10 years of behind-the-scenes experience in Broadcast Television, Major Motion Pictures, and Broadway
Entertainment industry veteran fluent in every aspect of NYC broadcast media, film, and live theater. Strong contract negotiating competency and self-motivated deal-closer with a competitive streak. Engaging presentation delivery with polished people skills. Team leader and Project manager.
Work Experience
INTL ASSOC of THEATRICAL stage employees, IATSE Local 798 2010 - Present
Chairman: IATSE Local 798 Elections Committee 2012 - 2018
- Oversee the election of Labor Union Executive Board Officers, which is a Federally Regulated Process.
- Received compliance and Electoral Process Administration Training from the U.S. Dept of Labor
- Safeguard accurate results and ensuring the confidentiality of privileged union information.
- Navigate a highly political role that simultaneously requires total impartiality across wide spectrum of candidates while leading a four person team of volunteers.
Contract Negotiating Committee Member: Broadway League Agreement 2013 - 2017
- Co-drafted proposals, created best scenario alternatives in the midst of negotiations, pinpointed areas of disagreement in order to lead discussion toward all party compromises.
- Coached in Negotiating Procedures and Etiquette from AFL-CIO Mediators and IATSE Local 798's counsel.
- All-encompassing education included preparations and negotiating table tactics.
- Excellent note taking skill contributed to significant gains for the Local on final Contact agreement.
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Television | Film | Broadway - Hair and wig Artisan 2010 - Present
8 years as a senior stylist across all mediums of the entertainment industry in NYC, advancing after a 10 year career in high-end salons. Role entails regular collaboration with talent and managing constant input and dialogue with Directors and Producers. These interactions involve extremely close personal proximity to top-level talent in dressing rooms, etc., and require the utmost professionalism, discretion, subtlety and tact.
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NBC-UNIVERSAL 2016 - Present
Freelance Hairstylist for on-air talent and guests managing rapid deadlines to finish anchors to be camera-ready.
- Constantly poised to rush special guests through hair and make-up during "Breaking news" cycles.
- NBC Shows Worked: Today Show, Morning Joe, Meet the Press, Rachel Maddow, NBC Nightly News.
- Talent: Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Kathie Lee Gifford, Megan Kelly. Work Related Interactions with Stephen Burke (CEO), Andy Lack, (Chairman, NBC News and MSNBC) and Don Nash (Former Executive Producer of the Today Show).
MAJOR motion pictures 2011 - Present
Marry ME - Elaine Goldsmith Thomas Production October - Novembver 2019
Key Hairstylist and Wig artisan for contemporary romantic comedy starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson
West Side Story - Stephen Spielberg July - September 2019
Hair and Wigs for Period Musical remake directed by Stephen Spielberg
The Many Saints Of Newark - David chase productions March - july 2019
Co-Key Running Background for Hair and Wigs for period drama, the prequel film to the Sopranos Series
Succession - Sourdough productions january - july 2019
Hair and Wigs for contemporary series airing on HBO.
The Joker - Starring Joaquin phoenix September-November 2018
Hair and Wigs for film set early 1980s NYC.
Wonder Woman 1984 - Starring gal godot may/june 2018
Hair and Wigs for the Washington, DC unit. Set in the 1984.
The Irishman - directed by Martin Scorsese 2017 - Present
Multiple periods. Set in the 1950s through the 1970s. Obtained special skills for recreating vintage hairstyles. Talent: Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesci, Ray Romano, Stephen Graham and hundreds of BG Actors.
The Wolf of Wall Street - directed by Martin Scorsese 2012-2013
Period film set in late 1980s through early 1990s. Talent: Leo di Caprio and Jonah Hill.
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BROADWAY and Live Theater 2010 - PreSent
Mamma Mia! The Musical 2012-2015
Hair and Make-up Department Head. Management-level role involved scheduling the staff, booking actor fittings, submitting payroll, and the enforcement of union contract compliance in the workplace. Additional experience in departmental and organizational restructuring and execution.
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Other Projects
TV/FILM: Landline (Amazon), The Deuce (HBO), Rise (NBC Pilot), Summer In The City (MTV LIVE), The Blacklist (NBC), The Americans (FX), The Normal Heart (HBO), BROADWAY/LIVE THEATER: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Fiddler on the Roof, Disney's The Lion King, Kinky Boots, How To Succeed..., NYC Ballet, Shakespeare In The Park
IMDB PROFILE: AARON MARK KINCHEN
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MOANS® Jewelry - Sales partner 2014 - present
International Director of Sales and Marketing for Start-Up Boutique Jewelry Designer specializing in custom made/made-to-order costume jewelry for the stage, runway, fashion, and collectors. Continuing to increase the portfolio of clients and sales by creating new client bases in regional markets.
Creative Design Management
- Optimized Workflow for a team of jewelry artisans using tech based project management resulting in shorter Direct To Consumer Timelines.
- Created a Client Management System using Google Drive (Docs, Spreadsheets, and Calendars) granting all stakeholders and jewelry artisans/technicians remote access to essential project files and deadlines. Hyper efficient records system blended the use of web-based accounting platforms with hard copies of materials invoices, keeping projects on time and on budget.
Entertainment and Retail Partnerships
- Capitalized on existing relationships in the entertainment industry to grow wholesale business.
- Curated a line of jewelry with the Metropolitan Opera Gift Shop to commemorate the season's New Productions.
- Theatrical Program Credits include: Disney's Aladdin (Broadway and Tours), Something Rotten (Broadway and Tour), Anastasia (Broadway), Pretty Woman (Broadway)
- Regional: Mardi Gras and Debutante Societies (Texas and Gulf Coast)
Sales Outreach
- Currently leading digital marketing for the company. Annually increased sales, expanded line to include ready-to-wear jewelry in 2017.
- 2 International Vogue Covers in 2015
- Notable Projects: Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute re-creations for the "Jacqueline Di Ribes: The Art Of Style" exhibit. Victoria's Secret "Angels", Zach Posen Runway Pieces.
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WNET-13 - Member and Viewer Relations Specialist 2006 - 2009
- Developed and honed customer service skills while working on am multiline phone system. Logged every call or email into a Public Broadcasting Service database and created reports.
- Generated reports for the Federal Communications Commission to establish WNET's compliance with Diversity in Broadcasting guidelines for on-the-air and digital programing.
- Developed customer skills by handling inquiries and resolving compelling from the small donor members of the PBS non-profile WNET 13. Directed and worked alongside teams of volunteers.
Education
Baruch College,
City university of New York
B.A. Journalism with a minor in Political Science.
Graduated May 2010