Chad Gilkison

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New York, NY 11104

OBJECTIVE: Remote Video Production Sales Representative - Bolt Entertainment SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

- Extensive knowledge of the Entertainment Industry and Popular Culture

- Strong relationships with Talent and Ad Agencies in the New York City area

- Award Winning Screenwriter and Children’s author

- Talent Manager with considerable onset experience

- Manager and Producer of domestic and international events EXPERIENCE:

2004- Nite Kite Entertainment, LLC

Present Owner/Partner

- Award winning screenwriter, children’s book author

- Prepares submissions for consideration by production companies and agencies

- Writes pitches, synopsis, and log lines for original features, shorts, and TV projects

- Onset experience and knowledge of production etiquette and decorum

- Ability to read and understand production schedules and budgeting software 2010- Youth Talent Manager

Present (Nite Kite Entertainment, LLC)

- Partners with top talent agencies like A3 and BUCHWALD

- Coordinates all aspects of scheduling opportunities from audition prep to self tapes

- Knowledge of SAG/Aftra guidelines,

- Experienced in reading and negotiating talent contracts 2013- New Avon LLC, New York, NY

Present Sales/Marketing

- Uses vast knowledge of product line and popular culture to create engaging, relevant marketing content across all social media platforms.

- Produces sales and launch events to introduce new products to consumers 2001- Event Manager/Producer

2012 - Managed planning, set up, and execution of many domestic and international events

- Royal Wedding in Doha, Qatar

- Opening (The Cove), Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island

- Hampton Social Concert Series (featuring Prince, Tom Petty, Billy Joel, Dave Mathews and James Taylor)

EDUCATION:

MFA, Drama - University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati, OH BA, Theatre/Business - Wilmington College, Wilmington, OH REFERENCES:

Ken Geist Pam Goldman Victoria Kress Barbara Gaines Senior Editor Director of Animation Youth Agent FMR Exec. Prod. Scholastic Corp. BUCHWALD A3 Artists Agency CBS Late Show 212-***-**** 212-***-**** 646-***-**** *Call for Contact info adg30y@r.postjobfree.com adg30y@r.postjobfree.com adg30y@r.postjobfree.com

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