Experience

A Decade of Entertainment Industry Excellence

From casting Academy Award-winning films to producing entertainment for millions of guests, my career spans both creative and operational excellence.

Coordinator, CityWalk Entertainment Events

Universal Orlando Resort | September 2023 – Present

  • • Manage load-in and load-out logistics for event activations with vendors and partners
  • • Design and build photo opportunities for guests including flower walls, step & repeats, and themed lightboxes
  • • Participate in production meetings and contribute ideas for yearly activations
  • • Partner with Show Direction, Art & Design, and Marketing to create cohesive event visions

Media & Production Coordinator/Manager

The Walt Disney Company | August 2021 – September 2023

  • • Developed and maintained relationships with Creative Services, Broadcast, Finance, and Park Leadership
  • • Supported the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Marketing Campaign (100+ crew members)
  • • Planned and executed high-visibility press events for TRON: Lightcycle Run, Guardians of the Galaxy, and more
  • • Managed multiple productions weekly while maintaining strong communication and organization

Associate Casting Director

Shay Bentley-Griffin (CSA/PGA) – Chez Casting, Inc. | 2009–2011 & 2015–2019

  • • Collaborated with Talent Agents and Managers while supporting Producers and Directors
  • • Worked with Oscar Winners Clint Eastwood & Ang Lee on major studio productions
  • • Studios & Networks: Netflix, Paramount, Lifetime, NBC, CW, CBS
  • • Select Titles: The 15:17 To Paris (Warner Bros.), Gemini Man (20th Century Fox), Insatiable (Netflix)

Audition, Acting, & Vocal Coach

Self-Employed | January 2017 – Present

  • • Conducted one-on-one sessions with clients on audition material and performance
  • • Successfully coached students accepted into top schools and cast in leading roles
  • • Mentored students who competed at Jimmy Awards and other prestigious competitions

Casting Filmography

A selection of the films and television series I've worked on as a casting professional. From major studio productions with Oscar-winning directors to acclaimed television series, these projects showcase the breadth and caliber of my casting experience. View my complete filmography on IMDb and more.

The 15:17 to Paris

The 15:17 to Paris (2018)

Gemini Man

Gemini Man (2019)

Insatiable

Insatiable (2018)

Candy Jar

Candy Jar (2018)

Killerman

Killerman (2019)

Manifest

Manifest (2018)

New Amsterdam

New Amsterdam (2018)

The Village

The Village (2019)

Abby's

Abby's (2019)

Education & Training

Education

  • Georgia State University (2011–2014)
    Bachelor of Arts in Communications & Theater
    Cum Laude
  • Pepperdine University (2009–2011)
    Musical Theater Studies

Training

  • Acting Teachers: Shay Griffin, Steve Coulter, Lance Dresen, Jason Wood
  • Comedy/Improv: Alliance Theater Intensive Workshop
  • Vocal Coaching: Bill Newberry & Elizabeth Howard
  • Musical Theater: Broadway Training Camp

Theater Credits

Lead & Featured Roles

  • Priscilla Queen of the Desert - Miss Understanding
  • Little Shop of Horrors - Seymour
  • Sweeney Todd - Tobias Ragg
  • Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Joseph
  • The Man of La Mancha - Sancho Panza
  • Big River the Musical - Huck Finn

Ensemble & Guest

  • Beauty and the Beast - Ensemble (Touring)
  • Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Ensemble
  • Hairspray - Guest Performance (Royal Caribbean)

Skills & Specialties

Professional

  • • Talent Casting & Recruitment
  • • Production Project Management
  • • Event Coordination & Logistics
  • • Media & Entertainment Production
  • • Team Leadership & Communication
  • • Budget & Schedule Management

Performance & Coaching

  • • Acting & Scene Study
  • • Vocal Technique & Performance
  • • Audition Preparation
  • • Musical Theater Performance
  • • Piano (10+ years)
  • • Vocal Coaching

Ready to Work Together?

With my unique background and experience, I'm ready to help you succeed in the entertainment industry.