Leah Stark
Production Assistant
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Production Assistant position. Diligent team player ready to take on added responsibilities to help team achieve project goals. Background in smaller, independent productions with experience in pre-production, setting up equipment and staging shots, and managing digital files. Dependable with successful track record handling multiple responsibilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Assistant
Independent
Seattle, WA
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Independent Short Film Production - In the Lost and Found
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Communicated with other crew members to coordinate production activities.
Production Assistant
Mirror Room Media
Olympia, WA
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Independent Short Film Production - Life After You
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Communicated with other crew members to coordinate production activities.
Camera Assistant
Sound Defiance Films
Seattle, WA
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Independent Short Film Production - Donkey Dust
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots
- Checked composition and lighting of shots before rolling
- Managed daily tasks and assignments with production team members
Production Assistant
Offbeat Films
Seattle, WA
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Anti-Drugs PSA Video Shoot - Friends For Life
- 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.
Production Assistant
Veritas Media
Bellingham, WA
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Corporate A/V Event
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Communicated with other crew members to coordinate production activities.
Production Assistant
SoulCraft Allstars
Seattle, WA
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Overlake Medical Center Promotional Video Shoot
- 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.
Production/Post-Production Assistant
The Rico No Suave Show
Chicago, IL
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Independent Talk Show Production
- Conferred with directors to discuss camera and lighting
- Assisted production and post-production to complete over 50 recorded interviews
Camera Operator
Adam Lorraine Productions
Chicago, IL
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Independent web series episode production
- Manage and operate camera and lighting equipment
- Calculated proper lighting, camera distances and shot factors
Videographer
Alaphazinho LLC
Tacoma, WA
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Used editing software to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively to facilitate multimedia production.
Education
Bachelor's of Arts - Film Production
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL 09.2018 - 12.2022
Skills
Organization
Collaboration
Time Management and Multitasking
Flexible and Adaptable
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Interpersonal Communication
Film crew support
Production support
Setting up equipment
Davinci Resolve Software Proficiency
Pre-Production Planning
Staging shots
Camera Operation
Affiliations
- The Power PA Course
- Motion Picture Industry Orientation Actsafe Safety Association
- Black + White Photography Magazine - Smart Shots Winner 2021/2022
- WA State High School Photography Competition - Top 10 Prize 2018
Timeline
Production Assistant
Independent
09.2023 - 09.2023
Production Assistant
Mirror Room Media
08.2023 - 08.2023
Production Assistant
Offbeat Films
07.2023 - 07.2023
Camera Assistant
Sound Defiance Films
06.2023 - 07.2023
Production Assistant
Veritas Media
06.2023 - 06.2023
Production Assistant
SoulCraft Allstars
03.2023 - 03.2023
Camera Operator
Adam Lorraine Productions
09.2022 - 09.2022
Videographer
Alaphazinho LLC
07.2022 - 08.2022
Production/Post-Production Assistant
The Rico No Suave Show
09.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor's of Arts - Film Production
Columbia College Chicago
09.2018 - 12.2022