James McGarry
Marshfield,MA
Summary
Ambitious writer and director, with superb organizational and communications skills leading to achievement of high-level goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Stage Manager
Fitchburg State Theater Program
Fitchburg, MA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed stage lighting, sound systems, props, scenery, and costumes for each show.
- Helped performers run through warm-ups, scripts and notes.
- Monitored cue calls throughout the performance to ensure smooth transitions between scenes.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure that the technical elements were in place for each performance.
- Liaised between crew and director, relaying information regarding blocking, cues and positions.
- Created call sheets prior to each rehearsal detailing who was expected to be present.
- Remained composed, polished and highly productive, even during moments of extreme stress to achieve optimal results.
Social Media Content Creator
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Filmmed Intramural sports games
- Edited videos for Intramural sports games and promotion for upcoming events
Production Assistant
Neil McGarry
Marshfield, MA
06.2018 - 06.2018
- Ran errands as necessary for the production team.
- Facilitated the transport of equipment to set locations.
- Organized and coordinated key communications between cast and technical crew.
Indpendant Filmmaker
Independant
Marshfield, MA
10.2013 - Present
- Created films such as: The Price of SIlence (2017), Wendigo (2019), Sleepy Jim (2020), and Sleepy Dub (2023)
- Supervised production crews during planned film shoots in studio and on location.
- Collaborated with graphic designers to create movie posters and other visuals.
- Scripted, directed and edited films, which premiered on YouTube
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications Media
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA05.2025
Skills
- Authentic Storyteller
- Proficient working with actors
- Specializing in writing comedy and dialogue
- Specializing in animated story telling/design
Timeline
Stage Manager
Fitchburg State Theater Program
09.2022 - 12.2022
Social Media Content Creator
Fitchburg State University
09.2021 - 05.2022
Production Assistant
Neil McGarry
06.2018 - 06.2018
Indpendant Filmmaker
Independant
10.2013 - Present
Bachelor of Science - Communications Media
Fitchburg State University
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