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Sidney Weinstein 123 Fake Street City, State, Zip Code Cell: 000-000-0000 email@email.com

Summary

Persistent Talent Agent who has discovered some of the biggest stars in live theater and television active today. Adept at discovering raw talent, helping to develop talent and helping to cast live productions and commercials. Specializes in young adult and adult talent.

Highlights

• Excellent evaluation and negotiation skills
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Very strong professional networking skills
• Stands by each talent discovered
• Willing to travel as much and as far as necessary
• Has won awards for ability to discover new talent

Work Experience

April 2011 to February 2015 Company Name – City, State Talent Agent

• Responsible for casting commercials done by some of the firm’s larger advertising clients.
• Often asked to travel the country to help scout talent for large, live productions.
• Recognized with two different industry awards for ability to find and develop good talent.

May 2005 to April 2011 Company Name – City, State Talent Agent

• Often put on an exclusive team of agents asked to scout for larger advertising agencies.
• Assisted in scouting talent for several large touring productions.
• Often brought in raw talent that eventually developed into some of the most reliable talent in the commercial industry.

June 1999 to May 2005 Company Name – City, State Talent Agent

• Often worked directly with producers and directors to find good, live talent.
• Helped several advertising agencies to find reliable talent for commercials.
• Assisted in doing open auditions that often resulted in finding the perfect talent for live productions and commercials.

Education

1999 Ashton State High School, City, State High School Diploma