Elizabeth Whitener

Current

• Senior Talent Scout and Business Development Professional at Game Recruiter
• Independent Artist and Independent Game Developer Consultant at January Moon

Past

• Recruiting Director at The A List at Ashby Staffing
• Recruiter at American Recruiters
• Talent Agent/Manager/Event Producer at HYPE Corp (Self-employed)

• Account Executive/Event Producer at American Meetings and Conventions
• Marketing Director, Grove Grille II at Constructa
• Talent Agent/Career Consultant and Manager at A M Productions/Trouble House

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Elizabeth Whitener’s Summary

Senior Talent Scout and Lead Recruiting Producer at Game Recruiter-The leading search firm for the Video Game Industry. We specialize in unique and unadvertised opportunities. For over 18 years, we have earned an International reputation for recruiting the art, design, technical, production, and executive staff who build Game Industry companies and make Video Game History.

I have been involved in the Game Industry for many years as an avid gamer. I am fully versed in Video Game Development from concept to distribution. I have worked in almost every aspect of the Entertainment business for the past 17 years. I have organized, managed, produced, planned, marketed, performed within and staffed numerous events. I have worked as a Musician, Agent, Career Consultant and Talent Scout as well as on the technical side (Sound Engineering). I have an invariable track record in my ability to sell, coordinate and negotiate.

My approach to business is the same as life. I am friendly, dedicated, caring, honest, logical and straightforward. I thrive on creativity and ingenuity. I take and use a tenacious and innovative approach with and for everything I do. I really care about the people with which I work and I hope it shows.

I love my life and my job and most of all helping people find the ultimate career *smile*

One day I will spend every moment of my life helping people and traveling.

Elizabeth Whitener’s Experience

• Senior Talent Scout and Business Development Professional

  Game Recruiter

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Games industry)

  January 2008 — Present (1 year 11 months)

  Senior Talent Scout and Career Consultant specializing in strategically important and un-advertised Game Industry careers. My highly confidential searches are not posted. Please contact me about your unique situation. 866-358-4263 X138

• Independent Artist and Independent Game Developer Consultant

  January Moon

  (Entertainment industry)

  January 2007 — Present (2 years 11 months)

  I am the reflector of light. To some I was an influential promoter in the punk and alternative scene on the West Coast in the 1980's. Yet my past does not define me.
  
  I have managed/consulted on all levels of the music business, specializing in the indie realm. Organized & coordinated, numerous musical festivals & events. I worked as a consultant for Capitol Records & I have seen much success as an Entertainment Producer in Los Angeles & San Francisco later becoming a prominent Corporate Event Coordinator, in Miami Florida.
  
  This independent artist consulting firm's sole purpose is to support independent artists, in order to enable them to be seen and heard by those that would appreciate what they have to offer, without succumbing to the pressures of commercialism and the demands of mass production. This firm is focused on representing photographers and musical artists, but is open to assisting artists of all mediums.
  
  For information:JanuaryMoon1 at gmail.com
  
  
  
  
  
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• Recruiting Director

  The A List at Ashby Staffing

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

  July 2006 — September 2007 (1 year 3 months)

  Successfully creating, managing and running the Direct Hire Division of Ashby Staffing

• Recruiter

  American Recruiters

  (Privately Held; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

  2003 — 2005 (2 years )

  Account Manager and Career Consultant: Developed, established and maintained clientele. Created and developed new and improved ways of increasing business. Maintained successful relationships with high needs facilities, enabling me to procure their business where others had failed. Learned and grew exponentially with positive results. Found unique and creative ways to research, contact and close clients as well as candidates successfully. Primary recruiting field was Pharmaceutical, Clinical Pharmacists, Specialty Pharmacists and Physicians

• Talent Agent/Manager/Event Producer

  HYPE Corp (Self-employed)

  (Self-Employed; Myself Only; Events Services industry)

  1996 — 2004 (8 years )

  Acting Agent and Manager: Worked as a Talent Scout, Image Consultant and Manager to a small group of musicians. Coordinated small events Entertainment Image and Business Consultant

• Account Executive/Event Producer

  American Meetings and Conventions

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Events Services industry)

  1999 — 2003 (4 years )

  Account Executive: Handled and maintained extensive client list. Created marketing and coordinated materials, wrote proposals, hired entertainment and other event associated vendors. Established and managed client list as well as designed and executed tours, events and even staffed. Experienced in every aspect involved in conference or meeting management.

• Marketing Director, Grove Grille II

  Constructa

  (Events Services industry)

  1997 — 1999 (2 years )

  Marketing Director and Nightclub Manager: Marketed and managed two 15,000 square foot facilities. In charge of all marketing and sales for corporate business, nightclub management and sales staff. Organized special events, that were successful in driving business and boosting employee moral.

• Talent Agent/Career Consultant and Manager

  A M Productions/Trouble House

  (Partnership; 1-10 employees; Entertainment industry)

  January 1985 — January 1991 (6 years 1 month)

  Promoter/Manager: Promoted and managed local, independent, unsigned acts, touring nationally. Did subcontract work pre-talent scouting for Capitol and CBS Records
  Successfully promoted and marketed numerous Bay Area clubs and venues. Organized and designed various, highly successful music and art based festivals.

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Elizabeth Whitener’s Interests:

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