Judson Birza
Malibu,CA
Summary
A team player who enjoys working in a physical environment and developing a sense of responsibility toward employment opportunities. Maintains health and the ability to operate under pressure and intense weather conditions, meeting deadlines when necessary. Available most days of the year, willing to be on call and invest personal resources to improve skills and meet certification requirements.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ranch Manager/Personal Assistant
Skydog Sanctuary And PRES, Inc.
06.2019 - Current
- Feed, water, muck and give health care for 230 mustangs and 60 burros. Herd livestock using ATVs.
- Load and haul equines across the Western U.S., monitoring weather conditions and animal health.
- Fire mitigation, training with LAFD “call firefighters”, brush clearance, order hose, nozzles & PPE, service extinguishers, utilize emergency radio communications.
- Experience with Bureau of Land Management, Forestry Service, and Water District.
- Lead volunteer crews, assist film crews, greet VIP’s, give tours of 10,000 acre ranch and residences.
- Improve operations, organization, resource management, gravel roads, fencing, weed & pest control.
- Maintain ATVs, vehicles, trailers, and some heavy equipment.
- Operate tractor, mini excavator, 10 speed/4000 gallon tanker and garden equipment.
- Log invasive Juniper trees to restore water, safely burn slash piles, maintain trails and chainsaws.
- Coordinate with construction, utility and communication contractors to receive bids and manage projects, permitting, ordering parts, inspection and payment.
- Locate and fix leaking water lines and sprinklers. Keep septic tanks pumped and rainwater draining.
- Maintain game cameras in the field and security cameras on site.
- Keep properties stocked with feed, tools, supplies & household items.
- Catalogue over 65 vehicles with registration dates, insurance policies.
- Schedule vet appointments for large & small animals, administer medications.
- Pay and submit invoices, pay donation checks into bank, retrieve W-9’s, ship out merchandise.
- Coordinate air travel, hotels, rental cars and appointments.
- Support relationships within a small organization, respecting confidential information.
Production Manager
Mar Vista Music And Art Walk
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Drove monthly production activities with effective communication and leadership.
- Managed quarterly events with live music, vendors, galleries and block parties: 3-5,000 attendees per event.
- Ensured that power, lighting, signage and stage gear were supplied to all activation points.
- Rented and operated a U-haul, properly returned all music equipment and stage materials to storage.
- Managed the local art gallery and paint supply store one day per week, performing routine maintenance.
Assembly and Quality Assurance Manager
Ready Rig
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Managed quality assurance including sub assembly, final assembly and packaging.
- Identified components with issues and implemented a solution to re-work them.
- Followed OSHA standards when operating machinery, protecting personnel & equipment.
- Helped oversee production of 2,500 "rigs", $2.5 million per year.
- Tracked inventory and re-order points of shop materials and parts.
- Issued purchase orders and paid invoices.
- Performed shipping and receiving both domestic and international using multiple carriers.
- Performed opening/closing duties of the shop and routine maintenance.
- Learned to communicate across cultural barriers, improving efficiency and morale.
- Oversaw the training of four employees and delegated tasks throughout the week.
- Drove company van to pick up/drop off parts and equipment.
- Attended trade shows as a brand representative and production assistant/tech support.
Commercial Actor and Print Model
The Daniel Hoff Agency & Next Mgmt.
09.2007 - 06.2016
- Attended castings/auditions, "call backs" and jobs in a punctual manner.
- Worked with many creative types in a professional environment.
- Was an independent contractor responsible for maintaining business relationships and a portfolio.
- CBS: Survivor (winner), Abercrombie & Fitch, Target, Kohls, JC Penny, Ocean Pacific, Guess, L'uomo Vogue, GQ, Sketchers, San Mar, Knotts Berry Farm, DJI, Spirit Airlines, Miller Lite, NBC: Olympics promo, small films, book covers, etc.
Golf Course Employee & Groundscrew
Lake Forest Country Club
06.2004 - 06.2007
- Greeted country club members, cleaned their clubs & cart.
- Tended the pro-shop and helped facilitate tournaments.
- Managed the driving range using a range picker and lawn mower.
- Performed opening/closing duties including cart maintenance and storage.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA06.2012
High School Diploma -
Emil E. Holt Sr. High School
Wentzville, MO05.2007
Skills
- Consistency and loyalty
- Self management and motivation
- Attention to detail
- Cooperation, communication, mediation
- Community outreach and participation
- Customer and client service
- Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Google Sheets
- Last line of defense in a pinch*
Certification
- CPR & First Aid
- Community Emergency Response Team through LAFD
- CA Firearm Safety
- Safety swimmer for A Walk On Water, a non profit giving surf lessons to kids with special needs.
- Previous instructor for Kidpower Int'l. which provides emotional awareness and self defense training for all people, especially those who are blind, deaf or have special needs.
Timeline
Ranch Manager/Personal Assistant
Skydog Sanctuary And PRES, Inc.
06.2019 - Current
Production Manager
Mar Vista Music And Art Walk
01.2018 - 03.2020
Assembly and Quality Assurance Manager
Ready Rig
09.2016 - 04.2019
Commercial Actor and Print Model
The Daniel Hoff Agency & Next Mgmt.
09.2007 - 06.2016
Golf Course Employee & Groundscrew
Lake Forest Country Club
06.2004 - 06.2007
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
Santa Monica College
High School Diploma -
Emil E. Holt Sr. High School