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Kenneth Abbott

Mounds,Oklahoma

Summary

Since 1986 have worked as a professional actor.

Since 1987 have been on film sets and have witnessed the best in the business.Have tried to glean from them how things should be done to make for a better movie. It all comes down to planning.

Here in Oklahoma I worked as a Production Assistant, Grip, Art Department Assistant and Camera Assistant for Video.

Have also worked as a journeyman painter and sheetrock repair man for two restoration companies.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Coordinator

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Public Relations Department
Okmulgee, Oklahoma
04.2015 - Current
  • Responsible for writing, producing, shooting and editing Video PSA/Commercials for air on Television, and Social Media along with inter-departmental training.
  • Maintain Video Equipment and order what new or replacement items needed for shoots.
  • Find suitable locations and work with departments to get out information they need to meet their goals
  • Writing scripts, search for information for a speech for Chief David Hill or Second Chief Del Beaver.
  • Coordinating and performing music for events such as inter-tribal and Princess Pageant at request of administration.
  • See that maintenance on department vehicles was taken care of such as oil changes and wheel alignments.
  • Every quarter give a report on those videos/writings/voice overs that were done for Nation departments.
  • Assist any stocking or maintenance of department advertising item.
  • Every Commercial from 2015 until 2021 was made completely by applicant.

Production Assistant

Cloud Nine Productions
Tulsa, OK
01.2006 - 06.2013
  • Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
  • Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
  • Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
  • Requisitioned materials to restock inventory and obtain goods for production.
  • Assisted in production and achieved stunning results for visual effects.
  • Assisted director with planning and completing film shots and B roll footage.
  • Supported world-class directors and service delivery to client community.
  • Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from trailers during filming.
  • Delivered assistance to office and production functions.
  • Assisted crews with set building and pointed out problems that could be potential safety issues.
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation

Painter/Sheetrock and Texture Repair

Tulsa City/County Library
Tulsa, OK
03.2013 - 04.2015

Painted and or repaired art work, specialty paints and matching colors on the wall.

Repair Sheetrock and Texture where needed.

Responsible to keep maintenance records for vehicle.

  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
  • Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.

Education

High School Diploma -

Daniel Webster High School
Tulsa, OK
05.1980

Skills

  • Directing untrained talent
  • Materials management
  • Project Management
  • Proficient in Final Cut Pro
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Accomplishments

I recently wrote, shot, edited and produced and made the music score for a short film that has been well received and is due to appear in two film festivals.

  • I was a founding Trustee of 11 in the development and producing of First Americans in the Arts. This was an organization that put on the first ever awards show for Native Americans in Film and Music in Hollywood, California. It was the most prestigious of all the Native Award Shows in the country.

Timeline

Production Coordinator

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Public Relations Department
04.2015 - Current

Painter/Sheetrock and Texture Repair

Tulsa City/County Library
03.2013 - 04.2015

Production Assistant

Cloud Nine Productions
01.2006 - 06.2013

High School Diploma -

Daniel Webster High School
Kenneth Abbott