Mary Kay O’Connor
Chicago,IL
Summary
Hardworking Talent Agent with over a 9 year career promoting talent in the Voiceover industry. Known for representing popular talent. Offering strong public relations skills and wide network of industry contacts. Superb interpersonal skills and problem solving abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Voiceover Department
NV Talent
12.2021 - Current
- Develop contacts with individuals and organizations, applying effective strategies and techniques to promote client success.
- Research and identify potential opportunities for clients, helping clients advance in industry.
- Maintain relationships with high-profile clients in entertainment industry through consistent communication.
- Manage over 300 actors and their careers in Chicago & Los Angeles.
- Negotiate contracts and terms with clients by attending meetings and creating deals.
- Create and send invoices to clients to secure payment for talent
- Carry out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Prove successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Offer friendly and efficient service to clients, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Manage business and financial affairs for clients
- Negotiate with managers, promoters and union officials regarding client contractual rights
and obligations. - Guest speak to students at NYU Tisch School of the Arts and Columbia College Chicago
Talent Agent
NV Talent
08.2016 - 12.2021
- Booked talent on Union and non-Union projects
- Directed, recorded, and edited auditions for submission to advertising agencies and casting directors
- Confirmed smooth operations between clients and talent by acting as liaison.
- Researched and identified potential opportunities for clients, helping clients advance in industry.
- Represented clients in negotiations with networks and production companies.
- Negotiated contracts and terms with agents and talent by attending meetings and creating deals.
- Facilitated communication between agents, talent and clients by using interpersonal skills.
- Maintained social media presence on: Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter)
Talent Agent Assistant
NV Talent
09.2014 - 08.2016
- Scheduled talent meetings and voiceover/on-camera auditions
- Directed, recorded, and edited auditions for submission to advertising agencies and casting directors
- Organized and filed paperwork
- Maintained social media presence on: Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter)
- Organized and attended industry events for talent and client promotion.
- Fostered relationships with industry professionals for future connections.
- Facilitated communication between agents, talent and clients by using interpersonal skills.
Post Production Intern
DDB
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Developed in-house commercial reels
- Participated in company meetings
- Maintained inventory of materials and supplies to meet production demands.
- Performed administrative work by photocopying, handling phone calls and setting up meetings.
- Labeled animatics
- Filed invoices
- Converted files
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast and Electronic Communication, Film Studies
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05.2014
Skills
- Facilitating Auditions
- Talent Management Systems
- Apple iWork Suite
- Public Speaking
- Negotiation
- Multi-Tasking
- Interviewing
- Social Media Platforms: Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter)
- Team Collaboration
- Client Meetings
- Talent Review
- Professional Development
- Managing Client Contracts
- Talent Scouting
- Talent Acquisition Plans
- Microsoft Office
Certifications
Certified by the State of Illinois Department of Labor as an Employment Counselor
Timeline
Head of Voiceover Department
NV Talent
12.2021 - Current
Talent Agent
NV Talent
08.2016 - 12.2021
Talent Agent Assistant
NV Talent
09.2014 - 08.2016
Post Production Intern
DDB
05.2012 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast and Electronic Communication, Film Studies
Marquette University
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