Tara Kennedy
Summary
Highly-motivated stay at home mom & freelance writer eager to bring re-enter the work force, and a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. With a proven track record for successfully managing a household and a large family who are now young adults, I want to apply my skills in the professional arena once again.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Film, TV and Theatrical Talent Mgr
Self Employed Services
NY & LA
06.2012 - Current
- assess and assist the skills and talents of children and young adults in the performing industry in order to acquire professional work for them.
- find auditions and agent connections
- fielded employment offers
- find professional coaches for clients to work with in order to hone their singing, dancing and acting skills.
- negotiate SAG/AFTRA & EQUITY contracts as needed for child actors, including compensation, travel, on set tutoring, and making sure union rules are adhered to.
- develop relationships with child wranglers & act as mediator and representaion of both parents and production staff.
- assist back stage and on set with children as a fellow SAG/AFTRA, ACTORS EQUITY ASSOCIATION union member.
Homemaker
Self Employed CEO of the Home
01.2000 - Current
- successful track record of managing household operations including budgeting, caretaking, meal prep, assisting children with homework, organization, tutoring, & transportation.
- experienced , detail oriented fundraiser with strong organizational, leadership and communication skills.
- self starter, highly skilled in multi tasking and problem-solving & adeptly handling conflict and complications.
Writer/Producer
MSNBC
11.1998 - 01.2000
- Wrote anchor copy for morning, daytime and evening shows and 24 hour rotation of headline news updates
- Also created rundowns and managed news content, and coordinated breaking news coverage with assignment desk, anchors and field producers
- Filled in as copy editor, as needed
- Researched and pitched domestic and international stories and wrote, edited and produced news packages in edit rooms with anchors in the field.
Staff Writer, Booker, Researcher, Associate Producer, Playback Tape Coordinator & Original Video Library Creator & Archivist
Fox News Channel
New York, NY
06.1996 - 11.1998
- Wrote anchor copy for daytime, weekend, overnight and prime time news updates, and wrote, researched, and field produced news stories for broadcast.
- Booked guests for various daytime and prime time shows
- Responsibilities at network also included managing videotape flow through writers, producers, editors and playback according to rundowns, for subsequent timely and correct playback for air
- Oversaw editorial content of packages, SOTS, VO’s in relation to rundowns
- Scheduled edit rooms and editors
- Designed original archives, research database and news “logging” system for Fox Network and FNC
- Coordinated feeds recorded around the country from various bureaus and Reuters
- Sole researcher and writer, archivist, & tape producer for 1996 Democratic and Republican conventions, in the field.
Videotape Operator, Librarian, Researcher and Archivist
NBC-TV and WNBC-TV
New York
06.1994 - 11.1998
- Responsibilities included playback, recording and machine to machine editing of news and entertainment packages, and making sure correct shows and commercials made air correctly
- Manually set up playback and recording of incoming and outgoing satellite feeds from NBC Newschannel, bureaus and local affiliates across the country
- Logged videotape and stories into NBC data system for research and accessibility and future use.
Production Assistant/Music Coordinator
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
New York
09.1993 - 12.1993
- Booking crews, permit acquisitions & NYC location approval, talent coordination and schedules, ASCAP approval, song rights coordination.
- Facilitated the transport of equipment to set locations.
Production Assistant/Intern
NBC
N.Y Bureau
01.1994
- Assistance in pre-show production, including distribution of rundowns & scripts to staff, and notifying talent of changes and/or updates to show, as well as checking chyrons/lower thirds and graphics for accuracy
- Researcher.
Reporter, Field Producer
WOLF-TV & WYOU
Scranton, PA
01.1994
- Wrote, researched, reported, edited and produced packages for air.
Production Assistant, Runner, On-set Game Coordinator
NFL LIVE, NBC-TV
- On set assistant relaying NFL scores to Bob Costas and staff, assisting Unit Managers.
Actress
As The World Turns, CBS
New York, NY
- Learned lines quickly and accurately for auditions and performances.
- Developed characters through research, improvisation, and practice with the director.
- Attended rehearsals to hone skills in preparation for performance.
Child Actress
Broadway (Annie, I Remember Mama)
New York, NY
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
New York University
05-1994
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Problem-solving abilities
- Contracts
- Calendar Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Strategy Development
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Time management abilities
- Task Prioritization
- Creative Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship Building
- Financial Oversight
- Interpersonal Skills
- Career Development
- Performance Evaluations
- Contract Negotiation
- Written Communication
- Social Media Platforms
- Talent Acquisition
Unions
- Actors Equity Association
- SAG-AFTRA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freelance Film, TV and Theatrical Talent Mgr
Self Employed Services
06.2012 - Current
Homemaker
Self Employed CEO of the Home
01.2000 - Current
Writer/Producer
MSNBC
11.1998 - 01.2000
Staff Writer, Booker, Researcher, Associate Producer, Playback Tape Coordinator & Original Video Library Creator & Archivist
Fox News Channel
06.1996 - 11.1998
Videotape Operator, Librarian, Researcher and Archivist
NBC-TV and WNBC-TV
06.1994 - 11.1998
Production Assistant/Intern
NBC
01.1994
Reporter, Field Producer
WOLF-TV & WYOU
01.1994
Production Assistant/Music Coordinator
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
09.1993 - 12.1993
Production Assistant, Runner, On-set Game Coordinator
NFL LIVE, NBC-TV
Actress
As The World Turns, CBS
Child Actress
Broadway (Annie, I Remember Mama)
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
New York University