JOSEPH AMATO
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Experienced Talent Agent looking to change careers to become an English Teacher. Passionate about English Literature and building a bright future through teaching.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
NYC DOE (Bay Academy IS 98)
09.2024 - Current
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
Talent Agent
Independent Artist Group
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed client schedules and coordinated auditions, callbacks, and bookings with efficiency and attention to detail.
- Developed strong relationships with casting directors, producers, and other industry professionals to secure opportunities for represented talent.
- Negotiated contract terms for successful deals, ensuring fair representation for both clients and agencies.
- Built a diverse roster of talent by attending industry events and proactively seeking out emerging artists.
- Assisted clients in building professional portfolios through coordination of headshots, resumes, demo reels, and other essential materials.
- Represented clients in negotiations with networks and production companies.
- Facilitated communication between agents, talent and clients by using interpersonal skills.
Talent Department Coordinator
Independent Artist Group
09.2021 - 01.2023
Executive Assistant
Independent Artist Group
12.2019 - 09.2021
Assistant
Independent Artist Group
04.2018 - 12.2019
Assistant to Commercial Agent
Don Buchwald & Associates
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Provide executive support to Senior Voice Over Agent on high volume, high speed desk
- Manage and maintain client schedules
- Correspond daily with casting directors, producers, and actors to organize auditions, holds, and bookings
- Organize multiple projects at once to ensure efficiency in follow through of auditions, holds and bookings
- Answer and direct high volume of phone calls taking detailed messages when necessary
- Send hundreds of emails daily to clients regarding sundry topics ranging from availability to bookings
- Exercise confidentiality regarding high profile commercial bookings and clients.
Senior Associate - Digital Investment
Mindshare
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Addressed client needs in timely and efficient manner
- Presented yearlong digital campaigns directly to client
- Maintained clear lines of communication with superiors for efficient workflow
- Analyzed past advertising campaigns to plan most efficient future digital campaigns
- Created effective partnerships to utilize as leverage in rate negotiation
- Provided ongoing management and stewardship of campaigns.
Associate - Digital Investment
Mindshare
08.2015 - 05.2016
Talent Agency Intern
Headline Talent Agency
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Submitted on casting breakdowns for 90+ clients
- Drafted persuasive email pitches outlining accomplishments of clients to send to casting directors
- Discretely handled confidential scripts and appointment information
- Contacted clients on daily basis to divulge audition specifics
- Updated office grids and organized office documents including pilot and series grids, contract information, and actor thumbnails
- Undertook multiple assignments at once and efficiently completed tasks in timely manner.
Music Management Intern
Magus Entertainment
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Updated and organized licensing log for variety of artists including Duran Duran, Andy Rourke, Diane Birch, Carina Round, Early Winters, and Anamanaguchi
- Managed Social Media and Official Websites for multiple artists in order to reach out to fans
- Assisted in promoting newly released music through Email blasts
- Engaged with high profile clientele on everyday basis comfortably
- Responsible for editing and uploading video and audio files to YouTube and SoundCloud
- Presented completed office research to managers.
Assistant to Manager
Jago/Ciro Entertainment (FKA KL Jago Talent)
07.2014 - 08.2014
- Pitched clients to casting directors and talent agents for appropriate roles
- Maintained efficient schedule for head manager and clients
- Organized client information and files in order to create more effective work environment
- Attended open calls and seminars to gain better industry experience and perspective
- Sent and drafted confidential emails to be sent to clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & English With Concentration in Rhetoric
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY05.2015
Skills
- Organization and scheduling
- Motivated, self-starter
- Collaborative
- Prioritization
- Critical Thinking
- Public Speaking
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
NYC DOE (Bay Academy IS 98)
09.2024 - Current
Talent Agent
Independent Artist Group
01.2023 - 09.2024
Talent Department Coordinator
Independent Artist Group
09.2021 - 01.2023
Executive Assistant
Independent Artist Group
12.2019 - 09.2021
Assistant
Independent Artist Group
04.2018 - 12.2019
Assistant to Commercial Agent
Don Buchwald & Associates
02.2017 - 04.2018
Senior Associate - Digital Investment
Mindshare
05.2016 - 02.2017
Associate - Digital Investment
Mindshare
08.2015 - 05.2016
Assistant to Manager
Jago/Ciro Entertainment (FKA KL Jago Talent)
07.2014 - 08.2014
Music Management Intern
Magus Entertainment
06.2014 - 08.2014
Talent Agency Intern
Headline Talent Agency
05.2013 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & English With Concentration in Rhetoric
Binghamton University
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