Daniel McMillin
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in lighting design and leadership, showcased through contributions to award-winning projects for A-list artists and major clients like T-Mobile and the NFL. Expertise honed at MJH Media Group, enhancing technical setups for high-profile events. Excelled in roles requiring electrical knowledge, rigging, and team coordination, driving success in film, TV, and live events.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Grip, Electrician, Gaffer, AC, DIT
Independent
01.2021 - Current
- Worked with cinematographers to design and implement lighting and camera plans, while effectively leading, delegating tasks, and participating in teamwork with peers.
- Contributed to numerous film festival acceptances and winners, both locally and internationally.
- Collaborated with large crews to produce music videos for A-list artists including A$AP Rocky, Tech N9ne, and Gossip.
- Contributed to internal corporate videos and TV commercials for clients such as HR Block, T-Mobile, State Farm, NFL, Kansas City Chiefs, American Century Investments, Price Chopper, NHTSA, Northpoint, KS Lottery, and KS Tourism.
- To date, contributions to 9 upcoming feature films, with distribution plans to platforms such as HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, Lifetime, and the Hallmark Channel.
- Contributions to TV series including 90-Day Fiance for TLC, Bleacher Report for TNT Sports, and Second Chance Stage for HBO Max.
V1, L1, Stagehand
MJH Media Group
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in all technical and practical setup for music performances, conventions, and conferences.
- Diverse work for clients including Guns & Roses, Green Day, Dierks Bentley, DFA, Kubota, KU Medical Center, NEA, and AAFP.
- Experience with stage lighting and rigging, including truss builds.
- Programmed, routed, and operated video and lighting consoles.
Production Equipment Manager
University of Kansas
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Performed maintenance and offered troubleshooting advice for a multimillion dollar inventory of modern lighting and camera equipment, a soundstage, and a recording studio.
- Inventoried and loaded supplies for travel.
- Drafted quotes, confirmed orders, and managed transfers to handle rental needs efficiently while building positive relationships with clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media Production
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2023
Skills
- Lighting design
- Electrical knowledge, distribution and generators
- Rigging for vehicles, cameras, dollies, lifts, cranes, stages
- Truck loading, driving up to 25,999 GVW
- Leadership and communication
- Camera prep
- Media management
- Focus pulling
- Camera operation
- VTR and video village
- Live video and lighting, switchers and DMX
- Finance, accounting, math
Affiliations
- Lights On KC
- TOPS Lighting and Grip
- Prime Light
- Gassman Media
- FarrowMedia KC
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
German
Elementary
Software
Adobe Suite
MSFT Office
Sidus, Astera, Blackout
ATEM
Resolve
Blender
Timeline
V1, L1, Stagehand
MJH Media Group
08.2022 - Current
Production Equipment Manager
University of Kansas
08.2021 - 05.2023
Grip, Electrician, Gaffer, AC, DIT
Independent
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media Production
University of Kansas
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