My Resume

Andrew Topel

altopell@fullsail.edu

Qualifications and Capabilities

• Strong desire to pursue a career in the entertainment industry with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Work experience and specialized education and training with entertainment industry leaders.
• Highly organized, self-motivated professional who utilizes a detail-oriented strategic approach to problem solving.
• Team oriented with drive to take on leadership roles,  present ideas, make critical decisions, multi-task, and work independently or with others.
• Excellent communication skills with management, fellow employees, clients, and vendors.
• Experience with PC and Mac, Microsoft Office and various Internet applications for most business applications, including database management and gathering information. 

Education

Full Sail University | Orlando, FL                                                          Sept. 2011- Sept. 2012 (Anticipated Graduation)

Master of Science in Entertainment Business 

University of Tampa | Tampa, FL                                                                                                 Sept. 2007- May 2011

Bachelor of Arts in Communications with honors                                                                                               

                                                           

Work and Internship Experience

Mike Lemon Casting  |  Philadelphia, PA                                                                              May 2008-August 2008

Internship at Philadelphia’s premiere casting agency intermittently over three year period

•   Proficient in all aspects of general office management, clerical and administrative duties. 
• Shadowed casting agents during auditions and assisted with logging talent names and information for call backs.
• Served as liaison representing the agency contacting other agencies to share audition information. 

Ford Models  |  5^th Ave. New York City                                         May 2009-July 2009

Internship – continuation of learning the Agency business. Once familiar with Ford’s organizational structure,  

                     my duties included

•   Edited portfolios and updated Ford’s website.
•   Coordinated talent’s marketing materials as well as other organizational and administrative tasks.
•   Assisted Agents in the picking of talent to send for castings and auditions.
•   Acted as assistant to Booking Agents and helped in all other aspects of general office management.

NBC/ GE 2010 Winter Olympic Games  | Vancouver, BC, Canada                                                                     Feb. 5^th- March 2^nd 2010                                      

Hospitality Guide/ Intern –recruited by NBC to accommodate NBC/GE’s VIP guests at the Winter Olympics

•   Provide administrative support to NBC/GE top clients and guests attending the Winter Olympics. 
•   Coordination of daily activity and event scheduling, communications services, event set-up, merchandise fulfillment, etc.
•   Provide multiple concierge guest services including transportation assistance,  escort services to and from Olympic events. 

Cannes Film Festival  |  Cannes, France                                                                                                         May 2010

University Assignment – interacting/assisting with various studios; AMFAR volunteer 

•   Total emersion experience at 2010 Cannes Film Festival.
•   Met and worked with various studios, vendors to gain first-hand insight into the global film industry.
•   Volunteered for AMFAR, including planning, organizing, setting up and working the festival’s premiere charity event.

University of Dreams  |  New York, New York                                                                    May 2010 – August 2010      

Management Training Internship for nation’s premiere internship provider 

•   Awarded position in highly competitive program that focuses on developing professional management skills.
•   Served as management coordinator for 150+ summer interns working in various industries in NYC
•   Liaison and representative for U of D with Fortune 500 companies
•   Duties included supporting, counseling, and mentoring interns and maintaining relationships with employers, along  with all scheduling and administration of evening educational presentations and weekend extra-curricular activities
•   Also served as U of Tampa campus Representative for University of Dreams for two years

College and Community Activities and Leadership

Vice President, Kappa Sigma Fraternity                                                                         August 2008-August 2009

• Created detailed plans, organized all logistics, and directed execution of all social events and charity fundraiser.
• Prepared educational materials and coordinated informational events for the perspective and active members

Member, The Investment Group                                                                                                              August 2008

• Gained valuable networking skills and collaborated with other members to increase knowledge of investing.
• Enhanced communication and time management skills with regular attendance at club and committee meetings

Member, Tampa Ad Connection                                                                                                           January 2009

• Secured sponsorships with businesses and assisted in planning entertainment and activities for club project
• Developed a complete business plan incorporating business disciplines in a cross functional group while enhancing interpersonal skills