creative promotional strategies.
Company Manager
Holland America Cruise Lines
08.1994 - 06.1996
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Education
Master of Arts - Acting
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ06.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Acting
United States International University
San Diego, CA06.1992
Skills
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Listening Skills
- Telephone Etiquette
- Problem-solving skills
- Team Collaboration
- Cash Handling
- Appointment Scheduling
- Guest Relations
- Attention to Detail
- Computer Proficiency
- Relationship Building
- Professional Demeanor
Certification
200 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher thru Santa Monica Power Yoga.
200 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher thru Bhakti Yoga Shala in Santa Monica.
Licensed Real Estate Agent in California.
Additional Information
Private Speech and Acting Coach in Los Angeles for 28 years.
Corporate Speech Coach, Speech Writer and Advisor to The President of The Recording Academy for The Grammy Awards for 15 years.
Yoga Teacher at Bhakti Yoga Shala and The Recording Academy in Santa Monica.
Affiliations
- Member of SAG/AFTRA since 1997
- Member of Actors Equity Association since 2003
Timeline
Talent Coordinator/Acting Coach/Onboarding Specialist
Naturally Fit Talent Agency
05.2020 - 10.2022
Director of Promotions
Merlins Energy Drink
06.2000 - 06.2005
President
Sloane Inc.
06.1996 - Current
Company Manager
Holland America Cruise Lines
08.1994 - 06.1996
Master of Arts - Acting
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts - Acting
United States International University
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