Roles & Responsibilities:
I am over the TV/Film, Commercial Print, Editorial and Children’s Divisions:
I work out of our Dallas agency on castings all across the US- from LA, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Louisiana, New York, and many more markets - some internationally. I'm responsible for submitting on productions, making sure the talent arrive prepared and handling the final booking. I also do model/talent placement and work closely with photographers and editorial clients all over the US to book our models for various covers and spreads like Dallas Morning News' FDLUXE, Seventeen, Real Simple, Houston Chronicle, PaperCity, and more. The Children’s fashion division is a portion on my plate that always keeps me on my toes and allows me to get creative. Being that the work for kiddos these days is so minimal, it’s great that I have my hands on the media and fashion side of the industry so that I can incorporate the kids in both divisions.
How long have you been at Page?
I Started at our Houston offices as an intern in the promotions dept for 1.5yrs and have been working in the Dallas offices almost 2 years- so total of about 3 years.
Who is on your radar on the Page board?
I love all of my models/talent but the ones that are at the top of my list are the ones that are reliable and dedicated. This industry is built on relationships so anyone that is willing to realize that and work towards making them stronger gets an A in my book :)
Favorite memory at the agency?
When I first started at the Dallas agency, my 1st project as Page’s assistant was to re-image the agency, so I redecorated the lobby and her office. When she came into town, she was so happy and excited that she cried, took a video on her phone, and sent it to everyone that was employed with Page Parkes in our Houston and Dallas offices. It was so funny to me!
What do you look for when you scout and meet new models, talent and kids?
Of course I always look at their headshot/resume. They need to have had experience in the industry and had some reputable training before I take them on to my board. I always make sure that the talent(s) that I am looking to potentially sign have 100% dedication and are willing to make the sacrifices that it takes to succeed. As I meet with new talent, I always make it a point to be brutally honest about the reality of this industry b/c everyone starts out with great intentions but don’t fully realize how hectic it can be until it comes down to the wire. Talent need to be able to have a schedule that can accommodate last minute and out of town castings and most importantly, TRUST THEIR AGENT! As for children, my big thing is the parents! If the parents are great to work with and this is something that the child wants to do then I’m all for it. People who are quick to listen and slow to speak are also at the top of my list J
Biggest success story of someone you worked with at the agency?
The Page Parkes Corporation has started the careers of so many well-known people like Channing Tatum, Shantel VanSanten, Alexis Bledel and more, but to be honest, one of the coolest success stories that I’ve experienced is still in the works…Devonric Johnson is both a model and talent that I represent whose life has started out with conditions you and I wouldn’t even dream of living in and after being adopted and graduating from SMU he is now climbing the ladder to becoming a successful model and actor in LA. The fact that he started from nothing and is becoming something yet is still so humble says a lot and I think is pretty cool.
