Adam Kolegas
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Proven leader in film production at K Grip Inc, adept in strategic visioning and operational excellence. Spearheaded collaborations, significantly reducing downtime and enhancing set safety. Mentored teams, fostering skill development and customer focus. Mastered grip technology, ensuring projects remained on schedule despite challenges. Achieved a seamless blend of technical proficiency and team leadership.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO Rentals
K Grip Inc
Los Angeles
10.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with gaffers to assign appropriate lighting positions and rigging options for camera usage.
- Operated studio television cameras during live and taped productions, teleprompters, character generators and graphics software.
- Strategized with electrical and camera department leaders to confirm setup for lighting and camera configurations.
- Managed crew of crane operators and rigging grips on variety of projects.
- Attended meetings with location scouts and collaborated with director of photography to determine filming logistics.
- Reduced production downtime by efficiently managing equipment setup and breakdown for various scenes.
- Mentored junior grips and shared best practices, fostering teamwork and skill development within the crew.
- Enhanced film set safety by implementing effective rigging techniques and adhering to industry standards.
- Overcame challenging weather conditions and tight deadlines by adapting grip setups swiftly, keeping production on schedule.
- Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in grip technology, continuously improving skills to remain an asset to any production team.
- Streamlined communication between departments by serving as a liaison between the director, cinematographer, and other crew members regarding grip-related matters.
Key Grip
Local 80
Earth
09.2002 - Current
- Collaborated with gaffers to assign appropriate lighting positions and rigging options for camera usage.
- Operated studio television cameras during live and taped productions, teleprompters, character generators and graphics software.
- Strategized with electrical and camera department leaders to confirm setup for lighting and camera configurations.
- Managed crew of crane operators and rigging grips on variety of projects.
- Attended meetings with location scouts and collaborated with director of photography to determine filming logistics.
- Reduced production downtime by efficiently managing equipment setup and breakdown for various scenes.
- Mentored junior grips and shared best practices, fostering teamwork and skill development within the crew.
- Enhanced film set safety by implementing effective rigging techniques and adhering to industry standards.
- Overcame challenging weather conditions and tight deadlines by adapting grip setups swiftly, keeping production on schedule.
- Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in grip technology, continuously improving skills to remain an asset to any production team.
- Streamlined communication between departments by serving as a liaison between the director, cinematographer, and other crew members regarding grip-related matters.
Education
BAA - Film And Video Production
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2008
Skills
- Effective Decision Making
- Operational Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Strategic Visioning
Timeline
CEO Rentals
K Grip Inc
10.2016 - Current
Key Grip
Local 80
09.2002 - Current
BAA - Film And Video Production
Columbia College Chicago