Brendan Backman
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
A level-headed & adaptable production assistant with a holistic view of both the office space and the production set. Has worked on both sides of the coin & knows the requirements, potential pitfalls, & minutiae of both aspects, and how they go hand in hand. Brings this comprehension to the office by understanding each department in a an office & how they work together.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Set Production Assistant
Freelance
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted costume designers, directors, cameramen and other crew members in meeting production guidelines.
- Coordinated extras for scenes and led individuals around set.
- Escorted individuals and visitors safely through film studio to set location.
- Helped set up and clean sets and production areas.
- Assisted other crew members with administrative tasks such as answering telephones, filing paperwork, and entering data entry for company records.
- Ran errands for actors and film executives.
On-Call Receptionist
Biscuit Filmworks
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
On-call Personal Assistant
Biscuit Filmworks
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
- Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Attended meetings, took notes and tracked action items.
Office Production Assistant
Biscuit Filmworks
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Organized events and meetings to maximize capacity and keep event venues running smoothly.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Ordered office supplies and kept office stocked with needed resources to operate smoothly.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Tracked and logged all purchases on company cards to aid with book-keeping.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Theatre & Performance
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2020
High School Diploma -
Orange County School of The Arts
Santa Ana, CA05.2014
Skills
- Client Relations
- Expense Management
- Calendar Management
- Bookkeeping
- Multi-Line Telephone Systems
- File Management
- Meeting Coordination
- Production Support
- Office Administration
- Film Crew Support
- Set Breakdowns
Additional Information
Worked various clerical and support positions for a neurological office between 2017-2021.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
On-Call Receptionist
Biscuit Filmworks
01.2023 - 01.2024
On-call Personal Assistant
Biscuit Filmworks
01.2023 - 01.2024
Office Production Assistant
Biscuit Filmworks
04.2022 - 01.2024
Set Production Assistant
Freelance
11.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - General Theatre & Performance
California State University - Long Beach
High School Diploma -
Orange County School of The Arts
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