Erik Roach
Dallas,TX
Summary
Hardworking Production Assistant with three years of hands-on experience supporting production needs. Self-motivated and punctual individual possessing passion for industry and deep knowledge of film terminology. Recognized for maintaining outstanding rapport with various clients and professional contacts.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Energy Consultant
LGCY Power
Dallas, Texas
04.2023 - Current
- Educate, advise, and guide clients through the process of adopting solar power systems, ensuring their energy needs and financial goals are met.
- Use direct and outside sales techniques to explain the benefits of solar in a rapidly developing energy sector in Texas.
- Manage multiple projects at one time, being available at all times to assist the client through their installation and solar experience for years to come.
- Lead over 1000 potential customers through the sales cycle to generate 1.1 million dollars in total contract value during an eight month period.
Coach
Fort Hunt Warriors Rugby, West Potomac High School Football
Alexandria, VA
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Coaching high school level rugby and football players based on experience and skills learned playing rugby and football in college.
- Emphasis on player encouragement and motivation grounded in sound skills and safety.
Production Assistant, Grip, Gaffer, Actor
Freelance Media
Washington D.C.
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Assist the crew in all means of production including set up and take down of all camera, sound, and lighting equipment.
- Maintained communication between production staff and crew members.
- Organized catering services for cast and crew during shoots 2-3 times per day.
- Ran errands as necessary for the production team including using box trucks and 12+ passenger vans.
- Experience operating boom and parabolic microphones.
- Notable clients: Department of Commerce, Capitol Radio TV Gallery, Center for Disease Control, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, The Portrait of a Nation, Aloft Hotels, JP Morgan Chase, The Recruit (Netflix), Apple.
Account Manager
Federal Network
Washington D.C.
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Managed two separate accounts, providing and distributing news media directly from Capitol Hill.
- Conducted logistical planning for three different news bureaus to travel and cover both the Democratic National Convention and the Republican National Convention.
- Oversaw and conducted media coverage for the 2020 elections and the 2021 presidential inauguration.
- Coordinated with and distributed all relevant news clips and sources to One America News.
Intern
Bay Area Pool Services
Tampa Bay, FL
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Learned and worked within all departments of one of the second largest swimming pool companies in the nation.
- Specialized in marketing and day to day communication with customers and clients.
Education
Bachelor's - American Studies
University of Virginia
12.2021
Skills
- Renewable Energy Programs
- Outside Sales
- Account Management
- Safety Management
- Logistics Planning
- Scheduling Expertise
Awards And Leadership
- Eagle Scout
- Captain of high school rugby and football team (4 years)
- West Potomac High School Football Coaches Award (2015)
- West Potomac High School Fall Sports Scholar Athlete Award (2016)
- Travis Manion 'If not me then who…' Character Excellence Award (2016)
- Captain of College rugby team (3 years)
- New Member Educator (2020) and Member at Large (2021) - Virginia Beta Phi Society
Timeline
Energy Consultant
LGCY Power
04.2023 - Current
Production Assistant, Grip, Gaffer, Actor
Freelance Media
02.2022 - 02.2023
Account Manager
Federal Network
02.2020 - 02.2022
Coach
Fort Hunt Warriors Rugby, West Potomac High School Football
01.2020 - 03.2023
Intern
Bay Area Pool Services
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor's - American Studies
University of Virginia