Ron Lechler

Responsible for the producing digital short-format reality series Road Comic at all stages, bringing the project from pre-production through post. Featured comedic acts in experimental showcase format. • Booked and coordinated talent, managing clearance and securing releases. • Organized production by managing call-sheets and coordinating shooting schedule. • Developed concept, crafting creative vision of the show.

Responsible for overseeing story elements and narrative structure for TLC’s hit reality-shows “My 600LB Life” and “Where Are They Now”; functioned as the bridge between production and post-production teams; championed new episode ideas from initial concept to episode release. Coordinated with story producers, associate producers, editors, and script writers. • Constructed scenes, stringouts, bites, and OTF interview beds from footage using AVID Media Composer. • Delegated post-production and editing tasks to Story APs and researchers and oversaw completion. • Created and developed scene and episode outlines; generating ideas and solutions for overcoming storytelling obstacles. • Produced and oversaw storylines through coordination with production and post-production teams. • Reviewed hours of footage for story development as well as guidance for field production team. • Wrote interview questions and pickup bites for talent; shaping 90-minute episodes. • Executed network and show runner notes, simultaneously overseeing work of multiple edit bays.

Served as part of an exclusive creative team for The Science Channel’s four-part series, combining both entertainment and educational elements. Filled many different roles throughout the post-production process, working to facilitate collaboration between production and post teams. • Wrote dialogue, narration, scripts, outlines; orchestrating direction, tone, and voice of the show. • Conducted extensive research on dense and centuries-old materials, ensuring accurate on-screen information. Utilized information databases and photo archives, identifying appropriate visual media for project. • Contributed creative input to executives; fostering collaborative environment and shaping direction of the series. • Constructed scenes, stringouts, bites, and OTF interview beds from footage using AVID Media Composer. • Facilitated purchase of content, photos, artwork, and materials while managing copyright releases for television use.

Served as part of an exclusive creative team for The Science Channel’s four-part series, combining both entertainment and educational elements. Filled many different roles throughout the post-production process, working to facilitate collaboration between production and post teams. • Wrote dialogue, narration, scripts, outlines; orchestrating direction, tone, and voice of the show. • Conducted extensive research on dense and centuries-old materials, ensuring accurate on-screen information. Utilized information databases and photo archives, identifying appropriate visual media for project. • Contributed creative input to executives; fostering collaborative environment and shaping direction of the series. • Constructed scenes, stringouts, bites, and OTF interview beds from footage using AVID Media Composer. • Facilitated purchase of content, photos, artwork, and materials while managing copyright releases for television use.

Responsible for overseeing story elements and narrative structure for TLC’s hit reality-shows “My 600LB Life” and “Where Are They Now”; functioned as the bridge between production and post-production teams; championed new episode ideas from initial concept to episode release. Coordinated with story producers, associate producers, editors, and script writers. • Constructed scenes, stringouts, bites, and OTF interview beds from footage using AVID Media Composer. • Delegated post-production and editing tasks to Story APs and researchers and oversaw completion. • Created and developed scene and episode outlines; generating ideas and solutions for overcoming storytelling obstacles. • Produced and oversaw storylines through coordination with production and post-production teams. • Reviewed hours of footage for story development as well as guidance for field production team. • Wrote interview questions and pickup bites for talent; shaping 90-minute episodes. • Executed network and show runner notes, simultaneously overseeing work of multiple edit bays.

Held Production Assistant position on multiple programs produced by Funny Or Die and aired on the Comedy Central network. Performed multiple tasks with attention to detail and a work ethic warranting hiring on multiple consecutive projects. Shows included I Love you America with Sarah Silverman, Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, @Midnight w/ Chris Hardwick, and The Jim Jefferies Show. • Supported team through all stages of production, including development, pre-production, post-production, principal photography, and distribution. • Served as liaison between Producers, Directors and the production team for each show. • Earned repeated praise from management and executives for anticipating needs of talent and crew, prioritizing tasks and ensuring successful execution of all productions. • Diplomatically negotiated time between production and talent while delegating tasks to other production assistants. • Coordinated talent arrival and direction; collaborating with Production Manager, Production Coordinator, and security. • Responsible for shuttling of production, talent, props, and deliveries. • Assisted in set lockup and crowd control.

Accumulated multiple Production Assistant credits over two years of freelance and contract work in Los Angeles. Shows include: 73rd and 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards, Disney+’s Encore!, JOE.ie, AMC’s The Talking Dead, and NBC’s The Voice. Supported executives, producers, talent, and crew with any production task necessary; maintaining flexible and positive attitude throughout production process.

Accumulated multiple Production Assistant credits over two years of freelance and contract work in Los Angeles. Shows include: 73rd and 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards, Disney+’s Encore!, JOE.ie, AMC’s The Talking Dead, and NBC’s The Voice. Supported executives, producers, talent, and crew with any production task necessary; maintaining flexible and positive attitude throughout production process.

Accumulated multiple Production Assistant credits over two years of freelance and contract work in Los Angeles. Shows include: 73rd and 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards, Disney+’s Encore!, JOE.ie, AMC’s The Talking Dead, and NBC’s The Voice. Supported executives, producers, talent, and crew with any production task necessary; maintaining flexible and positive attitude throughout production process.

Responsible for all talent logistics on a multi-guest improvised comedy game show. • Facilitated transportation and appearance releases for all guests on the show. • Solely responsible for all talent hospitality including green room coordination and organization. • Greeted and entertained talent, fostering pleasant work environment. • Fostered effective communication with agents, publicists, and managers to meet talent needs. • Managed the daily schedule of guest talent; serving as a liaison between talent and production.

Started as a day-play Production Assistant, but quickly promoted to full-time Script PA on Comedy Central’s award-winning and prestigious 600-episode comedy game show. Managed multiple roles and responsibilities on a show that re-invented television’s social media integration. • Compiled and organized notes from Showrunner for integration into script drafts. • Implemented Showrunner notes; responsible for script changes and ensuring that the entire team had the most up-to-date version of scripts, credentials, schedules, and all other production documents. • Coordinated and distributed scripts and rundowns for each episode, partnering with Script Supervisor and Script Coordinator. • Ran show clock for host from inside the control room during high-pressure live episodes.

• Worked under Senior Talent Coordinator; managing scheduling, appearance releases, bookings with high-profile talent and serving as liaison between talent, Stage Manager, Supervising Producer, Digital Pod, and entire production team. Served as Senior Talent Coordinator in supervisor’s absence; taking on full responsibilities. • Worked directly with talent; greeting and entertaining show guests during down time; ensuring engaged, happy, and comfortable show talent, while supervising their transportation and appearance and managing green room traffic.

Held Production Assistant position on multiple programs produced by Funny Or Die and aired on the Comedy Central network. Performed multiple tasks with attention to detail and a work ethic warranting hiring on multiple consecutive projects. Shows included I Love you America with Sarah Silverman, Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, @Midnight w/ Chris Hardwick, and The Jim Jefferies Show. • Supported team through all stages of production, including development, pre-production, post-production, principal photography, and distribution. • Served as liaison between Producers, Directors and the production team for each show. • Earned repeated praise from management and executives for anticipating needs of talent and crew, prioritizing tasks and ensuring successful execution of all productions. • Diplomatically negotiated time between production and talent while delegating tasks to other production assistants. • Coordinated talent arrival and direction; collaborating with Production Manager, Production Coordinator, and security. • Responsible for shuttling of production, talent, props, and deliveries. • Assisted in set lockup and crowd control.

Held Production Assistant position on multiple programs produced by Funny Or Die and aired on the Comedy Central network. Performed multiple tasks with attention to detail and a work ethic warranting hiring on multiple consecutive projects. Shows included I Love you America with Sarah Silverman, Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, @Midnight w/ Chris Hardwick, and The Jim Jefferies Show. • Supported team through all stages of production, including development, pre-production, post-production, principal photography, and distribution. • Served as liaison between Producers, Directors and the production team for each show. • Earned repeated praise from management and executives for anticipating needs of talent and crew, prioritizing tasks and ensuring successful execution of all productions. • Diplomatically negotiated time between production and talent while delegating tasks to other production assistants. • Coordinated talent arrival and direction; collaborating with Production Manager, Production Coordinator, and security. • Responsible for shuttling of production, talent, props, and deliveries. • Assisted in set lockup and crowd control.

Managed script production and distribution for World of Wonder’s Ru Paul’s Drag Race spin-off series as lead of show’s script department. • Directly worked with the executive producers, director, talent and writers to format and distribute script for the show. • Managed staff of assistants for script department and production team. • Produced multiple scripts and sides; serving as liaison between the production department and Executive Producers during rewrites by distributing changes, notes, and updated scripts. • Recorded scene details such as position, facial expressions, camera position relative to cast, position of properties to refine the flow of the script and fix any discrepancies and continuity issues. • Reviewed script and prepared notes of actions, properties, and costumes to be used for each scene. • Listened to dialogue and informed cast of deviations from script. • Coordinated with Executive Producers, Directors, department heads, and talent to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.