Rachel Erwin
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dedicated casting assistant with a background in talent scouting and prior casting experience. Skilled in coordinating casting calls and auditions, able to multi-task in a fast paced environment and calm under pressure. Proven track record of enhancing efficiency and discovering new talent. Fluent in English while learning Spanish and American Sign Language. Committed to learning more while delivering outstanding results.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
CBS Productions
Los Angeles, CA
04.2020 - 12.2022
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - CBS Productions
- Coordinated cast publicity sessions
- Organized actor award submissions resulting in successful television nominations
- Tracked and distributed studio, production, script updates
- Provided ADR (Additional Dialogue Recording), Character stand-in
- Event planner (200+ attendees)
- Managed set tours & charity events
- Received positive job performance recognition
Casting Assistant
Betty Mae Casting
Los Angeles, CA
07.1998 - 07.2001
- Casting assistant including scheduling and sorting submissions
- Coordinated casting calls by minimum of 20 people per day
- Evaluated talent and recommended suitable candidates for roles
- Performed organization of daily materials such as sides for auditions
- Heavy phones
- Produced hiring of new interns
- Performed as background artist for Novel Productions, Inc, Comedy Central
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA12-2009
Skills
- Talent scouting
- Casting coordination
- Event organization
- Database management
- Communication skills
- http://imdbcom/name/nm1057428/
Accomplishments
- Successfully cast lead role in major film production
- Recruited, trained and delegated duties for Outfest Film Festival
- Coordinated 3 day screenwriting lab featuring immerging screenwriters and film industry professionals
- Evaluated films and scripts for programming and production
- Assisted on the 2011 Television Emmys opening film including casting extras check - in and providing union paperwork
Timeline
Production Assistant
CBS Productions
04.2020 - 12.2022
Casting Assistant
Betty Mae Casting
07.1998 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
California State University Northridge