They do not value the Brand Ambassadors that work their events. I got paid within a normal time frame (month after event). However, they issued a stop payment on my check, causing several payments to bounce which completely inconvenienced me and caused me to be late on several bills. Trying to reach them is a task. I had to call back to back for a week and dial every extension before I spoke to the owner. And he didn't take responsibility but instead blamed it on the bank. They pay well but it is not worth the trouble.
I am astounded by the way this agency has handled a situation, an event I had done for them, by continuing to delay payment. When I had first seen this agency and applied for the job, I thought they were reputable. Of course, I myself am from California and being that the agency is hqed in California, I would have expected this agency to keep their word.
Let's start with the actual event. I ended up going out of my way, to travel to Louisville, a city around an hour a half away to do an event for them. It was for a protein bar marathon. I not only had to get a hotel, but I did the event when another individual, I had referred, could not do it. Apparently, she had fallen sick. So that day I had to take on two roles, one as a brand ambassador and one as a team lead. After taking pics and providing everything they wanted, I had to send them to two separate individuals, including doing my end work, to satisfy their requirements and their clients.
For this, I asked for an hour and a half bonus. First, being that I had worked for $25/hr. which was fine and the staffing rep from them said that she would do it. I was expecting a check that week or within two. Still no response. I called them back, talking to the owner and he wanted me to supply proof of pics of the event. I did just this and I am still waiting two more weeks for a check to be cut. Not only this, but the wage went down to the $25/hr. because he did NOT approve it. That's fine.
Today, I called the owner again, and he said the check HAD NOT EVEN BEEN PROCESSED. Now I wonder? If this is a Californian hqed agency, the laws take worker's right EXTREMELY seriously. If I had not called and instead asked the attorney general to intervene, it would not have looked good. Granted, the check is being processed now; but an agency with full fledge phone, email address, and physical address; should not be the ones that are this shady. They have another event in Louisville; but seeing as they were so aloof on this last event, I do not know if I would want to work for them. Even more so, I caution anyone that does. Being delayed by many other agencies in the past, I am overly cautious now; however, I thought a California agency would have higher standards. Apparently, not. I apologize for writing this review, but that is pretty bad. Not cutting a check and not honoring a time and a half; even when I should be asking for interest on how long it has taken them. Everything I have is in plain writing so that is uber evidence I have.
All in all, I want people who are independently contracted to watch out for this agency. This is not meant to slander, but instead to offer a true and honest review.
I am thoroughly ashamed that I found and agency, as legitimate as this one, not follow through on time. Even more so, the owner had NO IDEA what event I did when I had talked to him before and emailed him details.
Ascent Talent, Model, Promotion Ltd. Reviews
Do not work for them
They do not value the Brand Ambassadors that work their events. I got paid within a normal time frame (month after event). However, they issued a stop payment on my check, causing several payments to bounce which completely inconvenienced me and caused me to be late on several bills. Trying to reach them is a task. I had to call back to back for a week and dial every extension before I spoke to the owner. And he didn't take responsibility but instead blamed it on the bank. They pay well but it is not worth the trouble.
I am astounded by the way this agency has handled a situation, an event I had done for them, by continuing to delay payment. When I had first seen this agency and applied for the job, I thought they were reputable. Of course, I myself am from California and being that the agency is hqed in California, I would have expected this agency to keep their word.
Let's start with the actual event. I ended up going out of my way, to travel to Louisville, a city around an hour a half away to do an event for them. It was for a protein bar marathon. I not only had to get a hotel, but I did the event when another individual, I had referred, could not do it. Apparently, she had fallen sick. So that day I had to take on two roles, one as a brand ambassador and one as a team lead. After taking pics and providing everything they wanted, I had to send them to two separate individuals, including doing my end work, to satisfy their requirements and their clients.
For this, I asked for an hour and a half bonus. First, being that I had worked for $25/hr. which was fine and the staffing rep from them said that she would do it. I was expecting a check that week or within two. Still no response. I called them back, talking to the owner and he wanted me to supply proof of pics of the event. I did just this and I am still waiting two more weeks for a check to be cut. Not only this, but the wage went down to the $25/hr. because he did NOT approve it. That's fine.
Today, I called the owner again, and he said the check HAD NOT EVEN BEEN PROCESSED. Now I wonder? If this is a Californian hqed agency, the laws take worker's right EXTREMELY seriously. If I had not called and instead asked the attorney general to intervene, it would not have looked good. Granted, the check is being processed now; but an agency with full fledge phone, email address, and physical address; should not be the ones that are this shady. They have another event in Louisville; but seeing as they were so aloof on this last event, I do not know if I would want to work for them. Even more so, I caution anyone that does. Being delayed by many other agencies in the past, I am overly cautious now; however, I thought a California agency would have higher standards. Apparently, not. I apologize for writing this review, but that is pretty bad. Not cutting a check and not honoring a time and a half; even when I should be asking for interest on how long it has taken them. Everything I have is in plain writing so that is uber evidence I have.
All in all, I want people who are independently contracted to watch out for this agency. This is not meant to slander, but instead to offer a true and honest review.
I am thoroughly ashamed that I found and agency, as legitimate as this one, not follow through on time. Even more so, the owner had NO IDEA what event I did when I had talked to him before and emailed him details.