Heather Wetzel

Heather Wetzel

Communications & Marketing Professional

San Francisco, CA
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Summary

Multi-faceted & adaptable communications and business development professional with 7+ years of experience seeking career in San Francisco Bay Area. Diversified skill set covering marketing, client relations, recruiting, research, writing, project management and organizational systems creation.

Experience

Present
Casting Coordinator
JS Casting / New York, NY

Directs casting assistants in the coordination of candidate application process to include vetting and

background and legal documentation submission to production teams, as well as scheduling of judges, for

20+ reality TV shows on networks such as HGTV, Food Network, MTV, Esquire, Travel Channel and TLC

Reviews agreements/contracts for potential questions and coordinates response to request for changes

Interviewed and evaluated 200+ professional references for show candidates

Researches, conducts and tracks outreach for shows and answered applicant and production inquiries

2013 Jan - 2013 Mar
Associate Manager, US New Business
OMD, North America / New York, NY

Designed and managed presentations, visuals and materials and coordination of logistics for high-level, off-site pitch preparation and meetings

Researched and analyzed prospect intelligence data and maintained website

Served as liaison between depts.

2011 Nov - 2012 Aug
Business Development Coordinator
Alston & Bird LLP / Washington, DC

Researched industry, prospect, firm and competitor information

Drafted, collected and organized over 25 RFP responses and pitches, working with attorneys and staff

Supervised over 60 events and developed customized materials

Managed CRM database

2010 Jan - 2011 Oct
Comms/Exec. Assistant, Off. of Pres
RFE/RL / Washington, DC

Created annual press review book, updated website, and expanded outreach for internship program

Edited press releases, maintained contact database, and designed promotional materials

Coordinated events, briefings and panels, and planned exec. travel

2006 Dec - 2009 Dec
Legislative Assistant
Hunton & Williams / Washington, DC

Drafted and edited proposals, talking points, and papers, and researched potential clients

Researched and drafted business development materials, RFP responses, and engagement letters

Oversaw 100+ firm/client quarterly LDA filings and managed events

Education

University of Mary Washington
Bachelor of Arts / Business Administration, Political Science