Experience

Big Fish NorthWest Talent

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Agency Director

  • Jul 2015 - Present



TCM Models & Talent

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Recruiter

  • Nov 2004 - Jul 2015

  • Promoted to Senior Recruiter based on history of resourceful recruiting of talent, meeting the needs of sales team and clients.• Developed a criteria for talent selection, created and imposed standards for all talent, thus building the talent pool and establishing TCM as one of the top two agencies in the Northwest.• Sourced and secured talent in high-profile positions and negotiated their contracts resulting in a 300% increase in earnings since I started with the agency in 2004. • Consistently accomplished 90% placement regionally, nationally, and internationally, meeting scheduled deadlines.• Partnered with management in order to provide high level staffing services company-wide. • Used my deep sourcing and inter-personal skills to identify and attract the best candidates to influence, make change, and advance company brand.• Provided staffing solutions by proactively building and maintaining client relationships resulting in frequent hires for our talent for Fortune 500 Brands including Amazon.com, Microsoft, Apple, Nordstrom, Boeing, Kroger, The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo, Nike, Delta Airlines and TIAA-CREF as well as NBC, Syfy, TNT and Dreamworks.• Created a reputation for working hard, advocating for my talent and placing high caliber talent in open positions and have become the go-to talent recruiter for clients.• Built a solid network of local and major market contacts and creative search strategies.

• Recruiter

  • May 2004 - Nov 2004



Daniel Hoff Agency

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Talent Agent

  • 2000 - 2004

  • Pitched talent for commercial campaigns and booked talent and National commercials daily.• Selected, reviewed and determined new talent offered opportunities with the agency.• Consistently offered strong selections for positions offered and became the go-to agent for commercial casting directors in LA.



Ahuimanu Elementary School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Education Teacher

  • 1997 - 2000

  • Provided individual instruction, activities, and support in an inclusion-setting for all children in designated classrooms, as well as resource services for those children requiring special education—primarily in the areas of Language Arts and Math.• In both capacities, developed and implemented academic and behavioral interventions and provided one-to-one, small-group, and large-group, teacher-directed instruction.• Integrated all multi-disciplinary support services for each child as the leader of the multi-disciplinary team.