Locate and rent all equipment and supplies needed for event Plan logistics of event Hire crew and oversee crew during event Pre-poduction location scout Handle petty cash Coordinate transportation and accommodations for crew and staff
Summary
Shawn Alston attended the University of Pittsburgh and graduated with bachelors degree in communications and broadcasting with a minor focus on studio arts. During his time in the Pittsburgh arts community, Shawn landed an internship with Clear Communications local station affiliate KISS 96.1. it evolved into a full-time opportunity to develop a branded program where he wrote and broadcasted live shows from studio and remote locations, and reported on concerts, parades, and festivals for a six-station clust
Credits
2/16 – 2/17
Audience Assistant – The Talk (Season 6)
CBS — TV — CBS Television Studios
2/16 – 2/17
9/10 – 8/15
Production Coordinator (Live Event ) – Various Events
Live/Special Event — Stun Gun Studios Details
9/10 – 8/15
4/13 – 4/14
Producer
Staff Position — Life Media Solutions LMS Details
4/13 – 4/14
Responsible for the production of all client projects Maintain and budget all company accounts Hire local crew for projects in various cities Supply all equipment and materials needed to ensure completion of projects Serve as liaison between clients and crew to keep on track to meet all deadlines
4/12 – 4/13
Studio Manager
Staff Position — House Casting Details
4/12 – 4/13
Supervised day-to-day operations Updated and maintained all studio equipment and casting spaces Sourced all vendors and contractors for studio Edited all casting sessions using Adobe Premiere, Pro-tools and other software Provided technical support for staff and clients Invoicing and bookkeeping for all studio accounts Maintain Housecasting.com website Oversee studio scheduling and calendar
3/12 – 4/12
Driver – Wakebrothers (Season 1)
MTV — TV — Pink Sneakers Productions Details
3/12 – 4/12
Transport staff and crew to and from set Drive mini vans, passenger vans, box trucks, and RV around city to various sets Purchase and setup craft services on set Handle petty cash Ensure vehicles are cleaned, fully fueled, and ready for transport Oversea all on sight permits and
6/11 – 11/11
Audience Producer – The Jeremy Kyle Show (Season 1)
TV — ITV Studios America Details
6/11 – 11/11
Oversaw day-to-day operations of audience department with staff of 15 Coordinated digital and traditional daily marketing for advanced ticket distribution Trained audience department staff for guest communication Approved design of promotional material, including flyers, T-shirts, prizes, tickets Secured audience of 150 to 200 per show 2 times a day 5 days a week.
5/11 – 8/11
Assistant Camera (AC) – Cake Boss: Next Great Baker (Season 2)
TLC — TV — High Noon Entertainment
5/11 – 8/11
4/11 – 7/11
Production Coordinator – Work of Art : The Next Great Artist (Season 2)
Bravo — TV
4/11 – 7/11
Recos
Education
Class of '05
University of Pittsburgh
BA/Mass Communications
My Gear
Skills
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