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Who We Are…

The Ned NoMad is a new members’ club and hotel that opened in the heart of New York in summer 2022. It’s the first international ‘Ned’ site to open following the launch of The Ned London in 2017.

The Property…

Located in The Johnston Building and formerly the NoMad Hotel in Manhattan, the property was built in 1903 as a store and office building. The original architectural features have been honored, with interiors designed by the Soho House Design team.

The Ned NoMad offers a mix of members-only and public spaces, including 167 bedrooms and suites. Ned’s Club will give members access to a rooftop bar and terrace restaurant as well as a first-floor bar, grill and lounge with live entertainment from The Atrium Stage, seven nights a week. New to the property is Cecconi’s, a modern day classic Italian restaurant.

The Role…

We are looking for an Assistant Front Office Manager to support and report directly to the Front Office Manager. This is a fast-moving business, so we are looking for the right individual to be autonomous and be able to pick up multiple tasks and projects at once.

Our culture is pacey but supportive, so you must be able to work in synergy with your peers and the different departments around you. Being an active communicator who is detail-oriented and guest centric is a must to ensure the front office operations are seamless and effective.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the front office while maintaining operational procedures and delivering a consistent level of high standards of customer service within the department.
• Respond in courteous, professional, and rapid manner to resolve all guest and staff difficulties.
• Maintain adequate inventories and assist in ordering operating supplies.
• Process all guests’ disputes and claims.
• Influentially promote and mentor staff to achieve departmental goals, related to payroll, expenses, staffing levels and guest service.
• Manage staff in all aspects including recruiting, training, schedules, payroll, staff complaints and disciplinary procedures while supporting the new hire on-boarding process with all new employees.
• Coordinate Front Office activities with other departments for all VIP check-ins.
• Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Responsible for preparing daily reports and financial summaries for leadership.
• Act as concierge for hotel guests while also supporting check-in/out, restaurant suggestions and car services.
• Upholds Mystery Shopper guidelines and all Service Standards.
• Assess staff performance, conduct appraisals, and strategize for improving staff performance.
• Greet hotel guests and members upon arrival.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in a fast paced and professional environment
• Previous Front Office Manager or Assistant Front Office Manager experience managing a unique and special stay for all members and guests
• Proven success of “champion of the culture,” facilitating excellent communication and engagement
• Team focused with an understanding of the bigger picture and how you can contribute
• Able to effectively manage different stakeholders and be persuasive

Our Doors Are Yours to Open:

The Ned is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

Work Perks…

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life, STD, LTD Insurance
• Referral bonus + competitive compensation
• Career development, career training and the opportunity to work internationally
• Flexible work schedules
• Discounted family rates
• Family meals, complementary Night Stay (every 6 months of service)
• Two weeks’ vacation, 9 days PTO, 9 Holidays and much more

The Ned

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

San Francisco Office

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost efficiently. We believe in hiring talented, dedicated and highly motivated individuals as members of our Professional Staff. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our firm to our lawyers and clients through true collaboration.

The firm is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant who will provide senior-level support to two to three Partners and will be the point person for several other Lawyers (Counsels and Associates). The role is based in San Francisco, CA and will report to the San Francisco Office Manager.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated individual with a client service mindset who is eager to use business development and project management skills in a fast-paced, collaborative and team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proactively support Partners/Lawyers’ client, practice and business development activities and outreach.

• Provide administrative support to two to three Partners and several Lawyers (Counsels and Associates).

• Participate in fostering a culture that is team-oriented and committed to the highest levels of client service and professional excellence.

Business Development/Client Impact:

• Understand business development and client priorities of each supported Partner/Lawyer.

• Maintain and update current list of contacts and business activities in CRM/Interaction database.

• Keep track of clients and other contacts and proactively work with Partners/Lawyers to schedule calls and meetings with them.

• Build relationship with clients and client assistants.

• Execute requested follow up calls with clients.

• Schedule client entertainment and assist with local event management.

• Assist with preparing materials for use in meetings, pitches and proposals.

• Undertake research in support of Partners/Lawyers’ business development as directed.

Administrative Support:

• Support billing and collections, liaise with billing coordinators, initiate and edit pro formas.

• Track and enter Partner/Lawyers’ time submissions.

• Proactively manage Partners’ calendars, assist with planning and scheduling of internal and external/client meetings as directed.

• Coordinate travel and accommodations based on Partners/Lawyers preferences.

• Complete and submit timely expense reports.

• Manage document production and filing, including storage and disposal of confidential client information.

Teaming:

• Provide coverage for other assistants who are out of the office.

• Provide training and support to new assistants.

• Participate in team meetings and projects, collaborate to improve processes and elevate overall team performance.

•Requirements:

• A minimum of three years of relevant experience as an executive-level assistant in a law firm, professional services firm or other corporate environment.

• Strong interest and/or industry knowledge and background in Finance, Technology or Media or relevant legal experience.

• A great sense of client service and comfortable working in a high pace environment.

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel and experience with CRM system. Knowledge of Interaction, a +.

• Excellent project management and analytical skills.

• Strong presentation and writing

• Interpersonal skills and the ability to interact credibly, diplomatically and effectively with all levels within the firm and with clients

• Ability to work on-site, in the office four days a week, with the option to work remotely one day a week

• An undergraduate degree or relevant professional or industry experience is required.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin or any other legally protected category in accordance with U.S. law.

Debevoise & Plimpton

US Job Description

Firm Information

Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with more than 1,700 lawyers in 30 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses, from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its lawyers provide litigation and other dispute resolution services in multi-jurisdictional and other high-stakes matters; deliver regulatory counsel; and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising, entertainment and media, shipping and transport, energy and natural resources, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and education. For more information, visit reedsmith.com.

Position Summary

The Project Management Coordinator (“PM Coordinator”) will contribute to Reed Smith’s value proposition by driving operational excellence and fostering an inclusive, collegial culture. The role will advance the Global Private Equity Chair’s (“PE Chair”) priorities and values, both independently and as a member of a key team (“The Team”).

Key drivers for success are strong organizational and project management skills, understanding of the clients and the legal projects in Private Equity for the clients, commitment to internal and external client service, and a high degree of drive, initiative and judgment.

This role will be a member of a fast-paced team that supports the PE Chair in driving forward business development, client on-boarding and client service. The candidate must be adept at navigating complex, high-pressure environments and be comfortable working both independently and as a member of a fast-moving team. The Team is expected to function as a singular unit, with each member contributing to ensure tasks are completed, processes are continuously improved, communication flows and deadlines are met. The candidate will interact directly with clients and partners across Reed Smith, maintaining and fostering positive relations.

This role will be required to use project management methodologies and tools to facilitate and execute project management, process improvement initiatives and process mapping efforts. The role will be expected to organize and manage projects, including follow up, for the practice, draft engagement letters and project plans, as well as help scope and price projects, for clients, as well as facilitate the full process of on-boarding and intake of new clients to the Firm.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Take ownership of own tasks and projects, as well as organization of team tasks and projects, keeping status updated in team tracking documents, and contributing to team meetings and team communications with key updates and status information; demonstrate flexibility and ability to be nimble in the face of changing priorities as well as ability to juggle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
Manage multiple projects concurrently, juggling priorities, deadlines and essential project management duties for each respective project.
Track and follow up on open items for the practice.
Write engagement letters, including project scoping and pricing, with input from firm partners, PE Chair, Client Value Team, and others on the Team. Must be able to apply own understanding / research of project to draft scoping and assumptions for partner review.
Create matter workstreams, including for full engagement and onboarding process of new clients.
Extrapolate team projects and assignments from a high volume of emails.
Continually compare matter progress to budget utilization and convey status, as appropriate.
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks and devise contingency plans as appropriate.
Attend client and internal planning meetings, taking note of action items and follow up.
Actively participate in initiatives set by PE Chair; help define and prioritize objectives, meet with stakeholders, source and analyze data, coordinate participants, monitor milestones, drive progress against plan and provide updates to sponsors and other relevant leaders.
Enter and release time spent on Project Management and Legal Project Management for clients in the firm’s Time Entry system (currently Intapp), such that PE Chair can charge PM/LPM activities to clients as appropriate.

Requirements

Education: College degree or related experience required

Experience: Minimum three to five years of relevant working experience, with at least one year of experience managing large scale projects. Experience with use of technology to further project management. Law firm or professional services experience a plus.

Skills:

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail a must.
Ability to quickly and effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure team–based environment is crucial.
Ability to respond appropriately to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products. Willingness to work remotely with the global team and maintain seamless communication.
Computer proficiency with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and MS Project (or equivalent) are required, Power BI and Visio preferred.
Must be able to learn, understand and apply finance skills and new technologies.
Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is imperative. Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior partners, clients and other constituents.
High level of professional maturity and integrity, demonstrable good judgment in sensitive and/or complex situations and unwavering discretion with confidential information.
Excellent verbal and written business communication skills with extensive experience creating presentations, visual and verbal.
Ability to compile, review, analyze and synthesize data – financial, demographic or otherwise – to determine logical conclusions or provide recommendations based on data and information that is varied in context, content, and format.
Results-oriented self-starter with a high level of initiative who takes ownership, prioritizes, manages multiple complex and time-sensitive projects, and can meet competing deadlines with little guidance or oversight; ability to bring together multiple stakeholders to help drive decision; eager to learn through hands-on hard work and adapting to new responsibilities.

Other

Pay Range:This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of Reed Smith’s pay range for this position. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

NYC: $109,000 – $138,000.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment To Be Used: Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, calculator, fax, machine, copier, scanner, etc.

Typical Physical Demands: Physical demands commensurate with job duties.

Typical Mental Demands: Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Make judgment decisions and adapt to changing work situations. Grasp and apply new ideas. Communicate with various personalities at all levels.

Working Conditions: You will be required to work in the office at minimum 3 days per week. The details of your weekly schedule will be discussed further with your direct supervisor. Works in typical office setting and/or remotely. Occasionally called upon to work hours in excess of your normal daily schedule.

Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401 (k) plan.

Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reed Smith’s success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran’s status, or any characteristic protected by law. As a firm, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunity for all.

Reed Smith provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including in the application and interview process.

Qualified candidates only. No search firms.
Reed Smith LLP

Casting Call: Hand Doubles for TV Series “Thriller”

Job Description: Waldron Casting is on the lookout for talented Hand Doubles to join the exciting TV series “Thriller”. This is a unique opportunity for individuals who have skillful and expressive hands that can convey intricate movements and actions, particularly related to culinary activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as a hand double for one of the main characters in the series.
• Execute detailed and precise hand movements, particularly involving cutting and cooking utensils/equipment.
• Collaborate closely with the director and crew to fulfill the vision of specific scenes.
• Be comfortable with hand makeup application and any necessary grooming, including potentially shaving hands.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Age Range:
  • One individual who can portray early 30s.
  • One individual who can portray mid to late 50s to 60s.
• Must have proficiency and comfort in using a variety of cooking utensils and equipment.
• Able to take direction well and adapt to changes on set.
• Must be available for the entire shooting schedule from Monday, December 11th through Friday, December 15th.
• Location: Must be able to travel to New Jersey. Transportation will be provided from Manhattan, or parking will be available for those who prefer to self-report.

Compensation:

• Competitive pay rate

Casting Call: Female East Asian Actors for Music Video

Job Description: We are excited to announce a casting call for East Asian female actors to feature in a music video by a well-known artist. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a creative and engaging project that will have significant exposure.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform and act in various scenes throughout the music video, following the director’s guidance and the storyline of the video.
• Collaborate with the production team and other actors to bring the vision of the music video to life.
• Be available for rehearsals and costume fittings as required by the production schedule.
• Follow all on-set protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe and productive environment.

Requirements:

• Identify as an East Asian woman.
• Age range: Open to all ages.
• Acting experience preferred but not mandatory. We encourage both professional and aspiring actors to apply.
• Ability to follow direction and adapt to different acting scenarios.
• Must be available for the shooting dates (to be confirmed upon casting).
• Willingness to work as part of a diverse and dynamic team.

Compensation Details:

• This is a paid role. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Casting Call: Music Video Extras with Facial Enhancements

Job Description: We are excited to announce a casting call for individuals with facial enhancements to be featured in a music video for a well-known artist. This unique opportunity is for those who are confident in showcasing their enhanced facial features and are interested in being part of a vibrant, artistic project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the music video, following the director’s guidance.
• Be comfortable with on-camera presence and able to express emotions as required by the scene.
• Willingness to engage in a kissing scene, as per the video’s artistic requirements.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other cast members and crew.
• Attend rehearsals and be present for all scheduled shooting days.

Requirements:

• Must have facial enhancements (e.g., piercings, tattoos, unique makeup, etc.).
• Comfortable with being filmed and kissing on camera.
• No previous acting experience required, but must be able to take direction well.
• Must be 18 years or older and able to provide proof of age.
• Reliable transportation to the filming location.

Compensation:

• This is a paid role. Specific compensation details will be discussed upon selection.
• Food and beverages will be provided on set.
• Opportunity for exposure in a high-profile music video.

Casting Call: Cellist for Commercial Shoot

Job Details: A popular food spread brand is seeking a talented cellist for an upcoming commercial. This is a high-paying role for a creative and engaging commercial that will be widely disseminated. We’re looking for a musician with the ability to deliver a performance with a deadpan and straight expression while playing the cello.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform cello pieces as directed, suitable for a commercial setting.
• Maintain a professional demeanor with a deadpan expression during the shoot.
• Collaborate with the director and production team to fulfill the creative vision.
• Attend scheduled rehearsals and be present for all shoot dates.

Requirements:

• Identifies as South East or East Asian descent.
• Aged between 35-60 years old.
• Proficient in playing the cello; open to all levels of expertise.
• Must have a valid work permit for the UK if non-resident.
• Must be available for an in-person casting on the specified date in Central London.
• Flexibility to accommodate potential schedule changes.

Compensation Details:

• This role offers very competitive compensation, reflective of the commercial’s high-profile nature and the professionalism required.
• Additional details on pay rates will be provided upon successful application and at the casting call.

Casting Call: Prop Master for Major Food Brand Commercial

Job Description: We are seeking a creative and experienced Prop Master to join our production team for an upcoming commercial for a major food brand. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, creating, and managing all props used on set.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the director and production designer to understand the vision and requirements of the commercial.
• Source or create props that are in line with the creative direction of the commercial.
• Manage the prop budget, ensuring all props are accounted for and within financial limits.
• Supervise the transportation, setup, and striking of all props on set.
• Maintain continuity, ensuring props are consistent throughout the shoot.
• Ensure all props are safe and functional for use during production.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Prop Master in the film or commercial industry.
• Strong understanding of the production process and how props fit within it.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Creativity and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work long hours and flexible schedules.
• Ability to lift and maneuver heavy items.
• Based in or able to commute to Atlanta, GA.

Compensation:

• Shooting Day: $500
• Prep Day: $250

Casting Call: Elderly Couples for Music Video

Job Description: We are excited to announce a casting call for elderly couples to feature in a music video for a well-known music artist. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a creative project, showcasing a heartwarming narrative centered around the theme of enduring love and companionship.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in various scenes as directed, portraying a loving, elderly couple.
• Collaborate with the director and crew to bring the vision of the music video to life.
• Be available for costume fittings and any necessary rehearsals.
• Adhere to the shooting schedule, which may include day or night shoots.

Requirements:

• Ages 60 and above.
• Real-life couples are highly preferred, but individual actors who can portray a convincing couple are also welcome to apply.
• No previous acting experience required, but must be comfortable in front of the camera.
• Must be able to follow directions and work well with a diverse team.
• Reliable transportation to and from the filming location.

Compensation Details:

• This is a paid role. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with the project’s budget.
• Specific payment details will be discussed upon selection.
• Meals and any travel expenses incurred during shooting will be covered by the production.

Casting Call: Music Video Performers for Well-Known Artist

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform in various scenes of the music video, embodying a cool, stylish, and alternative persona.
• Comfortable with being paired up in a couple for certain scenes.
• Collaborate with the director and production team to bring the artistic vision to life.
• Participate in rehearsals as required.
• Follow direction and contribute creatively to the production.

Requirements:

• Gender: All genders welcome
• Look: Must have a unique, alternative style that stands out.
• Experience in performance, acting, or modeling is preferred but not required.
• Must be comfortable in front of the camera and able to express a range of emotions.
• Flexibility with schedule to accommodate shooting dates.
• Ability to work well with others and adapt to a dynamic production environment.

Compensation:

• This is a paid role.
• Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered if shooting is not local.