Laura Beckwith
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Henry Watson
Laura was my managing director at The Garden Party for over three years. From the moment I began working with her I was impressed by her ability to think strategically and creatively. She had a knack for inspiring both clients and colleagues. I found her passion for the creative industry both bold and infectious. Laura provided a wealth of information in the industry that helped me to grow and build on my own production knowledge. Providing insights on everything from video shoots to illustrative murals. She was always willing to jump in and help solve any problem. Laura allowed me to take ownership of multiple productions and projects. She also understood how I worked best, and trusted my work ethic. That is an amazing asset for a manager to possess. I still look back to the knowledge I gained from her mentorship daily. I highly recommend Laura, and any team would be lucky to have her as a member.
Darnell Scott
Few people have the opportunity to have a colleague who acts as both a daily inspiration and a mentor. To work side by side with Laura is more than a treat, it is also an honor. Laura and I have known each other for 5 years, but have worked alongside each other at The Garden Party since its inception a little over 2 years ago. In the years I've known Laura, her energy and innovative ideas have always proven that limitations has no boundaries. Laura is carving out a path that is pushing this industry towards all new heights of creative management and I am excited to be a part of the team helping to trail blaze that path along side of her. There's more room on this journey, might I suggest you all hop in, sit back, and enjoy the ride that is the New Creative Landscape.
Henry Watson
Laura was my managing director at The Garden Party for over three years. From the moment I began working with her I was impressed by her ability to think strategically and creatively. She had a knack for inspiring both clients and colleagues. I found her passion for the creative industry both bold and infectious. Laura provided a wealth of information in the industry that helped me to grow and build on my own production knowledge. Providing insights on everything from video shoots to illustrative murals. She was always willing to jump in and help solve any problem. Laura allowed me to take ownership of multiple productions and projects. She also understood how I worked best, and trusted my work ethic. That is an amazing asset for a manager to possess. I still look back to the knowledge I gained from her mentorship daily. I highly recommend Laura, and any team would be lucky to have her as a member.
Darnell Scott
Few people have the opportunity to have a colleague who acts as both a daily inspiration and a mentor. To work side by side with Laura is more than a treat, it is also an honor. Laura and I have known each other for 5 years, but have worked alongside each other at The Garden Party since its inception a little over 2 years ago. In the years I've known Laura, her energy and innovative ideas have always proven that limitations has no boundaries. Laura is carving out a path that is pushing this industry towards all new heights of creative management and I am excited to be a part of the team helping to trail blaze that path along side of her. There's more room on this journey, might I suggest you all hop in, sit back, and enjoy the ride that is the New Creative Landscape.
Henry Watson
Laura was my managing director at The Garden Party for over three years. From the moment I began working with her I was impressed by her ability to think strategically and creatively. She had a knack for inspiring both clients and colleagues. I found her passion for the creative industry both bold and infectious. Laura provided a wealth of information in the industry that helped me to grow and build on my own production knowledge. Providing insights on everything from video shoots to illustrative murals. She was always willing to jump in and help solve any problem. Laura allowed me to take ownership of multiple productions and projects. She also understood how I worked best, and trusted my work ethic. That is an amazing asset for a manager to possess. I still look back to the knowledge I gained from her mentorship daily. I highly recommend Laura, and any team would be lucky to have her as a member.
Darnell Scott
Few people have the opportunity to have a colleague who acts as both a daily inspiration and a mentor. To work side by side with Laura is more than a treat, it is also an honor. Laura and I have known each other for 5 years, but have worked alongside each other at The Garden Party since its inception a little over 2 years ago. In the years I've known Laura, her energy and innovative ideas have always proven that limitations has no boundaries. Laura is carving out a path that is pushing this industry towards all new heights of creative management and I am excited to be a part of the team helping to trail blaze that path along side of her. There's more room on this journey, might I suggest you all hop in, sit back, and enjoy the ride that is the New Creative Landscape.
Henry Watson
Laura was my managing director at The Garden Party for over three years. From the moment I began working with her I was impressed by her ability to think strategically and creatively. She had a knack for inspiring both clients and colleagues. I found her passion for the creative industry both bold and infectious. Laura provided a wealth of information in the industry that helped me to grow and build on my own production knowledge. Providing insights on everything from video shoots to illustrative murals. She was always willing to jump in and help solve any problem. Laura allowed me to take ownership of multiple productions and projects. She also understood how I worked best, and trusted my work ethic. That is an amazing asset for a manager to possess. I still look back to the knowledge I gained from her mentorship daily. I highly recommend Laura, and any team would be lucky to have her as a member.
Darnell Scott
Few people have the opportunity to have a colleague who acts as both a daily inspiration and a mentor. To work side by side with Laura is more than a treat, it is also an honor. Laura and I have known each other for 5 years, but have worked alongside each other at The Garden Party since its inception a little over 2 years ago. In the years I've known Laura, her energy and innovative ideas have always proven that limitations has no boundaries. Laura is carving out a path that is pushing this industry towards all new heights of creative management and I am excited to be a part of the team helping to trail blaze that path along side of her. There's more room on this journey, might I suggest you all hop in, sit back, and enjoy the ride that is the New Creative Landscape.
Experience
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gotham
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager of Business Affairs
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Dec 2021 - Present
Responsible for the financial components of both broadcast and print on Maybelline, Essie, and Gloria Vanderbilt accounts. Under the supervision of the Director of Business Affairs and Head of Production oversee the day to day business of the creative departments for these accounts. Part of McCann Worldgroup’s Global Diversity Coalition (GDC) community. The coalition is comprised of 150+ diversity champions from 25 countries across 5 regions. The GDC’s mission is to serve as a globally integrated community of diverse champions who drive conscious inclusion through initiatives that affirm culture and inclusion as key drivers of creativity. Show less
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Wylder Creative
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United States
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Advertising Services
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Founder
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Mar 2021 - Present
Wylder Creative is grounded in honoring the human connection through creativity, wisdom, and empowerment. The new creative landscape is diverse, inclusive, resourceful, and adept at formulating new effective ways of doing. Your authentic voice is needed and I am here to help raise it up. I understand that being an artist is multifaceted. My focus is to provide guidance and support that is influenced by my extensive experience in artist management. Together we will cultivate your unique vision and brand by fine tuning your creative process. The business of an artist is often solo which can be challenging. I bring a fresh perspective with a trained eye and lifted aesthetic. My goal is to empower by providing the tools that you will need to help you grow in confidence and achieve the creative and financial goals you desire. I strive to provide my clients with their own personal support team which is tailored to their specific needs. Show less
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Tempest - Acquired by Monument
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United States
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Consumer Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Art Producer
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Feb 2021 - Oct 2021
•Managed production for their Sept launch rebranding campaign for print, illustration, and typography. • Worked directly with marketing team and freelance art director to achieve their creative brief for both print and illustration. • Generated and oversaw budget for print, illustration, and typography . • Responsible for maintaining bottom line for all budgets and delivering final invoices with backup. • Provided usage and language based on terms given. • Generated production timeline and production deadlines. • Organized and briefed all vendors. • Sourced and presented photographers and illustrators, organized creative calls, bids, and handled final award. • Liaised between art director, illustrator, and agent with notes during creative process to final delivery. • Organized and prioritized production agenda for weekly production zoom calls with marketing and creative team. Show less
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The Garden Party
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Apr 2011 - Feb 2020
The Garden Party represents the new world of artists with interdisciplinary creativity. Our mission is to seek out, nurture and manage individuals with diverse talents to provide outstanding service to our clients. We bring a multi-faceted perspective to each project — a fresh “Yes, and...” approach that allows us to offer innovative solutions and down-to-earth professionalism to our advertising, broadcast, commercial, digital and editorial clients. We understand the myriad communication platforms available and how to use them in concert to showcase our clients in a global marketplace. The old adage holds that a Jack of All Trades is a master of none. We couldn’t disagree more. We see a single person with multi-dimensional skills as a valuable asset, capable of seeing connections that specialists miss. To us, expertise across many sectors means opportunity. Proud to Represent: Greg Vore (Still Life Photographer / Director) Phil & Sara ( Lifestyle Photography Team) Jerry Schwartz (Set Design / Art Direction / Paper Artist) Mark Andrew (Photographer / Director) Sunny Shokrae (Photographer / Director) Kayla Varley (Photographer / Director) Ana Jaren (Illustrator / Animator) Jessica Marx (Still Life and Photographer / Director) Katie Benn (Illustrator/ Muralist / Animator) Heather Moore (Interiors / Still and Soft Goods / Lifestyle Photographer) Tropico Photo (Photographer / Director Team ) Previously represented Dan Monick, Anna Wolf, Mike Perry. Jimmy Marble, Kristyna Archer, and Christian Joy. Show less
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Ray Brown
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Agent
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Aug 2007 - Apr 2011
Joined the team with set designer, Jerry Schwartz and photographer, Thierry Van Biesen. Focus was fashion advertising, editorial, catalogue, advertising, and moved into the beginning of digital media and non union video. Represented Coliena Rentmeester, Warwick Saint, Mark Andrew, Thierry Van Biesen, Daniela Federici, Jerry Schwartz, Anna Palma, Chloe Mallet, Bela & Salvador, Thierry Le Goues, Jeff Bark, Paul Cruz, and Steve Erle. Joined the team with set designer, Jerry Schwartz and photographer, Thierry Van Biesen. Focus was fashion advertising, editorial, catalogue, advertising, and moved into the beginning of digital media and non union video. Represented Coliena Rentmeester, Warwick Saint, Mark Andrew, Thierry Van Biesen, Daniela Federici, Jerry Schwartz, Anna Palma, Chloe Mallet, Bela & Salvador, Thierry Le Goues, Jeff Bark, Paul Cruz, and Steve Erle.
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Art House Management
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Greater New York City Area
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Hair, Makeup, Stylist , and Photo Agent
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Jun 2004 - Jul 2007
Started off in the hair, makeup, and stylist division. Moved into developing their photography roster with the president. Worked on a shared business deal with Angela DeBona in Paris and crossed over their roster to the US market. Became Senior agent of the photo division. Represented Photographers : Thierry Van Biesen, Marco Glaviano, Gilles Marie Zimmerman, Laurent DuMont, Perry Hagopian, and Andrea Klarin. Represented Hair + Makeup Artists: Ted Gibson, Tryon Machhausen, Steve Marino, Menelaos Alevras, Amy Komorowski, Michele Garziano, Kazunori Ueda, and Koji Higashino Represented Fashion and Set Stylists: Jerry Schwartz, Laura Dotolo, Mindy Saad, Sara Gore Reeves, Lance Boyd, and Teresa Logan Show less
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Judy Casey, Inc.
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer + Junior Agent (Stylists)
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1999 - Jun 2004
Head Producer for Senior Agent and mentor John Beardsley. Produced his roster: Jill Greenberg, George Holz, Karina Taira, Alan Cresto, Roberto D'Este, Carolyn Knopf, Chris Militscher, James Bennett, and Lee Strickland. Junior Agent for Mimi Fischer and Bradley Garlock & Dino Deguiceis Head Producer for Senior Agent and mentor John Beardsley. Produced his roster: Jill Greenberg, George Holz, Karina Taira, Alan Cresto, Roberto D'Este, Carolyn Knopf, Chris Militscher, James Bennett, and Lee Strickland. Junior Agent for Mimi Fischer and Bradley Garlock & Dino Deguiceis
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Ilan Rubin Photography
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Photography
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Studio Manager
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1998 - 1999
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Education
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University of North Carolina School of the Arts
BFA, Acting, Art History, Business for the Arts, and General Studies -
Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts
Certificate, Acting