Summary

Official DGA 2016 Candidate “Dream with Purpose Create with Passion” An accomplished, high-performing creative professional with over 7 years of experience in coordinating, writing, editing and managing creative and administrative operations.

Credits

5/17 – 6/17

Production Assistant The Paynes (Season 1)

OWN — TV — OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Tyler perry studios Details
5/17 – 6/17

Base Camp Duties Making sure the actors have arrived to basecamp and are “in the chair” (hair/makeup trailer). Making sure they check in with wardrobe and also connecting with wardrobe for changes during the day Distributing daily sides Getting breakfast order for the cast Getting the Actors in the Tranpo Van Catching when arriving to set On Set Duties Responsible for keeping track of the main actors of the shoot while they’re on set (or, any actors of the day that have lines and are listed on the call sheet). Keeping the actors and styling team up to speed on which scene is up next. Alerting the hair/make-up team when the AD calls for “last looks”. Making sure actors are well informed on set of current scenes, blocking etc Getting the okay from the AD when actors are wrapped and sending them back to base.

4/17 – 6/17

Production Assistant The Have and Have Nots (Season 5)

OWN — TV — TPS Details
4/17 – 6/17

Base Camp Duties Making sure the actors have arrived to basecamp and are “in the chair” (hair/makeup trailer). Making sure they check in with wardrobe and also connecting with wardrobe for changes during the day Distributing daily sides Getting breakfast order for the cast Getting the Actors in the Tranpo Van Catching when arriving to set On Set Duties Responsible for keeping track of the main actors of the shoot while they’re on set (or, any actors of the day that have lines and are listed on the call sheet). Keeping the actors and styling team up to speed on which scene is up next. Alerting the hair/make-up team when the AD calls for “last looks”. Making sure actors are well informed on set of current scenes, blocking etc Getting the okay from the AD when actors are wrapped and sending them back to base.

2/17 – 2/17

Production Assistant A Madea Family Funeral

Film (Feature-length) — Check The Gate Productions Details
2/17 – 2/17

Base Camp Duties Making sure the actors have arrived to basecamp and are “in the chair” (hair/makeup trailer). Making sure they check in with wardrobe and also connecting with wardrobe for changes during the day Distributing daily sides Getting breakfast orders for the cast Getting the Actors in the Tranpo Van Catching when arriving to set On Set Duties Responsible for keeping track of the main actors of the shoot while they’re on set (or, any actors of the day that have lines and are listed on the call sheet). Keeping the actors and styling team up to speed on which scene is up next. Alerting the hair/make-up team when the AD calls for “last looks”. Making sure actors are well informed on set of current scenes, blocking etc Getting the okay from the AD when actors are wrapped and sending them back to base.

10/15 – 2/17

First Assistant Director "Selfless" True Happiness

Film (Short) — LA Yearby Productions Details
10/15 – 2/17

LA Yearby Productions, Atlanta G.A- “Selfless”- Short Film A Production Company devoted to creating positive and uplifting content with a message for the whole family. •Coordinating all production activity such as scheduling, filming time tables, shot list and creating detailed call sheets in addition to performing other office duties. •Active liaison link between the director, cast and crew; providing effective call sheets, up to date information and progress reports during and after shooting. •Maintaining control on set, managing safety operations, keeping up energy, ensuring that talent is on standby and crew is prepared for the day. •In charge of supervising on set operations such as monitoring hair, make-up, wardrobe and set composition. •Excellent with communicating messages and able to step into different roles when needed such as taking continuity photos, slating and assisting with lighting. •Fast turnaround for casting last minute talent and crew when needed.

10/16 – 11/16

Production Assistant Too Close To Home (Season 2)

TLC — TV — And Action, LLC
10/16 – 11/16
11/15 – 12/15

Production Assistant (Art Department ) Saints & Sinners (Season 1)

Bounce — TV — Swirl Films Details
11/15 – 12/15

Responsible for Assisting Art Department in executing all of the visual artistry on set.

9/15 – 11/15

Production Assistant The Salt Talk Show (Season 1)

YouTube — TV — Soul Feed TV & Salt Media Group
9/15 – 11/15
4/15 – 10/15

Production Director (People TV/ Nikhol B Jackson Show ) Nikhol B Jackson Show

Live/Special Event — Public People TV Access Details
4/15 – 10/15

Nikhol B Jackson TV is a talk show with a mission is to assist others on their journey towards Hope, Healing, Peace and Recovery, and to spread the word about holistic daily living for the Mind, Body and Spirit. Accomplishments: •Successful in achieving the artistic goals of talk show; effective in coordinating a weekly Live Broadcast. •Responsible for creating content, composing daily call and run sheets and managing floor operations. •Successful in writing and editing show dialogue and script outlines for Host and Co-Host. •In charge of supervising the production crew, show guest and audience members. •Orchestrating creative development such as creating NEW segments in line with show concept. •Effective in working with a professional team in a fast paced environment, under pressure and with time constraints. •Successful in displaying leadership, quick response time, high energy and strong attention to detail.

Orgs

  • Black Women in Film
  • CoCo Studios
  • Kingdomwood Christian Film Festival
  • Studio 11 Films
  • Urban Home Entertainment
  • Wright Productions LLC

Media

Recos

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Education

Class of '15

AD Team Workshop - Alicia Daniels

Directors Assistant Certification
Class of '15

DGA (Directors Guild of America)

2016 Official Candidate - NYC

Phiiadelphia University

B.S

Skills

  • Final Cut Pro
  • Final Draft
  • Basecamp
  • Mac
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Fashion Design
  • Set Design
  • Script Supervisor
  • MS Outlook
  • HP