Summary

Production Assistant with a "do what is needed to get the work done" attitude & a Casting Assistant to help find the best talent for any project!

Credits

12/20 – 12/20

Production Assistant Reasonable Doubt (Season 4)

Discovery — TV — Painless Productions Details
12/20 – 12/20

Production Runs ( crafty, equipment, crew meals, etc) Responsible for monitoring sanitation COVID guidelines for the entire crew Handled petty cash Assisted set up/ strike

7/20 – 7/20

Production Assistant The Dead Files (Season 13)

Travel — TV — Painless Productions Details
7/20 – 7/20

Production Runs ( crafty, equipment, crew meals, etc) Responsible for monitoring sanitation COVID guidelines for the entire crew Handled petty cash Assisted set up/ strike

9/17 – 12/19

Stage Manager ((Freelance)) Los Angeles Chargers

CBS — TV — Artemis production Details
9/17 – 12/19

Acting Game Stage Manager for the Los Angeles Chargers at a 27,000-capacity venue. • Manage fan facing entertainment on & off the field • Direct contact for live DJ, Thunderbolts drum line, live bands, and sponsorship activations • Assist with pre-game and halftime entertainment including rehearsals, performances, and special appearance • Supervise and coordinate the work of sound crew, catering, and outsourcing vendors. • Interpret stage-set diagrams to determine stage layouts, and supervise placement of equipment and scenery.

11/15 – 11/16

Event Manager Nike 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Live/Special Event — AEG Details
11/15 – 11/16

Develop and sustain event policies and procedures while encouraging and supporting execution • Coordinate a variety of large-scale programs including movie premiere red carpets, award shows post parties such as the Emmys, ESPY Awards, E3 and BET • Liaison for vendors and partners to ensure highest level of customer service for external service providers • Oversee Xbox Plaza, The Terrace, Event Deck and Chick Hearn Ct including booking, execution and finances for internal and external clients • Collaborate with Global Partnerships and Event Services teams • Manage integrated food & beverage logistics and operations for global concessionaires • Driving force behind the collaborative efforts of Microsoft Theater and partners at LA Live entertainment complex • Compile and communicate all event requirements to all departments across L.A. Live campus and the City of Los Angeles • Manage various department administrative needs/projects including spreadsheets, presentations, creating binders, organizational charts, code and track invoices, submit monthly expense reports, arrange travel accommodations (flights, cars, event/hotel reservations) etc. • Notable events include NBA All Star 2018, Primetime Emmy Awards, NHL All Star 2017, Radio Disney Awards, The Game Awards, The All-Star Chef Classic, Nike 3on3 Tournament, Multiple sporting events with Lakers, Clippers, LA Kings, and Nike House of Hoops.

8/15 – 1/16

Casting Assistant Basketball Moms (Season 1)

TV — A. Smith & Co. Productions Details
8/15 – 1/16

Outreach, Cold Calling Talent, Setting up Skype Interviews, Organizing Pitch Grids, Organizing Audition Calendar, & any extra work needed from the Casting Producer

5/15 – 6/15

Audience Coordinator I Heart Radio Summer Pool Concert

The CW — Live/Special Event — Gotham Casting Details
5/15 – 6/15

Assist with audience casting, load in and any extra production needs

2/14 – 6/15

Event Sales & Marketing Coordinator Feld Entertainment

Live/Special Event Details
2/14 – 6/15

•Support the LA team on all business in LA DMA including Disney On Ice, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Disney Live!, Monster Jam, Supercross. •Cold calling organizations to leverage grassroots exposure, office administration and data entry, hotel trade and social media campaigns. •Assist PR and promotional events at the shows

7/14 – 7/14

Casting Assistant Pixar Play Parade

Live/Special Event — Disneyland Resort Details
7/14 – 7/14

• Assist at auditions ( processing, sign in and set up) • Assist taping auditions, uploading sessions using Disney’s Version of Cast it • Attend director meetings and generally help out wherever needed

Recos

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Education

Class of '12

Academy of Radio & TV Broadcsting

Radio Graduate

Skills

  • • Able to serve as a production assistant at assigned events/s
  • • Assist with cold calling organizations to leverage grassroot
  • • Highly skilled in assisting special events staff in all aspe
  • • Locate performers or extras for crowd and background scenes
  • • Proficient with Microsoft office tools
  • Scheduling/coordinating