* BS in Info & Computer Science, Georgia Institute of Technology
* Teaches: Inside Film & TV Comedy, Audition for Film & Television, On Camera Dynamics
* 15 years performing arts experience
He worked in radio through college, eventually holding the titles of Music, Promotions, and News Director all at the same time for WCHK radio in Atlanta. He interned at Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer, helping on TV series which included C.S.I., Dark Angel and Felicity. That lead to Allen becoming a casting assistant on UPN’s ABBY and FOX’s A MINUTE WITH STAN HOOPER. He also worked as a casting associate for Jason Kennedy on PRETTY DEAD GIRL (2004 Sundance official selection) and EATING (2005 Sundance official selection). From the pilot to the finale, he was the casting associate for all eleven seasons of ABC’s Modern Family. Allen is the recipient of four Artios Nominations and in 2015, he received the Casting Society of America’s Associate Spotlight Award Los Angeles.