Jake Van Zandt
Long Beach
Summary
Developed key transferrable skills in fast-paced, dynamic environment, including strategic talent management and team leadership through effective systems implementation and structures. Skilled in relationship building, conflict resolution, and driving team performance through effective communication and development strategies. Seeking to leverage these skills in transitioning to new field, contributing to organizational success and growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
JUNIOR TALENT MANAGER
THE ESI NETWORK
05.2022 - Current
- Conducted strategic career planning meetings with clients to assess goals and identify growth opportunities
- Assisted in developing and maintaining high-profile client relationships through regular communication and career support
- Fostered long-term relationships to support future collaborations and representation opportunities while maintaining strong rapport
- Promoted client visibility through personalized marketing strategies and branding development
- Monitored industry trends and opportunities to proactively guide client career advancement
- Oversaw onboarding of new clients and facilitated their integration into the roster
- Supervised and tracked intern performance and progress across assigned projects
- Led professional development workshops and supported skill growth within the team
- Partnered with department heads to identify staffing needs and execute recruitment strategies
- Supported employer branding initiatives to attract top talent and elevate company visibility
- Managed budgets and streamlined financial operations for individual clients
- Coordinated communication between talent, agents, and casting professionals using strong interpersonal and written communication skills
- Implemented systems to organize submissions, project tracking, and client materials
SALES & SERVICE EXPERT
24 HOUR FITNESS
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers
- Answered in-depth questions about company offerings, service policies and benefits of each membership
- Navigate multiple computer systems expertly to handle customers’ sales and service needs
- Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions, and close deals
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads
Education
BA - Film & Electronic Arts, Narrative Production Cinematography
LONG BEACH STATE UNIVERSITY
05.2021
MINOR - Communications
LONG BEACH STATE UNIVERSITY
05.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
- CRM Systems / Database Management
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Client Account Management
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Organization
- Critical Thinking
- Sales
- Negotiation
- Networking
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
JUNIOR TALENT MANAGER
THE ESI NETWORK
05.2022 - Current
SALES & SERVICE EXPERT
24 HOUR FITNESS
10.2021 - 04.2022
MINOR - Communications
LONG BEACH STATE UNIVERSITY
BA - Film & Electronic Arts, Narrative Production Cinematography
LONG BEACH STATE UNIVERSITY
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