VALENTINA DATES
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Strategic, creative, result-oriented, and outgoing professional with great management, customer service, and leadership abilities. Specializing in identifying, nurturing, and promoting emerging talent across film, television, music, and digital platforms. Passionate to make others feel seen, heard, and understood.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Manager's Assistant
Neophile Rising Stars LLC
Los Angeles, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate auditions, or bookings.
- Handle phone calls, emails, and messages on behalf of the manager.
- Prepare and organize headshots, reels, and resumes.
- Communicate with clients (actors) to relay updates, schedule changes, and feedback.
- Maintain a positive, nurturing relationship with clients, and help manage expectations.
- Assist in onboarding new talent (gather materials, set up profiles, etc.).
- Track casting calls, audition opportunities, and industry trends.
- Research producers, casting directors, and projects in development.
- Submit actors for roles via casting platforms, such as Breakdown, Actors Access, Casting Networks, and more.
- Confirm and coordinate audition times, and prepare clients with relevant information.
- Track bookings, and follow up on client performance or callback feedback.
- Assist in creating pitch materials, promotional decks, or social media content.
- Update IMDb pages, casting profiles, and maintain an online presence.
- Coordinate participation in showcases and competitions.
Camp Supervisor
Accent Care Inc.
New Orleans, LA
03.2014 - 07.2025
- Provide comprehensive training and orientation for camp staff, covering topics such as child safety, emergency procedures and activity planning.
- Plan and coordinate age-appropriate camp activities that promotes skill development, creativity, and social interaction.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the students and camp staff, fostering a positive and inclusive camp environment.
Office Manager
The Performer's Academy
Orange, CA
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Coordinated meetings, rehearsals, and auditions, including scheduling rooms, inquiries, and preparing materials. Assist in budget preparation and monitor studio expenses, tracking receipts and invoices.
- Supervised administrative assistants and other support staff, providing training, guidance, and feedback as needed.
- Assist in the planning and execution of studio events such as showcases, recitals, guest instructors and performances.
- Assist in the development and implementation of marketing strategies to promote studio programs and attract new students. Demonstrated ability to generate leads, build relationships, and close deals effectively, resulting in increased revenue and profitability for the company.
Legal Intake Specialist
The Wilshire Law Firm
Los Angeles, CA
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Conduct thorough intake interviews with clients to gather detailed information about their injuries, accident circumstances, and potential liability in a clear and comprehensive manner.
- Determine the viability of the potential case, while building strong rapport and effectively communicating with the potential clients.
- Assist attorneys and legal staff with ensuring all necessary paperwork and documentation are complete and accurate for each case.
- Adress clients concerns or objections, identify areas of compromise, and negotiate a winning solution that meets both parties needs.
Legal Intake Specialist
The Scott Law Firm
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Answer incoming calls promptly and courteously, addressing inquiries or transferring calls to the appropriate person or department.
- Assisted with special projects and events, coordinating logistics and providing onsite support as needed.
- Assist with various administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, photocopying, and scanning documents.
- Assisted and translated in Legal consultations for Spanish and English Speakers.
Education
Associates of Arts - Film Studies
Saddleback Community College
Mission Viejo, CA06.2017
High School Diploma -
Trabuco Hills High School
Mission Viejo, CA06.2015
Real Estate License -
Burk Baker School of Real Estate & Appraising
Baton Rouge, LA09.2020
Improvisational levels 1-3 -
Groundlings & Co Improv School
West Hollywood, CA07.2018
Skills
- Native Spanish speaker
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Public speaking
- Proactive and initiative-taking skills
- Creative
- Sales
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Lead generation
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Cooperative team player
- Operations management
- Administrative skills
- Casting platforms (Casting Networks, Breakdown Services, Actor's Access)
- Entertainment Industry Knowledge
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Talent Manager's Assistant
Neophile Rising Stars LLC
09.2024 - Current
Office Manager
The Performer's Academy
06.2023 - 05.2024
Legal Intake Specialist
The Wilshire Law Firm
10.2022 - 04.2023
Legal Intake Specialist
The Scott Law Firm
04.2021 - 02.2022
Camp Supervisor
Accent Care Inc.
03.2014 - 07.2025
Associates of Arts - Film Studies
Saddleback Community College
High School Diploma -
Trabuco Hills High School
Real Estate License -
Burk Baker School of Real Estate & Appraising
Improvisational levels 1-3 -
Groundlings & Co Improv School
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