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Rachel LaFerriere

Rachel LaFerriere

Accessories Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Scripted Casting Intern @ NBCUniversal | Master of Entertainment Industry Management Student at Carnegie Mellon University

  • Education

    • Whitmer High School

      2014 - 2018
      Honors Diploma Marketing Communications 3.74 GPA

      Activities and Societies: DECA, Dance Team, Soccer, Varsity Tennis, Panther Nation, Social Studies Club, Theatre, Drama Club, Student Council, French Club, Secret Spirits Graduated with a 3.74 GPA (cum laude) with honors. Completed a two-year marketing communications program with the Career Technology Center. With DECA, I competed at the Ohio Career Development Conference (CDC) two years in a row. Senior year, I placed 4th in the state, earning a bid and competing in the International Career Development Conference (ICDC). I went to Atlanta, Georgia for ICDC in the Spring of 2018 to compete against students from around the world in my marketing association.

    • Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy

      2023 - 2025
      Master of Entertainment Industry Management Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

      Activities and Societies: Student Class Representative in Year One and Year Two

    • University of Dayton

      2022 - 2023
      Master of Arts - MA Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 3.77 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Chi, Club Tennis, International Club As an extension of my coursework, I also completed a certificate program in Strategic Public Relations.

    • The University of Toledo

      2017 - 2018
      Transfer Credit Only

      In high school, I participated in the College Credit Plus program. This allowed me to attend classes on campus at the University of Toledo during my senior year. I obtained 6 credits for transferring towards my degrees at the University of Dayton.

    • University of Dayton

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Communication and Media Studies 3.46 GPA

      Activities and Societies: President's Emissaries, Phi Beta Chi With 24 transfer credits, I was a year ahead of my studies. This allowed me to pursue two majors (with respective concentrations), as well as a Master's degree in a fifth year. I took between 17 to 20 credits per semester in addition to holding multiple on-campus jobs.

    • Owens Community College

      2017 - 2021
      Transfer Credit Only

      In high school, I received 15 credits via dual enrollment. In undergrad, I took at least three credit hours online most summers. Transferring these credits was instrumental to keeping me on track to graduate with a dual Bachelor degree and a Master's degree in five years. From Owens, I have been able to transfer 18 credits towards my degrees.

  • Experience

    • Aeropostale

      Jun 2016 - Aug 2018
      Accessories Specialist

    • Dave & Buster's Inc.

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
      Front Desk Representative

    • Toledo Mud Hens

      May 2019 - Sept 2023
      Promotions Team/Entertainment

      - Coordinate in-game promotional events working on a fast-paced schedule. - Adhering to guidelines of fan communications.- Running sporting camps for children, including check-in, scheduling, organizing contact information, etc. - Working with professional baseball players for various duties like baseball camps, pregame rituals, promotions, etc. - Maintaining park safety during overnight baseball camps, overseeing hundreds of families, and being present for any needs that may arise. Show less

    • University of Dayton

      Aug 2019 - May 2023

      -Build relationship and community among residents within area and create/implement social programming for community. -Facilitate Community Building Meetings and other opportunities to support the implementation of the Residential Curriculum. -Provide assistance to students with academic, personal, social, spiritual, and financial concerns. -Refer students in need of special assistance and counsel to individuals, offices, and services within the University of Dayton, specific to the student’s needs and in consultation with assigned supervisor. Show less

      • Graduate Assistant

        May 2022 - May 2023

      • Resident Assistant

        Aug 2019 - May 2022

    • University of Dayton Center for Student Involvement

      Jan 2020 - Feb 2022
      Late Night Ambassador

      -Plan, promote and execute late night events for the University of Dayton community. -Serve as a resource for the campus community when it comes to divisional and departmental late-night programming needs.-Attend ambassador training at the beginning of each semester, attending monthly ambassador meetings.-Work rotating new released movie schedule & monthly large-scale events, and working table hours to advertise events.

    • Flyer TV

      Aug 2020 - May 2022
      Manager

      - Filming and editing videos for community clients, faculty, and students.- Running graphics for athletic events televised live on ESPN+.- Creating short films in multiple roles, including casting, costume, editing, writing, talent supervision, etc.

    • Pittsburgh Film Office

      Sept 2023 - May 2024
      Intern

      - Responsible for writing, editing, and distributing the monthly Pittsburgh Film Office Newsletter.- Creating content, organizing data, and assisting with projects for social media campaigns.- Collaborating on various projects and administrative tasks to support the annual PFO fundraiser gala.

    • Freelance

      Jan 2024 - now
      Casting Director

      - Creating character breakdowns, analyzing the script, creating graphics and copy for casting calls.- Distributing casting calls in proper channels, communicating with talent. - Organizing audition materials, facilitating auditions, selecting talent, communicating with production team.

    • Creative Artists Agency

      May 2024 - May 2024
      Cannes Film Festival Intern

      - Liaising between agents, festival staff, and buyers. - Handling pick up and delivery of tickets, badges, invites, and other festival-related items.- Coordinating tasks as needed and communicating with team to ensure efficient/timely completion of tasks.

    • ATN Entertainment

      Jun 2024 - Sept 2024
      Talent Management Intern

      - Submitted clients for roles on Breakdown Express.- Created email pitches for clients to send to casting directors. - Provided script coverage, maintained spreadsheets, and assisted the CEO on various other projects.

    • NBCUniversal

      Sept 2024 - now
      Scripted Casting Intern

      - Maintaining internal talent grids, closely tracking series regulars and guest stars acrossmultiple series. - Attending daily check-ins with senior executives.- Curating daily casting news from trades. Researching local theater and comedy shows. Compiling ongoing lists of TV premiere dates and cancelled series. - Developing an understanding of current programming by reading scripts, watching cuts, and engaging in team discussions. - Additional support on casting team projects as needed. Show less

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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Government Advisor

      Issued by American Legion Auxiliary Buckeye Girls State
      American Legion Auxiliary Buckeye Girls StateAssociated with Rachel LaFerriere