Amogelang Shakoane

Headbooker

Cape Town

Summary

Dynamic talent booking professional with extensive experience at Organic Talent Management & Kind Cast. Proven track record in enhancing client engagement and streamlining booking processes. Skilled in database management and industry networking, I excel in problem-solving and communication, successfully leading a team to secure numerous high-profile placements. Knowledgeable Booker with strong foundation in booking and scheduling. Proven ability to manage high-profile clients and coordinate complex itineraries seamlessly. Demonstrated expertise in negotiating contracts and maintaining positive relationships with client

Overview

years of professional experience

Languages

Work History

Head Booker & Cast Administrator

Organic Talent Management & Kind Cast

Cape Town

01.2023 - Current

My Responsibilities are Talent Booking & Scheduling coordinating the booking of models,artist and providing guidance and feedback.
-Client Contact acting as the main point of contact between Clients and talent ensuring clear smooth communication.
-Database Management maintaining accurate records of talent profiles, availability and booking.
-Industry Networking Building and maintaining good relationship with agencies, production team.
My Achievements are successfully booked and managed talent for castings, campaigns and international jobs. Building a maintained talent roster which helped increasing clients interest and led a team of bookers to achieve a good number of confirmed jobs using systems like e.g You Me&Co, Portfolio Pad to name a few improving efficiency in casting/booking workflow.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tersia King Learning Academy

Johannesburg, South Africa

04.2001 -

Skills

-Industry knowledge

-Organized and attention to detail

-Deadline management

-Problem solving

-Technical skills

-Excellent with Verbal and Written communication to effectively interact with whats given and needed with full attention to ensure accuracy

Networking, Photography, Hiking and reading.

I really love being around people Networking and actively engaging in building professional relationships with people and maintaining strong communication to foster long term collaborations and business opportunities and with Photography i occasionally collaborate with models and actors or creatives for personal shoots and i frequently read books about creativity, leadership and cultural trends.

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