I am a model booker and agent, having experience working with top national and
international modeling agencies. In addition, I have a working knowledge of daily accounting and business operations. I am also experienced in media production and post- production and social media management.
Melissa Tolzmann
Model Booker & Media Producer
Bachelor of Arts, Spring 2013
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
French Studies, Linguistics, Communications
Skills Summary
Educational History
Fashion and Commercial Model
THE FACE models Mexico City, Mexico
Frame Models New York City, New York, USA
Ignite Models Minneapolis, MN, USA
Model and Influencer Bookings
Expert in Mediaslide and Manager Fashion Model Agency Software, Photoshop Photo & Design Software and Outlook
Art, Graphic and Web Design
Social Media Management including Content Creation, Social Calendar Creation and Metrics Analysis
Model Scouting and Development
Accounting and Business Operations
Media Production and Post-Production
Work Experience Work Experience Cont'd
Languages
French
Spanish
Art and graphic design including comp card and model portfolio creation; editing and retouching photos using Photoshop software; and website design
Managed accounting duties including client invoices, model payments, bookkeeping and yearly state and federal tax filing Daily management of THE FACE models Mother Agency social media accounts - Facebook, Instagram and TikTok - to promote the agency and models and scout new model recruits.
Model Booker
THE FACE models Miami, FL June 2017 - Sept. 2020 Managed model and influencer bookings
Directed the Mother Agency division of THE FACE models, which is comprised of 30 models ages 15 to 35 years old
Facilitated model development which was tailored to each individual model. Development included test shoots, portfolio building, runway and posing lessons, model basics, expectations and weekly meetings Daily package creation and presentation for clients using Manager Fashion talent and model agency software, averaging 10-15 per day. Placed models in national & international markets including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, Italy, Spain and Dubai Executed and managed model agreements, mother agency commission agreements and tax documents
Media Producer, Maxim México
MILK media Mexico City, Mexico Sept 2019 - Oct 2020 Full production casting including photographers, models, wardrobe stylists, makeup artists, hair stylists, art crew, gaffers and production assistants
Conducted production coordination and logistics including location scouting, permit filing, photo and video equipment procurement Production budgeting and quoting
Produced editorials for July 2020 - October 2020 issues of Maxim México in Los Angeles, Miami and Minneapolis Created client proposal presentations
Junior Booker
The Source Models Miami, FL Sept 2019 - April 2020 Managed model bookings, castings, callbacks and go sees Scouted new faces via social media and scouting local events and venues
Facilitated model development including test shoots, portfolio building, runway and posing lessons, model basics and expectations Scouted developed models for placement and on-stay in Miami Administrated model agreements, rental agreements, mother agency commission agreements, government documents and model onboarding
Art and graphic design including comp card, model portfolio and agency newsletter creation; editing and retouching photos using Photoshop software
Managed accounting duties including client invoicing and issue model 1099 forms and model statements for the 2019 tax year Daily package creation and presentation for clients using Mediaslide model agency software
Managed The Source Models team for the 2019 Bang Energy Model Volleyball tournament in Miami Beach, FL
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