Christopher LaForgia

• Book and manage multiple crews all over the world and on high risk locations to ensure teams are safe, logistics are sound and within budget • Manage production coordinator’s and assistants on the show, oversee travel bookings and cost reports are correct • Work with LP and Head of Production to keep track of budget, manage production schedules and timely deliverables • On call 24/7, one of main PoCs in the event of extraction and/or security threats

-Creating Call Sheets, booking all travel necessary, Renting equipment and vehicles -Creating and managing a budget -Finding and negotiating with shoot locations -Filling out crew deal memos and time sheets -Using and reconciling PCards and Petty Cash, according to network/company policies -Using POs and tracking invoices -Tracking all costs and generating timely Cost Reports, Familiarity with Post to ensure a smooth hand off of the footage, Creating a series budget and production plan

Tech Intern -Return equipment used from shoots -Check out cameras, lighting, audio, accessories Be knowledgeable about all production gear including c300s, d3s, lenses etc. Update inventory using complex software and network with production teams

Helped build set (chairs, couches, table), assisted talent, picked up and returned equipment and props (cameras, tripods, sound eq), helped audience coordinator seat guests, set up walkies for crew, Highlight Producers and Associate Producers with the production of taped studio show, Perform crew functions as needed.

• Cover UCF events such as football games, news, Greek life events, student stories, relevant issues on campus. • Produce/shoot all content, meet strict deadlines and publish on KnightNews.com • Attend meetings to brainstorm new segment ideas, pitch stories, and review assignments -Schedule meetings, coordinate shoot locations and research new stories

• Assisted cameraman around Orlando for b-roll for an episode of Travel Channel’s Baggage Battles • Picked up crew to bring to locations, picked up talent from airport, acted as extra in the episode • Responsible for loading and unloading equipment, and setting up lights at shoot locations