Jazz Cooley Resume
Jazz M. Cooley ------------ 13 Forest View Dr. ~ Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, 60047 ~ (517) 525 - 6504
Education
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
B.A. in Digital Cinema
Concentration in Writing for Film and Television
Experience
RND Productions, Austin, TX June 2015 - August 2015
Executive Producer, Co-Writer
? Collaborated with fellow screenwriters creating a compelling narrative and
developing strong characters through writer’s room discussions
? Assisted production of a feature film, Seven Hundred Miles , raising financial
support and capital assets to secure higher end equipment.
? Monitored cast wardrobe, hair, props and actor positioning to ensure cohesive
sequences during filming.
ShuShu Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA June 2019 - August 2019
Intern, Talent Manager Assistant
? Analyzed scripts and wrote up coverage to determine both box office viability
and a fit with the company’s vision regarding their productions.
? Drafted development notes in order to assist a writer in creating a more
compelling script.
? Managed talent schedules by setting up audition appointments through
Breakdown Express.
? Curated reels for talent, making them more engaging and appealing.
Hollywood Casting and Film, Remote September 2020 - Present
Casting Director
? Created and managed audition schedules by reaching out to talent.
? Observed actors as they auditioned to determine their talent level as well as their
fit for the role and gave direction as needed.
? Compiled analytics from auditions to identify standouts in the talent pool.
Skills
Proficiencies:
? Final Draft
? Powerpoint
? Excel
? Bilingual; English/Spanish. Read, write and speak
Basic Knowledge in:
? Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Pro Tools
Jazz M. Cooley ------------ 13 Forest View Dr. ~ Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, 60047 ~ (517) 525 - 6504
Education
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
B.A. in Digital Cinema
Concentration in Writing for Film and Television
Experience
RND Productions, Austin, TX June 2015 - August 2015
Executive Producer, Co-Writer
? Collaborated with fellow screenwriters creating a compelling narrative and
developing strong characters through writer’s room discussions
? Assisted production of a feature film, Seven Hundred Miles , raising financial
support and capital assets to secure higher end equipment.
? Monitored cast wardrobe, hair, props and actor positioning to ensure cohesive
sequences during filming.
ShuShu Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA June 2019 - August 2019
Intern, Talent Manager Assistant
? Analyzed scripts and wrote up coverage to determine both box office viability
and a fit with the company’s vision regarding their productions.
? Drafted development notes in order to assist a writer in creating a more
compelling script.
? Managed talent schedules by setting up audition appointments through
Breakdown Express.
? Curated reels for talent, making them more engaging and appealing.
Hollywood Casting and Film, Remote September 2020 - Present
Casting Director
? Created and managed audition schedules by reaching out to talent.
? Observed actors as they auditioned to determine their talent level as well as their
fit for the role and gave direction as needed.
? Compiled analytics from auditions to identify standouts in the talent pool.
Skills
Proficiencies:
? Final Draft
? Powerpoint
? Excel
? Bilingual; English/Spanish. Read, write and speak
Basic Knowledge in:
? Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Pro Tools