Ainsley Phillips
Leesburg,VA
Summary
Dynamic Casting Director adept at identifying compelling characters and stories, with a proven track record in editing and casting coordination, leading teams to meet tight deadlines. Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability ensure successful project outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Casting Director
Sharp Entertainment
04.2022 - Current
- Identify characters, build relationships and maintain good rapport with individuals throughout the casting process from start to finish.
- Conduct interviews and edit casting tapes for submission to network across multiple projects.
- Manage teams on a daily basis to ensure efficient outreach and scheduling to meet deadlines and deliverables.
Casting Producer
Sharp Entertainment
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Worked closely with casting associates to manage the daily outreach in order to meet requests and deadlines set forth by Casting Directors.
- Conducted interviews specific to the project.
- Assisted in editing final casting tapes as and when needed.
Casting Associate Producer
Sharp Entertainment
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Took direction from Casting Producers and/or Casting Directors to conduct efficient outreach by identifying good characters and story in order to meet requirements for the project.
- Created pitch sheets to sell the character and/or story for approval by CP's/CD's.
- Co-ordinate with individuals in the casting process to schedule them for interviews with CP's/CD's.
- Responsible for gathering all media and casting releases from individuals, as well as anything else specific requested from CP's or CD's to assist in delivery to network.
Casting PA
Sharp Entertainment
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Respond to emails daily from individuals who had written in applying for the project, identifying the most relevant to the project and calling them for details and story to see if a good fit.
- In addition to emails, conducted general outreach on social media platforms per direction given from CP's/CD's.
- Complete any admin or ad-hoc tasks required by CP's/CD's.
- Responsible for posting casting flyers daily.
Store Manager
Hot Topic Inc.
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Oversaw daily store operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Led team in achieving sales targets through effective merchandising and promotional strategies.
- Managed scheduling and staffing to maintain optimal coverage during peak business hours.
- Collaborated with upper management to develop strategic plans that aligned with company objectives.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Film & Video
London South Bank University
London, United Kingdom2012
Skills
- Identifying characters and story
- Editing
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Team leadership
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Casting Director
Sharp Entertainment
04.2022 - Current
Casting Producer
Sharp Entertainment
01.2020 - 04.2022
Casting Associate Producer
Sharp Entertainment
01.2019 - 01.2020
Casting PA
Sharp Entertainment
10.2018 - 01.2019
Store Manager
Hot Topic Inc.
08.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Film & Video
London South Bank University