Carly Martin

Los Angeles, CA~847-***-****~ad2luq@r.postjobfree.com~https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-martin-9a445525b EDUCATION

Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) College of Communications and Fine Arts Major: Theatre Arts

Graduated: Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.72, Deans List (all four years) May 2023

ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY COURSES

Entertainment Career Development Fall 2022

• Researched and participated in discussions with Paul Weber (casting director), Beth Holmes (casting director), Debi Manwiller

(casting director), Adam Lazarus (agent at Artists & Representatives), Selena Schoups (Talent Manager), and Portia Scott (Head of Voice Over department at Coast to Coast Talent Group) regarding current trends in talent management, agent responsibilities, and casting for theatre, TV, film, and voice-over projects to gain a practical sense of the current state of the industry in order to be a valued contributor to entertainment projects

• Applied creative and professional skills to write and star in a short film, Booger Sugar, where I utilized my strong organization, time-management, and communication skills to produce an engaging and captivating viewer experience Senior Thesis: Actor & Cast Deputy for production of Cabaret Fall 2022

• Appointed Cast Deputy by the Department Chair based on my leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills - my responsibilities included ensuring a positive and productive actor experience, addressing cast conflicts, assisting with scheduling, and helping to manage actor expectations and egos as well as anything else that detracted from a positive working experience for everyone involved. Succeeded in creating a working environment where trust, positivity, hard work, and support were prioritized

• Recognized by the Director, cast, and department faculty for my “fun-loving, motivated, charismatic, positive approach to everything I do”

Theatre Practicum: Crew Fall 2022

• Wrote, marketed and developed a production plan for the original play Nightingale (Before the Cabaret), which is a prequel story to the famous musical, Cabaret, by Joe Masteroff. The play tells the story of life in London for two gay men during a time when World War II is at its start, and they are surrounded by fascists and people who discriminate in all possible forms

• Responsible for job functions such as House Manager publicity, marketing, and promotional efforts supporting LMU’s production of The Good Body by Eve Ensler.

• Developed printed material including press releases, posters, flyers, Playbills, postcards, etc. to promote productions

• Utilized marketing and design tools such as mailing lists, email lists, and electronic media and distribution methods. Microsoft Office, Canva, and other social media platforms promote events leading up to the performance and the performance itself Costume Design Fall 2019

• Learned Costume Designer job functions, responsibilities, and deliverables associated with stage, TV, and film productions.

• Acquired basic skills necessary to assist Lead Designers including project management, making last-minute alterations, and costume traits necessary for quick changes

WORK EXPERIENCE & COMMUNITY SUPPORT ENDEAVORS

Private Nanny, The Rehal Family; New Buffalo, MI. Summers - August 2018 -2022

• Responsible for the safety, well-being, and schedule of the family’s three children by providing a fun and educational environment and keeping family activity schedule while maintaining flexibility to accommodate last-minute revisions Ambassador, Giving Rocks Foundation; Chicago, Illinois 2009 - Ongoing

• Leadership role as a speaker to educate and engage the community to raise money for pediatric cancer research

• Responsibilities included managing the event timeline, liaison between staff and vendors, and event support and more Hobbies and Interests

• Makeup Artistry

• Comedy Standup &

Improv

• Live Music

• Following Fashion Trends

& Thrifting

• Traveling and

Experiencing New

Cultures

• Film festivals

• Crocheting

• Ukelele

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