Frances Marrington
Promotional Model, Model, Spruiker, MC, Murder Mystery Host, Actor, Voice-over
(+61) 0402 130 221 - Email

MEAA # 3006 053

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Acting CV

Agencies: Direct Image -- Qismat -- Murder In A Box
Height: 168cm / 5'6" Weight: 57kg Hair: Red / Brown, Long Eyes: Hazel
Dress: 10 (AU) Shoe: 8.5 (AU) Waist: 64cm Chest: 86cm Hips: 90cm
Frances Marrington has experience as a Murder Mystery pary host, an MC, spruiker, promotional and photographic model. As a murder mystery host, she contracts for Qismat, and is also available to host Murder-In-A-Box. She is an energetic, enthusiastic, and organised host, able to keep your party running to time while taking guests on a super sleuthing adventure. As an MC, she has hosted events such as the Leukaemia Shave for a Cure and the Take Refuge Day concert, with eminent success. She is an experienced spruiker and promotional model, and has assisted in promotional campaigns that vary from land sales, to anti-litter, to Archers Spri. If you are looking for an exciting, gorgeous, fun - and reliable - host or promotional model for your next party or event, please email for rates.

Education

   
2002 B.A. (Theatre Studies) QUT, Brisbane
1999 OP 1 - Senior Secondary Shalom College, Bundaberg

Skills

   
  * Spruiking * Photographic Modelling
  * Promotional Modelling * Acting - Theatre, Film
  * Skilled Improviser * Creative problem-solver
  * Communication * Customer Service
  * Team Player * Multi-tasker
  * Computer skills - Microsoft Office; Internet; Email; Dreamweaver; Typing (70wpm)

Work History

 
2005 - 2007 Qismat Pty Ltd  
  Murder Mystery Host Contract
 

* Autonomously hosted parties of 20-60 guests, running the "Auction" murder mystery
* Arrived puntually to set up props, organise space, and liaise with venue staff
* Greeted guests in character; ensured all guests equipped for the game
* Interacted with guests in character, while keeping the game running to time
* Oversaw presentation of solutions, prizes, group photos and packup.

2005 - 2007 Direct Image Promotions  
  Spruiker / MC / Promotional Model Contract
 

* Responsible for informing the public of specials and events in-store (various locations)
* Campaigns include MC for the Leukaemia Foundation's "Shave for a Cure" event
* Punctual and dedicated attendance of all bookings

2004 - 2005 Myer Melbourne  
  Sales and Service Team Member (Menswear) Casual
 

* High quality of customer service and care
* Processed sales using computer POS systems
* Followed up all inquiries and merchandise orders
* Co-ordinated delivery of phone orders via Australia Post
* Ensure stationary and floor is restocked, tidy and presentable
* Team player

 
2004 - 2005 X-treem Promotions  
  Promotional Model Contract
  * Spruiker for various sales and events  
2004 Peak Hour Promotions  
  Promotional Model Contract
 

* Campaigns including the Butts Out Anti-litter Campaign (Melbourne City Council), and Archers Spri (Diablo)
* Friendly, approachable and reliable
* Offered promotional material, products and information to potential customers
* Consistently reached campaign targets

2004 Santa's Kingdom Pty Ltd  
  Character Actor Contract
 

* Entertained and inspired thousands of patrons with the magic of Christmas
* Worked as suited character (snowman) and costumed character (elf)
* Supervised lost children
* Customer service and crowd management
* Team player

 
2004 Dollarforce Financial Advice  
  Teleconsultant Casual
 

* Customer service
* Booked appointments for financial consultants
* Promoted dollarforce financial advice and exceeded weekly targets

 
2002 Take Refuge Day Concert  
  Event Co-ordinator / Stage Manager Student Secondment
 

* Liaised with Austcare Australia, the Brisbane Powerhouse, and eight refugee communities to a concert raising awareness of their exista)nce in Brisbane.
* Organised agenda for meetings, and for the three hour concert
* Organised and assisted in publicity, resulting in a full house (400+)
* Stage managed and supervised the event

2000 ING Promotions  
  Promotions personnel Contract
 

* Campaigns included demonstration of the Easy-Yo Yoghurt Maker (Big W)
* Demonstrated product in an effortless, user-friendly manner
* Encouraged potential customers to sample product
* Consistently met sales targets

Awards and Memberships

* Golden Key International Honour Society member (2002 - current)
* Australian Students' Prize 1999 (awarded to top 500 students in Australia)

Referees

 

John Coehlo
Director
Qismat Murder Mysteries
03 98994838
Email

Davina Grzelak
General Manager
Direct Image Promotions
(03) 9889 1455
 

 

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