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John Raya

Los Angeles, CA

http://staffmeup.com/profile/johnraya

Summary

I'm a quick thinking, hard working team player with a proven track record. I am quick to adapt to change, and work well in high pressure situations. If you aren't at least considering me, you're doing yourself and the production a disservice.

Credits

10/23 – 11/23

Production Manager People Magazine Investigates (Season 8)

Investigation Discovery — TV — Finch Productions Details
10/23 – 11/23

• Simultaneously set up and managed logistics for multiple casts and crews in multiple cities • Coordinated with producers to finalize shoot schedules • Organized travel arrangements & overnight accommodations for crew and talent • Organized rental vehicles and transportation for crew and talent in the field • Booked production crews in various locations across the country • Secured equipment for interviews from local rental houses in various locations across the country • Created and distributed call sheets and contact lists, and filming permits for locations • Created COIs and Credit Card Authorizations for equipment rentals and hotel accommodations • Communicated with the Post-Production & Operations teams to obtain media & equipment for each shoot • Scout and secure locations for remote shoots, working with camera department to create visually appealing images and looks • Managed and maintained all communications equipment on location for Zoom recording • Acted as DIT on location when filming locally

5/23 – 10/23

Production Manager Surviving a Serial Killer (Season 1)

Investigation Discovery — TV — Radley Studios Details
5/23 – 10/23

• Simultaneously set up and managed logistics for multiple casts and crews in multiple cities • Coordinated with producers to finalize shoot schedules • Organized travel arrangements & overnight accommodations for crew and talent • Organized rental vehicles and transportation for crew and talent in the field • Booked production crews in various locations across the country • Secured equipment for interviews from local rental houses in various locations across the country • Created and distributed call sheets and contact lists, and filming permits for locations • Created COIs and Credit Card Authorizations for equipment rentals and hotel accommodations • Communicated with the Post-Production & Operations teams to obtain media & equipment for each shoot • Scout and secure locations for remote shoots, working with camera department to create visually appealing images and looks • Managed and maintained all communications equipment on location for Zoom recording • Acted as DIT on location when filming locally

10/22 – 4/23

Production Coordinator People Magazine Investigates (Season 7)

Investigation Discovery — TV — Finch Productions Details
10/22 – 4/23

-Set up and managed logistics for cast and crew -Coordinated with producers to finalize shoot schedules -Organized travel arrangements & overnight accommodations for crew and talent -Organized rental vehicles and transportation for crew and talent in the field -Booked production crews in various locations across the country -Secured equipment for interviews from local rental houses in various locations across the country -Created and distributed call sheets and contact lists -Created COIs and Credit Card Authorizations for equipment rentals and hotel accommodations -Communicated with the Post Production & Operations team to obtain media & equipment for each shoot -Scout locations for shoots, working with camera department to create visually appealing images and looks

7/22 – 10/22

Production Coordinator

Staff Position — Abbson Details
7/22 – 10/22

-Set up and managed logistics for cast and crew -Organized travel arrangements & overnight accommodations for crew and talent -Organized rental vehicles and transportation for crew and talent in the field -Booked production crews in various locations across the country -Secured equipment for live events from local rental houses in various locations across the country -Created and distributed call sheets and contact lists -Revised existing internal document templates, and created new templates as needed -Communicated with the Post Production & Operations team to obtain media & equipment for each shoot -Coordinated with Podcast Producers to support production wherever necessary

11/21 – 4/22

Production Coordinator People Magazine Investigates (Season 6)

Investigation Discovery — TV — Finch Productions Details
11/21 – 4/22

-Set up and managed logistics for cast and crew -Coordinated with producers to finalize shoot schedules -Organized travel arrangements & overnight accommodations for crew and talent -Organized rental vehicles and transportation for crew and talent in the field -Booked production crews in various locations across the country -Secured equipment for interviews from local rental houses in various locations across the country -Created and distributed call sheets and contact lists -Created COIs and Credit Card Authorizations for equipment rentals and hotel accommodations -Communicated with the Post Production & Operations team to obtain media & equipment for each shoot -Scout locations for shoots, working with camera department to create visually appealing images and looks -Acted as COVID Compliance Officer while on location

1/08 – 6/08

Production Coordinator Split Ends (Season 3)

Style Network — TV — 44 Blue Productions Details
1/08 – 6/08

-Set up and managed logistics for cast and crew -Coordinated with producers to finalize shoot schedules -Organized travel arrangements & overnight accommodations for crew and talent -Organized rental vehicles and transportation for crew and talent in the field -Secured equipment for interviews from local rental houses in various locations across the country -Communicated with the Post Production & Operations team to obtain media & equipment for each shoot

8/07 – 12/07

Production Assistant Hell's Kitchen (Season 5)

Fox — TV — A. Smith & Co. Productions Details
8/07 – 12/07

-Wrangled contestants/talent on location shoots -Worked closely with main talent while on set -Assisted grip department with location ESU -Assisted camera department with on-set ESU -Coordinated PA resources for principal photography during dinner services -Coordinated with casting department to fill the restaurant for dinner services -Assisted Art Department with restaurant reset for finale episode

8/07 – 12/07

Production Assistant Hell's Kitchen (Season 4)

Fox — TV — A. Smith & Co. Productions Details
8/07 – 12/07

-Wrangled contestants/talent on location shoots -Worked closely with main talent while on set -Assisted grip department with location ESU -Assisted camera department with on-set ESU -Coordinated PA resources for principal photography during dinner services -Coordinated with casting department to fill the restaurant for dinner services -Assisted Art Department with restaurant reset for finale episode

Self ID

I identify with the following groups:

  • Ethnicity: Hispanic, Latino/a/e or Latinx
  • Ethnicity: White or Caucasian
  • Gender: Man

Recos

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Michael Piscitelli
Line Producer
John is an A-list member of your team. He accomplishes all tasks in a timely manner with thorough attention to the matter at hand, and his positive attitude gives confidence to the people around him. Everyone on our show enjoyed working with him, fro ...MORE...

Skills

  • Social Media
  • Google Docs
  • Google Sheets
  • Google Drive
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Cal