Robin Hellmann

Experience

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  The Piven Theatre Workshop

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2013

  Event Manager and Personal Assistant

  - Acquired hundreds of silent and live auction items for annual fundraiser gala from local businesses-Created and organized bidding packaging and procedures-Wrote press releases, media advisories, and newsletters- Maintained non-profit donor and sponsor database- Handled correspondence with guests, donors and event sponsors- Worked closely with event planners and auctioneers-Designed and wrote event programs, trained volunteers- Organized home and business offices- Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements- Handled correspondence for both personal and professional matters - Handled filing, mail, and created invoices,- Speechwriter- Point of contact for students and colleagues - Calendar management - Ran personal errands- Publishing and PR aid, handled speaking to the press- Organized book signings, interviews, and related events with high profile venues- Created website and wrote press releases- Consulted with publisher and publicist on behalf of the authors- Copyright research pre-publication, copy-editing Show less

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  The Cast Station

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2016

  Casting Director

  - Founded the company's Chicago office- Built and maintained client database- Cast hundreds of union and non-union projects including national commercials, feature films, and theatre in several major US markets (Chicago, NYC, LA, New Orleans, Atlanta, Miami, St. Louis, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Philadelphia)- Oversaw hiring of session directors and casting assistants- Created invoices, billed clients, and maintained financial records for the Chicago office.- Made actors feel at ease allowing them to produce their best work at auditions- Designed and maintained company website Show less

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  Paonessa Talent Agency

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

  Talent Agent

  - Employment counselor to a roster of 400+ clients.- Developed the agency's print department- Negotiated and reviewed contracts- Booked clients on Broadway, National Tours, Regional Equity Theatre, Union and Non-Union Commercials, Major TV shows, Feature Films, and Print work- Implemented commission collecting and tracking system for our client’s contracts. - Processed client bookings- Oversaw company's internship and assistant program

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  O'Keefe Reinhard & Paul

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

  Freelance Talent Manager

  -90 day contract-Assisted with Union and Non-Union contracts-Traffic coordinator with Team and Extreme Reach-Created and managed usage tracking spreadsheets-Advised producers on talent management and hiring aspects for commercial productions-Organized ISCI labeling and office management-Reviewed final products for error

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  Wilhelmina

  Mar 2018 - Nov 2018

  Booking Agent

  -Employment counselor to a roster of 500+ clients-Exceeded monthly financial goals and brought new business to the company-Developed local SAG on-camera division for sister agency Aperture Talent-Marketing/re-branding consultant for the office after 1 year employee vacancy-Reorganized the entire client roster and electronic database-Booked client travel and organized scheduling-Negotiated and reviewed contracts-Processed client bookings

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  Vie Model & Talent Agency

  Jun 2019 - Sept 2023

  Talent Agent
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  Untitled Secret

  Sept 2023 - now

  Talent Manager