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Tiffany Johnson
Casting Coordinator
Efterpis
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, while providing guidance and leadership to team. Hardworking and passionate while having a keen eye on current trends in fashion and consumer insights.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Casting Manager
JcPenney
09.2019 - 01.2024
- Collaborated closely with directors and producers to understand their vision and desired cast dynamics for each project.
- Secured top talent for productions by building strong relationships with agents and managers
- Provided industry expertise and built plans to differentiate imaging experience for customers. Ability to source and find new and relevant talent to meet all JCP business needs.
- Provided leadership, mentoring, training, development and performance management to team.
- Described strategic importance of department’s vision inside and outside of team. Strategically developed and communicated department vision that supported broader organization vision. Ability to showcase and present to Sr. Leadership specific point via presentations, decks and overview documents.
- Supported Director Photo Operations & Production in building and reporting key metrics on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Oversaw team’s schedules, and project assignments to ensure resources are available for all key milestones.
- Developed ongoing talent searches for new faces to represent JcPenney Brand.
- Created monthly and seasonal presentation of recommended casting direction for all JcPenney Brands.
- Created, updated and managed workflows and procedures for all teams and key stakeholders.
- Consistently looked for new ways of improving processes and creating efficiencies.
- Created organization and objectives of client departments, including business strategy and future planning in order to meet advertising, marketing, and communications needs.
Owner - Founder - Operator
Local Press + Brew
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Created first coffee + juice bar in Dallas
- Collaborated with architect and contractors of interior / exterior of store
- Created organic cold pressed juice recipes and scaled them for mass production
- Resourced kitchen and store equipment
- Researched ingredients and COGs
- Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies
- Managed and trained staff
- Created daily/weekly employee shift schedules
- Established and maintained vendor relationships
- Cultivated wholesale program
- Managed Social Media Marketing
- Awarded Most "Instagrammable" coffee shops in Dallas
Producer - Commerical Photography
Paul Morgan And People
08.2002 - 08.2012
- Managed Accounts Receivable
- Cultivated network of reliable freelancers who contributed their expertise as needed across multiple projects.
- Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems
- Interfaced with photographers, photo assistants, art director, stylist, stylist assistant, hair & make-up artist, copy designer, client and art buyer
- Created shot list
- Managed all aspects of photo shoot, including set location, permit planning, and hospitality
- Established and maintained photo crew and talent's schedule
- Conducted thorough pre-production planning sessions, ensuring all stakeholders were aligned on project objectives and timelines.
- Established strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and increased referrals.
- Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management for smooth production flow and optimal results.
Education
Associate Of Arts - Fashion Pattern Making
El Centro College
Dallas, TXAssociate Of Arts - Fashion Design
El Centro College
Dallas, TX 05.1997 - 1997
Skills
Efficient under pressureExceptional attention to detailTeam player
Attention to Detail
Adaptability and Flexibility
Interpersonal Skills
Multitasking Abilities
Task Prioritization
Reliability
Multitasking
Creative vision
Goal Setting
Software
Powerpoint
Timeline
Casting Manager
JcPenney
09.2019 - 01.2024
Owner - Founder - Operator
Local Press + Brew
08.2015 - 05.2019
Producer - Commerical Photography
Paul Morgan And People
08.2002 - 08.2012
Associate Of Arts - Fashion Design
El Centro College
05.1997 - 1997
Associate Of Arts - Fashion Pattern Making
El Centro College