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Brandon Smith

Denver,CO

Summary

Adept, multi-disciplinary, professional Artist and Consultant with extensive experience in various environments and business cultures ranging from major-studio movie sets to start-up and remote office spaces. Highly effective at supporting multiple projects and defining best solutions.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Contractor - Theatre, Film, Event Production

Freelance
New York, Las Vegas
01.2011 - Current

Positions held: Art Director, Technical Director, Properties Master, On-Set Dresser, Master Carpenter, Deck Carpenter, Construction Grip

Client Highlights: Bednark Studios, ITV Studios, Mas Events, SFDS, Shiraz Events, Silver State Productions, Sony Pictures, Tinc Productions

  • Manage design, procurement, fabrication, transportation, and installation of scenic elements and properties
  • Research, design, and fabricate properties and scenic elements
  • Estimate and source materials based on drafts, budget needs, and available information
  • Develop and maintain relationships with broad client base from various industries and work cultures

Business Development Associate - Events

Lyft
Las Vegas, NV
2018 - 2019
  • Acted as event producer responsible for developing, planning, sourcing, staffing, and managing Lyft branded events, and Lyft activations at existing events, while complying with brand guidelines
  • Networked with local businesses, community organizations, artists, and event producers to develop leads and relationships
  • Created demographic-based event location analyzation techniques adopted by multiple markets across North America

Independent Contractor - Research, Editing

Freelance
Las Vegas, NV
2015 - 2016

Positions held: Content Editor, Research Lead, Senior Analyst

Client Highlights: AskWonder.com, Babelfish Inc.

  • Managed independent research analysts, writers, and editors in creation of professional research briefs within remote work environment.
  • Promoted to Content Editor for reducing second revision rate for projects at AskWonder to under 25%, leading to second lowest average man-hours per project lead

Field Coordinator - TV and Film

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY
2013 - 2016

Note: This site serves as various filming locations for clients such as Comedy Central, CBS, and NBC

  • Represented interests of 620,000-square-foot, 13-story college during film production on its property to ensure all productions adhered to guidelines stipulated by the university
  • Served as primary contact and liaison for client Locations Departments as well as John Jay's Security, Custodial, and Facilities staff for each shoot
  • Created and maintained documentation to track usage, inventory, and timeline for each shoot

Stage Technician - Carpentry, Rigging

Signature Theatre
New York, NY
2014 - 2016
  • Participated in construction and installation of scenic and rigging elements

Stagehand - Carpentry, Rigging

Brooklyn Academy Of Music - Fisher
New York, NY
2013 - 2016
  • Participated in construction, transportation, and installation of scenic and rigging elements
  • Participated in the run of theatrical, dance, music, and experimental performances as Deck Carpenter

Independent Contractor - Performer

Freelance
New York, NY
2008 - 2014

Credits: The Knick S1E7 - Sear's Cousin, Blue Bloods S5 - Undercover Officer, The Following S1 - Follower, Hamlet: Unmasked (Epic Fog Productions) - Francisco/Reynaldo, Lucasville: The Untold Story of a Prison Riot (NYC Fringe Festival) - Jason Robb

  • Performed in various Theatrical, Television, and Film productions
  • Performed low-risk stunts such as brush-bys and foot chases

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH
2010

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Production Management
  • Personnel Management
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Logistics Management
  • Art Direction
  • Technical Direction
  • Business Development
  • Project Development
  • Client Relations
  • Research Experience
  • Design Experience

Affiliations

IATSE: International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees


Timeline

Independent Contractor - Theatre, Film, Event Production

Freelance
01.2011 - Current

Business Development Associate - Events

Lyft
2018 - 2019

Independent Contractor - Research, Editing

Freelance
2015 - 2016

Field Coordinator - TV and Film

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
2013 - 2016

Stage Technician - Carpentry, Rigging

Signature Theatre
2014 - 2016

Stagehand - Carpentry, Rigging

Brooklyn Academy Of Music - Fisher
2013 - 2016

Independent Contractor - Performer

Freelance
2008 - 2014

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre

Youngstown State University
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