A Decade of Entertainment Industry Excellence

Coordinator, CityWalk Entertainment Events

Universal Orlando Resort | September 2023 - 2024 | NBCUniversal GEM Award Recipient

• Managed load-in and strike logistics for event activations with internal partners and external vendors
• Designed and built multiple photo opportunities for guests including flower walls, step and repeats, and themed lightboxes
• Facilitated and created presentations for weekly production meetings and contributed conceptual ideas for yearly event activations
• Partnered with Show Direction, Art and Design, and Marketing teams to create cohesive event visions and messaging
• Assisted Entertainment Events Director and Producer with all major events including Cursed Coconut Club, NYE, St. Patrick's Day, and Cinco De Mayo
• Organized exclusive executive Wicked screening for Universal leadership with early film access

Kentucky Derby Photo Op

Designing and building the rose wall installation

Event day activation with completed photo op design

Olympic Rings Installation - NBC Partnership

Coordinated the installation and activation of the Olympic Rings on tour during the Summer Olympics in partnership with NBC

Olympic Rings installation setup

With the completed Olympic Rings photo op activation

New Years Eve 2024

Entertainment production with stilt walkers for NYE celebration

Wicked Executive Screening

Organized exclusive early screening for Universal executives with personal early access to the film

Executive screening event coordination

Event activation and guest experience

Jimmy Buffett Day at Margaritaville

Designed and built beach-themed photo op for Jimmy Buffett Day celebration in CityWalk

Beach-themed photo op design and installation

Event day activation with themed entertainment

Dead Coconut Club / Five Nights at Freddys

Organized immersive photo op experience at The Dead Coconut Club for Halloween Horror Nights

Immersive photo op installation

Event activation and guest experience design

Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Coordinated full-scale Cinco De Mayo celebration at CityWalk with entertainment, decor, and guest activations

Cinco De Mayo celebration highlights from balcony perspective

Media & Production Coordinator/Manager

The Walt Disney Company | August 2021 – September 2023

• Developed and maintained relationships with Creative Services, Broadcast, Finance, and Park Leadership
• Supported the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Marketing Campaign (100+ crew members)
• Planned and executed high-visibility press events for TRON: Lightcycle Run, Guardians of the Galaxy, and more
• Managed multiple productions weekly while maintaining strong communication and organization

On-set talent coordination with Broadway star Kristen Chenoweth

Disney's Enchantment premiere - major event production

Professional photo shoot production with Kristen Chenoweth

Disney's Holiday Special on the lawn at Magic Kingdom

First-ever Disney+ Day broadcast coordination with Good Morning America live from the park

MagicBand commercial filming with full film crew during fireworks

First-ever Disney+ Day broadcast coordination with Good Morning America live from the park

With RuPaul's Drag Race star Nina West at Disney's 50th Anniversary celebration

Associate Casting Director

Shay Bentley-Griffin (CSA/PGA) – Chez Casting, Inc. | 2009–2011 & 2015–2019

• Collaborated with Talent Agents and Managers while supporting Producers and Directors
• Worked with Oscar Winners Clint Eastwood & Ang Lee on major studio productions
• Studios & Networks: Netflix, Paramount, Lifetime, NBC, CW, CBS
• Select Titles: The 15:17 To Paris (Warner Bros.), Gemini Man (20th Century Fox), Insatiable (Netflix)

Official film credit for casting work on Georgia productions

Audition, Acting, & Vocal Coach

Atlanta, GA & Orlando, FL | January 2017 – Present

• Conducted one-on-one sessions with clients on audition material and performance
• Successfully coached students accepted into top schools and cast in leading roles
• Mentored students who competed at Jimmy Awards and other prestigious competitions

Conducting a coaching session with professional production setup

Casting Filmography

A selection of the films and television series I've worked on as a casting professional. From major studio productions with Oscar-winning directors to acclaimed television series, these projects showcase the breadth and caliber of my casting experience. View my complete filmography on IMDb and more.

The 15:17 to Paris (2018)

Gemini Man (2019)

Insatiable (2018)

Candy Jar (2018)

Killerman (2019)

Manifest (2018)

New Amsterdam (2018)

The Village (2019)

Abby's (2019)

With Antonia Gentry (Ginny & Georgia star) at Candy Jar premiere - discovered her in her first role

Candy Jar cast ensemble with Shay Griffin at Netflix headquarters premiere