Joseph Palmer
Cypress,CA
Summary
Versatile professional with a sufficient background in labor relations at IATSE Local B-192, showcasing expertise in policy interpretation and effective grievance resolution. Excelled in roles requiring strong verbal communication and team collaboration, significantly reducing arbitration needs.
Dependable Production Assistant with successful track record handling multiple responsibilities on and off site. Hardworking professional eager to pitch in and help, including escorting actors to trailers, building sets and photographing locations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Union Steward
IATSE Local B-192
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Interpreted and advised on labor relations policies and previously negotiated agreements.
- Participated in labor-management meetings to discuss labor issues.
- Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
- Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to discipline and grievance management and recommended strategies.
- Reduced grievances and arbitration needs by educating frontline managers on techniques for enhancing interactions between labor and leadership.
- Oversaw investigations into discrimination, sexual harassment or other workplace claims.
- Provided expertise on labor and employment laws to help employers make more effective decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Production Assistant
Universal Studios Hollywood
11.2022 - 01.2025
- 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.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
Character Performer
The Walt Disney Company
05.2012 - 09.2021
- Performed choreographed songs and dances with precision and enthusiasm.
- Adhered to basic scripts while utilizing strategic improvisation during performances and while interacting with guests.
- Assessed spectator engagement to adjust energy levels and identify individuals to interact with or recruit for participation in shows.
- Managed delicate or difficult interactions with guests and coordinated with security personnel.
- Collaborated with other performers for scene and character development.
- Used body language, facial expressions and vocal techniques to convey messages.
- Sought out auditions for different roles, arriving on time and well-prepared.
- Collaborated with directors and other cast members to refine performances.
- Made quick adjustments to characters on stage.
- Applied techniques, using sense memory, character analysis and script analysis to bring characters to life.
Education
Associate of Arts - Music Composition
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CABachelor of Science - Entertainment Business
Los Angeles Film School
Los Angeles, CA05-2017
Skills
- Policy interpretation
- Effective Meeting Facilitation
- Effective Grievance Resolution
- Contract Compliance
- Show planning support
- Production preparation
- Set construction
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Crowd control
- Production support
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications
Timeline
Union Steward
IATSE Local B-192
02.2024 - 02.2025
Production Assistant
Universal Studios Hollywood
11.2022 - 01.2025
Character Performer
The Walt Disney Company
05.2012 - 09.2021
Associate of Arts - Music Composition
Orange Coast College
Bachelor of Science - Entertainment Business
Los Angeles Film School
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