Michael Barnes

Worked on the ESPYs award show. Main responsibilities included assisting the office with administrative details, helped remote crew with organizing, went on runs and picked up and distributed all required scripts.

Production assistant for a docu-reality series following the LA Clippers dancers. Assisted with anything crew needed on location. Helped to mitigate crew foot print at sensitive locations. Also, I ordered crew lunches and went on various runs. From January to May, I was the point person for releases in post-production. I was in charge of tracking, logging, compiling and delivering releases to the E! network. Also, transcribed parts of cuts and performed quality control for every episode as it is delivered.

Key PA and on-set photographer for a back yard makeover show called, "I Hate My Yard." On-set photographer for show where network required a variety of production stills including: posed, candid, group and portrait shots, along with behind-the-scenes and family reveal photos. Also, on location, I was responsible to get any and all releases signed, help set up and break down all gear and assisted camera, grip and art department wherever needed. In between episodes, I was responsible for captioning and delivering all production stills and send them to the network. I also scouted locations and participants for possible future episodes and canvassing homes near the shooting location. Lastly, I was also required to pre-order any production and construction supplies for delivery and created a catered lunch schedule for the following week of production. - Captioned and delivered production stills to the network for every episode. -Ordered construction and production supplies in advance for all episodes.

-Provided general support for office staff. -Answered phones. -Made copies for the script department and distro. -Made food and crafty runs. -Assisted on-location crew with gear when needed.

-Operated Go-Pro cameras that were installed on stage. -Replaced card and batteries where needed. -Media managed all footage for show's future use.

Production assistant for a new online YouTube channel called Polaris, under the broader company Maker Studios. Assisted in the production of a daily tech and gaming show, called "The Daily Byte." Operated the Teleprompter for various taped and live shows, technically assisted in hooking up cables for live feeds and video game systems and acted as prop master for a game show where heavy research was involved to find and assemble props.

Key set production assistant for this traveling docu-reality show. Facilitated rental car check-outs and pick-ups for crew at various airports. Acted as talent wrangler to hosts in morning and catered to their needs. Also, coordinated lunch orders, released people, locked up sets and arranged crafty and coolers in vehicles nightly.

Assistant for "The Sing Off" and "Comedy Central Roast" franchise's executive producer Joel Gallen. Ran any personal errands for him, maintained calendars and schedules, helped prep for events and appointments, escorted his guests on show nights.