Kira Dejean
Montclair
Summary
Committed student that is eager to advance education by pursuing my masters in Social Work dedicated to seeking a career in professional clinical therapy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Casting Assistant
Dyane Foster Casting
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated auditions and managed schedules to enhance casting director's workflow.
- Liaised with agents and managed administrative tasks to streamline talent management.
- Organized in-person and virtual audition sessions to ensure accessibility for diverse talent.
- Read scripts and assisted in talent scouting for optimal casting decisions.
- Collaborated with cast members to enhance scene dynamics and overall performance.
- Operated cameras during auditions, ensuring high-quality recordings of performances.
- Edited and uploaded audition tapes while maintaining updated casting databases.
- Participated in various takes for Doritos commercial, adapting to multiple outfit changes.
Owner, Manager
AirBnb
03.2022 - Current
- Engaged with diverse guests to understand their needs and expectations, enhancing service quality and guest satisfaction.
- Furnished property within 7 days, photographed, listed on AirBnb, and marketed within 3 days, achieving 10-day property setup goal.
- Achieved a 90% occupancy rate generating $30,000 annually.
- Achieved a platform high of a 4.8-star rating against 54 reviews with a 93% response rate.
UTA Extern
United Talent Agency
Los Angeles
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Engaged in an externship program to understand agency operations and procedures.
- Attended daily workshops with agency partners, agents, coordinators, and directors to gain insights into collaborative processes.
- Attended meetings with informational sessions and lectures from various departments such as entertainment, comedy, marketing, news broadcasting, film, KLUTCH Sports, music, media, and data analytics.
Community Assistant
FoxRun United Group of Companies
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Created and organized social events for college residents to foster camaraderie and positive social behavior, including weekday socials with food and games.
- Evening social: themed meeting with fireside chats to promote deeper connections between fellow residents.
- Coordinated monthly promotional events, contributing to a renewal rate exceeding 50%.
- Built social media strategy and managed all social platforms for Fox Run growing followers by 50%.
- Implemented field marketing program which resulted in 50 or more inquiries monthly.
- Created 90-day marketing plan for luxury apartment which achieved a 100% occupancy rate within 6 months.
Intern
Silver Bull Management Group
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Established social media strategy and managed platforms for small businesses, leading to follower growth.
- Developed marketing plans and presentation decks for local businesses, resulting in increased patronage within weeks.
- Coordinated promotional events for local businesses to boost community engagement.
- Researched trending products and pricing comparisons for product resale on Amazon.
Hostess and Server
Cuban Pete’s Restaurant
Montclair
10.2017 - 07.2022
- Developed customer service skills by managing reservations, greeting and seating guests, ensuring venue readiness, taking orders, resolving complaints, and processing payments.
- Collaborated with multi-national team members, enhancing cultural awareness and communication.
- Montclair, NJ
Intern
Ogilvy NY
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Achieved selection for a highly competitive 10-week internship program from hundreds of applicants.
- Participated in a 90-day in-person rotation within Ogilvy’s summer internship program, specializing in brand marketing across General, Creative, or Health tracks.
- Engaged in workshops and mentorship during COVID internship, gaining insights in Account Management, Consulting, Employee Experience, Finance, Media, New Business, Public Relations, Strategy Brand Planning, and Strategy Social.
- Supported project teams at a leading global media company, contributing to strategic initiatives and client deliverables.
Education
B.A. - Communications Concentration in Public Relations, Minor in Psychology
Marist University
Poughkeepsie05-2024
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Canva
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Social Media Management
- Audition coordination
- Marketing planning
- Social media strategy
- Event promotion
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Relationship building
- Flexible and adaptable
Community Service
- Assisting Seniors at Home NJ, 04/25, 10/25, Developed and facilitated activities for caretakers to conduct with residents., Researched activities that benefit the physical and mental health of seniors.
- National CARES Mentoring, 2019, Served on the greeting committee for a full day program to benefit youth empowerment through mentoring.
- High School Volunteer/Community Service, Assistant Teacher CCD, Montclair, NJ, 09/15, 06/17
- Mission Trip to Orphanage for Disabled Children, Sosua, DR, 7 days, 08/18, Assisted with the care of mostly wheelchair bound children.
- Service and Language Trip to Costa Rica, 14 days, 07/17, Worked in indigenous community, farms, refugee camps.
- YMCA, Volunteer, 06/15, 08/15, Performed office duties for an executive.
Certification
First Aid/CPR
Languages
Spanish (conversational)
Timeline
UTA Extern
United Talent Agency
03.2025 - 04.2025
Intern
Silver Bull Management Group
06.2023 - 08.2023
Community Assistant
FoxRun United Group of Companies
09.2022 - 05.2024
Casting Assistant
Dyane Foster Casting
08.2022 - Current
Owner, Manager
AirBnb
03.2022 - Current
Intern
Ogilvy NY
06.2020 - 08.2020
Hostess and Server
Cuban Pete’s Restaurant
10.2017 - 07.2022
B.A. - Communications Concentration in Public Relations, Minor in Psychology
Marist University