Lauren Johnson

• Assisted director with completing film shots and B roll footage.
• Interacted positively with talent.
• Managed client contact and product deliveries.
• Effectively operated camera, audio, and production equipment during staffing shortages.
• Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
• Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
• Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
• Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
• Stepped in as Set Decorator due to staffing shortages.

• Putting together looks for 6 dancers, 5 cast members.
• Unloading and handling pieces for wardrobe dept.
• Bouncing from set to behind the scenes with talent.
• Responsible for wardrobe returns.
• Supported world-class directors and service delivery to client community.
• Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
• Adjusted clothing once talent was dressed, making sure all garments fit properly and looked perfect.
• Steamed and pressed prior to talent getting dressed.
• Maintained positive, professional attitude during long shoots and when dealing with difficult people.
• Tracked all clothing and accessories used on camera.

• Low budget and no overtime pay, sticking to a strict 8 hour day
• Handled a talent cast of 7 people, and 12 extras
• Keeping talent on schedule, escorting them to set when needed and back to dressing rooms on off time
• Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs and devise shooting schedule.
• Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.

• Purchasing crafty before set.
• Picking up breakfast before crew arrived on set.
• Keeping track of production money/receipts for production purchases.
• Moving equipment safely from one location to another throughout the day.
• Communicating with crew to offer help.
• Placing lunch orders, pick up and serving on time.

• Locking down set.
• No phones on set due to A-List talent, strictly ensured that people followed that rule.
• 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.
• Coordinated extras for scenes and led individuals around set.

• Responsible for purchasing all crafty necessities needed for production for the 3 day shoot.
• Kept track of money/receipts for production purchases, staying within the budget of the production.
• Picking up lunch order for crew 55 minutes away from set, ensuring it would be served on time.
• Location was shot in somebody's home, was responsible for making sure things were untouched and the set was kept in place.
• Neighbors on location wouldn't allow the crew to park on set, had to arrange parking on the fly, and find a safe location for the gaffer trucks to unload.
• Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.

• Having hands open for anybody on set who needed them.
• Making runs to necessity stores.
• Kept receipts/cash safe for production purchases, staying within the productions budget.
• Checked prices and calculated totals for accurate invoice processing.
• Picking up breakfast before arriving on set, lunch pick ups and ensuring it was served on time.
• Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.

• Only myself & one other set PA taking care of a 35+ crew.
• Caterer was fired day 3 out of 11, was responsible for placing lunch orders daily for 35+ crew with dietary restrictions involved, picked up and had it served at the designated time.
• Ensuring crews paperwork was being filled out and passed onto the LP.
• Being responsible of keeping track of cash/ all receipts collected from purchases for production
• Worked across departments to address special needs and coordinate vendors on set during prep and filming.
• Helped set up and clean sets and production areas.
• Ran errands for actors and film executives.
• Escorted individuals and visitors safely through film studio to set location.

Completed a year-long diploma program for recording arts. Spent 256 hours total in video production class, prepping and editing ADR sessions, working with post production, running studio sessions for bands and local artists, and post production work.

• Awarded 2nd highest number of studio hours (425 hours spent in studios)