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CONTRACT AND FREELANCE PROJECTS
PRODUCER/PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
Producer, Writer
Bernie Fisher: Everyday Hero (PBS, Documentary); KBYU Television
Associate Producer; Production Coordinator
Mormon Mythellaneous (Documentary); Issimo Productions with Covenant Communications
Mormon Mythellaneous (Documentary); Issimo Productions with Covenant Communications
Production Coordinator (APOC)
Wow, That's Funny!/WTF (Comedy/Reality Series); Brant Point Productions/Realitivity Real
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Key Production Assistant
AGP Development (TLC); Allison Grodner Productions
Production Assistant (MCR)
Kitchen Nightmares (NBC, Reality Series); A. Smith & Co./Granada America
Set Production Assistant
Hell's Kitchen 7 (Fox, Reality Series); Upper Ground Enterprises (A. Smith & Co.; Granada America)
Set Production Assistant
Hell's Kitchen 6 (Fox, Reality Series); Upper Ground Enterprises (A. Smith & Co.; Granada America)
Craft Services & Catering (Stage Production Assistant)
Beat the Monkey (Cartoon Network, Pilot); City Lights Media
Key Set Production Assistant
Here Come the Newlyweds 2 (ABC, Reality Series); The Jay & Tony Show; AND Syndicated/Warner Horizon
Stage Production Assistant
High School Musical: Get in the Picture Finale (ABC, Live Show); Derby Productions (The Jay & Tony Show)
Office Production Assistant
High School Musical: Get in the Picture (ABC, Reality Series); Derby Productions (The Jay & Tony Show)
Transcription Production Assistant
Look for Less (Style Network, Reality Series); The Style Network/E! Entertainment
OTHER POSITIONS
Extras/Casting Coordinator
Scout Camp (Independent Feature Film); Tenderfoot Films with Three Coin Productions
Assistant Editor
Sisterz in Zion (PBS, Documentary); A Melissa Puente Film; Covenant Communications
Assistant Editor
The Great Eight (PBS, documetnary); Roots Television, LLC
Wardrobe Supervisor
Shadow of Light (Independent Feature); Milestone Productions
Wow, That's Funny!/WTF (Comedy/Reality Series); Brant Point Productions/Realitivity Real
Production Coordinator (APOC)
The Little Chocolatiers (Documentary Reality Series); Long Pond Media/Realitivity Real
Production Coordinator (APOC)
She's Got the Look - Season 3 (Reality Series); Allison Grodner Productions
Production Coordinator (APOC)
Superheroes Pilot Project (Documentary and Reality Series); Long Pond Media
Production Coordinator (APOC)
Shaq Vs. Season 1 (ABC, Reality Series); Stewart Street Productions (Media Rights Capital/Dick Clark Productions)
Production Coordinator
Relationship Revolution (Multiple Docu-Style Spots); Issimo Productions with Corporate Alliance
Production Coordinator
Courage Zone Pilates (DVD Series); Three Coin Productions with Courage Zone
The Little Chocolatiers (Documentary Reality Series); Long Pond Media/Realitivity Real
Production Coordinator (APOC)
She's Got the Look - Season 3 (Reality Series); Allison Grodner Productions
Production Coordinator (APOC)
Superheroes Pilot Project (Documentary and Reality Series); Long Pond Media
Production Coordinator (APOC)
Shaq Vs. Season 1 (ABC, Reality Series); Stewart Street Productions (Media Rights Capital/Dick Clark Productions)
Production Coordinator
Relationship Revolution (Multiple Docu-Style Spots); Issimo Productions with Corporate Alliance
Production Coordinator
Courage Zone Pilates (DVD Series); Three Coin Productions with Courage Zone
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Key Production Assistant
AGP Development (TLC); Allison Grodner Productions
Production Assistant (MCR)
Kitchen Nightmares (NBC, Reality Series); A. Smith & Co./Granada America
Set Production Assistant
Hell's Kitchen 7 (Fox, Reality Series); Upper Ground Enterprises (A. Smith & Co.; Granada America)
Set Production Assistant
Hell's Kitchen 6 (Fox, Reality Series); Upper Ground Enterprises (A. Smith & Co.; Granada America)
Craft Services & Catering (Stage Production Assistant)
Beat the Monkey (Cartoon Network, Pilot); City Lights Media
Key Set Production Assistant
Here Come the Newlyweds 2 (ABC, Reality Series); The Jay & Tony Show; AND Syndicated/Warner Horizon
Stage Production Assistant
High School Musical: Get in the Picture Finale (ABC, Live Show); Derby Productions (The Jay & Tony Show)
Office Production Assistant
High School Musical: Get in the Picture (ABC, Reality Series); Derby Productions (The Jay & Tony Show)
Transcription Production Assistant
Look for Less (Style Network, Reality Series); The Style Network/E! Entertainment
OTHER POSITIONS
Extras/Casting Coordinator
Scout Camp (Independent Feature Film); Tenderfoot Films with Three Coin Productions
Assistant Editor
Sisterz in Zion (PBS, Documentary); A Melissa Puente Film; Covenant Communications
Assistant Editor
The Great Eight (PBS, documetnary); Roots Television, LLC
Wardrobe Supervisor
Shadow of Light (Independent Feature); Milestone Productions
WORK EXPERIENCE
Production Coordinator (APOC)
Various Production Companies
Sherman Oaks/Hollywood CA (project locations varied, contract work)
07/2009 to Present
• Maintained PO binders, wrap binders and check requests
• Tracked production and post production purchases and created spending reports and grids
• Supervised Production Office interns and production assistants
• Communicated often with traveling production teams and ensured needs were met immediately
• Handled new hire paperwork and worked with executives in executing credits and contact lists
• Worked directly with vendors, negotiated rates, tracked requests, and handled purchase requests
• Office and set organization and running smoothly as sole contact between the office, set and post
Key Production Assistant
Various Production Companies
Sherman Oaks CA (project locations varied, contract work)
05/2008 to 07/2009
• Issued new hire paper work; obtained and distributed walkies
• Handled and reconciled petty cash, production credit cards, and purchase orders
• Received and organized production release forms; maintained photo inventory of cast and extras
• Key support to the production management and A.D. teams; ran production shots and b-roll, set interviews; and monitored daily production schedules
• Communicated often with supervisors, executives, and team members
• Always maintained common sense and a professional, cheerful disposition on set and in the office
Production Facilities Supervisor/Projects Coordinator
BYU Media Arts Department
Brigham Young University; Provo UT
07/2007 to 08/2008
• Supervisor for the daily operations of a network of eight production/post production facilities
• Managed a successful production team who supported each specific production area
• Maintained department budget; approved and purchased equipment; and tracked purchase orders
• Worked directly with vendors for equipment needs, expendables, office purchases, and repairs
• Provided support to Media Arts and Animation students and instructors for course related and personal projects
Production Coordinator, Associate Producer
Issimo Productions
Pleasant Grove UT (project locations varied, contract work)
04/2007 to 08/2008
• Coordinated schedules, talent, locations, and production resources for “period piece” productions
• Researched, negotiated and secured production locations
• Received and organized production release forms; maintained photo inventory of cast and extras
• Worked directly with talent agencies in casting actors and coordinated Extras casting on set
• Successful in delivering production needs and support while staying under budget and on schedule
• Key player in development of script and story idea while support the creative development
• Effective track record in working with vendors and clients
Product Manager/Coordinator
JAKKS Pacific, Inc
Malibu CA
05/2005 to 01/2007
• Communicated directly between vendors and production team ensure production goals were met
• Developed a detailed and systematized database to accurately track production schedule and details
• Participated in weekly schedule and tracking meetings
• Liaison between vendors and creative team
• Coordinated with licensors to ensure creative team was meeting their standards with our brand
Production Coordinator
Passport Entertainment Productions
North Hollywood CA
10/2003 to 05/2005
• Tracked the production delivery schedule for monthly releases of 10 to 20 shows
• Daily coordination with the creative team (including writers, graphic designers, video editors, motion graphic designers, sound editors, DVD authoring, and web designers) to reach delivery deadline
• Conducted asset research to acquire media materials and obtain copyright and license rights
• Responsible for all quality control checks of printed and video related components, approved materials to send to the printers and replication facilities
• Consulted daily with executives and legal department to assure production goals were on-track
• Delegated liaison between vendors, sales team, and departments to ensure a efficient operation
Producer/Video Editor
The Waterford Institute
Sandy UT
12/2000 to 06/2003
• Streamlined the video department to create a cohesive team specifically related to design meetings, video production schedules, and securing talent and assets for each video project
• Attended meetings with the instructional design team to develop effective educational products
• Contacted, negotiated rates and coordinated each video production schedule with talent agencies
• Key in managing video department including production schedules, project flow, and media tracking
• Wrote, produced and edited video packages to accompany the interactive/instructional design lesson
• Secured locations and acquired props to supplement video projects
• Primary editor for the video post production on completed production projects operation
Post Production Coordinator/Studio Production Assistant/Editor
KBYU Media Center
Provo UT
01/1999 to 10/2000
• Coordinated post production scheduling with producers, clients and department heads
• Worked with clients in completing post production needs
• Production assistant in studio programs where performed duties as a studio camera operator, teleprompter, floor manager or ran tape for KBYU productions
• Researched materials for projects in development as part of story, media elements, and clearances
• Organized and coordinated production crew and talent for production interviews
• Managed releases, show budget, acquiring production equipment, and post production resources
• Participating in production meetings during project milestones
Media Arts Development Lab Technician/Teaching Assistant
KBYU Media Center/TMA 185
Provo, Utah
08/1997-12/1998
• Maintained equipment requests to facilitate approved production requests for students and faculty
• Managed any necessary repairs for digital video cameras, basic lighting kits, and sounds kits
• Taught students basic production skills including camera setups, lighting setups, sound, composition, telling a visual story, basic editing, crew positions, and team collaboration
• Provided technical and software assistance for equipment, software programs and production needs to Media Arts Development Lab users to enhance their skills in production
Various Production Companies
Sherman Oaks/Hollywood CA (project locations varied, contract work)
07/2009 to Present
• Maintained PO binders, wrap binders and check requests
• Tracked production and post production purchases and created spending reports and grids
• Supervised Production Office interns and production assistants
• Communicated often with traveling production teams and ensured needs were met immediately
• Handled new hire paperwork and worked with executives in executing credits and contact lists
• Worked directly with vendors, negotiated rates, tracked requests, and handled purchase requests
• Office and set organization and running smoothly as sole contact between the office, set and post
Key Production Assistant
Various Production Companies
Sherman Oaks CA (project locations varied, contract work)
05/2008 to 07/2009
• Issued new hire paper work; obtained and distributed walkies
• Handled and reconciled petty cash, production credit cards, and purchase orders
• Received and organized production release forms; maintained photo inventory of cast and extras
• Key support to the production management and A.D. teams; ran production shots and b-roll, set interviews; and monitored daily production schedules
• Communicated often with supervisors, executives, and team members
• Always maintained common sense and a professional, cheerful disposition on set and in the office
Production Facilities Supervisor/Projects Coordinator
BYU Media Arts Department
Brigham Young University; Provo UT
07/2007 to 08/2008
• Supervisor for the daily operations of a network of eight production/post production facilities
• Managed a successful production team who supported each specific production area
• Maintained department budget; approved and purchased equipment; and tracked purchase orders
• Worked directly with vendors for equipment needs, expendables, office purchases, and repairs
• Provided support to Media Arts and Animation students and instructors for course related and personal projects
Production Coordinator, Associate Producer
Issimo Productions
Pleasant Grove UT (project locations varied, contract work)
04/2007 to 08/2008
• Coordinated schedules, talent, locations, and production resources for “period piece” productions
• Researched, negotiated and secured production locations
• Received and organized production release forms; maintained photo inventory of cast and extras
• Worked directly with talent agencies in casting actors and coordinated Extras casting on set
• Successful in delivering production needs and support while staying under budget and on schedule
• Key player in development of script and story idea while support the creative development
• Effective track record in working with vendors and clients
Product Manager/Coordinator
JAKKS Pacific, Inc
Malibu CA
05/2005 to 01/2007
• Communicated directly between vendors and production team ensure production goals were met
• Developed a detailed and systematized database to accurately track production schedule and details
• Participated in weekly schedule and tracking meetings
• Liaison between vendors and creative team
• Coordinated with licensors to ensure creative team was meeting their standards with our brand
Production Coordinator
Passport Entertainment Productions
North Hollywood CA
10/2003 to 05/2005
• Tracked the production delivery schedule for monthly releases of 10 to 20 shows
• Daily coordination with the creative team (including writers, graphic designers, video editors, motion graphic designers, sound editors, DVD authoring, and web designers) to reach delivery deadline
• Conducted asset research to acquire media materials and obtain copyright and license rights
• Responsible for all quality control checks of printed and video related components, approved materials to send to the printers and replication facilities
• Consulted daily with executives and legal department to assure production goals were on-track
• Delegated liaison between vendors, sales team, and departments to ensure a efficient operation
Producer/Video Editor
The Waterford Institute
Sandy UT
12/2000 to 06/2003
• Streamlined the video department to create a cohesive team specifically related to design meetings, video production schedules, and securing talent and assets for each video project
• Attended meetings with the instructional design team to develop effective educational products
• Contacted, negotiated rates and coordinated each video production schedule with talent agencies
• Key in managing video department including production schedules, project flow, and media tracking
• Wrote, produced and edited video packages to accompany the interactive/instructional design lesson
• Secured locations and acquired props to supplement video projects
• Primary editor for the video post production on completed production projects operation
Post Production Coordinator/Studio Production Assistant/Editor
KBYU Media Center
Provo UT
01/1999 to 10/2000
• Coordinated post production scheduling with producers, clients and department heads
• Worked with clients in completing post production needs
• Production assistant in studio programs where performed duties as a studio camera operator, teleprompter, floor manager or ran tape for KBYU productions
• Researched materials for projects in development as part of story, media elements, and clearances
• Organized and coordinated production crew and talent for production interviews
• Managed releases, show budget, acquiring production equipment, and post production resources
• Participating in production meetings during project milestones
Media Arts Development Lab Technician/Teaching Assistant
KBYU Media Center/TMA 185
Provo, Utah
08/1997-12/1998
• Maintained equipment requests to facilitate approved production requests for students and faculty
• Managed any necessary repairs for digital video cameras, basic lighting kits, and sounds kits
• Taught students basic production skills including camera setups, lighting setups, sound, composition, telling a visual story, basic editing, crew positions, and team collaboration
• Provided technical and software assistance for equipment, software programs and production needs to Media Arts Development Lab users to enhance their skills in production
VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY WORK
Northridge/Regional YSA Activities Program
Activities Chairman
Northridge CA
10/2004 to 01/2007
• Supervised team to plan and execute weekly and monthly events for local young single adults
• Planned and executed large scale social activities for regional events
• Maintained budget for events and consistently reached the goals while staying under budget
• Designed and distributed marketing materials for events; communicated with other chairs
• Organized monthly projects to serve the community, those with special needs, or the elderly
Special Olympics Volunteer
Santa Clarita Special Olympics
Salt Lake City UT
06/2004
• Completed required training session
• Coordinated and served the guests, athletes and family, and their coaches
2002 Salt Lake Olympic Committee
Medals Plaza Volunteer
Salt Lake City UT
09/2001 to 02/2002
• Completed and participated in required training session
• Coordinated with guests at the Medals Plazas
• Communicated directly with International news groups and athletes to ensure needs were met
• Maintained a helpful and pleasant attitude always
BYU Sports Camp Counselor
Medals Plaza Volunteer
BYU, Provo UT
05/1998 to 08/1999
• Chaperoned youth athletes while staying in the dorms during their sports training week
• Organized and planned activities for the students to participate in during the evening
• Supported the youth in their respective athletic events
• Acted as a mentor while students were away from home and under the BYU Sports Camps supervision