Sandra Merrill has worked in the television industry for the past 20 years. As a Commercial Casting Director, she cast over 400 national commercials for such clients as Coca-Cola, Toyota, Bud Lite, Sears, McDonald’s, AT&T, Pepsi, Levi’s, Target, Tide,  Burger King,  Kellogg’s, J.C. Penny, Ford and Sprite.  She also worked as a Commercial Talent Agent for Acme Talent and Literary Agency.  Sandra had her own management company, which specialized in finding and developing talent; her clients booked Guest Star and Co-Star roles, went to producers on network shows, and auditioned for lead and supporting roles in film.

As an expert in her field, she has been interviewed by Advertising Age, Backstage West, and CNN as well as writing articles for the on-line publication “Actor’s Ink.”  Her classes are listed in many publications including “Hollywood Acting Coaches and Teachers Directory” and in the 11th Gold Edition of Judy Kerr’s “Acting is Everything.” She has participated in panels for SAG, Association of Talent Agents and was a member of CCDA (Commercial Casting Directors Association).