ART DUTKANICZ
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LA-Based
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: MAC/PC proficient: Windows 10: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, IMDbPro, LA Casting/Casting Networks, NYCastings.com, Breakdown Express, Eco Cast proficient. IMovie, Google Drive/Docs/Sheets, Dropbox, Vimeo, Photoshop, Illustrator, FileMaker Pro, Google and Outlook calendars and Internet research savvy. Extremely loyal, well-organized and pays meticulous attention to detail. Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills and able to anticipate needs. Manages time and multiple priorities efficiently, proactive and a team player. Thick-skinned, demonstrates initiative and can be relied on by employers & fellow employees. Conversational in Russian, Ukrainian & Czech. Understanding of Polish and Slovak. Station 3 Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA 10/17-Present Executive Assistant to President/Owner & Talent/Office Manager Assisted in daily operations including: administrative tasks, heavy scheduling, submitting talent through various submittal sites, client support, pitching talent to potential clients, editing/uploading digital content, assisted with personal errands and upkeep of all office needs/supplies.
COMER CASTING, New York, NY 6/13 – 6/17
Extras Casting Director, The Good Wife, (Seasons 5-7, CBS) The Good Fight, (Season 1, CBS All-Access) Responsible for casting/handling and scheduling of all background actors on the award-winning primetime drama and season 1 of its acclaimed spin-off. Assisted in-office on other high-profile projects including CBS’s, Madame Secretary and Netflix’s, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, trained new employees and interns. BARBARA MCNAMARA CASTING, New York, NY 7/11 – 1/13 Extras Casting Associate/Office Manager, 30 Rock (Seasons 6-7, NBC) Responsible for casting/handling and scheduling of all background actors on award-winning primetime comedy and other projects. Responsible for heavy scheduling, extensive research, invoicing clients, running internship program, attending production meetings and coordinating with various departments. Assisted in running casting sessions, booking and recruiting new talent and consistently updating company’s website & database. NYCASTINGS.COM, New York, NY 7/08 – 7/11
Executive Assistant, Studio & Office Manager/Online Content Editor Oversaw and assisted in daily operations for office and recording studios including, castings, classes, coaching sessions, workshops and meet and greets. Helped run/schedule casting sessions for certain clients as well as assisting with casting sessions for other clients, submitted weekly accounting statements, invoiced and processed all in office payments. Edited and oversaw daily content of casting breakdowns and job postings on websites’ resource pages which included performing background checks on new clients to assure validity and customer safety. Responsible for event coordination. GFK, New York, NY 2/08 – 6/08
Administrative Assistant, Research and Development Provided assistance on secret shopper accounts for Chevron and Hilton; extracted missing data and information from designated secret shoppers for the state of Virginia for Chevron gas stations and various states for Hilton Hotel valet sections.
GRANT WILFLEY CASTING, New York, NY 7/07 – 1/08
Casting Assistant
Assisted in handling background actors for TV and film including; Gossip Girl, Rachel Getting Married, and Sex in the City: The Movie in addition to other productions.
SCHLESSINGER ASSOCIATES, Philadelphia, PA 9/04 – 12/05 & 2/02 – 2/03 Focus Group Moderator/Project Manager
Began as a focus group recruiter for consumer studies promoted then to medical studies and promoted again to consumer and medical study moderator and project manager. Client list of studies involved included; Kraft, Microsoft, Pfizer, Hershey’s, Johnson & Johnson, Glaxo Smith Klein, Phillip Morris, Anheuser Busch and Layne Bryant. Full list by request.
(Worked both Part & Full-time while pursuing education) EDUCATION:
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA BA Strategic & Organizational Communications/Public Relations, Minor in Russian