About me
Experienced model casting and production professional, specialising in the luxury sector, working for industry leading editorial titles Harper’s Bazaar and Town & Country. Responsible for coordinating large teams and working across multiple projects at one time. Adhering to strict deadlines whilst maintaining a consistently high level of organisation and communication, and ensuring all content is in line with brand values. Previously based in London for 3 years, with an established network of industry contacts, including stylists, photographers, model agents and creative artists, as well as key brand relationships working alongside accomplished casting directors on international advertising, commercial, editorial and runway projects.
Extensive experience in writing online articles, including previously producing a weekly fashion news piece for Harper’s Bazaar to highlight the work of talented photographers and emerging models, and continuing to contribute to Town & Country as a freelance travel writer, covering international luxury destinations.
Work history
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Freelance Casting AssistantMegan McCluskie Casting
London, United KingdomFreelance
- Assisting on commercial, editorial and ecommerce-based castings
- Assisting on daily show castings during London Fashion Week and Copenhagen Fashion Week
- Organising the model running order for runway shows, checking all models arrive at the correct call time and helping backstage to organise models into line-up ready for the show
- Taking care of admin duties and maintaining an organised shared file for the team with all relevant casting information and imagery
- Researching and suggesting appropriate models according to the casting brief
- Liaising and negotiating model availability and contracts with agents
- Producing model confirmation documents and processing invoices
Booking's AssistntHearst Magazines UK
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Working alongside the Bookings Director to organise and coordinate all fashion shoots for Harper’s Bazaar and Town & Country magazine, including:
- Booking photographers, stylists, hair and make-up artists, manicurists and models
- Presenting ideas for upcoming photoshoots to the Editor, Fashion Director, Photographer & Stylist
- Cultivating and maintaining excellent relationships with model agents and creative artist agencies to ensure the brands are always working with the highest calibre talent
- Scouting and securing locations or studio space for photoshoots
- Scheduling UK based and international photoshoots and managing logistics for catering, props, venue and equipment
- Producing call sheets to coordinate team members on the day of photoshoots
- Booking flights, hotels and any other transportation for the entire team
- Budget management and invoice processing
- Ordering high resolution imagery and ensuring photographers meet retouch deadlines - Supplying all relevant credits and checking proofs for any errors or omissions
- Contact database management
- Regularly meeting models for castings and taking polaroid photographs to assess if they are right for the brand
- Writing and producing weekly online articles highlighting a diverse range of emerging models
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Skills
- Project Management
- Casting Models
- Production
- Coordinating Shoots
- Online Writing
- Organisation
- Time Management
- Networking
- Budget Negotiation
- Budget Management
Education
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Northumbria University
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
BA (Hons) Fashion Communication - 2:1