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 (2018)
Gemini Man (2019)
Insatiable (2018)
Candy Jar (2018)
Killerman (2019)
Manifest (2018)
New Amsterdam (2018)
The Village (2019)
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