Summary

Film/TV Production degree from Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles; Master's degree in Media Research from UT Austin. I have media work experience in New York, Texas, & California where I currently reside. Looking for great projects! AndrewRicoTX@gmail.com

Credits

11/15 – 11/15

Production Assistant Snaketacular

Discovery — TV — Pilgrim Studios
11/15 – 11/15
2/15 – 2/15

Casting Assistant (Open Call) Extreme Weight Loss

ABC — TV Details
2/15 – 2/15

Oversaw and managed applicants, distributed information packets, relayed information and answered various questions. Succeeded in high-pressure environment and oversaw waiting room with 100+ people

1/15 – 1/15

Production Assistant The 41st Annual People's Choice Awards

CBS — Live/Special Event — Gotham Casting Details
1/15 – 1/15

Assisted Gotham Casting CEO Michel Petolino during the live awards show; Organized and instructed attendees as seat fillers during commercial breaks; Managed hundreds of attendees at check-in station

6/14 – 9/14

Development Assistant Fantastic Fest

Film (Feature-length) — Alamo Drafthouse Details
6/14 – 9/14

Assistant to Market Coordinator Jean Lauer and Director Rodney Perkins; Responsible for managing information and contacting potential vendors; Communicated with international filmmakers and fulfilled their requests

7/14 – 7/14

Set Production Assistant

Staff Position — First and Goal Pictures Details
7/14 – 7/14

Drove CUBE TRUCK; purchased set props and decoration; assisted with set up and take down of set; drove and picked up cast members; On set: directly assisted Production Manager with tasks; instructed and managed "contestants" by relaying information; **REFERENCE AVAILABLE

6/14 – 6/14

Production Assistant Austin Television Festival

Live/Special Event — Austin Television Festival Details
6/14 – 6/14

Set up camera equipment and recorded panels such as 'Orange is the New Black' and the 'Hey Dude' cast reunion; entrusted to work independently, requiring on-the-spot decisions and execution as needed; picked up additional shifts as needed to best assist the Austin Television Festival and ensure it's success

3/14 – 3/14

Production Assistant (SXSW) Mtvu Woodie Awards

MTVU — Live/Special Event — Gotham Casting Details
3/14 – 3/14

Promoted event throughout downtown Austin; assisted with creative input to best market event; day of event duties: check-in of attendees, managed crowd and ensured safety precautions, assisted Gotham Casting founder Michael Petolino with tasks as needed

8/13 – 8/13

Production Assistant American Idol (Season 13)

Fox — TV Details
8/13 – 8/13

Managed talent and escorted them to the appropriate places. Responsible for making and carrying out on-the-spot decisions. Assisted in any area as needed, including, but not limited to: holding room management, assembly and break down of set, and organizing contestant information

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Education

University of Texas at Austin

Master's (Expected 2015)- Media Studies

Loyola Marymount University

Bachelor's of Arts- Film/TV Production

Skills

  • Film
  • Final Cut Pro
  • New Media
  • Social Media
  • Casting
  • Public Speaking
  • presentations
  • Promotions
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Twitter
  • Blogger
  • Film Criticism
  • horror
  • Non-profit Volunteer