KRISTIN THOMAS
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Seeking to leverage expertise in talent evaluation, deal negotiation, and industry trends to drive successful casting initiatives in a fast paced, challenging and innovative environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President, Casting
CBS Television Studios
05.2023 - Current
- Strengthened relationships with key talent & producers, fostering trust and collaboration across the organization.
- Developed measurement tools, dashboards, and reports to track metrics on adoption and effectiveness of initiatives.
- Networked with talent, talent representatives, producers and directors.
- Collaborated with finance, production and other departments to review and maintain industry wide cost saving measures.
Vice President, Casting
CBS Television Studios
04.2015 - 05.2023
- Liaison with the production, providing eyes and ears for our studio
- Represent studio to agents, producers and talent
- Liaison between casting directors, producers and network
- Oversee the day to day casting on current shows & pilots
- Creatively assist casting director when identifying talent for specific roles
Director, Casting
CBS Television Studios
04.2009 - 03.2015
- Oversee the day to day casting on current shows & pilots
- Approve breakdowns on pilots & series
- Create budgets for pilots & series based on reading and understanding scripts
- Identify and compile list of potential actors for specific roles
- Creatively assist casting director when identifying talent for specific roles
- Manage approval process for obtaining talent
- Work closely with Production, Business Affairs, and agents to solve problems as needed
- Attend showcases and scout for talent on a regular basis
- Liaison between casting directors and business affairs; closely track and monitor actor deals
- Manage pilot & series guest cast budgets
- Work closely with Contract Administration and Labor Relations as issues arise
Manager, Casting
CBS Television Studios
04.2006 - 04.2009
- Oversee day to day casting of current programs in production
- Create and manage budgets for pilots & series
- Liaison between casting directors, producers and network
Coordinator, Casting
Paramount Network Television
04.2005 - 04.2006
- Coordinated 10-15 executives schedules for studio & network casting tests
- Implemented various policies & procedures to mainstream the casting process at the studio level
- Researched actors
- Liaison between casting directors and Contract Administration to facilitate payroll
Skills
Dynamic and results-oriented casting executive with over 20 years of experience Adept at leading diverse teams to identify and secure top talent for television productions Committed to fostering collaborative relationships with directors, producers, talent agents and managers to ensure the successful casting of projects that align with the creative vision and production goals
Timeline
Senior Vice President, Casting
CBS Television Studios
05.2023 - Current
Vice President, Casting
CBS Television Studios
04.2015 - 05.2023
Director, Casting
CBS Television Studios
04.2009 - 03.2015
Manager, Casting
CBS Television Studios
04.2006 - 04.2009
Coordinator, Casting
Paramount Network Television
04.2005 - 04.2006
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