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KYLE SUMMERS

Portland,OR, USA

Summary

Accomplished Division Director offering 12 years of entertainment and management experience. Personable and decisive with excellent communication skills and commitment to building partnerships.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Print Division Director

The Option Agency
11.2024 - Current
  • Manage both Portland & LA offices on all print accounts throughout the booking staff and revenue of 300+ vendors
  • Oversee all MSA and NDA protocols for the print team
  • Quoting and installing market favored rates and catering to the development of new and seasoned agents

Senior Print & Presentation Agent

The Option Agency
09.2018 - 11.2024
  • Company Overview: www.theoptionagency.com
  • Helped launch agency's first direct division and curated a clientele list of national clients.
  • Oversee all bookings in the realm of in-person presentations.
  • Lead as the point of contact for all new or existing agents and assist in their negotiation and outreach training.

Director Of Booking & Development

Parker Talent Management
11.2017 - 09.2018
    • Company Overview: www.parkertalentmanagement.com
    • Develop marketing materials and path out a career trajectory per talent.
    • Maintain relationships with partner agencies across the world for placements.
    • Assertively negotiate rates and usage terms with clients on each job
    • Review, negotiate and facilitate talent related releases, usage agreements, and nondisclosure documents.
    • Proactively manage client accounts assigned
    • Outsource to new clients fitting the companies aesthetic & brand.

Director Of Print & Newface Division

McCarty Talent Agency
10.2013 - 11.2017
  • Company Overview: www.mccartytalentagency.com
  • Recruitment of new faces for print, on-camera, and runway.
  • Prepared and taught set etiquette & camera movement whilst in the development phase.
  • Negotiate rates for Union & Non Union projects.
  • Organized auditions & bookings for print, broadcast, industrial, runway, and commercial projects.

Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Communication and Negotiation
  • Budget Management
  • Solutions Based
  • Media Production
  • Progression planning
  • Leadership development
  • Building relationships

Websites

Timeline

Print Division Director

The Option Agency
11.2024 - Current

Senior Print & Presentation Agent

The Option Agency
09.2018 - 11.2024

Director Of Booking & Development

Parker Talent Management
11.2017 - 09.2018

Director Of Print & Newface Division

McCarty Talent Agency
10.2013 - 11.2017