Bethany Whitley

-- Bethany Whitley Passionate, ambitious, energetic, innovative, with academic and professional background in working on and off screen, directing, producing, casting, writing, theatre, dance, and leadership. Seeking a challenging position in which I can utilize my skills and abilities in the entertainment industry. Education  Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY June 2012  Masters of Science in Television, Radio and Film  S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications  Masters focus on directing, producing, screenwriting and both on-camera and behind camera experience.  Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting May 2011  College of Visual and Performing Arts Experience  Digital Brand Architects, Los Angeles, CA April 2014- Present  Operations Coordinator  Executive Assistant to Co-Founders – Talent Management Division  Bramon Garcia Braun Studio & Casting August 2013- March 2014  Maintained social media for studio.  Processed actor applications, managed studio email account.  Read and broke down TV and Film scripts into scenes for classes.  Donna Rosenstein Casting, Los Angeles, CA Pilot Season 2013 • Casting Assistant on multiple pilots for NBC and CW.  The Burstein Company, Los Angeles, CA June 2012-January 2013 • Intern responsible for assisting in the choosing of scripts and upcoming projects for clients. Some clients include Patrick Dempsey, Keri Russell, and Jason Ritter.  Seven Pictures Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA July 2012-November 2012  Production Assistant/Casting Director/ Location Manager for High Falutin Films “When We Get There”, Los Angeles, CA June 2012- July 2012  Orange Television Network, Syracuse, NY September 2011-May 2012 Assistant Creative Producer and Marketing Director.   Director and Writer for HONESTLY NAKED Television Show Television show informing and educating on sex related topics, relationships, and dating.  Z89 The Beat of Syracuse December 2011-June 2012  Creator, Writer, and Host of talk show “BS”  Show about dating, relationships, men and life experiences as I’ve learned them.  Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Los Angeles, CA August 2007- Present  Professionally trained in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Dunham, African, Flamenco, Modern, Character, Voice, and Musical theater. Responsible for creating choreography and instructing. Skills  Strengths in leadership, organization, management of groups, creative and professional writing, directing, choreography, editing and oral presentation.  Enthusiastic, quick learner, fun to be around, and extremely personable.  Experience in film production, writing and editing with Avid, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, and Celtx, as well as all Microsoft Office applications.