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FREELANCE PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Professional Summary
Motivated film production crew member experienced with independent and studio-funded projects, as well as feature-length films. Past work has included serving as Travel Coordinator for Portlandia and Production Coordinator to Fred Armisen in Odd Jobs.
Skills
  • Final Cut Pro and Photoshop
  • Organized and resourceful
  • Strong communication skills
  • Thrives under pressure
  • MS Office Suite
  • Project management
  • Skilled multi-tasker
  • Budgeting
  • Digital video production process
Work History
Freelance Production Assistant, 01/2016 to Current
 Nike | Adidas – Portland, OR
  • Supported producers, associate producers, clients, and photographers with the production of still photo shoots.
  • Created and confirmed purchase orders.
  • Lead production assistant for different photo shoots.
  • Assisted production executives as required including running errands.

Production Coordinator , 02/2017 to 02/2017
 Need\'ham Productions - Reebok Shoot – Portland, OR
  • Coordinated with the talent relations department to facilitate execution and payment of talent contracts.
  • Conducted concept reviews in task given and updated vital information daily.
  • Created and maintained call sheets.
  • Manage procurement of props, clothing, wardrobe and vehicles.
  • Organized 3 photo shoots on location.

Production Coordinator, 12/2016 to 12/2016
 Broadway Video for Comedy Central - Odd Jobs – Portland, OR
  • Provided clerical support for TV producer and executive producer as well as director.
  • Managed production and booking schedule for the show, also maintained paperwork for artists booking and performances.
  • Trained new production assistants how to have a successful shift.
  • Arranged flights, housing, and transportation for actors and director.
    • Attended production meetings, kept track of actors timing between shots, created schedules, and logs for post-production, copying and distributing scripts.
    Co-Producers Assistant/ Office Production Assistant, 06/2015 to 11/2016
     Sidetreet Entertainment - Portlandia Season 6 & Season 7 – Portland, OR
  • Assisted actors and crew, issued scripts, provided car services, travel and accommodation bookings.
  • Scheduled rider fulfillment and impromptu requests of performance crew.
  • Secured confidential documents, agreements and other sensitive information related to show production.
  • Managed production and booking schedule for shows also maintained paperwork for artists booking and performances.
    • Able to evaluate operational needs and implement strategies that increase productivity, enhance quality, and improve cost effectiveness.
    Freelance Production Assistant, 11/2015 to 02/2016
     Swanson Studios – Portland, OR
    • Served as liaison between producers, photographers and the production team on each Nike photo shoot.
    • Performed clerical and production tasks.

    Freelance Office Production Assistant / Art Production Assistant, 01/2015 to 06/2015
     Bent Image Lab – Portland, OR
    • Researched and made purchases for set and prop materials.
    • Created shot lists and prepared the set for shooting.
    • Assisted production executives as required including running errands.
    • Attended and contributed ideas in brainstorming sessions.
    • Work across departments to address special needs and coordinate vendors on set during prep, filming and strike.
    • Prepared for every day to be different from the last and approached each day with flexibility.
    Video Producer, 10/2014 to 02/2015
     Rostam Productions, LLC – Portland, OR
    • Created and tracked budgets and schedules.
    • Supported morale of cast and crew.
    • Hired and supervised production staff and crew of fifteen.
    • Managed casting and selected shot locations.
    • Managed on-location filming in high-traffic areas.​
    Director / Editor, 07/2014 to 10/2014
     Dishman Hills Conservancy – Spokane, WA
    • Established relationships with the interviewees and arranged their recording schedules.
    • Arranged time for filming each week.
    • Managed casting and selected shot locations.
    • Created shot lists, booked talent and locations and prepared the location and set for shooting.
    • Led daily production meetings and weekly production calls.
    • Supervised the post-production process, including editing, dubbing and color correction.
    • Edited raw footage to air using Final Cut Pro X.

    Production Designer, 05/2014 to 06/2014
     Erasmus Films - If There's A Hell Below – Kennewick, WA
    • Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.
    • Discussed the script, character and location requirements with the director and producer.
    • Analyzed overall requirements and provided material, cost and timeline specifications for the project.
    • Implemented the changes and completed projects within schedule and budget.

    Education
    Bachelor of Arts: Film Production, 2013
     Portland State University - Portland, OR
    • Graduated Magna Cum Laude
    Hobbies
    Traveled to 48 countries.Enjoy immersing myself in new cultures.Documentaries are my favorite genre. Being outdoors.
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    Resume Overview

    Companies Worked For:

    • Nike | Adidas
    • Need\'ham Productions - Reebok Shoot
    • Broadway Video for Comedy Central - Odd Jobs
    • Sidetreet Entertainment - Portlandia Season 6 & Season 7
    • Swanson Studios
    • Bent Image Lab
    • Rostam Productions, LLC
    • Dishman Hills Conservancy
    • Erasmus Films - If There's A Hell Below

    School Attended

    • Portland State University

    Job Titles Held:

    • Freelance Production Assistant
    • Production Coordinator
    • Co-Producers Assistant/ Office Production Assistant
    • Freelance Office Production Assistant / Art Production Assistant
    • Video Producer
    • Director / Editor
    • Production Designer

    Degrees

    • Bachelor of Arts : Film Production , 2013

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