Assistant Director

SHALIMAR GARBA

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position in Entertainment Management and

Finance.

EDUCATION

St. John's University

Queens, NY

Bachelor of Science, Television and Film Production.

GPA: 3.19

Minor: Media Management and Finance

Graduation Date: May 17th 2009

Boulder City High School

Boulder City, NV

. High Honors Graduate

. Nevada Silver Scholars Award (Scholarship Program)

. National Honor Society

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

"Calm Before the Storm" (Short Film)

. Writer, producer and casting director.

"Off the Wall: Michael Jackson Tribute Music Video"

. Casting director, production assistant.

"Tilt-A-World" (Web Series)

. Producer's Assistant, Casting Assistant

Val Dean Entertainment

. Producer's Assistant

. Assist with administrative duties in production office,

production management.

INTERNSHIP HISTORY

Stewart Talent Agency

New York, NY

Intern- Talent Management

Sept. 09'-May 10'

. Assist with administrative duties in talent agency consisting of

top industry talent agents.

. Manage legit, on-camera and voice over talent profiles on In

Entertainment.

. Work with agents in selecting the right talent for breakdown

submissions.

. Work with agents in the selection process of bringing new

clients to the agency.

. Serve as liaison for talent agents, casting directors and the

agency's clients.

ABC Network (One Life To Live)

New York, NY

Intern - Casting Department

Fall 08 -Winter 09

. Assist with administrative duties in Casting Department

consisting of Casting Director, Associate Casting Director, and

Assistant Casting Director.

. Managed full cycle headshot submission process.

. Received and recommended headshot placement based on series

character requirements.

. Assisted to distribute scripts company-wide to ensure each actor

received a script.

. Served as liaison for production office and casting department

to ensure all office needs were met.

. Distributed daily "will call" list to production office.

. Maintained relationships with casting agents to disclose

upcoming audition opportunities.

John Robert Powers

Las Vegas, NV

Talent Scout

June 04- June 05'

. Recruited students for acting, modeling and singing classes.

. Managed production campaigns and attended VIP events to

represent the organization.

LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT

African Student Association

2006 - 2008

. Choreographer and dancer for the ASA dance team.

. Student run organization focused on educating the STJ community

on African culture.

Midnight Run

2006 - 2007

. Prepare and deliver meals to NYC homeless and shelter residents.

COMPUTER AND LANGUAGE SKILLS

Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Final Cut Pro,

and In Entertainment.

Trilingual: English, Krio, and French.

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