Abby Flaherty
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Creative and out-of-the-box filmmaker who can easily adapts to different work styles through collaboration and communication. Hands-on, detail oriented, get-it-done professional who thrives under stressful deadlines and has takes pride in being nicknamed "The Chaos Coordinator".
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre Production Intern
LEGO Animation
Los Angeles, CA
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Participated in writing and development meetings, notetaking, and brainstorming with the creative team for many projects.
- Assisted with project coordination, events, and data management
Sales Associate
Funko Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products by keeping up with current media.
- Participated on team that provided a premium experience allowing customers to personalize their own Funko POP.
Production Assistant, Writing Assistant
Anthony Williams' Urban Nutcracker Documentary
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Transcribing documentary from unedited video to script format and creating outlines.
- Participated in production assistant duties as well as setting up camera and lighting equipment during on-location interviews.
Production Intern
Northern Lights Productions (NLP)
Boston, MA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Research and data management for creating museum exhibits of a varied client base
- Assisted in on-set documentary video production.
Writer, Social Media Team, Actor
Kitty Section
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Project planning/coordinating for actors to film in batches so that actors are not overworked as well as develop and write ideas for videos.
- Connecting with ZAG Animation (Disney) social media representatives for product testing and social media content creation.
Production Intern
Wilmington Community Television (WCTV)
Wilmington, MA
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Practicing camera operation by filming events such as live concerts, COVID Zoom events, and recorded studio work
- Creating edited multi-angle feature length film of live theater performances.
Art Team, Set Designer
Smack Man Resurrected
Boston, MA
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Coordinating with art team, producers, and director to buy and make props, set pieces, and costumes for the short film.
- Arriving early to set to transform the shooting location into a action-filled Indian household.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
Emerson College
Boston, MA & Los Angeles, CA12.2023
Skills
Technical Skills
- Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop)
- Google Suite (Docs, Drive, Slides)
- Microsoft Suite (Teams, Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- Canva
- Final Draft Pro
- Grip Work
- Directing
- Set Designer and Art Department
- Digital Special Effects
- Camera Operator
- Production Assistance
- Screenwriting
- Script Review and Coverage
- Development
- Stage Lighting
- Storyboarding
- Influencer Marketing
- Special Effects Makeup
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Youtube)
Soft Skills
- Project Support
- Report Writing
- Project Management and Scheduling
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Research
- Problem-Solving
- Client Relationships
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking and Organization
- Exceptional Communication Skills
Websites
Timeline
Sales Associate
Funko Hollywood
10.2023 - Current
Pre Production Intern
LEGO Animation
09.2023 - 12.2023
Production Assistant, Writing Assistant
Anthony Williams' Urban Nutcracker Documentary
07.2022 - 08.2022
Art Team, Set Designer
Smack Man Resurrected
05.2022 - 07.2022
Production Intern
Northern Lights Productions (NLP)
05.2022 - 08.2022
Production Intern
Wilmington Community Television (WCTV)
02.2021 - 05.2021
Writer, Social Media Team, Actor
Kitty Section
09.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
Emerson College