John Mitchell
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dynamic Location Manager with a proven track record for major studios and networks, excelling in contract negotiation and location scouting. Demonstrated inspirational leadership while developing budgets that balanced efficiency with filming needs. Adept at building strong teams and enhancing operational coordinating through strategic planning and proactive problem-solving.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Location Manager
Self Employed
04.2014 - 11.2022
- Negotiated contracts and fees for using locations.
- Obtained appropriate permits for various uses of different locations.
- Developed business plans covering use of materials, equipment safety and employee management.
- Controlled location operational expenses and maintained budgets through balance of profit promotion and cost control.
Assistant Location Manager
Self
09.2011 - 06.2014
- Worked with writers and directors before scouting and choosing locations to define location needs.
- Scheduled set building and equipment delivery for locations.
- Built strong team through proactive recruitment and hiring strategies.
- Anticipated, resolved and prevented operating difficulties through successful policies.
Assistant Location Manager
Self
08.2009 - 06.2011
Production Assistant
Self
07.2005 - 05.2009
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
Marketing Representative
Anheuser Busch/Brown Distributing
05.2001 - 09.2005
- Determined customers' needs and provided brand awareness and recommendations to fulfill requirements.
- Analyzed industry trends and benchmarked competitors to inform marketing strategies.
- Attended industry events and trade shows to promote brand and build relationships with potential customers.
- Collaborated with design team to create visuals for various marketing campaigns.
Sales Representative
Willow Distributors
05.1998 - 05.2001
- Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
- Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
Education
No Degree - Film
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXNo Degree - Art And Literature
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh. ScotlandNo Degree - General Studies
Dallas County Community College
Dallas, TXBachelor of Arts - Concentration in Film
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2009
Skills
- Set building
- Inspirational leadership
- Contracting
- Business correspondence
- Location scouting
Timeline
Location Manager
Self Employed
04.2014 - 11.2022
Assistant Location Manager
Self
09.2011 - 06.2014
Assistant Location Manager
Self
08.2009 - 06.2011
Production Assistant
Self
07.2005 - 05.2009
Marketing Representative
Anheuser Busch/Brown Distributing
05.2001 - 09.2005
Sales Representative
Willow Distributors
05.1998 - 05.2001
No Degree - Film
University of Texas At Austin
No Degree - Art And Literature
University of Edinburgh
No Degree - General Studies
Dallas County Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Concentration in Film
The University of Texas At Arlington
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